River Swale Richmond
A short riverside walk from Richmond along the River Swale to the National Trust owned Hudswell Woods.
You can start the walk from Richmond Bridge and then pick up the footpaths to Billy Bank Wood, Round Howe and Hudswell Woods. It's a lovely stroll through riverside woodland with bluebells, wild garlic, lesser celandines and wood anemones to look out for. There's lots of wildlife such as chiffchaff, blackcap, garden warblers and a variety of butterflies.
The Richmond Way long distance footpath starts at Richmond so it's easy to extend your walking in the beautiful Swaledale. If you follow the trail west it will take you through Whitecliffe Wood to Applegarth Scar.
Our Richmond Circular Walk visits the historic castle and the rushing waters of Richmond Falls.
River Swale Richmond Ordnance Survey Map 
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River Swale Richmond Open Street Map 
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River Swale Richmond OS Map 
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River Swale Richmond Open Street Map 
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Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
The River Swale at Richmond
People enjoying the warm sunshine by the riverside. Richmond Castle is just out of the picture to the left and the town centre is on the hillside straight ahead.
Richmond Bridge and River Swale from above
Looking down from the woods on Holly Hill towards the river
Billy Bank Wood, River Swale
Round Howe. Looking eastwards and downstream from the footbridge which crosses the river at this point.
The River from Lowenthwaite Bridge
Near Whitecliffe Wood. This photograph shows a view of the River Swale as it makes its way pass Whitecliffe Wood en route for Richmond Bridge. The picture was taken looking in a south-easterly direction towards Lownethwaite Farm.