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Repairs underway to make the York to Selby cycle path a less bumpy ride

Tue 23 Nov 2021 @ 4:51pm - News
David Dunning

Picture - @SustransNorth

If you had stood on this spot before 1983 you would have been in the way of the Flying Scotsman speeding from London to Edinburgh.

This was once the route of the East Coast Main Line, since diverted to the west of this site. It’s now the Solar System Way cycle route from London Bridge to Riccall linking Selby with York, as the railway used to.

But parts of it are cracking up so Sustrans North is investing £800,000 on improvements to the route between the villages of Naburn and Riccall to make the path more accessible.

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Staff and contractors will be on-site throughout the autumn and winter months to carry out tree works and to resurface the path.

A much-loved path

Once a mainline railway now a Sustrans Cycle route

The Solar System Way is part of the National Cycle Network route 65 and the Trans Pennine Trail.

The traffic-free path is hugely popular with people walking or cycling but a number of access controls are difficult to navigate for some users such as those with wheelchairs or mobility scooters or those on horseback.

In recent years sections of the path have been damaged by tree roots which have pushed up the tarmac creating a bumpy and uneven surface.

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The team at Sustrans North say they will address these issues by redesigning or removing barriers. They will resurface the route to provide a smoother path, with some wider areas to allow a more comfortable journey for everyone.

We will also improve signs to help people navigate the route more easily.

Danny Morris, Senior Project Officer in York said: “The Solar System Way is a real community asset.

“It’s not just a means of getting from A to B but also a social space where people can meet with friends and family, explore their local area or just enjoy being out in nature.

“It should be accessible for everyone.”

Enhancing biodiversity and connectivity

Sustrans will be looking to involve volunteers and local community groups to help with the improvements.Black butterfly with red spots on purple flower

“The Solar System Way is a valued wildlife corridor which allows animals to travel between habitats as well as providing a habitat in its own right.

“It’s great to see that part of the project will involve enhancing biodiversity and connectivity with the help of the local community,” said Danny.

“It’s wonderful to know our partners at Sustrans continue to strive for investment in the Trans Pennine Trail and support our work on accessibility. This is a popular section of the TPT and the enhancements will provide better facilities, not just for locals, but for visitors using the TPT.”

The Solar System Way is a part of National Cycle Network route 65 which runs from Hornsea to Middlesborough via Hull, Selby, York and Easingwold. It is also part of the Trans Pennine Trail which links Hornsea to Southport and includes a 6.4 mile scale model of the Solar System.

Find out more about plans to improve the National Cycle Network here

Tue 23 Nov, 2021

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