Richmond Castle – Richmond Town Centre loop from Richmond

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Richmond Castle – Richmond Town Centre loop from Richmond

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Richmond Castle – Richmond Town Centre loop from Richmond

01:13

18.6km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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11.6 km

View of the Vale of York

Highlight • Viewpoint

On a clear day you can look east to the North York Moors. The distinctive shape of Roseberry Topping can be seen at the northern end of the Moors. Southeast …

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16.7 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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17.0 km

Richmond Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Just an awesome area to cycle

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17.6 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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17.8 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 …

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18.2 km

Goodburn House

Highlight • Historical Site

Built around 1760 on the site of two pre-existing burglary plots, the house was the home of Leonard Raw, a Quaker lead mine owner from Swaledale. The style is a …

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18.2 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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18.6 km

End point

Parking

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