Swale Way - Day 1 - Boroughbridge to Thirsk

Sat 10th Oct 2026

Walk Details:

Event Type
Group Walk
Region / Area
Northern England / North Yorkshire
Local Group
Lakeland
Distance
16ml.
Start Time
09:15
Route
Meet at Thirsk Square to catch minibus - SE42952 82118. Walk starts on Horsefair in Boroughbridge - SE39571 66905

We leave Boroughbridge to walk along River Ure to meet the River Swale and cross the Vale of York back to Thirsk. Ascent - 300ft

General Notes
To book a place on this walk and secure mini bus seat please contact leaders
Contact
Nicky Wood and Ian Scott
Email
nickywood1@yahoo.co.uk
Web Site
http://www.ldwa.org.uk/lakeland
Start and Finish
SE430821

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