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River Nidd Weir at Castlestead – Stone Bridge, Pateley Bridge loop from Dacre

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River Nidd Weir at Castlestead – Stone Bridge, Pateley Bridge loop from Dacre

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River Nidd Weir at Castlestead – Stone Bridge, Pateley Bridge loop from Dacre

01:40

15.7km

80m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Nidderdale National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.58 km

Spring Wood

Forest

4.31 km

Glasshouses Village and Lake

Highlight • Settlement

Glasshouses is a pretty village on the River Nidd in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Nidderdale Way passes just to the north of the village, while the Six Dales Trail skirts its southern end. To the south is the dramatic Guise Cliff and it's lovely woodland. On the top of the cliffs you can find the Grade II-listed Yorle's Folly and discover beautiful views across classic Yorkshire pastureland.

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4.54 km

Glasshouses Dam

Highlight • Structure

Glasshouses Mill, which the dam served, was initially a corn mill but later transitioned to flax processing in the early 1800s. The dam was built in 1850 by brothers John and George Metcalfe, who expanded the mill and its operations. The mill was a prosperous business, employing around 250 people and known for its responsible employment practices. By the late 19th century, the decline of linen led local mills to produce jute and hemp, but Glasshouses Mill continued flax spinning until the death of George Metcalfe Jr. in 1898. Following his death, the mill struggled, eventually declaring bankruptcy in 1907. The dam is now a recreational area, offering opportunities for fishing, skating in winter, and water sports in summer, although it was literally bone dry when I passed in May 2025 (see photos).

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4.85 km

River Nidd Weir at Castlestead

Highlight • River

Weir on the River Nidd between Pateley Bridge and Glasshouses

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6.32 km

Stone Bridge, Pateley Bridge

Highlight • Monument

The bridge at Pateley Bridge is a Grade-II listed 18th century structure with three segmental arches - rather impressive. Completely central in the town (or is it a bigger village?... hm...). It's a pleasant place. The name "Pateley" means "a path in a clearing". Not much of that left these days!

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7.90 km

River Nidd Riverside Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A gorgeous little walk straight out of Pateley Bridge - to the north along the enchanting River Nidd. A lovely combination of the river itself, its wooded banks and the rural idyllic views as you walk.

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15.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

1.92 km

880 m

729 m

260 m

Surfaces

8.43 km

3.02 km

2.23 km

1.70 km

147 m

129 m

Elevation

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River Nidd Weir at Castlestead – Stone Bridge, Pateley Bridge loop from Dacre

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Glasshouses Dam

River Nidd Weir at Castlestead

Stone Bridge, Pateley Bridge

River Nidd Riverside Path

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