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Buckden Pike Summit

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Buckden Pike Summit

Recommended by 37 hikers out of 38

The patchwork pastureland, drystone walls and green valleys of idyllic Wharfedale create a scene of quintessential Yorkshire charm. Hikes to Buckden Pike rank amongst the finest in not only this region, but in the entire Yorkshire Dales National Park. Rising high above the head of the dale alongside neighbouring Great Whernside, it is a hill of great character and boasts huge views.

Glorious hiking on one of the Dales’ most beloved hills

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Please check local regulations for: Yorkshire Dales National Park

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    1. Buckden Pike and Starbotton loop from Buckden — Yorkshire Dales National Park

    15.4km

    04:40

    510m

    520m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    December 4, 2023

    This is one of the highest hills in the Yorkshire Dales (702m) and well-worth the effort of climbing it. With its grassy plateau, it offers fantastic views in all directions.

    Spot Buckden Rake, which is an old Roman road running along the side of the hill: this used to link the forts in Ilkley and Bainbridge.

      May 18, 2024

      Great views all around from the top

        May 22, 2024

        Well I will just shut up as I didn't get any views at all. It was such a miserable day but a great all round walk. I would love to do it on a blue sky day! You could also do Birks Fell the same day, making for a 17km total hike.

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          Elevation 700 m

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          Location: Burton-Cum-Walden, Richmondshire, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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