York is one of the country's premier cycling cities, with traffic-free routes, quiet country roads and on-road cycle lanes. York provides the ideal setting for a leisurely family day out or a longer distance ride for the more experienced cyclist.

Cycle Route Map

Download the Cycle Route Map showing on and off-road cycle routes in and around the city.

Printed copies of the map are available free from many of York's cycle shops, libraries, tourist information centres and council offices.

[Mapping derived from NRSC aerial photography. Unauthorised reproduction infringes copyright and may lead to legal proceedings. City of York Council, Licence No. 97192.]

Alternatively, you can find your nearest cycle path using the find my nearest link listed under useful websites.

Cycling events

Bike Week

Bike week is a national celebration of cycling, with events organised across the country. Find out more on the Bike Week website.

York Cycle Show

The York Cycle Show is a weekend celebration of cycling on the Knavesmire in York. Organised by the Cyclists' Touring Club, the event includes exhibitions, fun events, races and competitions. Find out more on the York Cycle Show website.

Links to external websites

• Sustrans - responsible for building The National Cycle Network, including routes 65 and 66 in York
• Cyclists' Touring Club  - the national organisation for dedicated cyclists
• Trans Pennine Trail  - a national route, 215 miles coast to coast, linking York to Liverpool, Leeds, Chesterfield and Hull
• Cycle the solar system  - journey across the solar system on the York to Selby cycle route. Designed especially for young cyclists to enjoy
• Clifton Cycling Club - York's largest cycing club, catering for cyclists of all abilities.

The council is not responsible for the content and reliability of external websites.