8.55 miles.
Explorer Map No 299, - Ripon & Boroughbridge
A delightful walk beside the River Ure, with the half-way point being
the remarkable village of Myton-on-Swale.
There is plenty to look at and enjoy, and the walking is all extremely
easy. There isn't even the suggestion of a gradient anywhere on the
route.
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link.
(Overlay made with Version 5 of Memory Map)
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Start from the car park near Market Square in Boroughbridge
(free), - SE 39800 66742.
Head back to the old A1 in Boroughbridge, and turn right to cross the
River Ure on the road bridge.
Almost immediately, a footpath is signposted that follows the River Ure
Eastwards to Milby Lock.
Cross over the lock by the footbridge, then take the footpath that follows
the River Ure all the way to Myton Bridge.
Turn right and walk into the village of Myton-on-Swale.
The Parish Church at the end of the main street is well worth a visit.
Retrace your footsteps to Myton Bridge. Now continue ahead to follow the
clearly signed footpath to Clott House Farm.
Continue along the road Westwards and make for Milby.
As you enter Milby there is a cross-roads. Take the left road which is
Tinkler's Lane. This returns you to Milby Lock.
From here, retrace your steps to Boroughbridge.