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Saint Robert's Cave – Watermill Cafe loop from Knaresborough

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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Saint Robert's Cave – Watermill Cafe loop from Knaresborough

Moderate

36

runners

Saint Robert's Cave – Watermill Cafe loop from Knaresborough

00:51

7.45km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.70 km

Saint Robert's Cave

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely quiet spot by the river Nidd with fascinating hermit and murder mystery history!

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2

2.20 km

Watermill Cafe

Highlight • Structure

Open from 10-4 every day, serving home cooked food in the most beautiful setting.

The cafe is also dog friendly and across the river from St Robert's Cave and Chapel. …

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3

4.62 km

Mother Shipton Inn

Highlight • Pub

Great beer garden at the rear that overlooks the river and viaduct

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4

5.60 km

Heron Wood Carving on Abbey Road

Highlight • Structure

Wood carving on Abbey Road, Knaresborough well worth a stop.

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5

5.88 km

Quiet Lane for Walking

Highlight • Trail

Quiet tarmac lane with cars only allowed to access houses

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B

7.45 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.83 km

1.97 km

1.68 km

683 m

266 m

Surfaces

2.42 km

2.21 km

1.26 km

924 m

393 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

16°C

5°C

70 %

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