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Harrogate Group

We are the Harrogate Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A linear walk from South Stainley. After meeting at Ripon Bus station we will catch the 36 bus at 9.55am to South Stainley. We will walk back to Ripon via Burton Leonard, Bishop Monkton and the River Ure.

Saturday, 13 December 2025
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
234.7m / 770ft
Type:
linear

If you intend joining the walk Jane would appreciate a text just in case of last minute changes. However you are welcome to just to turn up but please always double check the website for last minute changes. 

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 31337 71328
Nearest postcode:
HG4 1AG
what3words:
crown.surpasses.comet
Start time:
9:45 am

Meet at Ripon Bus Station. Pay and display car parks behind Sainsbury, lower level St Marysgate slightly cheaper. The 36 bus comes from Harrogate you would need the 9.10am bus to meet us in Ripon, or the 9.40am to meet us at South Stainley. Please let Jane know if you intend meeting at South Stainley and check bus times.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SE 31339 71327
Nearest postcode:
HG4 1AG
what3words:
total.riches.quilt
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking