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Ebor Way: Wetherby to Harewood

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"An easy stretch that criss-crosses gentle Wharfedale, including a loop through farmland to the north, and finishing with a pleasant riverside stretch before Harewood"
Walk directions

Cross the bridge over the River Wharfe and turn right on Lodge Lane to reach the leisure centre car park. Turn right to the riverside path, then turn left and walk round to the footbridge. Cross this and turn right, then left. Cross the park to a stone stile and go over a field and then the golf course, following signs to reach the road. Turn left into Linton, an attractive village set above the River Wharfe.

Just before you reach the Windmill Inn, turn right along Trip Lane, signposted to Wood Hall Hotel. As the minor road climbs there are extensive views across the valley to Collingham and Bardsey. The road leads to a small wood, where you turn right, following field boundaries to Sicklinghall House.
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Location
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Additional information
  Terrain  - Grassy paths and undulating bridleways through the river valley, generally firm and easy to follow
  Landscape  - There is one short section of walking along a pavement-less road which requires care, plus the riverside meadows approaching Harewood might be waterlogged after heavy rain
  Dog friendliness  - On lead on road section and through riverside fields grazed by sheep
  Parking  - Riverside car park at Wetherby
  Toilets en route  - Wetherby town centre
About the walk
The Ebor Way resumes its progress along lower Wharfedale, swinging to and fro across the valley before settling for a riverside finale. You leave Wetherby via its popular waterside park, after which the route is well signposted across a golf course, but be alert for players on the fairways. Beyond...
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Hotel
Days Inn Wetherby
"Budget accommodation in smart, spacious and well-equipped bedrooms..."
  • Family rooms: 33
  • Free TV
  • WiFi available
  • Lift available
Hotel
Wood Hall Hotel & Spa
★★★★
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"Spacious Georgian house set in 100 acres of parkland...."
  • Family rooms: 5
  • Free TV
  • WiFi available
  • Lift available
Hotel
Bridge Hotel & Spa
★★★★
award
"Business and leisure hotel and spa in a well-connected location...."
  • Family rooms: 2
  • Free TV
  • WiFi available
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Days Inn Wetherby
This modern building is situated off the A1(M) near Wetherby and offers accommodation in smart, spacious and well-equipped bedrooms. Suitable for both families and business travellers, ...
Wood Hall Hotel & Spa
A long sweeping drive leads to Wood Hall Hotel, a delightful Georgian house situated in 100 acres of parkland. Spacious bedrooms are appointed to an impressive standard and feature comp...
★★★★    Rating
Bridge Hotel & Spa
The Bridge Hotel is located close to Wetherby and the A1(M), with spacious public areas and a good range of services, making this a venue for both business and leisure. Bedrooms are com...
★★★★    Rating
Haighfield Holiday Park
...
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Maustin Park
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Goldsborough Hall
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   AA Rosette Award
Goldsborough Hall
   AA Rosette Award
Fifty Two
   AA Rosette Award
Clocktower
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Route details
3hrs 30min
Dog-friendly
Difficulty:
Easy

Gradient:
Gentle


Distance:
9.5 miles (15.3kms)

Ascent:
557ft (170m)

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Ebor Way: Wetherby to Harewood

Recommended by
Our view
"An easy stretch that criss-crosses gentle Wharfedale, including a loop through farmland to the north, and finishing with a pleasant riverside stretch before Harewood"
Walk details
3hrs 30min
Dog friendly
Difficulty:
Easy
Gradient:
Gentle
Distance:
9.5 miles (15.3kms)
Ascent:
557ft (170m)
Walk directions

