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York Bike Belles
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Walk and cycle into a healthy, green and kind future. You'll get outdoors, feel well, meet friends, tune into nature, and enjoy life more!
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Beat the Blues in early 2026!

Come along to our free ‘Beat the Blues’ Nature Walk for Residents’ Festival on Saturday 31 January and our ‘Signs of Spring’ weekly nature walks and ride on Tuesdays between 24 February and 24 March.

For more information go to yorkbikebelles.community/takethegreen...
Pale yellow primroses are flowering above the green leaves of the primrose plant. Two people are stood on some grassland, talking and smiling. A child in a cycling helmet is stood in a field of daffodils as she closely examines a daffodil flower head.
January 20, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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Will you find Ginkgo Gold around the city this week?

Pause for a moment, and bask in its golden glow. And breathe ... 🙂

Here in the corner of Rowntree Park between the cafe and tennis courts.

#GinkgoGold #NatureWellbeing
Golden Ginkgo tree and leaf pool Golden Ginkgo leaf pool
November 17, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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York's Autumn Leafscape has come alive!

Treat yourself to a walk or ride along tree-lined green routes this October, and soak up their new gold and amber beauty.

Perhaps take a seat on a bench and watch the leaves gently tumble down around you.

#AutumnLeafscape #NatureWellbeing
Lime trees by a bench glow with amber leaves
October 16, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Discover our September Nature Wellbeing Calendar! Head out on a fantastic Fungi walk or ride to look for Chicken of the Woods or Dryad's Saddle, munch your way through a crisp and tasty local apple or enjoy some quiet time with your favourite Tree. yorkbikebelles.community/september-na...
Group look at Fungi on a tree trunk Blushing red cluster of apples Large Sycamore casts a lattice of shadows
September 15, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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Are you free this Thursday? (21 August). If so, why not join our monthly Walking Book Group? We meet at 11am outside York Explore in Museum St in the centre of town. We enjoy a stroll and chat together about books we have read. The theme this month is "wandering and roaming". Everyone is welcome!
Group stand together in a Park
August 19, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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“I feel so much better for getting out,” Ann said.
Details of all of our activities, booking links and contacts plus our latest Nature Wellbeing Calendar at yorkbikebelles.community/takethegreen...

#TaketheGreenRoute #SummerNatureProgramme #FinalWeek
A group of people in bike helmets stand by a statue of Buddha, under Sycamore Trees. Two women, seated in a Triobike, smile under Silver Birch Trees at Rowntree Park. A group of smiling people (and a Guide Dog) on Millennium Field, with green trees and blue skies. Summer Programme flyer, all details in post.
August 11, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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“I enjoyed exploring the Wildlife Area,” Fleur said, after our walk in Rowntree Park.
Details of the full 8-week Summer Programme, booking links, calendars and
contacts at yorkbikebelles.community/takethegreen...
Can't attend our activities? Our Nature Calendars will help you connect with nature.
Pink speckled Marsh Woundwort flowers at York Railway Pond. Four people with bikes and helmets smiling at York Railway Pond. Hands showing the blue Viper's Bugloss flowers. Summer Programme flyer, all details in post.
August 4, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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“I loved seeing the kestrel and the swallows on the Knavesmire,” Chris said during last week’s Nature Ride.
Come and join us, everyone is welcome!
Details of the full 8-week Summer Programme, booking links and contacts at yorkbikebelles.community/takethegreen...
#TaketheGreenRoute #Week6
Woman in purple vest, smiling as she holds the branch of a English Oak tree, she is showing us the Knopper Galls on the acorns. A group of people, one in a YBB purple vest, walk along the riverside under a London Plane tree. A woman in a purple vest holds the branch of a Hornbeam. Summer Programme flyer, all details in post.
July 28, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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“I love hearing the sound of rain on the trees,” Elizabeth said last week.
This week we’ll be taking part in @savebutterflies.bsky.social's #‬BigButterflyCount and seeing what butterflies we can spot! Our Summer Programme, booking links and contacts at yorkbikebelles.community/takethegreen...
Woman reaching out and touching Lime Tree. Three people with bikes under Lime Tree, two in purple YBB vests. Lacy Alder Tree leaves. Summer Programme flyer, all details in post.
July 21, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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“Now I’ll really see it differently,” said Peter.
Come and join us this week. You'll feel great, learn loads, and get closer to nature, all in good company.
Everyone is welcome! 😀
Details of our full Summer Programme, booking links and contacts at yorkbikebelles.community/takethegreen...
Girl runs through golden grasses on Hob Moor. Two women sit smiling in a Triobike in York City Centre. A group of people, some wearing bike helmets, stand smiling with the blue skies of Hob Moor behind. Summer Programme flyer, all details in post.
July 14, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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Discover our July Nature Wellbeing Calendar! This July, stroll down to the river to enjoy shade and cool breezes off the water, capture an image of a bee on a bloom, or let nature's calming blue hour lull you into a deep and peaceful sleep. yorkbikebelles.community/july-nature-...

