The best waterfall hikes and walks around Ilkley

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Dive into the area’s natural wonders with our curated list of waterfall hikes and walks around Ilkley. Whether you’re after eye-catching cascades or serene streams, here are some of the best hiking trails around Ilkley with waterfalls.

The Cow & Calf & 12 Apostles Stone Circle loop of Ilkley Moor	Intermediate 02:46 9.56km
Cowper's Cross – Ilkley Moor Stone Circle loop from Ben Rhydding	Intermediate 03:23 11.7km
Bolton Abbey Ruins – Barden Aqueduct Bridge loop from Ilkley	Expert 07:35 28.5km
Doubler Stones – Stanza Stone Dew loop from Middleton Estate	Expert 06:34 22.9km

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The Cow & Calf & 12 Apostles Stone Circle loop of Ilkley Moor
02:46
9.56km
3.5km/h
250m
260m
Intermediate
4.7
(121)
472
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Cowper's Cross – Ilkley Moor Stone Circle loop from Ben Rhydding
03:23
11.7km
3.5km/h
290m
290m
Intermediate
4.4
(7)
45
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Bolton Abbey Ruins – Barden Aqueduct Bridge loop from Ilkley
07:35
28.5km
3.8km/h
300m
300m
Expert
5.0
(3)
55
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Doubler Stones – Stanza Stone Dew loop from Middleton Estate
06:34
22.9km
3.5km/h
530m
530m
Expert
4.7
(3)
24
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.