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Way of the Roses
The Way of the Roses is a coast-to-coast long-distance cycle route of Great Britain and is based on minor roads, disused railway lines and specially constructed cycle paths. It lies entirely within th
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Way of the Roses is a coast-to-coast long-distance cycle route of Great Britain and is based on minor roads, disused railway lines and specially constructed cycle paths. It lies entirely within the counties of Lancashire and Yorkshire, crossing the Yorkshire Dales and the Yorkshire Wolds in the North of England, passing through the historic cities of Lancaster, Ripon and York and scenic towns and villages including Settle and Pateley Bridge At 170 miles (270 km) long, the route is designed for the whole range of cyclists, from families to cycling club riders. Although a challenge with some hard climbs, the highest point being over 1,312 feet (400 m), the route is steadily increasing in popularity and is fully open and signed. The route is named after the Wars of the Roses, a 15th-century war between the English dynastic families Lancaster and York.
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The Way of the Roses is a coast-to-coast long-distance cycle route of Great Britain and is based on minor roads, disused railway lines and specially constructed cycle paths. It lies entirely within the counties of Lancashire and Yorkshire, crossing the Yorkshire Dales and the Yorkshire Wolds in the North of England, passing through the historic cities of Lancaster, Ripon and York and scenic towns and villages including Settle and Pateley Bridge At 170 miles (270 km) long, the route is designed for the whole range of cyclists, from families to cycling club riders. Although a challenge with some hard climbs, the highest point being over 1,312 feet (400 m), the route is steadily increasing in popularity and is fully open and signed. The route is named after the Wars of the Roses, a 15th-century war between the English dynastic families Lancaster and York.
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Background
History
The route was developed by Sustrans and part of the National Cycle Network (NCN Route 69) in partnership with various Local Authorities, Lancaster City Council, Cyclists Touring Club, Bridlington Renaissance Partnership and Welcome to Yorkshire amongst others. The route was opened in 2010 running from Morecambe on the west coast of Lancashire to the east coast at Bridlington. A second diversion between Pateley Bridge and York that goes via Harrogate and Knaresborough was opened in 2011. Additionally, there is a section that links Kingston upon Hull to the cycle route that joins/leaves near Pocklington rather than going to/from Bridlington.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0964, -1.4804
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Bishop Monkton
- Postcode
- HG3 3RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wetherby and Easingwold
- Established
- 2010
Sources
- wikipedia: Way of the Roses (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Way of the Roses?
- Way of the Roses is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HG3 3RQ), in the parish of Bishop Monkton.
- When was Way of the Roses built?
- Built or established in 2010.
- Is Way of the Roses free to visit?
- Yes, Way of the Roses is free to enter.
- How do I get to Way of the Roses?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HG3 3RQ. It sits within the Wetherby and Easingwold parliamentary constituency.