Join our weekly Nature Rides this Spring! We'll explore the riverside, meadows, parks and woods in the south of York.
Spend an enjoyable hour with us on a leisurely ride. We'll relax together in fresh spring landscapes. We'll be energised by sunshine, the smells of new growth, and the feel of warmer air on our skin. We'll enjoy budding trees, emerging spring blossom, and pause to listen to birdsong.
We hope you'll join us regularly and notice how the natural world changes through this beautiful season of renewal.
You'll get some gentle exercise, feel happier and healthier, meet friendly people, discover new green routes, enjoy learning about nature and improve your cycling confidence and skills.
Hope you can join us!
Practicalities
Meet at 12:30pm in the area in the middle of Millennium Bridge. We'll be there from 12:15pm. Look for the friendly people in purple York Bike Belles tops!
Please allow 1 hour for the Ride. It will take place at a steady pace, with pauses to enjoy the nature around us. We usually cover between 3 and 4 miles in this time. Group numbers are limited to 8 people. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome. Please note you do not need to book a space for a child in a trailer or child seat.
For a Ride, please bring a roadworthy bike and helmet. We can lend you a standard bike for the Ride, with at least one week’s notice. Please note that it is a condition of our insurance that all riders on led rides wear a helmet. Do let us know in advance if you would like us to lend you a helmet.
Everyone is welcome on a Ride! If you have difficulties pedalling ‘standard’ bikes or you have reduced mobility, you can book a dedicated Cycling Without Age Ride on a comfortable passenger bike. If you don’t feel confident cycling for 30 minutes or so, we can also offer a 1 hour confidence-building buddy session.
Pre-booking for bike hire or a buddy session is essential. Please email takethegreenroute@gmail.com or call us on 07493 692490 at least a week in advance of the Ride.
Please check the weather forecast beforehand and wear suitable clothing. Bring any personal medication. There are toilets at Cycle Heaven and Rowntree Park. Please do not attend if you are unwell.
Please travel to the activity by cycling or public transport if you can. All start points are easily accessible by bike or bus. Check out York's Cycle Routes and Bus Information.
Take the Green Route!
Take the Green Route! is an exciting project for people and nature in York.
Check out the rest of our Spring Nature Programme of Nature Walks, Rides, Workshops and Socials. You’ll feel happier and more relaxed, enjoy some gentle exercise, have fun learning in small, friendly groups, and help create wilder spaces to restore our natural world.
Take the Green Route! is made possible with the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, this two-year project is supporting a wide range of local people to enjoy nature-friendly lifestyles across York.
Finally, can you help our work continue? Our activities are offered free to York residents. We rely on donations and grants to fund our work towards a healthy, green and kind York. Donate here.
