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

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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 fairly flat figure of eight walk using some less familiar paths around Ripon via Littlethorpe and Quarry Moor Nature Reserve before skirting Studley Park and heading back to the cars via part of the new Hell Wath Nature Trail, the river and canal. Mainly good paths and lanes, 5 good solid stiles. Maybe some muddy parts.

No dogs

Saturday, 31 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.8km / 9.8mi
Ascent:
136.6m / 448ft
Type:
circular

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

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 32380 70399
Nearest postcode:
HG4 1AJ
what3words:
slung.blurts.butterfly
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet in the car park by Ripon canal on Boroughbridge Road, near the old Lock House (now painted white)

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