Richmond Castle – Hudswell Woods loop from Richmond

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Richmond Castle – Hudswell Woods loop from Richmond

Moderate

4.5

(20)

hikers

Richmond Castle – Hudswell Woods loop from Richmond

04:01

14.2km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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15 m

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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1.29 km

View of Richmond Castle from the River Swale Bridge

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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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3.85 km

View of Richmond

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There is a sign on the bench with a quote from Alfred Wainwright, in which he speaks highly of the city of Richmond.
As a Coast to Coast walker you …

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5.78 km

Willance's Leap Monument

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Willance's Leap is above Whitcliffe Scar. In 1606, a horseman named Robert Willance plunged over the cliff edge in a mist. Willance's horse was killed by the fall, but he …

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8.56 km

Hudswell Woods

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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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12.7 km

View of Richmond Castle from Low Bank Wood

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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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14.2 km

End point

Parking

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