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Yorkshire And The Humber

Barden Aqueduct Bridge – The Strid loop from Wharfedale

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Barden Aqueduct Bridge – The Strid loop from Wharfedale

Moderate

4.7

(38)

617

hikers

Barden Aqueduct Bridge – The Strid loop from Wharfedale

02:23

8.67km

120m

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: July 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

2.10 km

Riverside path at Strid Wood on the River Wharfe

Highlight • Viewpoint

A place to rest at the top of the hill with beautiful view downstream

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2

3.43 km

Barden Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

3

4.47 km

Barden Aqueduct Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Ensure after crossing to look back at the engineering

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4

5.42 km

The Strid on the River Wharfe

Highlight • Gorge

The Strid is a natural narrowing of the river where the wider channel is forced through a narrow restriction vastly increasing its flow rate and power. It's a dangerous section, …

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5

5.42 km

The Strid

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Strid is a natural wonder, where the river suddenly narrows forcing the water through at great pressure. It was formed by the wearing away of softer rock by the …

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6

5.56 km

Riverside Food Truck in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

There’s hot and cold drink’s available along with some great local nibbles

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7

7.32 km

Cavendish Pavilion Café

Highlight • Cafe

Large selection of drinks/food. Not bad considering the demand they get!

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8

8.14 km

Stone Arch Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

B

8.67 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.94 km

2.07 km

1.13 km

368 m

144 m

Surfaces

4.01 km

2.13 km

1.29 km

438 m

368 m

313 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Monday 20 July

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