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The Poetry Seat, Ilkley Moor – Paddling Pond loop from Bingley

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The Poetry Seat, Ilkley Moor – Paddling Pond loop from Bingley

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The Poetry Seat, Ilkley Moor – Paddling Pond loop from Bingley

05:59

20.5km

520m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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: May 26, 2026

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Parking

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7.22 km

Twelve Apostles Stone Circle, Ilkley Moor

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Twelve Apostles is a beautiful stone circle in an atmospheric setting on Ilkley Moor. The stone circle dates to the Bronze Age (3000-1200 BC) and would have served a ceremonial purpose. As with many similar stone circles, there is usually a gathering here on the Summer Solstice.

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8.26 km

The Poetry Seat, Ilkley Moor

Highlight • Monument

The Poetry Seat on Ilkley Moor - situated in the remains of an old shooting lodge, the aim is for visitors to sit, enjoy the views and be inspired to write poem (or read one that another person has submitted). The project was commissioned by Ilkley Literature Festival.

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9.57 km

White Wells Spa Cottage and Plunge Pool

Highlight • Historical Site

This spa bath, believed to have been built around 1700, was a key part of Ilkley's establishment as a desirable spa town. Today, visitors can still take a dip in the plunge bath, though they'll need to supply their own bathing costumes. Hikers are more likely to make use of the cafe and toilets here. Amongst the many visitors to White Wells, Charles Darwin is perhaps the most notable. He 'took the waters' here in 1859.

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9.98 km

Paddling Pond

Highlight • Structure

A lovely area to explore on foot.

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10.5 km

Ilkley Water Fountain

Highlight • Monument

This fountain was unveiled in February 2025 and is sited at the bottom of Mill Ghyll. It is a 1.5m high steel structure which replaced a Victorian structure.

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20.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.83 km

6.55 km

2.79 km

2.45 km

1.91 km

Surfaces

6.71 km

5.04 km

3.05 km

2.68 km

2.15 km

916 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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The Poetry Seat, Ilkley Moor – Paddling Pond loop from Bingley

Twelve Apostles Stone Circle, Ilkley Moor

The Poetry Seat, Ilkley Moor

White Wells Spa Cottage and Plunge Pool

Paddling Pond

Ilkley Water Fountain

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