Hackfall Wood – River Ure loop from West Tanfield

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Hambleton

West Tanfield

Hackfall Wood – River Ure loop from West Tanfield

Moderate

4.5

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Hackfall Wood – River Ure loop from West Tanfield

04:43

17.7km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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: July 31, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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218 m

The Bull Inn

Highlight • Pub

The Bull Inn is a 17th century historic pub on the banks of the River Ure in WestTanfield.

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218 m

West Tanfield Village and Marmion Tower

Highlight • Settlement

West Tanfield is a village located near the River Ure in North Yorkshire. It is in a picturesque location and is renowned for its historical sites, including the Marmion Tower, a 15th-century gatehouse that belonged to a large manor house. The village has traditional stone houses and well-preserved architectural sites.

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990 m

Riverside Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

For a serene experience along the Riverside Path, consider visiting during the early morning hours, around 4 am. At this time, the River Thames is often exceptionally calm, reflecting the city lights like a mirror, offering a unique and tranquil perspective of the surroundings.

[1] wanderlog.com/place/details/1748893/riverside-walk-gardens

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2.81 km

Mickley Village

Highlight • Settlement

Mickley is a village in the Harrogate District of North Yorkshire, England. The village is on the south bank of the River Ure between Masham and West Tanfield

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5.16 km

Hackfall

Forest

5.57 km

Hackfall Wood

Highlight • Waterfall

Hackfall Wood is managed and has been restored by the Woodland Trust. It's a wonderful place to explore with waterfalls, dense woodland trails, a stream and river and several grottos, ruins and water features to visit. It has previously won the conservation category at the Europa Nostra societies for an 18th century planned landscape.

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6.25 km

Limehouse Hill

Viewpoint

7.58 km

River Ure

Highlight • Natural

The River Ure in Yorkshire is about 74 miles (119 km) long from its source to where it joins the River Ouse. It starts near Ure Head on Abbotside Common and joins the Ouse at Cuddy Shaw Reach near Linton-on-Use. Along its meandering journey are numerous well-known beauty spots, including Aysgarth Falls, and it is bordered by plenty of beautiful walking paths, including the Rippon Rowel Walk.

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8.60 km

Van Dieman's Plantation

Forest

9.05 km

Low Burn Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Grade II listed bridge that crosses the River Burn

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10.1 km

Masham Market Square

Highlight • Restaurant

This 4 mile walk - the Masham leaves walk is a route with 6 stone leaves sculptures. The route follows some beautiful stretches of the river Ure and the river Burn.
Masham is a town with two breweries and a top selection of pubs for your post exercise refreshments!

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