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Middleham Castle – Middleham Castle loop from Leyburn

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Richmondshire

Leyburn

Middleham Castle – Middleham Castle loop from Leyburn

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Middleham Castle – Middleham Castle loop from Leyburn

05:25

20.1km

270m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.62 km

Middleham Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

The market town of Middleham's cobbled streets, charming tearooms and interesting galleries are the perfect end to a day rambling in the Yorkshire Dales. Nestled between the Rivers Ure and …

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5.79 km

The Black Bull

Highlight • Pub

Friendly family owned pub with a good selection of real ales

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5.93 km

The Dante Arms

Highlight • Pub

This 16th century Inn is full of character and fitting for a pub in Middleham which is famous for its many Racehorse yards

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6.08 km

Middleham Castle

Highlight • Castle

The 'Windsor of the North', Middleham Castle is a striking and evocative ruin. The sight of it is unmistakable and impressive as you approach the market town of Middleham. It …

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6.34 km

Middleham Castle

Highlight • Castle

The Six Dales Trail only launched in 2010. It starts in Otley and meanders across the entire Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) to finish here at Middleham. So …

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8.14 km

Hullo Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This enchanting bridge over offers terrific views of the River Cover. It's a curious and unusual name for a bridge; apparently, it might be a corruption of the Scandinavian name "Ulla".

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12.1 km

Cover Bridge Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Great place for food and refreshment. Big carpark makes it a great place to start your tour.

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13.6 km

Spennithorne Wood

Forest

16.9 km

Harmby Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Leyburn is a good spot for lunch!

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20.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

2.85 km

1.86 km

1.75 km

885 m

875 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.49 km

5.25 km

3.60 km

2.07 km

1.96 km

707 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 21 May

23°C

11°C

14 %

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Middleham Castle – Middleham Castle loop from Leyburn

Middleham Castle

The Black Bull

The Dante Arms

Middleham Castle

Middleham Castle

Hullo Bridge

Cover Bridge Inn

Harmby Waterfall

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