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The Tarn, Ilkley Moor – Ilkley Tarn loop from Ilkley

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

Bradford

Ilkley

The Tarn, Ilkley Moor – Ilkley Tarn loop from Ilkley

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The Tarn, Ilkley Moor – Ilkley Tarn loop from Ilkley

01:31

5.50km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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570 m

Betty's Cafe Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

9:00 till 5:00. Super cakes, chocolates, coffee etc.

Tip by

1.25 km

Paddling Pond

Highlight • Structure

A lovely area to explore on foot.

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1.82 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 …

Tip by

2.01 km

Ilkley Tarn

Highlight • Lake

A great pond with different trails to walk around

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2.81 km

Ilkley Water Fountain

Highlight • Monument

This fountain was unveiled in February 2025 and is sited at the bottom of Mill Ghyll. It is a 1.5m high steel structure which replaced a Victorian structure.

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3.87 km

Dales Way Start/Finish Bench (Ilkley)

Highlight • Monument

The stone bench which marks the offical start / finish of The Dales Way depending on which way you walk. The walk runs from Ilkley to Bowness-on-Windermere. An 80 mile hike from Ilkley to Bowness originally created in 1969. Slightly

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4.00 km

Stone Bridge over the River Wharfe (Dales Way)

Highlight • Trail

Easy riverside walk with good pub options if looking for mid walk refreshment

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5.50 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.25 km

1.21 km

1.14 km

1.12 km

713 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.33 km

2.09 km

408 m

394 m

239 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

24°C

11°C

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The Tarn, Ilkley Moor – Ilkley Tarn loop from Ilkley

Betty's Cafe Tea Rooms

Paddling Pond

The Tarn, Ilkley Moor

Ilkley Tarn

Ilkley Water Fountain

The Old Bridge

Dales Way Start/Finish Bench (Ilkley)

Stone Bridge over the River Wharfe (Dales Way)

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