midlife hikers logo

Midlife Hikers

We are the Midlife Hikers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Email

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
1 of 0

Overview

Visit the suburb of Acomb, with it's pockets of surprises, in York, where we start and finish this evening walk. We start at Acomb Green and head towards the centre where we discover the latest street artwork. From here we wind local streets before reaching the expansive Hob Moor. We cross over the Moor and head over the bridge before reaching the lovely Railway Pond. Finding ourselves back onto Hob Moor, we then make our way to West Bank Park and pick our route through the peaceful gardens. After exiting the park we will visit the Holgate Windmill before heading back to the start of the walk via the streets of Acomb.

Wednesday, 27 August 2025
Start time:
6:30 pm
Estimated finish time:
8:15 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
7.2km / 4.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

🪧 Meet outside the Crooked Tap on Acomb Green

🅿️ On-street parking around The Green and nearby streets, please be considerate of local residents

🚌 First 1 bus from York Station towards Chapelfields at 18:05, get off at Acomb Shops and it's a 5-minute walk to the meeting point. Return buses about every 30 minutes until late

🍺 After the walk, join us for a drink in the Crooked Tap

🐶 Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times

Midlife Hikers is part of the Ramblers and our walks are led by volunteers. Non-members are welcome to try us out for free for up to 3 walks but then we ask you to join the Ramblers

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 57070 51393
Nearest postcode:
YO26 5LL
what3words:
heats.bill.eagle
Start time:
6:30 pm

Crooked Tap, Acomb Green, YO26 5LL

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking