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South Stainley With Cayton

Forest Descent Trail – The Boar's Head loop from South Stainley with Cayton

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Harrogate

South Stainley With Cayton

Forest Descent Trail – The Boar's Head loop from South Stainley with Cayton

Moderate

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(3)

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Forest Descent Trail – The Boar's Head loop from South Stainley with Cayton

03:08

11.9km

110m

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 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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672 m

Shrog Wood

Forest

2.17 km

Stone Barns and Rural Path near Grassy Fields

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Avoid after heavy rain, fast and flowy in the dry

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2.75 km

Forest Descent Trail

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Avoid after heavy rain, fast and flowy in the dry

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3.20 km

Singletrack Through the Countryside

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Avoid after heavy rain, fast and flowy in the dry

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5.14 km

The Boar's Head

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Very nice pub Had a great lunch here.

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5.16 km

Ripley Castle and Bridge

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Ripley Castle is a country mansion rather than a castle, and although privately owned, is open to the public for guided tours. There is a Castle Tearoom if you are …

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9.03 km

Docken Bush Wood

Forest

11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.42 km

3.59 km

1.83 km

801 m

688 m

523 m

Surfaces

7.46 km

2.48 km

1.10 km

727 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Wednesday 2 September

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Forest Descent Trail – The Boar's Head loop from South Stainley with Cayton

Stone Barns and Rural Path near Grassy Fields

Forest Descent Trail

Singletrack Through the Countryside

The Boar's Head

Ripley Castle and Bridge

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