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River Ure – Hackfall Wood loop from Masham

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Masham

River Ure – Hackfall Wood loop from Masham

Hard

4.3

(4)

runners

River Ure – Hackfall Wood loop from Masham

02:41

23.2km

380m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

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168 m

The Kings Head Hotel, Masham

Highlight • Restaurant

The Kings Head Hotel gave us a wonderful warm and friendly welcome. Seats by the fire with the best bacon sandwiches.

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1.41 km

Van Dieman's Plantation

Forest

2.43 km

The River Ure in Yorkshire is about 74 miles (119 km) long from its source to where it joins the River Ouse. It starts near Ure Head on Abbotside Common and joins the Ouse at Cuddy Shaw Reach near Linton-on-Use. Along its meandering journey are numerous well-known beauty spots, including Aysgarth Falls, and it is bordered by plenty of beautiful walking paths, including the Rippon Rowel Walk.

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4.45 km

Hackfall Wood

Highlight • Waterfall

Hackfall Wood is managed and has been restored by the Woodland Trust. It's a wonderful place to explore with waterfalls, dense woodland trails, a stream and river and several grottos, ruins and water features to visit. It has previously won the conservation category at the Europa Nostra societies for an 18th century planned landscape.

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5.20 km

View of the River Ure Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Tremendous views unfold from this elevated vantage point where the River Ure winds its way through a lush green valley. From here you can enjoy sweeping panoramas of rolling hills and vibrant meadows with the river carving a graceful path through the picturesque landscape.

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5.61 km

View Towards Masham from Hackfall Woods

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful views overlooking the Yorkshire Dales within the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it is also designated a Sit of Special Scientific Interest.

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11.8 km

Sole Beck Plantation

Forest

18.1 km

View of Nidderdale Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

23.1 km

Masham Market Square

Highlight • Restaurant

This 4 mile walk - the Masham leaves walk is a route with 6 stone leaves sculptures. The route follows some beautiful stretches of the river Ure and the river Burn.
Masham is a town with two breweries and a top selection of pubs for your post exercise refreshments!

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23.2 km

Bordar House Teas, Masham

Highlight • Cafe

Good cakes and snacks at reasonable prices.

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23.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

6.56 km

1.35 km

572 m

430 m

337 m

Surfaces

8.36 km

6.14 km

4.38 km

1.62 km

1.42 km

1.30 km

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Friday 15 May

13°C

1°C

26 %

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River Ure – Hackfall Wood loop from Masham

The Kings Head Hotel, Masham

River Ure

Hackfall Wood

View of the River Ure Valley

View Towards Masham from Hackfall Woods

View of Nidderdale Countryside

Masham Market Square

Bordar House Teas, Masham

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