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.
Three and a half flat miles using the footpaths along both banks of the Ure between North Bridge and the Boroughbridge Road bridge, an hour and a half, with a couple of field gates and no gradient at all. Start at North Bridge on the A61 north of the cathedral where there is limited street parking, or walk out from the Market Square in ten minutes; the Ripon to Thirsk bus stops at Sharow village green on the far side of the loop. The riverside pastures are grazed by cattle through the summer and a herd with calves is by some distance the most dangerous thing you will meet on this walk, so give them room and keep the dog close; the Ure is deep and fast in places, better for drinking than swimming, and the low meadows flood every winter and can stay under for weeks.
A street-food style cafe in Ripon Spa Gardens serving all-day breakfast and light bites among the bandstand and borders. It is properly set up for dogs, with its own dog menu, treats and water bowls, and tables outside on the grass.
A small independent cafe on Queen Street just off the market square, doing fresh, unfussy food and a hearty welcome. Visit Ripon lists it as dog friendly, so your dog can come in out of the rain with you.
An all-day bar and kitchen in a converted bank on Market Place South, serving coffee from breakfast through to cocktails at night. Visit Ripon lists it as dog friendly, and the deep sofas suit a dog that has already done its miles.
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