Trail Running Planet · North Yorkshire · Harrogate
Harrogate Ringway
It rings an entire spa town on green corridors most locals never knew were joined up, so you get a proper long run without leaving Harrogate's doorstep.
Distance
31.3 km
Ascent
297 m
Descent
301 m
Max elevation
173 m
Route type
Loop
Est. time
5h 45m – 7h 45m
Grade
Very Hard
Navigation
waymarked
Parking
HG1 5AR
Dogs
Welcome
Best seasons
spring, summer, autumn, winter
About this route
A 31.3km waymarked circuit right around Harrogate, linking the town's greenspaces, field paths and quiet lanes with only 297m of climbing. A long day underfoot but never steep or technical.
Hazards & notes
Low hazard, but it is a long way with several road and lane crossings, so stay alert where the route touches traffic. Field sections get muddy and slow after rain.
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/north-yorkshire/harrogate/harrogate-ringway
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