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Middleham Castle – Middleham Castle loop from Bellerby

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United Kingdom

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Richmondshire

Bellerby

Middleham Castle – Middleham Castle loop from Bellerby

Moderate

4.7

(7)

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Middleham Castle – Middleham Castle loop from Bellerby

04:51

18.0km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.28 km

The Bolton Arms

Highlight • Pub

Dog friendly pub in the heart of Leyburn which has a large beer garden to the side in the old pub car park

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7.22 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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7.37 km

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 was built by Robert Fitzrandolph in the late 12th century and was the childhood home of King Richard III. Today it is owned and operated by English Heritage and requires advance booking should you wish to explore its nooks and crannies.

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7.62 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 you are either at the start of the trek or the finish, depending on what direction you are hiking. The trail is 38 miles long (61 km) and is a fully waymarked route with heather moorland, rivers, parkland, and the famous Jervaulx Abbey. Here at Middleham is the fantastic Middleham Castle, which is well worth a visit.

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8.96 km

River Cover — Stepping-Stone Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

Delightful spot on the river with stepping stones to cross.

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9.94 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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10.2 km

Stone Bridge over the River Ure

Highlight • River

11.5 km

Spennithorne Wood

Forest

14.0 km

Harmby Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Leyburn is a good spot for lunch!

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18.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.72 km

3.74 km

3.41 km

2.37 km

1.53 km

1.26 km

Surfaces

5.40 km

4.93 km

3.52 km

2.30 km

1.87 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Sunday 5 July

19°C

16°C

17 %

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Middleham Castle – Middleham Castle loop from Bellerby

The Bolton Arms

The Dante Arms

Middleham Castle

Middleham Castle

River Cover — Stepping-Stone Crossing

Cover Bridge Inn

Stone Bridge over the River Ure

Harmby Waterfall

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