Kirkham Priory – Kirkham Priory Ruins loop from Barton-le-Willows
Kirkham Priory – Kirkham Priory Ruins loop from Barton-le-Willows
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Kirkham Priory – Kirkham Priory Ruins loop from Barton-le-Willows
02:41
10.1km
100m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Last updated: February 20, 2026
Tips
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Howardian Hills National Landscape
Waypoints
Start point
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3.28 km
River Derwent and Kirkham Priory Ruins
Highlight (Segment) • River
It's an incredibly green area and carpeted with seasonal wildflowers. You're also afforded views of the nearby Castle Howard, adding to the pleasant experience.
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6.34 km
View of the River in Howardian Hills National Landscape
Highlight • Viewpoint
6.40 km
Kirkham Priory
Highlight • Monument
The Priory is on the banks of the river Derwent and the area was used as a test centre for WW2 landing vehicles for the D-Day landings. Soldiers even scaled the heights of the cloister walls with scrambling nets to practice moving from large ships to smaller boats. Even Sir Winston Churchill and King George VI came to visit with the troops were stationed here.
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6.48 km
Kirkham Priory Ruins
Highlight • Historical Site
The site is maintained by English Heritage and you will need to pay to get in, it's definitely worth the entry fee though. An unmissable experience, particularly if you are into history like I am.
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6.55 km
The Cloister
Highlight • Historical Site
6.82 km
Ruins of Old Stone Building by the River in Howardian Hills
Highlight • River
10.1 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.42 km
2.03 km
1.56 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
4.76 km
1.75 km
1.57 km
1.06 km
975 m
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Elevation
Highest point (70 m)
Lowest point (10 m)
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Thursday 14 May
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4°C
20 %
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