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Middleham Castle – Middleham Castle loop from Leyburn

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Harmby

Middleham Castle – Middleham Castle loop from Leyburn

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Middleham Castle – Middleham Castle loop from Leyburn

07:09

25.2km

500m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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: May 7, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.28 km

Leyburn Old Glebe Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

4.31 km

The Three Horseshoes

Highlight • Pub

Dog friendly historic public house located in the heart of Wensley

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10.9 km

There are lovely views of Bolton Castle and the moors beyond from here (south-east). Next to the trig point (236m), there is a memory plaque to Brenda Selby, who died in 2008 and who, as the plaque says, "rode these moors for 30 years; a ray of sunshine has left our lives". Sweet and nostalgic.

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19.5 km

Middleham Castle

Highlight • Castle

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 you are either at the start of the trek or the finish, depending on what direction you are hiking. The trail is 38 miles long (61 km) and is a fully waymarked route with heather moorland, rivers, parkland, and the famous Jervaulx Abbey. Here at Middleham is the fantastic Middleham Castle, which is well worth a visit.

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19.8 km

Middleham Castle

Highlight • Castle

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 was built by Robert Fitzrandolph in the late 12th century and was the childhood home of King Richard III. Today it is owned and operated by English Heritage and requires advance booking should you wish to explore its nooks and crannies.

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19.9 km

The Dante Arms

Highlight • Pub

This 16th century Inn is full of character and fitting for a pub in Middleham which is famous for its many Racehorse yards

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20.1 km

Middleham Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

The market town of Middleham's cobbled streets, charming tearooms and interesting galleries are the perfect end to a day rambling in the Yorkshire Dales. Nestled between the Rivers Ure and Cover, the town is home to Middleham Castle, which boasts the largest castle keep in the North of England. From the castle, you can gain wonderful views of Wensleydale and beyond.

The town is the end point of the superb Six Dales Trail, which begins in Otley. There are plenty of places to celebrate finishing the walk and various accommodation options.

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23.3 km

Harmby Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Leyburn is a good spot for lunch!

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25.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

3.78 km

2.08 km

1.76 km

1.60 km

241 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

4.77 km

4.23 km

3.33 km

1.02 km

427 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

19°C

15°C

33 %

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Middleham Moor Trig Point

Middleham Castle

Middleham Castle

The Dante Arms

Middleham Castle

Harmby Waterfall

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