Ripon — Knaresborough

Ripkna one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

20km/13mi

Ascent

212m

Descent

252m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Ripon and Knaresborough.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Ripon and Knaresborough.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 3

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 12

Surveys

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Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Maybe present Public toilet (1)
Maybe present Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (1)
Maybe present Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Maybe present Free wifi (1)
Present at time of survey Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Maybe present Bench (1)
Not present at time of survey Picnic table (1)
Present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
Not present at time of survey Wading (1)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (1)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Maybe present Very slippery (1)
Maybe present Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Maybe present Likely to flood (1)
Present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Gates (1)
Present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Not present at time of survey Fords (1)
Present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Maybe present Unacceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Maybe present Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Maybe present Exposed to elements (1)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (1)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (1)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Maybe present No visible path (1)
Maybe present Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Not present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

Narrowest part of path: no data

The steepest uphill gradient East: no data

The steepest uphill gradient West: no data

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (1)

Successfully completed

We asked route surveyors "Have you successfully completed this route with any of the following? If so, would you recommend it to someone with the same requirements?". Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Recommended by an expert

We asked route surveyors "Are you a trained access professional, officer or expert? If so, is this route suitable for someone travelling with any of the following?" Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Terrain

We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.

There is no data on how much of this route is on roads

There is no data on how much of this route is lit at night

Thereis no data on amount of route paved

There is no data on muddiness

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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1 surveys

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4X June 2021 by Ross
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Ripon
Grid Ref SE3121471264
Lat / Lon 54.13629° / -1.52376°
Easting / Northing 431,214E / 471,264N
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Knaresborough
Grid Ref SE3503857007
Lat / Lon 54.00792° / -1.46688°
Easting / Northing 435,038E / 457,007N
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Ripkna One's land is

Arable 26.9%
Pasture 36.6%
Urban 30.6%
Woods 6.0%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Chrisl

10 Sep 2021 Summer
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This is a very pleasant walk. The following points are relevant:

1. A path exists from Burgess Bridge (the bridge over the River Nidd) to Scotton Grove and this shortens the route slightly
2. A path skirts just North of Burton Leonard offering an alternative through walking through the village. It is marginally shorter.
3. The path is now officially diverted to go round Ashbrook Farm (North of Bishop Monkton). It is a minor diversion and is well signed
4. A section of the path between Ashbrook Farm and the Ripon Canal has also been diverted. The diversion takes it away from a new farm building and adds a short distance to the walk. The diversion is very well signposted and the original route has been blocked off
5. There are several routes through Ripon but the one that sticks to the canal until reaching the basin is more pleasant than the one marked.

The route crosses a mixture arable farmland and fields with livestock. There are alternative routes to avoid walking through fields of cows at two points on the route but the stiles along parts of it may defeat some dogs.

Ross

08 Jun 2021 Spring
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A great route following the canal out of Ripon then fields, tracks and paths. Four stars as not fully accessible due to stiles and uneven ground in places.

Some skittish cows in a field South of Brearton, path alternative available.

A couple of local path diversions from the route. However, these were easy to follow.

Sandra Blyton

05 Jun 2021 Spring
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A lovely walk starting by the Ripon Canal and towards the end the Nidd Gorge. The walk is unsuitable for wheelchairs and pushchair as there are a few stiles.
I had a problem with lovely cows in a field at Brearton, but this can be avoided by turning right instead of left at Brearton and taking the footpath on your left. This joins the other footpath after a few fields.

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