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Dub Camper Hire Yorkshire Ltd
Discover the freedom of the open road with Dub Camper Hire Yorkshire, offering top-rated campervan rentals for unforgettable adventures.
Foss Bank Guest House
Experience warm hospitality and delicious breakfasts at this highly-rated guest house, just a 10-minute stroll from York Minster.
James House
James House in York offers a supportive and welcoming temporary accommodation, providing a peaceful and safe environment for its residents.
Alcuin Lodge Guest House - York
Alcuin Lodge Guest House offers a highly-rated, welcoming stay in a quiet yet central location in historic York.
Travelodge York Hull Road
Offering comfortable and good-value accommodation, Travelodge York Hull Road provides a convenient base for exploring York and its surrounds.
The Nags Head Heworth
The Nags Head Heworth offers a welcoming York pub experience with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and comfortable guest rooms.
Things to Do in Heworth
Dub Camper Hire Yorkshire Ltd
Discover the freedom of the open road with Dub Camper Hire Yorkshire, offering top-rated campervan rentals for unforgettable adventures.
Pikeing Well
Discover Pikeing Well, a Grade II listed 18th-century landmark with a grotto-inspired design on York's scenic New Walk.
The Foss Fairy Trail
Discover the enchanting Foss Fairy Trail in York, a magical riverside walk adorned with whimsical fairy houses crafted by local volunteers.
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The Yorkshire Bar & Grill
Experience delicious meals and friendly service at The Yorkshire Bar & Grill, a welcoming dining spot in York.
Holy Mountain Burgers
Holy Mountain Burgers serves up delicious, highly-rated burgers in York, known for its amazing food and friendly service.
Pizza Top & Shawarma
Located in York, Pizza Top & Shawarma offers a delicious range of freshly prepared pizzas, succulent kebabs, and Middle Eastern favourites.
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Walk: River Foss Trail, York
A lovely riverside walk with an abundance of wildlife. The walk follows the River Foss from Haxby to York City Centre. The Route what3words for start point: ///overjoyed.string.zinc Start / Finish Point: Folks Close bus stop, Towthorpe Road, Haxby, York YO32 3LY Distance: 4.5 Miles GPX Route Map haxbyriversidewalkgpxfileDownload Walk Description This scenic riverside walk starts from the Folks Close bus stop along Towthorpe Road, Haxby (bus 13). Look out for Landing Lane which is straight ahead on the right. Turn into this lane and look out for a public footpath sign on the left. This track leads to the River Foss. The footpath follows the river as it flows from Haxby to York city centre. The middle part of the walk can be completed on either side of the river until reaching the historic All Saints Church. Stay on the west bank of the river after passing this church. The walk is a great place to see wildlife Look out for ducks, moorhens and dragonflies. If you are lucky you may see a kingfisher. Shoals of fish can easily be seen swimming in the river on a sunny day. The River Foss is also home to water voles. They have disappeared from many parts of the country but can still be found here. At three points the footpath briefly leads to a roadside footpath, but then quickly returns to the riverside. To return to York city centre take the number 12 bus from the Eboracum Way bus stop along Heworth Green.
