View of Richmond Castle – Richmond Town Centre loop from Marske

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View of Richmond Castle – Richmond Town Centre loop from Marske

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View of Richmond Castle – Richmond Town Centre loop from Marske

04:35

16.6km

280m

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 21, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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152 m

St. Edmund's Church

Highlight • Rest Area

This church, registered as a monument, dates back to the 12th century.
In 1683 a lot of work was done on the church and in the 19th century the choir was rebuilt.

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4.27 km

Whitcliffe Wood

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

In this wood, Robert Willance, a notable of Richmond, on a horseback hunt in 1606, chased by the descending fog, is said to have urged his horse to bring him …

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6.59 km

St Joseph and St Francis Xavier Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The church dates from 1868. It can be regarded as a prestige project of the then pastor, Father William Strickland: once finished, everyone was amazed by the beauty, but also …

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8.30 km

Richmond Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

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 …

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8.61 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 …

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10.9 km

View of Richmond

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is a sign on the bench with a quote from Alfred Wainwright, in which he speaks highly of the city of Richmond.
As a Coast to Coast walker you …

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14.7 km

A brilliant cairn on this spot, marking the junction of the footpath from Marske with the Applegarth Scar bridleway. There are terrific views from here to the south: over the River Swale to Thorpe Edge, Red Scar and West Wood.

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