Our drawing of the route, over road and path data from OpenStreetMap. It shows where the walk goes and what it goes through. It is not a survey and not a navigation aid — carry OS Explorer on the hill.
Seven miles and around four hours on the Coast to Coast line west from Richmond beneath Applegarth Scar to the estate village of Marske, coming back by the meadows and woods beside the Swale; it is a walk of two halves, high and dry on the way out, low and muddy on the way home. Start from Richmond market place, where parking is pay-and-display and the buses to Darlington and Reeth pull in; there is nothing at Marske but a phone box, so carry lunch. The Swale on the return leg is shallow and gravelly with several good swimming spots and Marske Beck gives a drink at the halfway point, but sheep are on the Applegarth pastures and cattle in the river meadows so the lead stays on, the scar edge above the path is unfenced, and the field walls carry a run of narrow stone stiles that a broad dog will not get through unaided.
The substantial ruins of a Premonstratensian abbey set in a bend of the Swale, reached by an easy mile-and-a-half riverside walk from Richmond Castle. English Heritage confirms that dogs on leads are welcome throughout the site, and admission is free. One of the most rewarding short walks in Richmondshire for anyone with a dog.
A rewarding town-and-river circuit beneath the great Norman keep of Richmond Castle, following the Swale past Richmond Falls and along the grassy riverside meadows of The Batts. Mostly enclosed riverside paths where dogs can stretch their legs, with the falls a favourite paddling spot in low water; keep dogs close near the weirs and when the river runs high. Dog-friendly pubs and the Station cafe are moments away.
Mighty Norman fortress towering above the Swale, one of the oldest stone castles in England, now cared for by English Heritage. Dogs on leads are welcome to explore the grounds, and water bowls are set out near the entrance. The wall-top views over the river and town are superb, and the riverside Batts walk starts directly below.
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