WALK ROUTES
APRIL Walk - Richmond
North Yorkshire Dales
Organised by Keith King
Sunday April 10th 2016
All walks are circular
starting and finishing in Richmond - OS Explorer 304
Short walk - 7.5 mile
East from town centre to River Swale, downstream to Easby Abbey. From Easby south to railway line then NW to Station, then follow footpath upstream to caravan park, cross bridge, turn west on road. North up Green Lane then west back to start.
Medium walk - 10 to 12 mile
As short walk to Green Lane then go west to High Applegarth then north to Deepdale tree, turn round and walk along top of gorge, east to High Leases then back to bus as the short walk.
Long walk - 14 mile
As medium walk to Deepdale tree, NW past Buddle House, SE past Green Lane Farm, turn right down to Willances Leap. Return as medium walk.
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Further information:
Richmond is a market town situated to the north of the county of North Yorkshire, on the River Swale and near the north-eastern border of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Richmond is the largest town on Alfred
Wainwright's world-famous Coast to
Coast route from St Bees to Robin
Hoods Bay.
Predominantly centred in and around
the large open cobbled market place in
the centre of the town, which also
contains the Church of the Holy Trinity, this attractive traditional Yorkshire town also has a good selection of shops, cafes and pubs. The main weekly market in Richmond is held on a Saturday in the central market place.
Many of the houses built in Georgian time surround the cobbled market place, said to be one of the largest in England, with the Church of the Holy Trinity and the Obelisk rising from its centre.
Visit the local Richmondshire Museum in the town to learn more about the history.
RICHMOND CASTLE
The town originally developed around its castle, a Norman castle constructed around 1086, and Richmond Castle is still the main attraction in the town, as it has been for almost 200 years. The castle, now managed by English Heritage, has substantial ruins including a large keep (added to the castle at the end of the 12th century), a Great hall, and substantial portions of the original defensive walls and towers. The views across Richmond and the region from the top of the keep are very impressive.
On the edge of Richmond there are some very scenic views along the Swale River including Richmond Falls, where the river cascades across a picturesque series of rock ledges.
The substantial ruins of 12th century Easby Abbey are a short walk from Richmon
Toilet stop at Richmond centre
