Ripley Royal Ramble - Hampsthwaite to Ripley & back (6 Miles)

FANCY A WALK WITH A LITTLE BIT OF ROYAL HISTORY?
Length: 6 miles Time: 3 hours Difficulty: Moderate
This trail is just under 6 miles with a break in the middle.

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We will meet in Hampsthwaite Memorial Hall Car Park (see map in location section) and you will be taken on a walk with a bit of Royal history. As we will be passing through fields with animals, it is advisable on this occasion not to bring dogs.

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SO NOW TO THE ROYAL RAMBLE . . .
The walk is approximately 3 hours long with a break in the middle to grab a snack or drink at the cafe in Ripley or you can bring your own snack and sit on the seats around the castle area. You will need walking boots as we will be going over fields and it may get muddy depending on the weather.

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HISTORY
This is a lovely circular route around Hampsthwaite and Ripley. Discover some facts on the Gunpowder Plot, Oliver Cromwell, King James I and King Edward I that are linked to the very routes you will be walking! A great way to keep fit, meet new friends.

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This walk starts at Hampsthwaite Memorial Hall. It takes you through the very old village of Hampsthwaite steeped in history, through fields, footpaths, a few slight hills until we get to Ripley Castle, a short stop for a toilet break, picnic and drink before heading back towards Hampsthwaite passing a beautiful cascading waterfall and lovely woodland.

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Although the walk is just under 6 miles, we will complete the walk at a steady pace, to take in the sights and learn some history.

At the end of the walk, there is a coffee shop in Hampsthwaite if you fancy a coffee before you go.

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TIMINGS
We are starting at 10.30 am, so please arrive early. The walk is roughly about 2 and half hours long, but we will be stopping for a break in Ripley for half an hour.

DIRECTIONS
Hampsthwaite is a village approx 5 miles northwest of Harrogate. There are buses running through the village but they are infrequent (see link for bus info).

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As daring adults, let's embrace our adventurous spirits! Your safety and that of your fellow explorers are in your capable hands. When you RSVP for this trail, you accept that you remain responsible for your own safety at all times. Sadly, no dogs on this trail.

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Let's have some Right Royal Fun!

This event is FREE. However, we will be collecting donations for MIND, the charity our Adventure Group supports.

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Join us if you dare!
Gina, Gerry, Mike & Sue
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