Hackfall Woods

4.5/5
(138) · Nature reserve in Ripon, United Kingdom
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Hack Fall Wood, otherwise known as Hackfall, is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, or SSSI, of 44. 8687 hectares, lying north-east of the village of …

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4.5/5 · 138 reviews
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Feb 19, 2025
Fab. Read the 1 star review and was a bit sceptical. Needn’t have been, it’s like a hobbits paradise. The walk to the river is divine. A true hidden gem with follies along the way and the dapple shad…Full review by HJamesB
Aug 31, 2024
An ‘average’ rating seems a bit harsh for this, but it’s not really worthy of a ‘very good’ rating. I live near a lovely little woods in Derbyshire so perhaps I’ve been spoilt! This is a walk for the…Full review by K7041POkarenb
Aug 30, 2024
So glad we visited this little gem on our recent trip to Rippon. It is not an easy walk, quite difficult in parts to be honest but worth it.Full review by Simon W

Questions & answers

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can you let dogs off the lead
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Yes, within the woods but not in the sheep filled fields before entering.
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Is it a busy place.
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Nope. You might see a few walkers but it’s always been quiet when we’ve gone
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How disabled friendly is this area please Mobility scooter or using walking sticks
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It's not disabled friendly. There are really steep parts and the ground is uneven and paths narrow. You may manage bits with sticks if you go steady. Sorry for the late reply.
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Is it disabled accessible?
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Not really, it's walking on fields, in woodlands on country paths. Some of paths are hilly so you would need reasonable physical ability.
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Answer by Caroline S · May 4, 2017
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