3.5 miles
Explorer Map 304, - Darlington & Richmond
This walk is a relatively gentle amble, that starts from the historic
town of Richmond and uses easy to follow footpaths and tracks.
After a walk beside the River Swale, the first stop is the ruins of
Easby Abbey and the adjacent Church of St. Agatha with its mediaeval
frescoes.
From here a track takes you to The Station, where there is a cafe
/ restaurant and shops.
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link.
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Start from the Nun's Close car park in Richmond, - fee payable. (NZ16788
01096).
Make your way to Richmond's Market Square via Finkle Street, and cross
over past Trinity Church to the other side of the square. Head down Millgate
and Riverside Road to the car park by Richmond Falls.
Here there is a footpath beside the River Swale that takes you towards
the Mercury Bridge.
However, take the footpath up to the road. Cross the road (great care
needed) and walk down the lane that is immediately ahead of you. At the
end of the lane, turn right and then follow the pedestrian lane to the
Drummer Boy's Stone.
Here you can either take the upper track, or the lower footpath which
runs beside the River Swale. Both meet up again at the same point.
Continue along the track / footpath to Easby Abbey and St. Agatha's Church.
From the Abbey take the track that was once the railway track bed until
you reach The Station.
From the Station, cross the Mercury Bridge and return to Richmond Falls
and the town by the footpath on the town side of the bridge.