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One of only a few such mazes left in the country and the only one in Yorkshire.

Cautionary tale for those taking the Coulton - Swathgill - Potter Hill Farm public footpath: I travelled west from Coulton in May and the footpath immediately to the west of the main road in Coulton is heavily overgrown with nettles, even wearing long trousers I got quite a few stings. Undeterred, I pushed on and the footpath is not marked as it transits the massive field to the west of Coulton (I simply walked along the tractor tramlines through the middle of the crops, so didn't trample them), then the section of footpath running from east to west just south of Swathgill is heavily overgrown with brambles and nettles (see photos), and very narrow as it descends down a small hill, the fence at the side of the footpath is dilapidated in parts, meaning wire trails (hidden) through the undergrowth. Other than that it's brilliant!!!

Walk west along Brookside and turn left to access the Ebor Way to Cawton.

Worth stopping on your ride here - this is a gem! "City of Troy" here is the only surviving instance (in North Yorkshire) of an ancient game. A similar name is given to these kinds of maze games in Scandinavia (Trojeborg = Troy Town), which shows early association between these parts of the world. There is a plaque with further information here as well as a bench to rest on to enjoy this place. The views are also quite lovely, particularly down the Bonnygate Lane road.

"City of Troy" here is the only surviving instance (in North Yorkshire) of an ancient game. A similar name is given to these kinds of maze games in Scandinavia (Trojeborg = Troy Town), which shows early association between these parts of the world. There is a plaque with further information here, as well as a bench to rest on to enjoy this place after. The views are also quite lovely, particularly down the Bonnygate Lane road.

This wide track through the fields and pastures, is a runner's dream. Straightforward (literally: run forward in often a straight line), it's fun to run here. After rain, there might be some puddles and some mud, but nothing too scary. Lots of open space here!

This is a very picturesque stone bridge that's worth stopping by, separating two parts of the pond here. A lovely, green place within the Mug Dale woods.

A beautiful walk first past the Potter Hill Farm, then down through the slightly wild woods (a gorgeous narrow path here), then over a lovely footbridge crossing the Swathgill stream, and eventually those lovely green hilly views near Leys Hill. You will sure get peace here, and relax after that long working week.