#NatureWellbein
Shade under trees by the River Ouse Bumblebee on a ragwort flower Blue hour on the Knavesmire
July 11, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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“I’ll definitely come again.” said Sue, who came on one of our rides for the first time.
Last week, we were joined by a mix of people aged from 2 to 103!
Details of the full 8-week Summer Programme, booking links and contacts at yorkbikebelles.community/takethegreen...

#TaketheGreenRoute #Week2
Two women seated in a Triobike, smiling about to head out for a ride. A pedaller is seated behind. A woman in a purple vest holds a teasel for a man to hold. Group of people look and feel the bark of a London Plane tree by the River Ouse. Summer Programme flyer, all details in post.
June 30, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟭 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲!
Details of our full 8-week Programme, booking links and contacts at yorkbikebelles.community/takethegreen...
Can't attend our activities? Try a nature activity in your own time from our latest Nature Wellbeing Calendar.
#TakeTheGreenRoute #Week1
Group of people standing by Horse Chestnut tree next to the River Ouse. A child on her mum's back reaches dwon towards the yellow Tansy flowers. A pedaller in a purple vest rides the Triobike with two passengers. They are next to colourful wildflowers. Summer Programme flyer, all details in post.
June 23, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Happy #SummerSolstice2025! To celebrate the longest day, how about walking or riding to your favourite nature spot, going for a picnic with family or friends, or simply watching the sun set? More ideas for nature activities in our June Nature Calendar at yorkbikebelles.community/june-nature-...
Sunset from the Millennium Bridge
June 21, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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Have you discovered our Wilder Spaces yet? Here's Knavesmire Allotment Corner. Last week, colourful annual wildflowers were in bloom - white corn chamomile, yellow cornflowers, and red poppies. Gorgeous! Why not walk or ride that way this week to take a look? yorkbikebelles.community/wilder-spaces/
Meadow with yellow rattle, white corn chamomile and red poppy wildflowers Meadow with Wilder Space sign
June 16, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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York Bike Belles were delighted to take part in York #Pride this year!
We’re offering free rides this summer. The rides are suitable for everyone to fully enjoy nature outdoors, regardless of age, ability or mobility level.
Bookings: takethegreenroute@gmail.com or give us a ring on 07493 692490
A happy pedaller in purple vest and colourful wig rides a Triobike with a smiling passenger with purple umbrella, alongside a cargo bike. Both bikes are decorated with Pride rainbow flags. Two smiling passengers eat ice cream in the Triobike, a 100th balloom is attached. A smiling pedaller on a Triobike, the passenger is smiling with arms outstretched. Summer Nature Programme flyer for Take the Green Route programme. Free activities, more detials on website.
June 10, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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Discover our June Nature Wellbeing Calendar! Admire the majesty of a foxglove, bury your nose in intoxicating elderflowers, watch the Summer Solstice sunset, or find a Lime Tree in flower and bathe in the music of the bees. :) yorkbikebelles.community/june-nature-... Let nature help you feel better!
Tall pink foxgloves Elder Tree in flower Sunset Lime Tree in flower
June 3, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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“A gentle joy!” says Katie. We’ve really enjoyed the Spring 2025 Programme!
Check out our top moments here: yorkbikebelles.community/top-moments/
Our Summer Programme starts in June 2025.
Find out more about our plans, and sign up to hear more yorkbikebelles.community/takethegreen...