A Walk Around Clifton and Rawcliffe Ings, York
A wonderful walk just to the north of the City of York which takes in a wander beside the River Ouse together with the wide open green spaces of Clifton Ings and Rawcliffe Ings. Perfect for dogs, nature lovers and families alike. The Route Start / Finish Point: Rawcliffe Bar Park and Ride, Shipton Rd, Rawcliffe, York YO30 5XZ Distance: 3.5 Miles GPX Route Map cliftoningsDownload Walk Description The walk around the circumference of both Rawcliffe and Clifton Ings is only 3.5 miles, so achievable to many. There are many detours that can help create a much longer walk if you wish. Keep heading north along the cycle path toward Skelton or just a mile or two south you can be in the City of York itself. Parking The big Park and Ride car park, Rawcliffe Bar, is free and is predominantly used for people heading into York and back. However, the beauty of it is that it is situated right beside the Ings and the River Ouse too. Behind the bus stop within the car park, look for the path that leads away within the trees and down to the open space. Rawcliffe Ings Doing this walk anti-clockwise gives you much of the river in the first half. Upon reaching the cycle path from the car park, turn right, and head under the road bridge that carries the A1237 York Ring Road above. Here you are within Rawcliffe Ings, and soon you will meet the riverside. Once at the river turn left and follow it heading South. This will lead naturally into Clifton Ings. Clifton Ings It is a joy to walk along the river here. To your left is a wide open green field for the dogs to run and run. To your right the river is a pleasure to walk beside. The main path is raised on a flood defence so the elevation gives a perspective all over as you walk. Every now and then you get sandy beach-like areas that children or dogs will love, whatever the weather. As you walk along the riverside, the raised path it will eventually leave the water's edge and bend left, back toward the concrete path and cycle path. Here is where you can turn right and head into the city or turn left to continue back beside Clifton Ings. Now the open field is to your left and there are well maintained meadows and nature reserves along the way to your right. Keep following the path back to the car park you started at, but make sure you enjoy every step and view along the way. Also keep an eye out for the well maintained and kept meadows, full of colour and butterflies galore.
Walk: York Riverside
Enjoy this circular route from York to Bishopthorpe along the bank of the River Ouse. The Route what3words for start point: ///ballots.items.tinsel Start Point: Rowntree Park, Terry Ave, York YO23 1JQ Finish Point: Rowntree Park, York Distance: 3.75 Miles GPX Route Map yorkriversidewalkDownload Walk Description From Rowntree Park in York you pass the curved Millennium Bridge and continue walking south along the riverside pathway. There are two sets of stiles on this route. The path takes you underneath the A64 flyover and passes alongside Bishopthorpe Crematorium on your right. The footpath ends at a road – you can take a detour by turning left and walking past Bishopthorpe Palace and following the bend in the road to the Main Street, complete with three pubs! Otherwise, to follow this route turn right and walk along the pavement, crossing the flyover. When you are level with the entrance to Middlethorpe Hall Hotel on your right, turn left along the track towards York Racecourse. Turn right when you reach the racetrack, and follow the cycle route alongside the track which takes you towards the former Terry’s Chocolate Factory, where the cycle route turns right towards Bishopthorpe Road. At the road, turn left and walk along the pavement towards the city centre, and turn right on Butcher Terrace which leads you back to the Millennium Bridge.
Walk: York (The Judge's Lodging)
A classic tour around the historic centre of York - starting and finishing at The Judge’s Lodging. The Route what3words for start point: ///putty.fixed.rail Start / Finish Point: The Judge's Lodging, 9 Lendal, York YO1 8AQ Distance: 2 Miles GPX Route Map walkshire-york-for-the-judge-s-lodging-1Download Walk Description Starting at The Judge’s Lodging, turn right onto Lendal, and then right again on to the A1036 Museum Street. Cross over Blake Street at the traffic lights and continue towards the Minster straight ahead. At the corner, spend some time taking in the astonishing majesty of York Minster. Turn right, not onto the pedestrian Minster Yard, but onto the road High Petergate. Continue down onto Low Petergate to the cross roads with Goodramgate. Cross over and walk down King’s Square, but keep to the right. Turn right down Newgate, and then left down the famous Shambles. At the junction with the road Pavement, turn right and walk to the traffic lights. Cross over Piccadilly, turn right and then left to go down Coppergate. At the next junction, turn left down Castlegate, following it around to the right onto Tower Street. Follow Tower Street, with Clifford’s Tower on the left. Cut through the park on the left, and turn right to cross Skeldergate Bridge. Cross over the road called Skeldergate, and take the entrance to the city’s walls on the right hand side. Walk on the wall, past the railway station and eventually reaching Station Road. Turn left to cross Lendal Bridge and then right on Lendal to return to The Judge’s Lodging.