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Burnsall Bridge – Barden Aqueduct Bridge loop from Burnsall

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United Kingdom

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Burnsall

Burnsall Bridge – Barden Aqueduct Bridge loop from Burnsall

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Burnsall Bridge – Barden Aqueduct Bridge loop from Burnsall

05:43

20.4km

390m

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: February 4, 2026

Tips

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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38 m

The Red Lion Hotel, Burnsall

Highlight • Pub

Country pub and hotel. Great for a pint after the walk.

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128 m

After heavy rain in the Yorkshire Dales, the River Wharfe swells as it rushes through Burnsall Bridge in Lower Wharfedale. The Grade II-listed packhorse bridge dates from the 17th century and was restored in the 19th century.

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2.10 km

River Wharfe Riverside Walk: Onion Lane to Haugh Wood

Highlight (Segment) • River

A beautiful river walk on the banks of the River Wharfe between the curiously named Onion Lane near Appletreewick (not sure if I expect onions and apples to mix) and …

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3.51 km

Haugh Wood

Forest

5.68 km

View of the River in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lot of wildlife around especially young lambs, be careful

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7.05 km

Barden Aqueduct Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Ensure after crossing to look back at the engineering

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7.53 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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8.73 km

Strid Wood

Forest

9.88 km

Valley of Desolation

Highlight • Forest

In the wilderness. a nice path through the countryside. Can go to the waterfall or try a challenging hike up the hill.

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11.2 km

Steep Ascent to Simon's Seat

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This this about a 1050ft incline, looking at a 17-23% incline through out.

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20.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

7.04 km

2.16 km

729 m

244 m

Surfaces

7.66 km

4.72 km

3.09 km

2.63 km

1.68 km

652 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

12°C

2°C

21 %

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Burnsall Bridge – Barden Aqueduct Bridge loop from Burnsall

The Red Lion Hotel, Burnsall

Burnsall Bridge

River Wharfe Riverside Walk: Onion Lane to Haugh Wood

View of the River in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Barden Aqueduct Bridge

Riverside path at Strid Wood on the River Wharfe

Valley of Desolation

Steep Ascent to Simon's Seat

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