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Trail Running Planet · Nidderdale · Masham

Masham and the River Ure

You get a soft, green riverside loop that starts and finishes in Masham's big market square, with two working breweries and a clutch of cafes waiting when you are done.

Distance

10.8 km

Ascent

185 m

Descent

185 m

Max elevation

187 m

Route type

Loop

Est. time

1h 20m – 1h 45m

Grade

Moderate

Navigation

straightforward

Parking

HG4 4DX

Dogs

Welcome

Best seasons

spring, summer, autumn

About this route

A 10.8km loop from Masham along the River Ure and through Marfield Wetlands, on the gentle lowland edge of the Dales. Easy riverside and field running from a handsome market town of two breweries.

Hazards & notes

The riverside meadows flood in winter and hold mud after rain, so the low path can be soft or impassable in spate. The River Ure is wide and should be respected when high.

Emergency

Call 999 or 112 → ask for Police → request Mountain Rescue. Register Emergency SMS: text "register" to 999.

Full route, GPX download & live conditions:

https://trailrunningplanet.com/routes/england/nidderdale/masham/masham-and-the-river-ure

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