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Saint Robert's Cave – Watermill Cafe loop from Plompton

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Saint Robert's Cave – Watermill Cafe loop from Plompton

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Saint Robert's Cave – Watermill Cafe loop from Plompton

01:25

12.8km

90m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Bus stop

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280 m

View of Rocky Outcrop and Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

329 m

Plumpton Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Plumpton Rocks stands as a Grade 2* listed oasis, featuring an artfully crafted lake and accompanying pleasure gardens framed by the backdrop of wind-sculpted towering rocks. This enchanting haven has …

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3.37 km

Spoon Hanging in the Trees

Highlight • Structure

Hoping it's still here whenever you come across it

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4.60 km

Saint Robert's Cave

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely quiet spot by the river Nidd with fascinating hermit and murder mystery history!

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5.29 km

Quiet Lane for Walking

Highlight • Trail

Quiet tarmac lane with cars only allowed to access houses

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5.58 km

Heron Wood Carving on Abbey Road

Highlight • Structure

Wood carving on Abbey Road, Knaresborough well worth a stop.

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8.63 km

Watermill Cafe

Highlight • Structure

Open from 10-4 every day, serving home cooked food in the most beautiful setting.

The cafe is also dog friendly and across the river from St Robert's Cave and Chapel. …

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10.5 km

Tree-Lined Road Crossing

Highlight • Structure

12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.20 km

3.46 km

3.31 km

870 m

683 m

289 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.90 km

3.23 km

2.41 km

2.16 km

684 m

469 m

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Monday 25 May

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Saint Robert's Cave – Watermill Cafe loop from Plompton

View of Rocky Outcrop and Waterfall

Plumpton Rocks

Spoon Hanging in the Trees

Saint Robert's Cave

Quiet Lane for Walking

Heron Wood Carving on Abbey Road

Watermill Cafe

Tree-Lined Road Crossing

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