Activities

Enjoy a healthy, sociable and green lifestyle!

We run a friendly and fun programme of free walking, cycling and nature activities, communications and volunteering, all year round. We offer support and flexibility where needed.
Why not join our free activities? You’ll get some gentle exercise outdoors, feel well, meet new friends, tune into nature, have fun learning and enjoy life more.
Everyone is welcome!

Join our free activities:

Walking Book Group – Walk and talk about books

You’ll enjoy socialising with our friendly Walking Book Group on short walks from the centre of York, ending in a café. Walks take place on the third Thursday of each month.

Cycling Without Age Rides – Feel happier and reconnect with nature and community life

**Back in early 2026**
You’ll feel happier after an hour in the fresh air on Trixie or Terry, our Triobike Taxis, pedalled by our friendly volunteers. You’ll have fun riding together through our city’s lovely green parks and spaces. The Rides may especially suit you if you have restricted mobility, and don’t get out or meet as many people as you would like.

Take the Green Route – enjoy tuning into nature near where you live

**Back in early 2026**
You’ll have fun on our seasonal Programmes of nature activities. We offer Nature Walks, Nature Rides, All Ability Cycling Without Age Nature Rides, Nature Workshops, Socials and Wilder Gardening sessions.

Volunteer – Help us grow a healthy, green and kind future for York

As a YBB Volunteer, you’ll make a positive difference to people’s lives, and improve your own wellbeing and sense of purpose in life. We offer a variety of rewarding and enjoyable opportunities.

The following activities are currently on hold:

Cake Confidence – Take up cycling

With a 97% success rate, you’re almost guaranteed to get into cycling on our friendly start cycling course. We can provide comfortable hire bikes and equipment. New courses start every month on a Saturday in a cafe, over cake if you wish!

Car-Lite Living – Enjoy a healthy, affordable and climate-friendly lifestyle

By swapping driving for greener journeys, you’ll be healthier, keep your travel affordable, take climate action and enjoy life more! We offer Car-Lite Living advice, personal journey plans and friendly company on walks, rides and bus journeys.

Can you help our activities grow?

We rely on donations, grants and sponsorship to fund our work. Your donation will enable us to offer activities to more people in York. Please donate here.