#NatureNow
Green Tansy beetle on Tansy plant Two women, one with 100 balloon eat ice cream on the Triobike Group of people smiling under Wild Service tree Child in cycle helmet takes a close look at daffodil
May 20, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Discover our May Nature Wellbeing Calendar! Go for a stroll through a buttercup meadow, listen out for swifts as they scream through blue skies, enjoy a sunny ride along the Solar System Greenway, or relax in the green glow of fresh leaves. yorkbikebelles.community/may-nature-c...
Path through buttercup meadow Swift hurtling through mackerel sky Smiling people on bikes on a greenway Glowing green horse chestnut leaves
May 13, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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@yorkbirding.bsky.social. First swifts of year heard, then seen! 8:40am. Three, wheeling over rooftops of South Bank. Hurrah!
May 9, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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“My favourite thing was learning about the Moorhen families!” said Sarah
Join us for a Nature Ride or Walk!
Our Free Summer Programme, starts 24 June for 8 weeks. Details, booking links and contacts will be live at the start of June at yorkbikebelles.community/takethegreen...

#TakeTheGreenRoute
Adult duck and 7 ducklings swimming across the lake in Rowntree Park. A smiling group of people gather under the Wild Service tree on Terry Avenue. A web-like patch on a Bird Cherry tree, full of small white Bird-cherry ermine caterpillars. A group of people in bike helmets, smiling in the sunshine by a Bird Cherry tree in Rowntree Park.
May 6, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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“It's just all the variety of things that we see in such a small area” said Lynda
Join our FREE Spring Nature Programme!
Nature Rides, Nature Walks and All Ability Cycling Without Age Nature Rides. Spaces available.
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#TaketheGreenRoute #SpringNatureProgramme
Women in cycle helmets with a toddler looking on, gaze at a Horse Chestnut tree. White flower of the Greater Stitchwort amongst green Nettles. A group of people gather looking up at the Japanese Cherry blossom, the ground around them covered in pink blossom. Spring Nature Programme flyer- details contained in post.
April 28, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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"We loved learning about the different flowers, and the clever Wood Anemones" said Liz and David.
Join our FREE Spring Nature Programme!
Nature Rides, Nature Walks and All Ability Cycling Without Age Nature Rides. Spaces available.
yorkbikebelles.community/takethegreen...
Two women sit in a Triobike, cosy under blankets. The pink blossom of the cherry trees above. Yellow primroses in the woods. Four people with bikes stand under a cherry tree by Millennium Bridge. Spring flyer - all details in post.
April 22, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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Some of our #wildflowers are so incredibly minuscule they are very easy to miss! This week’s challenge is to get your specs 🤓 on & see if you find any #tinyplants in bloom. Share your finds for #WildflowerHour this Sunday 8-9pm! Happy teeny flower spotting! 🧐🌸🌿
Some of our wildflowers are incredibly tiny but when you take the time to look more closely, they are fascinating and beautiful, like this teeny Cornsalad pictured in the photo.
April 17, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Have you discovered our Nature Wellbeing Calendars for 2025 yet? Every month, our Calendars treat you to to 10 easy and enjoyable ways you can get a regular healthy 'dose' of nature. Let nature help you feel better! yorkbikebelles.community/nature-wellb... #NatureWellbeingCalendars2025
Shimmering bluebell wood Woman smiles as she touches an oak tree Dandelion in grass glows bright yellow Tiny green seedlings in a windowsill pot
April 16, 2025 at 2:37 PM