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Richmond Castle – Ruins of Easby Abbey loop from Richmond

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Richmond Castle – Ruins of Easby Abbey loop from Richmond

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Richmond Castle – Ruins of Easby Abbey loop from Richmond

00:40

8.51km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.22 km for 283 m

After 5.85 km for 58 m

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2.13 km

Richmond Market Town and Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Referred to as the jewel in the heart of North Yorkshire, the picturesque town of Richmond is renowned for breathtaking beauty that has inspired painters and poets for centuries.

Boasting a fine example of a Norman castle, Georgian architecture, a traditional cobbled market place, the beautiful River Swale, and with plenty of museums, cafes, and restaurants, there is plenty for you to explore here.

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2.78 km

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 1086. It is the most well-preserved Norman castle in England following restoration in the 19th century.

The castle is open to the public, for more information visit the website
english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/richmond-castle

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3.10 km

Richmond Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Just an awesome area to cycle

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3.24 km

Richmond Falls on the River Swale

Highlight • Waterfall

This is reputed to be the fastest river in England. The water rises and falls very quickly and we have seen a wall of water come down the river and rise by over 10feet overnight. People have drown in the Swale so this river needs to be treated with great respect.

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5.30 km

River Sands by the Old Rail Bridge

Highlight • River

Stop and breath here. Love from greg

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5.88 km

St Agatha's Church

Highlight • Other

5.95 km

Ruins of Easby Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

The breathtaking ruins of Easby Abbey lie within picturesque North Yorkshire countryside by the River Sawle. One of the best preserved monasteries of the Premonstratensian 'white canons', it boasts a magnificent refectory, gatehouse and canons' dormitory that you can explore. Founded in 1152, the abbey was suppressed in 1536 and within two years its buildings had been stripped and demolished. The ruins later became a subject for artists, including JMW Turner. The site is managed by English Heritage and is free to enter during reasonable daylight hours.

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7.63 km

Woodland Dirt Path

Highlight • Trail

8.51 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.10 km

1.79 km

1.47 km

1.46 km

1.43 km

205 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.69 km

2.34 km

2.16 km

229 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

23°C

13°C

14 %

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Richmond Castle – Ruins of Easby Abbey loop from Richmond

Richmond Market Town and Castle

View of Richmond Castle from the River Swale Bridge

Richmond Castle

Richmond Falls on the River Swale

River Sands by the Old Rail Bridge

St Agatha's Church

Ruins of Easby Abbey

Woodland Dirt Path

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