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Longhorn Cattle – Optical Society loop from Skipwith

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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Longhorn Cattle – Optical Society loop from Skipwith

Moderate

37

runners

Longhorn Cattle – Optical Society loop from Skipwith

00:59

9.31km

10m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

100 m

The Natterjack

Highlight • Rest Area

Lovely Gastropub with outside huts and seating.

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2

4.86 km

Log Pile by the Path

Highlight • Structure

3

4.88 km

Skipwith Common National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Skipwith Common is an area of over 500 acres of lowland heath - one of the last remaining areas in the North of England. A nationally important nature reserve, it …

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4

4.91 km

Skipwith Common King Rudding Lane Parking Area

Highlight • Parking

Off-road parking for at least a dozen cars, easily accessible from the A19 next to Riccall.

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5

6.21 km

Skipwith Common Information Board

Highlight • Rest Area

Watch out for the mosquitos. :-)

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6

6.31 km

RAF Riccall Bomber Memorial at Skipwith Common

Highlight • Natural Monument

Remnants of RAF Riccall are clearly visible around this loop. The base has a rich history and served as a heavy bomber (Handley Page Halifax) operational conversion unit during the …

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7

7.83 km

Longhorn Cattle

Highlight • Natural

The Longhorn Cattle spend Summer in the common and overwinter in Skipwith Village. They are very docile even if you walk between Mum and Her Calf usually more interested in the grass

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8

7.86 km

Optical Society

Highlight • Cafe

On the Sands cafe- cyclist friendly. Racks in the back garden

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B

9.31 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.82 km

1.98 km

1.34 km

987 m

133 m

Surfaces

2.46 km

2.37 km

1.73 km

1.71 km

987 m

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Wednesday 14 October

18°C

13°C

66 %

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