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Knaresborough and Foolish Woods 😊
Knaresborough, England

Knaresborough and Foolish Woods 😊

Length2.8 mi
Elev. Gain209.9 ft
Est. Steps6500
River
Scenic views
Wild flowers
Historic site
Cave
Wild life
Grassland
Overgrown
Off trail
Muddy
Bugs
Steep slope
Created by Marie

Knaresborough and Foolish Woods 😊 Introduction

Knaresborough and Foolish Woods 😊 is a 2.8 mile (6,500-step) route located near Knaresborough, England. This route has an elevation gain of about 209.9 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.

Attractions Near Knaresborough and Foolish Woods 😊

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Mother Shipton's Cave

Tourist Attraction
Mother Shipton's Cave (or "Old Mother Shipton's Cave") is at Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England, near to the River Nidd. Nearby is a petrifying well which is the oldest entrance-charging tourist attraction in England, open since 1630. The water of the well is rich in sulphate and carbonate which is deposited as a ramp and screen below, and in which artefacts are "petrified" (encrusted) as a tourist attraction.

Knaresborough Zoo

Place
Knaresborough Zoo was a zoo located in the grounds of Conyngham Hall, Knaresborough, a small market town within the district of Harrogate, North Yorkshire. It was opened during the summer of 1965 and closed on 13 January 1986.

Knaresborough railway station

Building
Knaresborough railway station is a Grade II listed station serving the town of Knaresborough in North Yorkshire, England. It is located on the Harrogate Line 16.75 miles (27 km) west of York and is operated by Northern, who provide all passenger train services.

Knowsley Heights fire

Place
The Knowsley Heights fire occurred in 1991 at the 11-story Knowsley Heights tower block in Huyton, Merseyside. No-one was injured in the fire.

St. John the Baptist Church, Knaresborough

Building
St. John the Baptist Church is a parish church in the Church of England located in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. It is the largest church in the town.

Dower House Hotel

Tourist Attraction

Henshaws Arts and Crafts Centre

Tourist Attraction

Conyngham Hall

Parking

St Mary's Church

Building

World's End

Food
Last updated: Dec 1, 2025

Route Details

Length

2.8 mi

Elev. Gain

209.9 ft

Est. Steps

6500
Created by
Marie
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