York Walking Festival

River Foss, history, wildlife and conservation walk organised by the River Foss Society. Location: meet at Huntington All Saints Church (car parking available) Time: 10:30 Duration: 2 miles, 1.5 hours One of the many walks put on by York Walking festival, more information at: https://www.itravelyork.info/yorkwalkingfestival

A walk for people who would like to see some of the wide variety of birds to be found on the university campus. Please note: ground may be rough and muddy. Organised by York Ornithological Club. Location: meet at entrance to Heslington Church, Field Lane Time: 14:00 Duration: 2 miles, 1 to 1.5 hours OneContinue reading "Bird-watching Walk – University of York"

See and hear our most common bat species which live and feed in the grounds of the university campus. The walk is easy to moderate and suitable for wheelchair users and many with mobility issues. There are steps along the route but there are alternate ramps available. There are some short parts of the walkContinue reading "Bat Walk"

Local forager Carl Wain will be talking about the different plants in Rowntrees Park, which ones are edible and different uses of the plants. We'll discuss how you can forage safely and will also be recording the flora we find so we can start to get a better understanding of our immediate environment and ifContinue reading "Foraging Walk at Rowntree Park- NO PLACES LEFT"

A weekly walk looking at the wildlife to be found within this popular local nature reserve. Location: meet at St Nicholas Fields Nature Reserve, Environment Centre Gate, Rawdon Avenue. Time: 10:00 Duration: 1 to 1.5 miles, 2 hours This is one of the many walks put on by York Walking festival, more information at: https://www.itravelyork.info/yorkwalkingfestival

A look at the wildlife and history of the River Foss as it passes through the city centre, ending at The Blue Bridge. There will be some steps. Location: meet beside the River Foss on Foss Islands Road at the junction with Peaseholme Green and Layerthorpe Time: 10:30 Duration: 1 mile, 1.5 hours Please bookContinue reading "Urban River Foss Walk"

Rawcliffe Lake Walk A walk around Rawcliffe Lake looking at the wildlife and scenery along the route. The route is surfaced without steps and is wheelchair accessible. Organized by iTravel York (City of York Council).  To reach the lake take bus 6 going towards Clifton Moor and get off at the Lakeside Primary School busContinue reading "Rawcliffe Lake Walk"

Discover the 1000 UK varieties of trees in the Modern section of York Cemetery with Friends of York Cemetery. Donations welcome. Telephone 01904 610578 for more information. Location: meet at Harriet Centre, York Cemetery Time: 14:00 Duration: 1.5 miles, 1.5 to 2 hours This is one of the many  walks put on by York WalkingContinue reading "A Walk Through 1000 Trees"