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

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Overview

Join the York Ramblers for a circular ramble from Ripley.

We begin the walk by following the Nidderdale Way passing through the villages of Clint and Hampsthwaite to reach Birstwith.  Leaving the Nidderdale Way to re-cross the River Nidd, we head passed Nidd House Farm and Catstone Wood to cross the B6165 then continue, passing near Winsley Hall Farm, to Shaw Mills.  The walk then goes up to Hill Top, across the B6165 again, passed Whipley Hall and Hall Rails Farm, to rejoin the Nidderdale Way and return to the Ripley Castle Car Park.

Wednesday, 5 February 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
278.9m / 915ft
Type:
circular
  • Distance to travel – 22.3 miles (46mins) via A59 & B6165 (per AA Route Planner).
  • Registered assistance dogs only (some fields are likely to contain livestock).
  • Parking – Ripley Castle Car Park (£tbc)
  • Public Toilets – Ripley Castle Car Park (free)        
  • Terrain – footpaths, bridleway and short sections on minor roads. 
  • Stiles – tbc
  • Given the time of year there are some muddy sections in parts of the walk.
  • Post walk refreshments – you are welcome to join us in tbc

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 28423 60359
Nearest postcode:
HG3 3AZ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Ripley Castle Car Park

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