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Log Pile by the Path – Optical Society loop from Skipwith

Moderate

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Log Pile by the Path – Optical Society loop from Skipwith

02:51

11.3km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Waypoints

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1

4.15 km

Start of the Solar System Greenway

Highlight • Cycleway

Nearly seven miles each way, and fully paved. There are plenty of places to join the route if you don't fancy the entire length, with easy parking in Riccall, Naburn, …

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2

5.28 km

Riccall Water Tower

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3

7.74 km

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

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7.79 km

Log Pile by the Path

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5

8.72 km

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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6

9.50 km

Optical Society

Highlight • Cafe

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

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7

10.3 km

Smaller parking area, with space for around half a dozen cars or so.

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11.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.40 km

3.93 km

1.43 km

305 m

222 m

Surfaces

3.33 km

3.29 km

2.56 km

1.39 km

649 m

< 100 m

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