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Stepping Stones to Drebley – Simon's Seat loop from Appletreewick

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Stepping Stones to Drebley – Simon's Seat loop from Appletreewick

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Stepping Stones to Drebley – Simon's Seat loop from Appletreewick

02:46

8.52km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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866 m

Stepping Stones to Drebley

Highlight • River

Can be slippy so be careful

Tip by

1.53 km

Brownie Barn

Highlight • Cafe

highly recommended for coffee and food stop. the crumbly cheese on toast is especially good
excellent views (when the clouds clear) and friendless staff

Tip by

3.89 km

Simon's Seat

Highlight • Summit

Dogs are not permitted on this route.

Tip by

3.90 km

Simon's Seat

Highlight • Natural Monument

Simon's Seat is a prominent gritstone outcrop at 485m just within the Yorkshire Dales national park. There is a trig point and amazing views across the dales.
Simon's Seat is …

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8.52 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.76 km

1.83 km

517 m

407 m

Surfaces

3.35 km

2.19 km

1.79 km

784 m

407 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Friday 15 May

11°C

2°C

88 %

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Stepping Stones to Drebley – Simon's Seat loop from Appletreewick

Stepping Stones to Drebley

Brownie Barn

Simon's Seat

Simon's Seat

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