8th December 2024: Knaresborough

More information about Knaresborough can be found here.

The area around Knaresborough offers the walker a large variety of easy and moderate walks. Explore the area individually or join one of our led walks - information about our led walks is sent out nearer the time.

Tickets for our Knaresborough trip are £20 per adult and can be purchased from 8am on 3rd November 2024 in the following ways:

Cash and cheque payments can be taken on the previous coach.
Online payments via Ticket Tailor (booking fee applies): https://www.tickettailor.com/events/northeastlancscoachrambles 
Telephone bookings: Jane Cordingley 01254 773913 - 8am-9am and 6pm-8pm, Monday to Friday only. We must receive your cheque payment 7 days prior to the trip.
If Jane is not available, please leave a message with Lynn: 07895760045 and she will get back to you.
Please note: Tickets are expected to sell out quickly for this trip, so please book as soon as possible!
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Morning (Outward) Pick-Up Points
These are new times so please arrive at your Pickup Point 10 minutes early and once on board take your seat ASAP, this will ensure a smooth operation. We will constantly review and refine these time as appropriate.

08.00   Darwen Boots
08.05   Darwen Lynwood Avenue
08.15   Blackburn Penny Street
08.25   Rishton B/burn Rd/Station Rd Bus Stop
08.30   Great Harwood Town Gate
08.40   Accrington Victoria Hospital Whalley Rd Bus Stop
08.50   Padiham Town Hall
08.55   Padiham Whitegate
09.00   Burnley Tim Bobbin
09.10   Burnley Bus Station (Croft St)
09.15   Burnley Brennand Street
09.25   Nelson Interchange
09.30   Nelson Walton Lane/Leeds Road
09.35   Colne Bus Station

Details of the Walks on the Day are shown below

B Walk   Leader Michael Counter Walking Distance 9 miles Moderate
The walk starts from the car park in Knaresborough and up through the church grounds and then along urban paths and ginnels to reach the countryside at Sweet Bits Farm. A bridleway is then followed passing Mill Farm and Castle Farm to arrive onto Shortstill Lane and then on through the villages of Flaxby and Goldsborough.  Care is required as the route crosses the busy A59.  The River Nidd is crossed at the old mill and then after going through the holiday park, the route now passes through the wooded Nidd Gorge to finally arrive at the base of the Castle. A steady climb up the steps leads to the Castle and market for those who wish to explore. The route contains several stiles, muddy paths and tree roots as we walk alongside the River Nidd.  

C/D Walk  Leader: Michael Bates  Distance: 5.5 miles easy/moderate with a shorter option of 2.5 miles very easy
This lovely walk has been designed to take in some of the attractions of Knaresborough and ensuring that walkers have ample time to wander around the Christmas market, etc. and take in the seasonal atmosphere.

The route initially takes us through the grounds of Conyngham Hall, passing some magnificent giant redwood trees, prior to crossing the river then making our way through woodland back close to where we started.   We then make our way uphill towards the town centre, veering off into the castle grounds which is an ideal spot for lunch.  From here, those wanting to do the shorter version can leave.  Those remaining will descend some steps to the river.  After following the river for a short way the route takes us across a bridge and follows a path downstream towards Grimbald Bridge.  Parts of this path are likely to be muddy and there are exposed tree roots.  Great care will therefore be required in certain sections.  Having crossed Grimbald Bridge we then return along the opposite bank on an excellent surface passing St. Robert’s Cave on our way back to the start.

Mostly easy walking on good surfaces and no stiles except for the stretch previously mentioned.