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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Saint Robert's Cave – Watermill Cafe loop from Knaresborough

Hiking trails & Routes

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Saint Robert's Cave – Watermill Cafe loop from Knaresborough

Easy

4.0

(4)

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Saint Robert's Cave – Watermill Cafe loop from Knaresborough

01:27

5.52km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.33 km

Saint Robert's Cave

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely quiet spot by the river Nidd with fascinating hermit and murder mystery history!

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2

1.83 km

Watermill Cafe

Highlight • Structure

Open from 10-4 every day, serving home cooked food in the most beautiful setting.

The cafe is also dog friendly and across the river from St Robert's Cave and Chapel. …

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3

3.93 km

Mother Shipton Inn

Highlight • Pub

Great beer garden at the rear that overlooks the river and viaduct

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4

4.00 km

Owl mural

Highlight • Other

5

4.05 km

Heron mural

Highlight • Other

6

4.52 km

Knaresborough Castle and Grounds

Highlight • Castle

The grounds are open as a public park all year round.

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B

5.52 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.41 km

1.11 km

768 m

678 m

538 m

Surfaces

2.13 km

1.43 km

1.20 km

385 m

313 m

< 100 m

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