Descent to the River – Red Kites in Flight loop from East Keswick
Descent to the River – Red Kites in Flight loop from East Keswick
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Descent to the River – Red Kites in Flight loop from East Keswick
03:35
12.9km
220m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: July 16, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
Get Directions
3 m
East Keswick Heritage Trails Information Board
Highlight • Rest Area
Tip by
100 m
Gravel climb from the River Wharfe up to Harewood Road
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
Tip by
927 m
Descent to the River
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tip by
1.67 km
Old Wives Wood
Forest
2.25 km
Valley Descent Path
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
Tip by
2.84 km
Woodland Path and Field View
Highlight (Segment) • Forest
Tip by
3.26 km
Field Path
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tip by
8.74 km
Red Kites in Flight
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
10.7 km
West Plantation
Forest
12.1 km
Woodhall Bridge Over the River Wharfe
Highlight • Cycleway
The bridge was constructed in 1868 as a railway bridge by Joseph Whitham and Son …
Tip by
12.9 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
7.16 km
2.69 km
2.32 km
312 m
201 m
171 m
106 m
Surfaces
3.40 km
2.25 km
2.21 km
2.02 km
1.79 km
1.29 km
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Elevation
Highest point (120 m)
Lowest point (20 m)
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Weather
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Tuesday 21 July
22°C
13°C
15 %
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