Ilkley Moor Stone Circle – The Tarn, Ilkley Moor loop from Ilkley

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Ilkley Moor Stone Circle – The Tarn, Ilkley Moor loop from Ilkley

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Ilkley Moor Stone Circle – The Tarn, Ilkley Moor loop from Ilkley

03:12

10.6km

340m

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 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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626 m

Paddling Pond

Highlight • Structure

A lovely area to explore on foot.

Tip by

1.04 km

White Wells Spa Cottage and Plunge Pool

Highlight • Historical Site

This spa bath, believed to have been built around 1700, was a key part of Ilkley's establishment as a desirable spa town. Today, visitors can still take a dip in …

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2.76 km

The Poetry Seat, Ilkley Moor

Highlight • Monument

The Poetry Seat on Ilkley Moor - situated in the remains of an old shooting lodge, the aim is for visitors to sit, enjoy the views and be inspired to …

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3.80 km

Twelve Apostles Stone Circle, Ilkley Moor

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Twelve Apostles is a beautiful stone circle in an atmospheric setting on Ilkley Moor. The stone circle dates to the Bronze Age (3000-1200 BC) and would have served a …

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8.33 km

Ilkley Moor Stone Circle

Highlight • Historical Site

Ilkley Moor is part of Rombalds Moor, the moorland between Ilkley and Keighley in West Yorkshire.

The moor, which rises to 1,319 feet (402 m) above sea level, is well …

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8.92 km

View of Ilkley Moor

Highlight • Viewpoint

Incredible view of Ilkley and the area from high above

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9.43 km

The Tarn, Ilkley Moor

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Tarn is a scenic lake located on Ilkley Moor in West Yorkshire. It's a great place for a stroll or picnic, or to just simply unwind in nature.

Since …

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9.61 km

Ilkley Tarn

Highlight • Lake

A great pond with different trails to walk around

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10.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.69 km

2.28 km

791 m

446 m

335 m

Surfaces

3.77 km

2.04 km

1.65 km

1.38 km

1.03 km

675 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

15°C

4°C

75 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

July 6, 2025,Twelve Apostles Stone Circle – White Wells loop from Esscroft

Free Parking in laybays near cows and calf pub. Cafe at start/end of route. Quiet walk. Good views all the way round. Quite hilly in places. Dog friendly (sheep/grouse on route though)

January 21, 2023,Cow and Calf and Twelve Apostles

Rasa and I took a walk on Ilkley Moor. We completed an 8 km route in two and a half hours. The views from the top were mystical, and it felt like we were rising above the clouds. It was a breathtaking sight. I would recommend it to everyone.