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Hudswell Woods – Dog Swimming Spot on the River loop from Richmond

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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Hudswell Woods – Dog Swimming Spot on the River loop from Richmond

Moderate

4.5

(4)

15

hikers

Hudswell Woods – Dog Swimming Spot on the River loop from Richmond

02:03

7.36km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

201 m

View of Richmond Castle from the River Swale Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

From the bridge over the River Swale there is a wonderful view of Richmond Castle.

The castle is a Norman Fortress, built to keep in check 'the rebellious North' in …

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2

625 m

View of Richmond Castle from Low Bank Wood

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just outside Richmond, this is a lovely wood for a short stroll with the family or a beginning of a longer walk. From the path running alongside the river, there are truly terrific views of the Richmond Castle.

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3

1.55 km

View of River and Autumn Woods Near Richmond, North Yorkshire

Highlight • River

4

2.23 km

Hudswell Woods

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hudswell Woods is a wonderful area to walk through. Near Richmond, it's pretty much accessible to just about anyone who can walk. Very green, beautiful flowery meadows in the spring …

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5

2.97 km

Dog Swimming Spot on the River

Highlight • River

6

6.70 km

Richmond Castle view from Holly Hill Inn beer garden

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

7.36 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.18 km

3.15 km

554 m

423 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.19 km

2.25 km

1.47 km

295 m

139 m

< 100 m

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