Shine Night Walk York

The event site and course are both accessible and suitable for wheelchair users. Our course goes down the Shambles which is a narrow cobbled street. Wheelchair users have been able to navigate this section in previous years, but if you think this isn't right for you an alternative route is available via Colliergate​ and our friendly course marshals will be happy to direct and assist you.

Please bring your own reusable water bottle filled. We have removed our single-use plastic bottles of water at the finish and pit stop stations and instead are providing water re-fill stations for you to top up and stay hydrated!

If you require any further information on the accessibility of a Shine Night Walk event or wish to bring a carer/helper to accompany you, please contact our Supporter Hotline on 0300 123 1022 (Opening hours are 8 am - 6 pm Monday to Friday and on Wednesdays, we are closed between 11 am and 11:30 am for staff training) or email us at supporter.services@cancer.org.uk

The start and event site is located in Rowntree Park by the children's play area, near the Rowntree Park pay and display car park.

Car - There is no car parking available at the event. Alternative car parking is listed below. All of the car parks below are approximately a 15-minute walk to Rowntree Park so please plan your journey time accordingly. 
 

From Nunnery Lane car park:
Exit left out of the car park to head down Nunnery Lane. Where the road forks, turn left along the A1036 until you reach the next road junction. Here, use the pedestrian crossing to cross over onto Clementhorpe (by The Swan pub). At the bottom of Clementhorpe turn right and continue along Terry Avenue. Follow this road until you reach Rowntree Park car park on the right-hand side.

From St George's Field car park:
Exit St George's Field car park at the main entrance and turn left to head over Skeldergate Bridge. At the edge of the bridge, take the immediate left-hand turn back down towards the riverfront on the opposite side (Terry Avenue). Follow this road all the way down until you reach Rowntree Park Car Park on the right-hand side.

From Castle car park:
Exit the car park passing Clifford's Tower and turn left along Tower Street. At the pedestrian crossing cross over by Tower Gardens, then turn right over Skeldergate Bridge. At the edge of the bridge, take the immediate left-hand turn back down towards the riverfront on the opposite side (Terry Avenue). Follow this road all the way down until you reach Rowntree Park car park on the right-hand side.

The nearest EV charging is at Nunnery Lane Car Park, however there are plenty of locations around the city. You find more using the following link: https://chargefinder.com

Bus – Buses run regularly throughout York City Centre. Plan your journey at www.firstbus.co.uk/york/plan-journey/journey-planner/

The nearest stations to Rowntree Park York are:

• Rectory Gardens which is 277 meters away, 4 min walk.
• Southlands Methodist Church which is 403 meters away, 6 min walk.
• Alma Terrace which is 1085 meters away, 14 min walk.

Train – The nearest train station is York Station, which is approximately a 15-20 walk to Rowntree Park

Cycle - Rowntree Park is easily accessible by bike or foot along the riverside or across the Millennium Bridge. The park is equipped with bike racks at the main entrances and also at key locations throughout. Cancer Research UK do not take responsibility for any bikes or scooters at the event and these are left at the owners risk

 If you have any queries please contact the Shine Night Walk helpline on 0300 123 6624.