St. Mary's Church, Kettlewell – River Wharfe at Kettlewell loop from Kettlewell with Starbotton

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Kettlewell With Starbotton

St. Mary's Church, Kettlewell – River Wharfe at Kettlewell loop from Kettlewell with Starbotton

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St. Mary's Church, Kettlewell – River Wharfe at Kettlewell loop from Kettlewell with Starbotton

02:59

9.86km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

36 m

Racehorses Hotel Kettlewell

Highlight • Pub

Great beer and wine, good food, friendly staff.

Tip by

149 m

Kettlewell Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

Small footbridge over Kettlewell Beck

Tip by

185 m

St. Mary's Church, Kettlewell

Highlight • Historical Site

Kettlewell is an archetypal Yorkshire Dales village in Upper Wharfedale. With Buckden Pike to the north and Great Whernside to the east, it is superbly located for a ramble or …

Tip by

2.00 km

old lead mine workings

Archaeological Site

4.09 km

View of Wharfedale from Starbotton Cam Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Utterly spellbinding views of Wharfedale and its proud hills from up here where Kettlewell Cam Top Road meets Starbotton Cam Road. Classic, awesome Yorkshire Dales! Life doesn't get better than this!

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4.67 km

Archaeological Site

6.59 km

Wooden Bridge Over the River Wharfe

Highlight • Viewpoint

This charming bridge spans the River Wharfe and is supported by clusters of old stones. In summer it’s the perfect spot for a paddle or a picnic along the scenic riverbanks.

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7.95 km

Zarina's Tearoom, Kettlewell

Highlight • Cafe

9.86 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.33 km

1.96 km

1.56 km

823 m

122 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.43 km

3.44 km

878 m

847 m

193 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

11°C

4°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

July 30, 2024,Kettlewell - Starbotton

Walk northeast of Kettlewell. Up the ridge via a long path bordered on both sides with the well-known stone walls. At the highest point turn straight left and descend to the village of Starbotton. Unfortunately the local pub is closed today, a snack would have been available with these temperatures. We walk back through the valley to Kettlewell along the …

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