Elevation: 56 ft
Accesibility Rating: 5/10
Terrain: Paved city streets and off road paths
Parking: St Margate & Cathedral car park

This easy City centre stroll begins outside Ripon’s Georgian Town Hall, taking you on a journey past a rich tapestry of historic buildings, the Spa Gardens & a wildlife corridor along part of the River Skell.

1 Starting in the Market Square, outside Ripon Town Hall, face the Obelisk, turn left & follow the pavement to the traffic lights.

2 Cross the road at the traffic lights and continue along Westgate.

3 At the end of the road, take the left fork along Park Street, keeping the Edwardian Spa Baths on your left before entering Spa Gardens.

4 Follow the path through Spa Gardens to the opposite corner & descend the stairs onto Skellbank.

5 Turn left & continue to the traffic lights.

6 Cross the road at the traffic lights & continue down Low Skellgate. For your safety, it is better to walk down the left side of Low Skellgate.

7 Cross the stone bridge, turn left onto Barefoot Street & follow the River Skell until you reach The Water Rat pub.

8 Continue along the path until you reach a ford & wooden footbridge.

9 Cross the footbridge & turn left, following the Skell until you arrive opposite the Water Rat.

10 Turn right onto Low St Agnesgate before taking a left onto High St Agnesgate.

11 Continue along High St Agnesgate, keeping the Cathedral on your right.

12 Passing the ruins of St Anne’s Hospital Chapel on your left, continue to the end of the road & turn right to follow the pavement up Bedern Bank to the Cathedral.

13 At this point, you can end the route & explore the Cathedral.

14 Alternatively, cross the road & walk along Kirkgate to return.