For hundreds of years, the favoured route from Selby to York was by boat along the River Ouse. Then, in 1871 the railway line was opened. It remained the East Coast main line from London to Edinburgh until the creation of the Selby Coalfield forced its diversion in 1983. Today you can follow the route on foot, by bicycle or on horseback.
Watch our Greenway video and York TV interview about the project.
The project charts the history of this route, exploring the impact of the changes on local communities. Work will continue throughout the year and beyond. Comments or additional material always welcome. More about the project
Discover the route in its different roles
The Railway Path and Cycle Route leaflet with York to Riccall plan, Summer 1987.
RH1 Ron Healey was a member of the Cycle Touring Club (CTC) who saw the potential of the railway line…
This publication – Yorkshire Collieries 1947-1994 by Eddie Downes published by Think Pit Publications – is available from the National…
