The walk heads out of Ripon through the cathedral grounds and then out along the River Skell until we meet the River Ure. We then follow the banks of the River Ure until we reach the Ripon City Wetlands and pass through this to the canal. Once on the canal, where we pick up the Ripon Rowel, we follow it along to Bishop Monkton. From Bishop Monkton we head across some fields back to the canal and then follow the canal back into Ripon.

🅿️ St Marygate car park, Ripon, HG4 1LX - pay and display, currently £2.40 all day

🚌 Buses from York (82, at 08:45), Leeds (36, at 08:35) and Harrogate (36, at 09:40)

🚻 Public toilets are available near the car park

🐶 Unfortunately, this walk is not suitable for dogs, as we pass through a nature reserve which prohibits dogs

🥾 Although this is being held in summer, there are some stretches which are prone to flooding due to the closeness to the river and therefore, it could still be muddy in places depending on the weather at the time. Walking boots are therefore, still recommended

🥪 Please bring a packed lunch, as there will be a lunch stop

🍺 We are close to Ripon centre so there is the option of a pub or café at the end of the walk