Discover Richmond
Richmond is a historic town located in North Yorkshire, governed by North Yorkshire Council (formerly Richmondshire). With a population of around 8,000, it is known for its Norman castle and Georgian architecture. Visitors can explore its rich heritage, which includes the scenic River Swale and the town's role as a gateway to the Yorkshire Dales.
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Hideaway Cottage - Central Richmond
Fryers Cottage
Olive Cottage
Comfy Dales holiday base on Market Place of historic market town
The Old Mission Hall
Millgate Cottage in the heart of Richmond
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Richmond Falls
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Geographic Facts
This town is geographically within the following regions:
- Population
- 8,413
- Postcode
- DL10
- Administrative area
- North Yorkshire Council (formerly Richmondshire)
- Dialing code
- 01748
- Timezone
- UTC±00:00
- Website
- richmond.org
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Walk: Richmond, Hudswell and the River Swale
Richmond, Hudswell Woods, George & Dragon and the River Swale. The Route What3Words reference: ///collects.instructs.afflicted Start / Finish Point: Market Pl, Richmond DL10 4QN Distance: 5 Miles GPX Route Map richmond-and-hudswell-woodsDownload Walk Description Following the Norman Conquest, the ‘new’ ruling lords were given large tracts of land and ordered to keep an eye on the unruly locals. William the Conqueror gave Alan Rufus, one of his loyal supporters, a vast estate in what is now North Yorkshire as well as the title ‘Earl of Richmond’. He then set about building a castle on the edge of the sheer cliffs high above the River Swale, and named it ‘riche mont’ which means ‘strong hill’ in Norman French. The view of the castle from Richmond Green Bridge is a delight with the castle ramparts towering above and the River Swale, England’s fastest flowing river, which then tumbles over its limestone bed to create a series of waterfalls known as The Fosse. Richmond Green Bridge was built in the 1780’s to a design of the famous architect John Carr, replacing a much older bridge. This was for many centuries the only crossing of the river and was the start of the Richmond to Lancaster Turnpike. Just beside the bridge is the former Good Intent Inn that served travellers along this old road as well as workers from the quarries in Billy Bank Wood. A delightful path leads up through these woods alongside the River Swale then on through Hudswell Woods, a semi-natural woodland clinging to the steep valley sides of the Swale with towering beech trees, oak and ash that are now thankfully in the care of the National Trust. A steep flight of steps leads up through these woods to the quiet village of Hudswell, situated on a flat shelf of land just above the escarpment and deep valley of the Swale. Here you will find the George & Dragon, Yorkshire’s first community owned pub with its own community shop, library, allotments and beehives, not to mention its large terraced beer garden, which affords panoramic views across the wooded gorge of Swaledale. The return leg of this walk follows the top of the wooded escarpment for most of the way, walking across a series of narrow field strips and countless stiles. There are also occasional glimpses of Swaledale through the trees as well as a perfect framed view of the Keep of Richmond Castle.
Walk: The Whitcliffe Walk
An unforgettable walk that offers wonderful views of Swaledale with dark forest walks, river trails and dramatic cliffs with a dose of historical sites thrown in for good measure. The Route what3words for start point: ///rates.prefect.shelf Start Point: Aislabeck Plantation, Hurgill Rd, Richmond DL10 4SG Finish Point: Aislabeck Plantation, Hurgill Rd, Richmond DL10 4SG Distance: 4.5 Miles GPX Route Map whitcliffe-walk-yorkshire-dalesDownload Walk Description This breath-taking route is ideal for holidaymakers and local residents looking to find a new trail on their doorstep. Weaving through scenic woodland, along the powerful river and up into the hills where the sun streams over the kaleidoscopic colours of the Swale valley, this circular walk is one for all seasons and takes in a myriad of wildlife.
Walk: River Swale Richmond
A lovely stroll by the River Swale in the picturesque town of Richmond. The Route what3words for start point: ///chariots.visits.delay Start Point: Richmond Finish Point: Richmond Distance: 6 Miles GPX Route Map river-swale-richmondDownload Walk Description A nice, easy stroll in Richmond following the River Swale towards Hudswell woods. Before setting off why not take in the lovely town of Richmond including its fine marketplace. Starting at Richmond bridge pick up the path to Billy Bank woods which runs parallel to the river. Look out for the wide variety of wildlife an nature on show. Keep an eye out for fishing birds on the quieter stretches of the river. You will soon hit the woodland with it's stunning bluebells in spring as well its the vast number of butterflies attracted to the area. After you've taken some amazing photos follow the path back to Richmond and refuel at one of the amazing cafes or pubs in the town itself.
Walk: Coast 2 Coast
The Famous Wainwright Coast to Coast from Fleswic Bay on the west coast near Whitehaven to Robin Hood's Bay on Yorkshire's famous coast. The Route Start Point: Flexwick Bay, Whitehaven Finish Point: Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire Distance: 182 Miles GPX Route Map c2cDownload Walk Description The famous Wainwright Coast to Coast from Fleswick Bay on the west coast near Whitehaven to Robin Hood's Bay on Yorkshire's famous coastline. The route covers both the Yorkshire Dales as well as the North York Moors. This route takes around 16 days to complete and many people walk it in sections over a number of weeks or months. Get the guide books A challenging route, plenty of planning is advisable before tackling the challenge - try these books for help: Or, save the planet and go digital: