Optical Society – Longhorn Cattle loop from Riccall

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Optical Society – Longhorn Cattle loop from Riccall

Moderate

5.0

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Optical Society – Longhorn Cattle loop from Riccall

02:43

10.8km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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49 m

Riccall Water Tower

Highlight • Structure

6.60 km

Optical Society

Highlight • Cafe

On the Sands cafe- cyclist friendly. Racks in the back garden

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6.63 km

Longhorn Cattle

Highlight • Natural

The Longhorn Cattle spend Summer in the common and overwinter in Skipwith Village. They are very docile even if you walk between Mum and Her Calf usually more interested in the grass

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7.38 km

RAF Riccall Bomber Memorial at Skipwith Common

Highlight • Natural Monument

Remnants of RAF Riccall are clearly visible around this loop. The base has a rich history and served as a heavy bomber (Handley Page Halifax) operational conversion unit during the …

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7.49 km

Skipwith Common Information Board

Highlight • Rest Area

Watch out for the mosquitos. :-)

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8.32 km

Log Pile by the Path

Highlight • Structure

8.37 km

Skipwith Common King Rudding Lane Parking Area

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Off-road parking for at least a dozen cars, easily accessible from the A19 next to Riccall.

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8.40 km

Skipwith Common National Nature Reserve

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Skipwith Common is an area of over 500 acres of lowland heath - one of the last remaining areas in the North of England. A nationally important nature reserve, it …

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