A gentle walk from the charming market town of Knaresborough to the historic spa town of Harrogate. Suitable for all ages.

The Route
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- Start / Finish Point: Crescent Rd, Harrogate HG1 2WJ
- Distance: 4.6 Miles
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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.
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Knaresborough
Primary Location
Calcutt, North Yorkshire
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Scriven
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Starbeck
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Plompton
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Goldsborough
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Farnham, North Yorkshire
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Ferrensby
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Bilton, Harrogate
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Follifoot
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Flaxby
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Coneythorpe
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Brearton
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Hilton, North Yorkshire
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Harrogate
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Swinton, Harrogate
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Killinghall
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Pannal
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Burn Bridge
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Beckwith, North Yorkshire
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Beckwithshaw
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Fountains Guest House
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Knaresborough Castle & Museum
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Ascot House Hotel
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Teardrop Cottage
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The Camberley
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Kirkgate House
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Crowne Plaza Harrogate
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Arc Harrogate
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The Lodge
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The Mitre
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Town Center cottage
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The Groves Inn
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Crowne Plaza Harrogate by IHG
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The Belmont Apart Hotel - Harrogate Stays
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