Things to do while charging at Poppleton Bar layby lane, York
Within walking distance there are 3 shops and 2 green spaces. Wheatlands Community Woodland is about 9 minutes away if you want some fresh air.
The charger
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How long have you got?
3 places fit a 40-minute stop, including the walk back and a 5-minute buffer.
We add up the walk there, time to enjoy it, the walk back and 5 minutes spare. Walking times are estimates, so allow extra for hills and crossings.
Make the most of your stop
Go shopping and greenspace: everything below is a short walk from your charger, sorted nearest first.
Grab a coffee
Nothing close byNo cafés listed within about 15 minutes’ walk.
Go shopping
3 nearby- Dobbies ~9 min walk✓ Fits your stop Garden centre Chain Walking route to Dobbies (opens Google Maps) Listed hours: Mon-Wed, Fri, Sat 09:00-18:00 · Thu 09:00-19:00 · Sun 10:30-16:30
- Dobbies Food Hall ~9 min walk✓ Fits your stop Convenience store Walking route to Dobbies Food Hall (opens Google Maps)
- M&S Simply Food ~12 min walk! Quick visit only Convenience store Chain Website for M&S Simply Food Walking route to M&S Simply Food (opens Google Maps) Listed hours: Mon-Sun 00:00-24:00
Something to see
Nothing close byNo places to visit listed within about 15 minutes’ walk.
Greenspace
2 nearby- Wheatlands Community Woodland ~9 min walk! Quick visit only Woodland Walking route to Wheatlands Community Woodland (opens Google Maps)
- Knapton Recreational Field ~11 min walk✓ Fits your stop Recreation ground Walking route to Knapton Recreational Field (opens Google Maps)