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Harmby

Middleham Castle – Middleham Castle loop from Leyburn

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United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
North Yorkshire
Richmondshire
Harmby

Middleham Castle – Middleham Castle loop from Leyburn

Hard

Middleham Castle – Middleham Castle loop from Leyburn

07:09

25.3km

500m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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3.28 km

Leyburn Old Glebe Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

2

4.31 km

The Three Horseshoes

Highlight • Pub

Dog friendly historic public house located in the heart of Wensley

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3

11.0 km

Penhill Summit

Highlight • Summit

4

16.9 km

Middleham Moor Trig Point

Highlight • Monument

There are lovely views of Bolton Castle and the moors beyond from here (south-east). Next to the trig point (236m), there is a memory plaque to Brenda Selby, who died …

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5

19.6 km

Middleham Castle

Highlight • Castle

The Six Dales Trail only launched in 2010. It starts in Otley and meanders across the entire Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) to finish here at Middleham. So …

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6

19.9 km

Middleham Castle

Highlight • Castle

The 'Windsor of the North', Middleham Castle is a striking and evocative ruin. The sight of it is unmistakable and impressive as you approach the market town of Middleham. It …

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7

20.0 km

The Dante Arms

Highlight • Pub

This 16th century Inn is full of character and fitting for a pub in Middleham which is famous for its many Racehorse yards

Tip by

8

20.2 km

Middleham Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

The market town of Middleham's cobbled streets, charming tearooms and interesting galleries are the perfect end to a day rambling in the Yorkshire Dales. Nestled between the Rivers Ure and …

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9

23.4 km

Harmby Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Leyburn is a good spot for lunch!

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B

25.3 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

4.13 km

1.81 km

1.69 km

1.59 km

311 m

Surfaces

9.39 km

4.73 km

4.69 km

3.21 km

2.25 km

1.11 km

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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