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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Richmond Town Centre – Richmond Castle loop from Richmond

Hiking trails & Routes

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Richmond Town Centre – Richmond Castle loop from Richmond

Moderate

5.0

(1)

3

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Richmond Town Centre – Richmond Castle loop from Richmond

02:20

8.13km

200m

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: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

18 m

The Station

Highlight • Structure

3.89 km

Jack King's Wood

Forest

3

5.86 km

View of Richmond Castle from Low Bank Wood

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just outside Richmond, this is a lovely wood for a short stroll with the family or a beginning of a longer walk. From the path running alongside the river, there are truly terrific views of the Richmond Castle.

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4

6.28 km

View of Richmond Castle from the River Swale Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

From the bridge over the River Swale there is a wonderful view of Richmond Castle.

The castle is a Norman Fortress, built to keep in check 'the rebellious North' in …

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5

6.59 km

Richmond Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Referred to as the jewel in the heart of North Yorkshire, the picturesque town of Richmond is renowned for breathtaking beauty that has inspired painters and poets for centuries. Boasting …

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6

6.79 km

Richmond Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Standing proudly on a tall rocky outcrop above the River Swale, Richmond Castle is one of the oldest Norman fortresses in Britain. The castle was constructed from 1071 onwards following …

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7

6.86 km

View of the River Swale & Richmond Castle

Highlight • Castle

The Little Drummer Boy Tea Room -worth a visit

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8

7.31 km

Richmond Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Just an awesome area to cycle

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9

7.45 km

Richmond Falls on the River Swale

Highlight • Waterfall

This is reputed to be the fastest river in England. The water rises and falls very quickly and we have seen a wall of water come down the river and …

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B

8.13 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.87 km

1.24 km

991 m

823 m

673 m

533 m

Surfaces

2.11 km

1.67 km

1.65 km

1.28 km

973 m

450 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

16°C

10°C

65 %

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