Womersley is a region in North Yorkshire, England, characterized by its gentle, rolling countryside, agricultural land, and notable parkland and woodlands. This landscape provides a diverse setting for outdoor activities, including several sports like hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, and more. Key natural features such as Brockadale Nature Reserve, the River Went, and the historic Womersley Park Estate contribute to the area's varied terrain.
Womersley offers a range of outdoor activities across its varied…
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hikers
3.61km
00:57
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3.37km
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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riders
43.1km
02:42
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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25.8km
01:43
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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29.3km
01:13
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140m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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01:03
200m
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.36km
00:52
40m
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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41.7km
02:22
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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45.2km
02:42
140m
140m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.4km
00:45
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23.6km
01:28
160m
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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31.5km
01:55
210m
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Womersley offers a range of outdoor activities including hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, mountain biking, and gravel biking. The region features 8 routes, with an average rating of 4.56 stars from more than 400 ratings. Over 10,000 visitors have explored the area.
Womersley provides hiking routes through its rolling countryside and natural features. A popular option is the Kirk Smeaton to Brockadale Nature Reserve loop, approximately 2.2 miles (3.6 km) long. Another route is a 5.2 miles (8.3 km) loop that includes waterside walks along the River Went. More information is available in the Hiking around Womersley guide.
Womersley offers paths suitable for various ability levels, including easy strolls. The terrain is generally gentle and rolling, making it accessible for less strenuous walks. Specific easy routes can be found in the Easy hikes around Womersley guide.
The flat to gently rolling terrain of the Vale of York makes Womersley suitable for road and touring cycling. There are 5 road cycling routes and 2 touring cycling routes recorded in the region. Detailed information is available in the Road Cycling Routes around Womersley and Cycling around Womersley guides.
Womersley offers options for both mountain biking and gravel biking. The diverse landscape, including woodlands and parkland, provides varied terrain for these sports. Guides such as MTB Trails around Womersley and Gravel biking around Womersley provide specific route information.
Womersley features rolling countryside, the Brockadale Nature Reserve, and the River Went. Other notable elements include historic magnesian limestone walls and the Womersley Park Estate with its woodlands. Womersley Beck also flows through the northern part of Womersley Park.
The area around Womersley includes historical points of interest. These include the Grade I listed St. Martin's Church in Womersley and the remains of a Victorian icehouse within Icehouse Park. The Womersley Park Estate itself has a history dating back to the early 18th century.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Womersley covering various sports. These include guides for Hiking, Easy hikes, Road Cycling, Touring Cycling, Running, MTB, and Gravel biking.
Womersley has a strong community presence on komoot, with over 10,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The available routes have received more than 400 ratings, resulting in an average rating of 4.56 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
The official website for Womersley Parish Council is https://www.womersleys.co.uk. This site provides general information about the village. For broader tourism information about Yorkshire, resources like Welcome to Yorkshire and Visit Yorkshire are available.
A general contact number for Womersley is +441924400651. While there isn't a dedicated tourism phone number specifically for the Womersley region, this number may provide local information. Regional tourism hubs for Yorkshire do not offer specific contact numbers for Womersley itself.

