Buckden Village – Yockenthwaite Bridge loop from Buckden

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Buckden Village – Yockenthwaite Bridge loop from Buckden

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Buckden Village – Yockenthwaite Bridge loop from Buckden

06:22

20.2km

740m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Tips

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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149 m

Buckden Village

Highlight • Settlement

Of quintessential Yorkshire Dales character, Buckden is a delightful little village nestled deep in Upper Wharfedale. There are a number of cottages and B&Bs here for overnighting, whilst the Buckden …

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1.44 km

Water Gill Wood

Forest

2.49 km

sink holes or mining activitiy

Archaeological Site

6.11 km

Queen's Arms

Highlight • Restaurant

The perfect post-hike refreshment stop

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10.3 km

Halton Gill Bridge

Highlight • River

A very picturesque bridge on the River Skirfare in Littondale. Slow, lazy waters of the river in a valley surrounding by green slopes of the surrounding fells. Classic Dales, if anyone asks me.

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12.9 km

Horse Head Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

Horse Head and the trig point at 605m is the highest point of Horse Moor in Upper Wharfdale. This area is managed by the National Trust.

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15.2 km

Yockenthwaite Farm

Highlight • Settlement

Yockenthwaite Farm has been farmed since 1842. Look out for the homemade cakes with an honesty box

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15.4 km

Yockenthwaite Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A beautiful single arch stone bridge from the 18th centuary. This carries the only road up Langstrothdale.

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16.2 km

River Wharfe in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely place to walk along with a variety of wildlife to spot

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17.9 km

The George Inn

Highlight • Pub

The George Inn is a traditional old pub and a great spot for a pint or food when adventuring in the area.

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20.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

2.36 km

2.04 km

357 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.82 km

4.31 km

3.36 km

2.97 km

2.76 km

1.98 km

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Buckden Village – Yockenthwaite Bridge loop from Buckden

Buckden Village

Queen's Arms

Halton Gill Bridge

Horse Head Trig Point

Yockenthwaite Farm

Yockenthwaite Bridge

River Wharfe in Yorkshire Dales National Park

The George Inn

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