A 50 mile route around the ancient city of Ripon, visiting villages, historic sites, wooded valleys, rivers, lakes and streams. The route on recognised public rights of way and permissive paths includes Markenfield Hall, the romantic and magnificent Fountains Abbey, Studley Water Gardens and Park and the beautiful St Mary's Church. There are visits to the tranquil River Skell's Valley of the Seven Bridges and to Eavestone Lakes, Dallowgill, Ilton-Cum-Pot and the quaint Druids Temple. On the return leg are the lovely valleys of the Rivers Burn and Ure along with Hackfall Woods.

This route was made to include Tilton Park, Mt. Sunapee, Newbury Harbor, Dewey Beach, scenic homes, Sunapee Harbor and kept in mind to include a good amount of trail while make the route easy to follow. There is plenty of water for unsupported including the perfect location of Andrew Brook right before you get into Sunapee Harbor. You have other access from the road to the lake if needed as well right before Columbus Ave on 103A.  29 miles.

- Submitted by Daniel Whitmoyer