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Kirkham Priory Ruins – Kirkham Priory loop from Howsham

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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Ryedale

Howsham

Kirkham Priory Ruins – Kirkham Priory loop from Howsham

Moderate

4.6

(18)

100

hikers

Kirkham Priory Ruins – Kirkham Priory loop from Howsham

03:25

12.9km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 28, 2026

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Howardian Hills National Landscape

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2.19 km

Pond and Ford at Howsham Wood

Highlight • River

Small pond and ford at the southern end of Howsham Wood, on the public footpath between Howsham and Westow.

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2.70 km

Owl sculpture in Howsham Wood

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This is a very pleasant woodland walk. At the right time of the year, you will see bluebells and wild garlic. Green, peaceful, and some an interesting carved wooden owl on the way!

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6.20 km

Kirkham Priory Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The incredible ruins of Kirkham Priory are located in the village of Kirkham right next to River Derwent. This was an Augustinian priory, founded in 1120 by the Lord of …

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6.27 km

Kirkham Priory

Highlight • Monument

Kirkham Priory is an Augustinian Abbey, built in the 12th century. If you look carefully at the gothic medieval gatehouse you can see sculptures of St George and the dragon …

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6.33 km

View of the River in Howardian Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.37 km

Kirkham Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

There are some toilets at this site, but not always open.

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8.42 km

River Derwent and Kirkham Priory Ruins

Highlight (Segment) • River

This is a particularly lovely section along the flowing River Derwent located just inside the borders of the beautiful Howardian Hills AONB.

It's an incredibly green area and carpeted with …

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10.9 km

Howsham Mill and Weir

Highlight • River

The current Howsham Mill is on the site of an earlier mill built in 1755 that milled flour for the Howsham Estate for almost 200 years.

The mill fell into …

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12.9 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.48 km

3.86 km

606 m

Surfaces

5.91 km

1.99 km

1.87 km

1.42 km

1.36 km

402 m

Elevation

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Highest point (60 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Wednesday 5 August

18°C

12°C

18 %

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Kirkham Priory Ruins – Kirkham Priory loop from Howsham

Pond and Ford at Howsham Wood

Owl sculpture in Howsham Wood

Kirkham Priory Ruins

Kirkham Priory

View of the River in Howardian Hills National Landscape

Kirkham Bridge

River Derwent and Kirkham Priory Ruins

Howsham Mill and Weir

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