Willances Leap and Round Howe

Darlington Group

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Overview

A lovely walk along the escarpment from Richmond to Willances Leap monument giving stunning views of Swaledale. From Deep Dale we drop down to the river Swale which we follow back to our starting point.

Sunday, 14 June 2026

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: 106.7m / 350ft
Type:: circular

Not suitable for dogs. One or two stiles to negotiate.

If you are going straight to starting point please advise walk leader.

Toilets and refreshments at start and end of walk.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NZ 28281 14583
Nearest postcode:: DL3 7AU
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Vane Terrace Darlington Opposite QE 6th Form College

Starting point

Grid reference:: NZ 16789 01103
Nearest postcode:: DL10 4UQ
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Nuns Close car Park Hurgill Road Richmond DL10 4UQ

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