Renovated BMX track ready in summer

Volunteers have been working recently to renovate a BMX track adjacent to the York-Selby cycle path. It is located near the former Escrick Sidings site about halfway between Bishopthorpe and Riccall. It is not ready for use yet but could be an attractive option for enthusiasts later in the summer.

Nearby a bulldozer and excavator were levelling the former sidings site itself earlier  in the week.

Following land-fill with builders rubble, the site had been earmarked 20 years ago for use as a small nature area. Little work actually took place. The area regenerated naturally and  a picnic area was briefly established (but it become overgrown).

• 

• 

• 

The site had been sold to the builder by SUSTRANs who manage the adjacent cycle path.

It is unclear whether the excavation work is relying on an old planning permission as there is no record of any recent proposals, for use of the Sidings, on the Selby Council web site.

The York Greenways group have taken an interest in the site from time to time over the years

It would be good if the land owners could display notices explaining what is happening at the Sidings and to what timescales.