Richmond Castle – Richmond Town Centre loop from Richmond

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Richmond Castle – Richmond Town Centre loop from Richmond

Moderate

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Richmond Castle – Richmond Town Centre loop from Richmond

02:12

7.74km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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20 m

The Green Howards Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Monday to Saturday 10am to 4.30pm. Last entry at 4pm.

Museum entry: £8 | ages 10-16: £5 | under 10s: free

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5.37 km

Hudswell Woods

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hudswell Woods is a wonderful area to walk through. Near Richmond, it's pretty much accessible to just about anyone who can walk. Very green, beautiful flowery meadows in the spring …

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6.72 km

View of Richmond Castle from Low Bank Wood

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just outside Richmond, this is a lovely wood for a short stroll with the family or a beginning of a longer walk. From the path running alongside the river, there are truly terrific views of the Richmond Castle.

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7.14 km

View of Richmond Castle from the River Swale Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

From the bridge over the River Swale there is a wonderful view of Richmond Castle.

The castle is a Norman Fortress, built to keep in check 'the rebellious North' in …

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7.47 km

Richmond Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Standing proudly on a tall rocky outcrop above the River Swale, Richmond Castle is one of the oldest Norman fortresses in Britain. The castle was constructed from 1071 onwards following …

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7.67 km

Richmond Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Referred to as the jewel in the heart of North Yorkshire, the picturesque town of Richmond is renowned for breathtaking beauty that has inspired painters and poets for centuries. Boasting …

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7.74 km

End point

Bus stop

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