Escrick Station and Sidings – Neptune Sundial loop from Stillingfleet

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Escrick Station and Sidings – Neptune Sundial loop from Stillingfleet

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Escrick Station and Sidings – Neptune Sundial loop from Stillingfleet

01:50

7.22km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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343 m

Escrick Station and Sidings

Highlight • Historical Site

The sidings used to be quite extensive - see escrickheritage.org/escrick-railway-station-and-sidings for old black and white photos.

Escrick Station was opened on 2 January 1871 by the North Eastern Railway. It …

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883 m

Neptune Marker on the Solar System Way

Highlight • Cycleway

Not much here either except the marker and signpost. 1.5 miles towards York to reach Uranus, 1.75 miles towards Riccall to reach Pluto.

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937 m

Neptune Sundial

Highlight • Monument

3.22 km

Neptune and Pluto Signpost – Cycle the Solar System

Highlight • Monument

Neptune and Pluto directions

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3.32 km

Voyager 1 Space Probe Scale Model

Highlight • Monument

Not quite Sputnik, but a model replica of the Voyager 1 Space Probe, complete with information board.

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3.61 km

Start of the Solar System Greenway

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Nearly seven miles each way, and fully paved. There are plenty of places to join the route if you don't fancy the entire length, with easy parking in Riccall, Naburn, …

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4.44 km