Homemade Richmond 10k

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.01 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 3h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: No
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 86 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 119 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 157 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 89 m
  • ⚐
    District: Richmond 
  • ⚑
    Start: N 54.403747° / W 1.740388°
  • ⚑
    End: N 54.401583° / W 1.741709°
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Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.

(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

Add waypoints by clicking on the map.

The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 136 m - Start on
  2. 2 : km 0.16 - alt. 141 m - Turn right onto Cravengate
  3. 3 : km 0.27 - alt. 144 m - Turn slight left onto Westfields, A6108
  4. 4 : km 0.32 - alt. 145 m - Turn right
  5. 5 : km 0.46 - alt. 150 m - Turn sharp right onto Hurgill Road
  6. 6 : km 0.49 - alt. 149 m - Turn left onto Quakers Lane
  7. 7 : km 0.97 - alt. 138 m - Turn left onto Pottergate, A6108
  8. 8 : km 1.43 - alt. 153 m - At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A6108
  9. 9 : km 2.64 - alt. 148 m - Turn left
  10. 10 : km 3.65 - alt. 126 m - Turn sharp left onto B6271
  11. 11 : km 4.5 - alt. 150 m - Turn slight left onto A6108
  12. 12 : km 4.54 - alt. 149 m - Keep left
  13. 13 : km 4.82 - alt. 126 m - Turn left onto Frenchgate, A6136
  14. 14 : km 4.91 - alt. 118 m - Turn slight left onto Station Road, A6136
  15. 15 : km 4.91 - alt. 118 m - Turn left onto Frenchgate
  16. 16 : km 5.01 - alt. 124 m - Keep left onto Millgate
  17. 17 : km 5.14 - alt. 123 m - Keep right onto Castle Terrace
  18. 18 : km 5.52 - alt. 129 m - Turn slight right onto Castle Hill
  19. 19 : km 5.61 - alt. 134 m - Turn left onto Castle Hill
  20. 20 : km 5.62 - alt. 134 m - Turn right onto Market Place
  21. 21 : km 5.65 - alt. 135 m - Keep right onto Market Place
  22. 22 : km 5.82 - alt. 130 m - At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Queens Road
  23. 23 : km 5.95 - alt. 131 m - Enter roundabout
  24. 24 : km 6.1 - alt. 126 m - Turn slight right onto Frenchgate, A6136
  25. 25 : km 6.17 - alt. 122 m - Keep left
  26. 26 : km 6.22 - alt. 112 m - Turn slight left onto Station Road, A6136
  27. 27 : km 6.57 - alt. 96 m - Turn left
  28. 28 : km 6.59 - alt. 96 m - Turn right
  29. 29 : km 6.7 - alt. 91 m - Turn right
  30. 30 : km 7.21 - alt. 93 m - Turn left
  31. 31 : km 7.62 - alt. 91 m - Turn left
  32. 32 : km 7.64 - alt. 93 m - Turn right
  33. 33 : km 7.78 - alt. 103 m - Keep right
  34. 34 : km 7.81 - alt. 98 m - Turn sharp right onto Longwood Bank, A6136
  35. 35 : km 8.91 - alt. 102 m - Turn sharp left
  36. 36 : km 9.11 - alt. 92 m - Turn sharp left
  37. 37 : km 9.11 - alt. 92 m - Turn left
  38. 38 : km 9.17 - alt. 91 m - Turn slight right
  39. 39 : km 9.42 - alt. 98 m - Turn left onto Riverside Road
  40. 40 : km 9.79 - alt. 100 m - Turn left
  41. 41 : km 9.79 - alt. 99 m - Turn right onto Bridge Terrace
  42. 42 : km 9.89 - alt. 99 m - Turn right onto Bridge Terrace
  43. 43 : km 9.91 - alt. 102 m - Turn slight right onto Bridge Terrace
  44. 44 : km 9.93 - alt. 102 m - Turn left onto The Green
  45. 45 : km 9.98 - alt. 104 m - Turn left onto Cravengate
  46. 46 : km 10.01 - alt. 108 m - Turn right onto St James' Chapel Wynd
  47. E : km 10.01 - alt. 108 m

Useful Information

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Walking Easby Abbey and Richmond Castle

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↔5.70 km ↗+75 m ↘-75 m ◔1h 50 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Easby (North Yorkshire)

A short circular walk along the banks of the River Swale with the chance to explore Easby Abbey, Richmond Castle and the lovely market town of Richmond.
Lots to see and do and you can make a short walk into a full day out. Great Ice cream parlour in the Old Railway Station for the return leg.
About 2 hours for the actual walking but longer if you are exploring.

Walking Grinton Smelting Mill

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Grinton Smelting Mill
↔6.63 km ↗+254 m ↘-254 m ◔2h 35 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Grinton (North Yorkshire)

An easy circular walk from Grinton with lots of interest. The moors above Grinton have the remains of the lead mining industry and on this walk, you will see those remains plus a well preserved smelting mill and its flue which runs up the hillside. The area is now a grouse moor and you will pass shooting butts and feeding stations for the birds. Great refreshments in Grinton and also over the bridge in Fremington at the Dales Bike Centre.

Walking Greta Bridge to Winston - Durham Round Trail

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↔9.36 km ↗+51 m ↘-57 m ◔2h 50 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Rokeby (County Durham)

This walk follows the River Greta and River Tees, taking in some beautiful countryside, ancient bridges and river view.

Walking River Greta Circular

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↔11.48 km ↗+103 m ↘-101 m ◔3h 35 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Brignall (County Durham)

A picturesque walk along the river Greta, abounds with history and nature.

Walking Croft-on Tees to Darlington Along the Great North Road

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↔5.61 km ↗+22 m ↘-2 m ◔1h 40 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Hurworth (Darlington)

Starting in the pretty village of Croft-on-Tees, the first section of the walk follows the route of the Great North Road through countryside and into the heart of Darlington, once a busy market town with many street names indicating the history of the town ending at the impressive clock tower above the market hall.

Walking Along the Great North Road (County Durham)

Walker
↔65.60 km ↗+446 m ↘-422 m ◔4 days ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Hurworth (Darlington)

The Great North Road ran from London in the south to Edinburgh in the north. This was once a coaching route, but in later years this has been replaced by the A1 which sadly bypasses many of the pretty villages and towns along the route. This trail traces the route from Croft-on-Tees in the south on the border of North Yorkshire and County Durham to Newcastle-upon-Tyne. There are still remnants of that bygone age to be seen on this historical journey.

Walking West Darlington Circular

Walker
↔14.24 km ↗+15 m ↘-16 m ◔4h 05 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Darlington

A diverse walk crossing open fields, following burbling brooks and a beautiful section of the river Tees incorporating part of the Teesdale way.

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↔49.39 km ↗+399 m ↘-409 m ◔3 days ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Gainford (County Durham)

The Way of Life is one of the Northern Saints' Trails and takes in the religious centre of Bishop Auckland with its castle and art galleries. The trail passes through many County Durham villages from the banks of the River Tees to the banks of the River Wear. Evidence of County Durham's religious and industrial past can be seen throughout the walk including the Etherley Incline, an early railway, Medieval Durham, Escomb Saxon Church and Binchester Roman Fort.

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