NCN 658[1] starts at Scarborough Bridge on the west bank of the River Ouse.

It passes York Minster, the Merchant Taylors' Hall and Monk Bar before crossing the River Foss.

The route ends at Tang Hall Lane where it meets NCN 66.

The Foss Islands Cycle track runs along the former Derwent Valley Light Railway.

NCN 658 follows the old A64 route between the Minster and Monk Bar, part of which is now traffic-free.