Explore the local Harrogate countryside
half-day free walking tours
All walks start and end at the Queen Victoria Monument, Station Square, Harrogate
opposite the station at 9am daily from 21 to 30 September
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Harrogate Countryside Walks
21 - 30 September 2019
Half day walks through the immediate countryside
starting from the town centre explore the hidden gems,
breathe in the fresh air and discover more about Harrogate during your visit, walking through this beautiful area with a local lass and her trusty dog
Explore the Harrogate countryside on Foot
Be active, experience something special
Start the day with a lovely walk and experience the hidden gems within Harrogate.
Chose to be part of the racing and find new places to watch the circular route around town. Walk 1
Deviate off the beaten track between the Park and Stride and town to enjoy the woodlands, Crimple Beck and alternative routes across the Stray. Walk 2
Or take a break and find a spot of tranquility. Beautiful views, lovely rivers and becks, historic monuments. Take your time, enjoy the experience, absorb the surroundings and relax. Walk 3
Walk 1: Harlow Carr, Birk Crag, Oak Beck
Lovely walk through the Valley Gardens, into the Pinewoods and onto Harlow Carr. Then we drop down into the woods and take in the amazing views through the trees across Nidderdale. Moving from the mixed woodland into the beech woods we walk close to the beck and find a lovely packhorse bridge. Back through the Duchy Estate.
We will cross the cycle route a number of times during this walk - fabulous new places to watch the race. Saturdays and Tuesday
Walk 2: The Stray, Hookstone Woods, Crimple Valley
We start crossing the Stray past Tewitt Well, moving through to Hookstone Woods and down into Crimple Valley. Spectacular views and pretty woodlands make this a lovely walk.
This walk connects with the Park and Stride, so feel free to join us from here as we pass by the Squash Centre. Have a wonderful diversion as you make your way to the Fan Park and the racing. Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Walk 3: Nidderdale Greenway, Nidd Gorge, Bilton Beck
A gentle walk along the Nidderdale Greenway (official cycle route to Ripley), before dropping into the Nidd Gorge and under the 7-arch viaduct. Enjoy walking next to the river for a few miles until we find the path leading back via the Gardeners Arms.
A glorious route with plenty of space to enjoy the nature. Sundays and Thursday
Where to meet at 9am daily
Directly opposite the Harrogate Railway Station main entrance (Platform 1 side). Across Station Parade at the pedestrian traffic lights, arriving at Station Square and the Queen Victoria Monument.
Corner of James Street and Station Parade.
Walk Schedule
Saturday 21 September - Walk 1: Harlow Carr, Birk Crag and Oak Beck. See the race on route!
Sunday 22 September - Walk 3: Nidderdale Greenway, Nidd Gorge and Bilton Beck. Part Sustrans route, part riverside walk.
Monday 23 September - Walk 2: The Stray, Hookstone Woods and Crimple Valley. Gorgeous views, woodlands and space. Can join from the Park and Stride.
Tuesday 24 September - Walk 1: Harlow Carr, Birk Crag and Oak Beck. See the race on route!
Wednesday 25 September - Walk 2: The Stray, Hookstone Woods and Crimple Valley. Gorgeous views, woodlands and space. Can join from the Park and Stride.
Thursday 26 September - Walk 3: Nidderdale Greenway, Nidd Gorge and Bilton Beck. Part Sustrans route, part riverside walk.
Friday 27 September - Walk 2: The Stray, Hookstone Woods and Crimple Valley. Gorgeous views, woodlands and space. Can join from the Park and Stride.
Saturday 28 September - Walk 1: Harlow Carr, Birk Crag and Oak Beck. See the race on route!
Sunday 29 September - Walk 3: Nidderdale Greenway, Nidd Gorge and Bilton Beck. Part Sustrans route, part riverside walk.
Monday 30 September - Walk 2: The Stray, Hookstone Woods and Crimple Valley. Gorgeous views, woodlands and space. The antidote to a busy week :)
Want to walk these routes in your own time?
Download a pdf of the routes and follow these beautiful nature trails within Harrogate.
Can be muddy. Great for dog walking. Perfect to get another perspective on our beautiful town.
Always a special experience creating memories for life, for your soul, for you
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