Cross the bridge over the River Wharfe and turn right on Lodge Lane to reach the leisure centre car park. Turn right to the riverside path, then turn left and walk round to the footbridge. Cross this and turn right, then left. Cross the park to a stone stile and go over a field and then the golf course, following signs to reach the road. Turn left into Linton, an attractive village set above the River Wharfe.
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Just before you reach the Windmill Inn, turn right along Trip Lane, signposted to Wood Hall Hotel. As the minor road climbs there are extensive views across the valley to Collingham and Bardsey. The road leads to a small wood, where you turn right, following field boundaries to Sicklinghall House.
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Turn left on to the fenced bridleway, then follow this down to Wood Hall Hotel. Go right, on the driveway behind the hotel, at the end continue on the level route between houses, following public bridleway waymarks. Eventually turn left at the corner of a wall and down a grassy path to the iron bridge over the River Wharfe. The path turns right, then left to reach the A659 road, where you turn right. Take care walking along this busy road. Look for a path on your right, opposite the turn to East Keswick.
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The signposted path drops gently down the hillside to the River Wharfe, where you turn left along the riverbank, with fields soon opening out to the left.
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After about 2 miles (3.2km) the woods surrounding Harewood Castle can be seen on the hilltop up to the left. Follow the main path as it swings away from the river and up a long track to join the road into Harewood, an interesting estate village worth exploring.
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Location
Starting point
Nearest postcode:
Additional information
  Terrain - Grassy paths and undulating bridleways through the river valley, generally firm and easy to follow
  Landscape - There is one short section of walking along a pavement-less road which requires care, plus the riverside meadows approaching Harewood might be waterlogged after heavy rain
  Dog friendliness - On lead on road section and through riverside fields grazed by sheep
  Parking - Riverside car park at Wetherby
  Toilets en route - Wetherby town centre
About the walk
The Ebor Way resumes its progress along lower Wharfedale, swinging to and fro across the valley before settling for a riverside finale. You leave Wetherby via its popular waterside park, after which the route is well signposted across a golf course, but be alert for players on the fairways. Beyond...
Read more
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Nearby places to stay

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Hotel
Days Inn Wetherby
"Budget accommodation in smart, spacious and well-equipped bedrooms..."
  • Family rooms: 33
  • Free TV
  • WiFi available
  • Lift available
Hotel
Wood Hall Hotel & Spa
★★★★
awardawardaward
"Spacious Georgian house set in 100 acres of parkland...."
  • Family rooms: 5
  • Free TV
  • WiFi available
  • Lift available
Hotel
Bridge Hotel & Spa
★★★★
award
"Business and leisure hotel and spa in a well-connected location...."
  • Family rooms: 2
  • Free TV
  • WiFi available
Nearby places to stay
Days Inn Wetherby
This modern building is situated off the A1(M) near Wetherby and offers accommodation in smart, spacious and well-equipped bedrooms. Suitable for both families and business travellers, ...
Wood Hall Hotel & Spa
A long sweeping drive leads to Wood Hall Hotel, a delightful Georgian house situated in 100 acres of parkland. Spacious bedrooms are appointed to an impressive standard and feature comp...
★★★★    Rating
Bridge Hotel & Spa
The Bridge Hotel is located close to Wetherby and the A1(M), with spacious public areas and a good range of services, making this a venue for both business and leisure. Bedrooms are com...
★★★★    Rating
Haighfield Holiday Park
...
Awaiting assessment
Maustin Park
Maustin Park is a secluded backwater in the heart of tv’s Emmerdale country, just across the River Wharfe from the Harewood House estate, whose landscape was designed by Lancelot ‘Capab...
★★★★★    Rating
Goldsborough Hall
It is not every day that you get the chance to stay in the former residence of a Royal Princess, in this case HRH Princess Mary (1897–1965), who was one of the Queen's aunts. Hospitalit...
★★★★★    Rating
Rudding Park
Rudding Park is a privately-owned, Grade I-listed hotel with a spa, three restaurants, a kitchen garden, private cinema, residents’ gym, two golf courses and a conference and events spa...
★★★★    Rating
Kingfisher Lodge
Kingfisher Lodge offers a retreat for couples, families and groups of friends seeking peace and quiet in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside. The lodge is made up of two double bedrooms...
★★★★★    Rating
View all (8)
Places to eat nearby View all
Wood Hall Hotel & Spa
   AA Rosette Award
Goldsborough Hall
   AA Rosette Award
Fifty Two
   AA Rosette Award
Clocktower
   AA Rosette Award
Places to eat nearby
Wood Hall Hotel & Spa
   AA Rosette Award
Goldsborough Hall
   AA Rosette Award
Fifty Two
   AA Rosette Award
Clocktower
   AA Rosette Award
Rudding Park
Horto
   AA Rosette Award
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Harrogate
   AA Rosette Award
Rhubarb
   AA Rosette Award
View all
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