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Simon's Seat – Barden Aqueduct Bridge loop from Bolton Abbey

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Bolton Abbey

Simon's Seat – Barden Aqueduct Bridge loop from Bolton Abbey

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Simon's Seat – Barden Aqueduct Bridge loop from Bolton Abbey

06:16

21.7km

530m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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: April 16, 2026

Tips

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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280 m

Cavendish Pavilion

Highlight • River

You'll find the Pavilion in the heart of The Bolton Abbey Estate. Great for grabbing some refreshments and something to eat then heading to the riverside to enjoy them. Whether …

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1.14 km

Valley of Desolation

Highlight • Forest

In the wilderness. a nice path through the countryside. Can go to the waterfall or try a challenging hike up the hill.

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5.45 km

Simon's Seat

Highlight • Summit

Dogs are not permitted on this route.

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7.09 km

Archaeological Site

9.29 km

Trollers Gill

Highlight • Gorge

Really dramatic scenery and an exhilarating scramble when the gill is full of water! Don't forget to take a peek in the cave on the right-hand side as you reach the top of the gill!

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13.4 km

The Craven Arms

Highlight • Restaurant

Traditional country pub, complete with log fires, plenty of ales on tap, and superb food.

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15.1 km

Haugh Wood

Forest

17.3 km

View of the River in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lot of wildlife around especially young lambs, be careful

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18.7 km

Barden Aqueduct Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Ensure after crossing to look back at the engineering

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19.6 km

The Strid

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Strid is a natural wonder, where the river suddenly narrows forcing the water through at great pressure. It was formed by the wearing away of softer rock by the …

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21.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

4.06 km

3.82 km

974 m

418 m

Surfaces

5.92 km

5.41 km

5.25 km

3.03 km

1.27 km

833 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Sunday 24 May

28°C

12°C

0 %

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Simon's Seat – Barden Aqueduct Bridge loop from Bolton Abbey

Cavendish Pavilion

Valley of Desolation

Simon's Seat

Trollers Gill

The Craven Arms

View of the River in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Barden Aqueduct Bridge

The Strid

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