Walking Routes

City Centre Discovery Trail

City Centre Discovery Trail

This easy city stroll begins outside Ripon’s Georgian Town Hall, before taking you on a journey of discovery around the ancient City of Ripon.

Elevation: 52 ft
Accesibility Rating: 8/10
Terrain: Paved city streets
Parking: St Margate & Cathedral car park

This easy city stroll begins outside Ripon’s Georgian Town Hall, before taking you on a journey of discovery around the ancient City of Ripon. In such a small area, there is an abundance of independent cafes & retailers.
 

1 Starting in the Market Square, outside Ripon Town Hall, face the Obelisk & turn left before crossing the road to continue along MarketPlace West


2 Continuing straight ahead, follow the pavement down onto Fishergate, observing ‘Lavender Alley’ on your right.

3 Upon entering North Street, continue to follow the path until you arrive at the Curzon Cinema.

4 Cross the road & retrace your steps back up North Street until you encounter a large covered passageway on your left.
 

5 Go through the passageway & enter Temple Gardens via the gateway directly ahead.
 

6 Once in the gardens, turn right & take an immediate left upon entering Allhallowgate to proceed down the hill.
 

7 Passing the Workhouse Museum on your left, continue down the hill & cross the road at the bottom to enter St Marygate.
 

8 Keeping to the right side of the road, follow St Marygate past the Prison & Police Museum and round a tight right bend.
 

9 Passing between the Old Deanery & Ripon Cathedral, you can choose to cross the road and explore the Cathedral or continue the route.
 

10 If you choose to continue, turn right & follow Kirkgate & Market Place South up
the hill

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