Moderate hike. 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: January 21, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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866 m

Stepping Stones to Drebley

Highlight • River

Can be slippy so be careful

Tip by

1.54 km

Brownie Barn

Highlight • Cafe

highly recommended for coffee and food stop. the crumbly cheese on toast is especially good
excellent views (when the clouds clear) and friendless staff

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3.93 km

Simon's Seat

Highlight • Summit

Dogs are not permitted on this route.

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3.93 km

Simon's Seat

Highlight • Natural Monument

Simon's Seat is a prominent gritstone outcrop at 485m just within the Yorkshire Dales national park. There is a trig point and amazing views across the dales.
Simon's Seat is …

Tip by

8.56 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.78 km

1.85 km

517 m

407 m

Surfaces

3.34 km

2.23 km

1.79 km

784 m

407 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 5 March

14°C

4°C

18 %

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