Walks in Farnham, North Yorkshire
From easy city strolls to challenging trails, discover the best of Farnham, North Yorkshire on foot.
Walk: Knaresborough to Harrogate via the Beryl Burton
A gentle walk from the charming market town of Knaresborough to the historic spa town of Harrogate. Suitable for all ages. The Route what3words for start point: ///shopping.telephone.clings Start / Finish Point: Crescent Rd, Harrogate HG1 2WJ Distance: 4.6 Miles GPX Route Map harrogateDownload Walk Description Starting in the market square of the picturesque town of Knaresborough this scenic walk winds its way out of the town, over the river and into Mackintosh Park where you pick up the Beryl Burton cycle path through the woods. The landscape changes throughout the walk and there is plenty of wildlife to spot along the route. If you are in need of refreshments stop for a cold drink in the beer garden of the pub by the stream before continuing on to the bottom end of Kings Road, Harrogate with its range of independent food and drink retailers to browse before finishing at the impressive Royal Baths.
Walk: Burton Leonard near Ripon
A short walk across fields between three picturesque villages. It is peaceful and relaxing and makes for a perfect half day. The Route what3words for start point: ///trap.solicitor.royal Start Point: Roadside parking in Burton Leonard Finish Point: Burton Leonard Distance: 6.5 Miles GPX Route Map burtonleonardDownload Walk Description Start the walk in Burton Leonard and head west through farmland and agricultural fields. After reaching South Stainley join the more popular Ripon Rowel long distance footpath. A short cut back to Burton Leonard can be made past some lime kilns but better is to continue along the good track to the village of Copgrove. From here a faint footpath drops to a small stream before climbing back to Burton Leonard. Food afterwards Try The Inn at South Stainley or the Chequers Inn at Bishop Thornton.