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We are the Leeds 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

LINEAR WALK - PUBLIC TRANSPORT available between start and end of walk.

From the main entrance to Valley Gardens we walk along the Harrogate link path to reach the Ringway Path at Harlow Carr Gardens. We then head to Birks Crag and Oakdale Golf club. The path then takes us to Knox Ford and on to Nidd Viaduct where we will have lunch. We then follow the river to Nidd Gorge, the path then takes us across fields to Bilton Lane and Conyngham Hall where our walk finishes.

Saturday, 17 August 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
243.8m / 800ft
Type:
linear

Many pubs and cafes are available in Knaresborough for refreshments. There are frequent buses to Harrogate where the 36 bus is available for Leeds or Ripon. Trains go direct from Knaresborough to Leeds. 

If it's a nice summer evening, after refreshment in Knaresborough,  you could walk back along the Beryl Burton Way. It's about 3 miles and brings you out at Asda in Harrogate

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 29781 55375
Nearest postcode:
HG1 2SE
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Start time:
10:00 am

Main Entrance to Valley Gardens at the junction of Cornwall Road and Valley Drive.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SE 34499 57174
Nearest postcode:
HG5 9AX
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Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Conyngham Hall on the A59 Harrogate Road

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