Description
This route takes you from the centre of Wetherby to the centre of Tadcaster. It follows the National Cycle Route 665 to Thorpe Arch, and them over the river. The route then follows the Ebor Way into Tadcaster
This route takes you from the centre of Wetherby to the centre of Tadcaster. It follows the National Cycle Route 665 to Thorpe Arch, and them over the river. The route then follows the Ebor Way into Tadcaster
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Geography information system (GIS) data
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Start and end points
Wetherby
Grid Ref
SE4043048245
Lat / Lon
53.92878° / -1.38577°
Easting / Northing
440,430E / 448,245N
What3Words
snowmen.insisting.hoping
Tadcaster
Grid Ref
SE4861743323
Lat / Lon
53.88384° / -1.26188°
Easting / Northing
448,617E / 443,323N
What3Words
assorted.keep.hoped
Wetherby | |
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Grid Ref | SE4043048245 |
Lat / Lon | 53.92878° / -1.38577° |
Easting / Northing | 440,430E / 448,245N |
What3Words | snowmen.insisting.hoping |
Tadcaster | |
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Grid Ref | SE4861743323 |
Lat / Lon | 53.88384° / -1.26188° |
Easting / Northing | 448,617E / 443,323N |
What3Words | assorted.keep.hoped |
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reviews
Sarah
12 Oct 2024I'd echo the other reviews in finding this a great route, almost a perfect encapsulation of the Slow Ways ideal - especially the portion on the old railway path.
Walked from Wetherby to Tadcaster on a dry Saturday in October, using the local bus to return (cash only on the day, but I was allowed on despite not having the fare).
As soon as the route leaves Wetherby and has crossed the A1 you are onto the fantastic Railway Path. Excellent surface and well frequented. The entire distance on this is fabulous, even in such close proximity to big roads.
The portion along the A659 has a separate verge path and so is very safe. Newton Kyme must have some claim to be the hamlet with the biggest average house size in the country..!!
From there, the footpath route along the Ebor way and river is similarly lively and easy to follow, even if the meanders do add some distance. I can imagine this might become muddy after bad weather but was fine when walked.
Billio
03 Feb 2024A good, mostly quiet route. There may a herd of cows in the field near Newton Kyme. Watch out for cyclists on the railway path. There are several ways to or from the route at the Wetherby end which avoid the noise of walking alongside the A1M.
There is a bus service between Wetherby and Tadcaster which runs Monday to Saturday: number 492, a North Yorkshire Council minibus. The frequency is roughly one bus every 90 minutes and a timetable can be found here: http://getdown.org.uk/bus/bus/492.shtml.
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Duncan Woodhall
01 Jul 2023I did this route in summer from Tadcaster to Wetherby, then came back on the Wettad 1 route.
Both routes are good, this one is more direct and accessible. Wettad 1 is longer, and less accessible with more fields/long grass/gates etc, but is maybe a bit more scenic. Both use the same route from Tadcaster to Newton Kyme, and they cross over in places, so you could mix and match.
The section from Newton Kyme to Wetherby is mostly tarmac, so would be suitable for wheelers. The section along the river from Tadcaster to Newton Kyme is not, but there's good pavement most of the way from Tadcaster to Newton Kyme which would give an accessible alternative.
As it was mid summer, the ground was very dry making easy walking. I've done this route in winter as well, and it doesn't get too boggy even after heavy rain.
Starting from Tadcaster the route follows the high street for a short while, before turning off past the church and out along the river banks. It passes under the viaduct and then after a mile or so crosses a very narrow footbridge with steps up to it and a gate at the other end. It then follows the river all the way to the village of Newton Kyme, passing through a few gates on the way.
From Newton Kyme village it re-joins the road for a short while, mostly on pavement, before turning off onto the mixed use pedestrian and cycle path along the old railway line. This now goes all the way to Wetherby, crossing the Wharfe on the restored Newton Kyme viaduct. This route is tarmac all the way to Wetherby, is generally flat, and is very enjoyable, passing through old railway cuttings and under old railway bridges. It crosses a couple of roads on the way but these are generally not too busy.
On the outskirts of Wetherby (by the Racecourse) the route turns left and follows a rough, but still hardpacked surface, to join Walton Road. It then follows this on the pavement over the A1 and into the town centre, crossing the A168 bypass at a roundabout. This section can get busy with traffic so cross carefully.
As an alternative, instead of turning off by the racecourse, you could stay on the tarmac cycle path and go under the A1 on the underpass. From here you can take Freeman's Way, Ceres Road and then Hallfield Lane into the centre of Wetherby. This route is more direct, better surfaced, and avoids having to cross the bypass.
There's no places to stop for food or drink on the way, although the route does pass quite close to Boston Spa, so you could take a detour for cafes, shops, and pubs there. Wettad 1 passes through Boston Spa so you could swap onto that route there if needed. Both Tadcaster and Wetherby have plenty of shops, cafes, and pubs.
Overall, I'd highly recommend both this and the Wettad 1 route. The route is obvious and easy to follow, and the gpx file was generally accurate, apart from a some places where the cycle path deviates slightly from the line of the railway.
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