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: June 10, 2024

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2.31 km

Owl sculpture in Howsham Wood

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This is a very pleasant woodland walk. At the right time of the year, you will see bluebells and wild garlic. Green, peaceful, and some an interesting carved wooden owl on the way!

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10.5 km

Kirkham Priory Ruins

Highlight • Monument

The incredible ruins of Kirkham Priory are located in the village of Kirkham right next to River Derwent. This was an Augustinian priory, founded in 1120 by the Lord of …

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14.3 km

St John's Church, Welburn

Highlight • Religious Site

This church, built in 1860, was designed by G.E. Street. From a distance, you will see its distinctive broach spire. It's worth going inside to look at the rather impressive …

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19.4 km

Howsham Mill and Weir

Highlight • River

The current Howsham Mill is on the site of an earlier mill built in 1755 that milled flour for the Howsham Estate for almost 200 years.

The mill fell into …

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19.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.64 km

4.63 km

3.96 km

1.31 km

327 m

Surfaces

6.30 km

5.32 km

4.16 km

1.63 km

1.32 km

1.14 km

Elevation

Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

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Owl sculpture in Howsham Wood

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