Askham Bar Solar System Greenway
Cared for by York Greenways
Owned by City of York Council
Habitat
Flowers for Pollinators, Mixed Woodland, ScrubActivities
Cycling, Dog Friendly, Scything, Toilets, Walking, Wheelchair AccessibleWebsite
yorkgreenways.org.uk/projects
Railway to Greenway Project
For hundreds of years, the favoured route from Selby to York was by boat or barge along the River Ouse. Then, in 1871 the railway line was opened. It remained the East Coast Main Line from London to Edinburgh until the creation of the Selby Coalfield forced its diversion in 1983. Today you can follow the route on foot, by bicycle or on horseback.
The Railway to Greenway project charts the history of this route, exploring the impact of the changes on local communities. Its an ongoing project with regular new additions. We will shortly be adding some fascinating history of the impact of the railways on the City of York.
Comments or additional material always welcome.
Watch our Greenway video and York TV interview about the project, or visit the Railway to Greenway website for more information.
Askham Bar Access
Works to the access near the Askham Bar Park and Ride will go ahead in March as part of the council’s Tadcaster Road contract.
Apart from improvements to the access from Tadcaster Road the tunnel will be cleaned up and the surface renewed as far as the new football pitches. After that York Greenways intends to put a new sign facing the road and install a mural under London Bridge.
WildYork map is unable to show the extent of the Solar System Greenway cycle and walking route. Please visit the Greenways website for more information about the route.
