Forest Descent Trail – Ripley Castle Waterfall loop from Ripley

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Forest Descent Trail – Ripley Castle Waterfall loop from Ripley

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Forest Descent Trail – Ripley Castle Waterfall loop from Ripley

02:40

9.71km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

213 m

The Boar's Head

Highlight • Pub

Very nice pub Had a great lunch here.

Tip by

2.04 km

Singletrack Through the Countryside

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Avoid after heavy rain, fast and flowy in the dry

Tip by

2.47 km

Forest Descent Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Avoid after heavy rain, fast and flowy in the dry

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2.70 km

Stone Barns and Rural Path near Grassy Fields

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Avoid after heavy rain, fast and flowy in the dry

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4.27 km

Ten Acre Plantation

Forest

8.57 km

Deer Park

Highlight • Natural

9.14 km

Ripley Castle Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

9.24 km

Ripley Castle Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Easy cycling, although track is shared with pedestrians and, dogs are often off the lead!

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9.52 km

Ripley Castle and Bridge

Highlight • Castle

Ripley Castle is a country mansion rather than a castle, and although privately owned, is open to the public for guided tours. There is a Castle Tearoom if you are …

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9.71 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.89 km

1.81 km

791 m

702 m

491 m

Surfaces

2.92 km

2.53 km

2.17 km

1.09 km

977 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

12°C

7°C

47 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 32.0 km/h

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Comments

June 28, 2026,Forest Descent Trail – Ripley Castle Waterfall loop from Ripley

A great little loop walk around Ripley Castle grounds.

Timed it perfectly, as thd last Sunday of the month it hosts the Real Food market.
Crafts as well as food!