Beautiful York ❤️❤️

[Wimborne]

Have ventured up to York with work for a few days and after a 6 hr drive I pulled my running gear on ( seems to go everywhere with me now) and trotted off. What a beautiful, stunning place to be. Did the most lovely sunny 6k run along the river. Hoping to venture out again Wednesday and see a little bit more. Wish I knew my way round a bit more though. Happy Running everyone. 😀

[SpanishShuffle Graduate10]

It's a great place. You could run up one side of the river and back on the other side. You won't be alone 😉

[Wimborne in reply to SpanishShuffle]

Ah that’s exactly what I did 😀. There were so many people out too which made it feel safe.

[Setters Graduate10 in reply to SpanishShuffle]

I am going to York in a couple of months time so would be interested in the route for this, where do you cross the river? I am staying at the Rowntree Park Caravan site so a river run sounds really good 😉

[SpanishShuffle Graduate10 in reply to Setters]

Lots of bridges. Google will show you 😉

[Wimborne in reply to Setters]

As SS says. Lots of bridges 😀

[Setters Graduate10 in reply to Wimborne]

Yes I see that from my os map

, just wondering if their was a “best route” I wasn’t very clear 🙄

[Wimborne in reply to Setters]

Not sure of a best route. I had no idea where I was going so just ran down one side and up the other. There were a few times I navigated some steps but it was fine. I am staying up by train station if that helps you see where I started from.

[Setters Graduate10 in reply to Wimborne]

Yes thank you that helps

[Hidden in reply to Setters]

You could buy a paper map of York 🤔

I know it's old fashioned but you will find your way around so much easier

Plus battery doesn't die 😊

Best one I have seen is

York City Centre map

A map by Andrew Taylor £4.99

Railway museum is worth a visit especially if it's raining , plus it's free

[Hidden in reply to Setters]

Millennium Bridge (no cars allowed ) which will take you across to other side of river ,

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

How nice to have somewhere new to run, and no worries about having to cook dinner afterwards. So long as you avoid the cobblestones of The Shambles you should be OK. If you run enough you can treat yourself at Betty’s tearooms.

[Wimborne in reply to Dexy5]

Those cobbles are everywhere 😀 and yes Betty’s is on my list fingers crossed.

[lexi6 Graduate10]

Sounds lovely Wimborne, a run along the river in York, a beautiful place. One trip to the UK I visited York and climbed the Minster steps, beyond me now, but worth the effort for that view. 🙂

[Wimborne in reply to lexi6]

Am hoping to get to the minster tomorrow. I will climb those steps for both of us. 😀

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Wimborne]

Booootiful! I’ll be there with you 👏🏻

[Wimborne in reply to lexi6]

Minster and Tower steps all done. 😊

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Wimborne]

Clever you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Isn’t the view from the top gorgeous? Do they still give you a certificate for doing it?

[Wimborne in reply to lexi6]

Not that I could tell? It was very early though.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Gorgeous Wimborne - not that I’ve been to York, but I’ve heard great things and the fact that you’ve now there warrants it! 😀

Hope you enjoy your next run. It’s fun running whilst winging it a bit isn’t it? 😀

[Wimborne in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Yep winging it completely but a lovely winging it. I am determined to come back for a few days without needing to work. So much to see but so little time. Work just gets in the way as always.

[Hidden]

I live about 10 miles outside York and am ashamed to say that I have never run in the city. I have added it to my list! Enjoy yourself, it is a great way to explore a new place

[Wimborne in reply to Hidden]

You must try it. It’s a bit like Frogger ( that shows my age )running round people and bycicle dodging but very beautiful.

[Hidden in reply to Wimborne]

Frogger! I had forgotten all about that! If you have time to explore further, there are some beautiful trails around the Castle Howard estate (you don't have to pay to get in) that are great to run on (appreciate you are supposed to be working )

[Wimborne in reply to Hidden]

Sounds lovely. It’s funny that I don’t explore where I live much. Hoping the lighter nights will motivate me to run Poole harbour or along Bournemouth beach front. There great woodlands too and the purbecks all on my doorstep. I started in September so darker nights have been a difficulty. But I will have no excuses soon. Here comes the light !!!!!!

[molly1973 in reply to Hidden]

I’m in Leeds so Castle Howard is very do-able. Quite fancy some trails maybe this summer. Thank you for the tip