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RIPLEY CASTLE

✦ Ancient woodland123 ha

Getting here

54.04291, -1.57855

Best for

3 activities

Heritage

Free86%

Historic site with public access

Wildlife

Free75%

Ancient woodland

Dog walks

Free72%

Dogs allowed with public access

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8

6 named nearby · 2 public paths

Named routePublic access
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Cycling

45

45 named nearby

Named route
🐴

Horse riding

3

3 public paths

Public access

Named routes and paths nearby

Nidderdale Way · Walking85 km
Harrogate Ringway · Walking0
Knaresborough Round · Walking32 km
Farmland, Big Skies and Birds of Prey Walk, Brimham Rocks · Walking9.9 km
Main Route · Cycling
Main Route · Cycling
Whipley Lane · public footpath
Hollybank Lane · bridleway
Whipley Lane · public footpath

About this historic site

Grade II registered historic park and garden

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Ancient tree trunk in the grounds of Ripley Castle

Ancient tree trunk in the grounds of Ripley Castle

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🌱 Visiting this spring

  • 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
  • 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
  • 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
✦ Ancient✓ Public access🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
  • 🌳Large woodland — room to roam

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