GPS Cycle and Walking Routes

Acaster Malbis Walks

4 miles (5.8 km)

This small Yorkshire village sits a few miles south of York on the River Ouse.
This circular walk from the village takes you along the river to visit neighbouring Bishopthorpe. You can follow a pleasant riverside footpath north before linking up with the York to Selby Railway Path to take you into Bishopthorpe. The shared cycling and walking trail is a nice way of further exploring the area on a good surfaced path.
Atfer exploring the village of Bishopthorpe you can then return south along a public footpath with some nice views of the surrounding countryside.
To extend the walk head to the opposite side of the river where you can visit the pretty village of Naburn and the picturesque Naburn Locks. There's riverside paths, a nature trail and a sensory garden to explore in this scenic area.

Postcode

YO23 2UH - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Acaster Malbis OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

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Walks near Acaster Malbis

  • York River Walk - Enjoy an easy stroll along the River Ouse on this waterside circular walk through York
  • York Walls Walk - This walk takes you around the city walls in the historic city of York
  • Foss Walk - Follow the River Foss, from the historic city of York to Easingwold, on this lovely riverside walk through Yorkshire
  • Ebor Way - Follow the Ebor Way from Helmsley to Ilkley on this walk through Yorkshire
  • York to Selby - This lovely cycle and walk route starts on the banks of the River Ouse in the city of York and follows the Trans Pennine Trail and the York to Selby Railway Path south to Selby.
    The mostly flat, off road route is ideal for a relaxing afternoon's cycling or walking and has views of York racecourse and the River Ouse
  • York to Bishopthorpe - This is a popular riverside walk from the centre of York to the nearby village of Bishopthorpe
  • Naburn Locks - This walk visits the pretty Naburn Locks on the River Ouse, just south of the city of York.
  • Minster Way - This splendid walk runs between the well known minsters at Beverley and York, visiting Arram, Scorborough, North Dalton, Lockington, Millington, Great Givendale, Bishop Wilton, Full Sutton, Stamford Bridge, Kexby and Fulford
  • Wheldrake Woods - These pretty woods near York have some lovely peaceful walking trails to try.
  • Stockton on the Forest - This little village is located a few miles north east of the city of York
  • Stamford Bridge - This historic village is located in the East Riding of Yorkshire
  • Nun Monkton - This worthy North Yorkshire village sits in a lovely spot at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and River Nidd.
  • Beningbrough Hall - The 18th century Beningbrough Hall has 8 acres of formal gardens to explore including a walled kitchen garden, herbaceous borders and Italian border filled with colourful Mediterranean blooms

Pubs/Cafes

Head to the Ship Inn for some post exercise refreshment. The riverside pub has a lovely garden area where you can relax with a view over the water. Inside there's a cosy interior with a real fire. You can find them at postcode YO23 2UH for your sat navs.
The pub provides car parking and is also dog friendly.

Photos

Riverside Footpath Acaster Malbis - geograph.org.uk - 3383642

Riverside Footpath Acaster Malbis

River Ouse at Acaster Malbis - geograph.org.uk - 2567033

River Ouse at Acaster Malbis

The Riverside path at Acaster Malbis - geograph.org.uk - 4107264

The Riverside path at Acaster Malbis

Church Ings, Acaster Malbis - geograph.org.uk - 2730222

Church Ings, Acaster Malbis

View of River Ouse, looking towards the old Railway Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 1818992

View of River Ouse, looking towards the old Railway Bridge

Naburn Bridge, Bishopthorpe - geograph.org.uk - 4107019

Naburn Bridge, Bishopthorpe

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