Footbridge Over River Rye – Robson Spring Wood loop from Oswaldkirk

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Footbridge Over River Rye – Robson Spring Wood loop from Oswaldkirk

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Footbridge Over River Rye – Robson Spring Wood loop from Oswaldkirk

04:48

18.3km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Howardian Hills National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.38 km

Footbridge Over River Rye

Highlight • River

This is a lovely tree-shaded footbridge over River Rye, which will take you to the plantation on the opposite bank (the plantation seems unnamed on all the maps I've checked). …

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4.88 km

Plump Wood Bridge Over the River Rye

Highlight • River

I was here at sunrise, and then this bridge comes up, right out of Plump Wood (if walking from the south): a good sturdy structure (though rusty in places, but …

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5.44 km

New Low Moor Plantation

Forest

15.0 km

Robson Spring Wood

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A gorgeous part of the long-distance Ebor Way trail. From the southern end (where you walk on the edge of the forest), there are fantastic views south to Oswaldkirk Bank …

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16.3 km

Belt Plantation

Forest

18.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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