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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Middleham Castle – Middleham Castle loop from Leyburn

Running trails & routes

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Middleham Castle – Middleham Castle loop from Leyburn

Hard

9

runners

Middleham Castle – Middleham Castle loop from Leyburn

02:32

22.4km

260m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

912 m

View of the Hills and Valley

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2

931 m

View of Melmerby Moor and Wensleydale Railway Crossing

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Wensleydale Railway crosding

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2.18 km

Leyburn Shawl

Forest

4

2.50 km

View of Penhill and Wensleydale

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Lovely stretch through pine trees on top of the escarpment of Leyburn Shawl.

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5

11.7 km

Middleham Castle

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The 'Windsor of the North', Middleham Castle is a striking and evocative ruin. The sight of it is unmistakable and impressive as you approach the market town of Middleham. It …

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6

11.9 km

Middleham Castle

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The Six Dales Trail only launched in 2010. It starts in Otley and meanders across the entire Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) to finish here at Middleham. So …

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7

13.9 km

River Cover — Stepping-Stone Crossing

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Delightful spot on the river with stepping stones to cross.

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8

15.1 km

Stone Bridge over the River Ure

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16.4 km

Spennithorne Wood

Forest

10

19.6 km

Harmby Waterfall

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Leyburn is a good spot for lunch!

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B

22.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

3.47 km

2.14 km

1.75 km

814 m

302 m

287 m

Surfaces

9.92 km

3.16 km

2.76 km

2.25 km

2.18 km

2.14 km

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Saturday 29 August

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13°C

97 %

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