Swinton Park – Masham Market Square loop from Thornton Watlass

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Swinton Park – Masham Market Square loop from Thornton Watlass

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Swinton Park – Masham Market Square loop from Thornton Watlass

02:33

39.4km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.2 km for 156 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.01 km

Banks Plantation

Forest

3.52 km

Snape Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice castle, typical Yorkshire

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10.0 km

Marmion Tower and St. Nicholas Church

Highlight • Castle

On a bike - Best to approach from Church St & The Bull Inn as steps at end of small path from North.

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14.5 km

Haw Wood

Forest

28.8 km

Stark Bank Climb

Highlight • Climb

30.5 km

Swinton Park

Highlight • Monument

A very impressive building. This is actually a hotel and very dearly priced, I am sure! The estate is a 20,000-acre one and one of the largest privately owned estates …

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31.3 km

Wildflower meadow near the River Burn

Highlight • Viewpoint

32.4 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 …

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32.8 km

Masham

Highlight • Other

Lovely Yorkshire town with an excellent marketplace, masham bakery and 2 breweries. We visited the black sheep brewery briefly and were rewarded with Holy Grail Ale, delicious

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