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River Wharfe at Kettlewell – St. Mary's Church, Kettlewell loop from Hawkswick

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River Wharfe at Kettlewell – St. Mary's Church, Kettlewell loop from Hawkswick

Hard

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River Wharfe at Kettlewell – St. Mary's Church, Kettlewell loop from Hawkswick

05:02

15.7km

520m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

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802 m

River Skirfare Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

One of the few crossings over the river when walking in this area

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3.78 km

Little Wood

Forest

4.87 km

old mine workings?

Archaeological Site

5.38 km

Approach to Birks Fell

Highlight • Natural

Follow the dry stone wall all the way to Birks Fell.

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7.36 km

Wooden Bridge Over the River Wharfe

Highlight • Viewpoint

This charming bridge spans the River Wharfe and is supported by clusters of old stones. In summer it’s the perfect spot for a paddle or a picnic along the scenic riverbanks.

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8.72 km

View of Kettlewell

Highlight • Viewpoint

10.5 km

River Wharfe at Kettlewell

Highlight • River

10.7 km

Blue Bell Inn, Kettlewell

Highlight • Settlement

Great pub lunch

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10.8 km

Kettlewell Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

Small footbridge over Kettlewell Beck

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10.8 km

St. Mary's Church, Kettlewell

Highlight • Historical Site

Kettlewell is an archetypal Yorkshire Dales village in Upper Wharfedale. With Buckden Pike to the north and Great Whernside to the east, it is superbly located for a ramble or …

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11.8 km

Knipe

Forest

15.7 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.32 km

4.84 km

2.59 km

2.16 km

533 m

219 m

Surfaces

5.98 km

3.35 km

2.21 km

1.99 km

1.24 km

804 m

101 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

26°C

14°C

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River Wharfe at Kettlewell – St. Mary's Church, Kettlewell loop from Hawkswick

River Skirfare Footbridge

Approach to Birks Fell

Wooden Bridge Over the River Wharfe

View of Kettlewell

River Wharfe at Kettlewell

Blue Bell Inn, Kettlewell

Kettlewell Footbridge

St. Mary's Church, Kettlewell

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