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River Ure – Coal Bank Wood loop from West Tanfield

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Hambleton

West Tanfield

River Ure – Coal Bank Wood loop from West Tanfield

Moderate

5.0

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River Ure – Coal Bank Wood loop from West Tanfield

03:20

12.7km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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805 m

The River Ure flows down Wensleydale past the town of Hawes, past Aysgarth and then the market town of Middleham.
The Ure is approximately 119 km (74 miles) long from its source to the point where it changes its name to the River Ouse

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2.34 km

River View

Highlight • Other

4.67 km

Fiveponds Wood

Forest

7.89 km

Coal Bank Wood

Highlight • Forest

There's definitely nothing "coal" about this wood! It's delightful and gorgeous, particularly with bluebells when in season! A wonderful, albeit small bit of woodland to find yourself in, with a great sense of remoteness and serenity to it.

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9.91 km

Mickley Village

Highlight • Settlement

Mickley is a village in the Harrogate District of North Yorkshire, England. The village is on the south bank of the River Ure between Masham and West Tanfield

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10.5 km

Low Mill Rush

Forest

10.7 km

Riverside Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

For a serene experience along the Riverside Path, consider visiting during the early morning hours, around 4 am. At this time, the River Thames is often exceptionally calm, reflecting the city lights like a mirror, offering a unique and tranquil perspective of the surroundings.

[1] wanderlog.com/place/details/1748893/riverside-walk-gardens

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12.5 km

The Bull Inn

Highlight • Pub

The Bull Inn is a 17th century historic pub on the banks of the River Ure in WestTanfield.

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12.5 km

West Tanfield Village and Marmion Tower

Highlight • Settlement

West Tanfield is a village located near the River Ure in North Yorkshire. It is in a picturesque location and is renowned for its historical sites, including the Marmion Tower, a 15th-century gatehouse that belonged to a large manor house. The village has traditional stone houses and well-preserved architectural sites.

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12.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.33 km

3.36 km

918 m

835 m

308 m

Surfaces

4.39 km

4.02 km

3.51 km

835 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Saturday 23 May

23°C

9°C

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River Ure – Coal Bank Wood loop from West Tanfield

West Tanfield Weir

River Ure

River View

Coal Bank Wood

Mickley Village

Riverside Path

The Bull Inn

West Tanfield Village and Marmion Tower

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