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Barden Aqueduct Bridge – Posforth Gill Waterfall loop from Barden

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United Kingdom

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Barden

Barden Aqueduct Bridge – Posforth Gill Waterfall loop from Barden

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Barden Aqueduct Bridge – Posforth Gill Waterfall loop from Barden

02:50

10.4km

160m

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: May 9, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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73 m

Barden Tower

Highlight • Castle

Built by Henry Clifford in the late 15th century, Barden Tower was one of six hunting lodges used by the Clifford family. Under the instruction of Lady Anne, the tower …

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441 m

Barden Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

1.38 km

Barden Aqueduct Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Ensure after crossing to look back at the engineering

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1.85 km

Riverside path at Strid Wood on the River Wharfe

Highlight • Viewpoint

A place to rest at the top of the hill with beautiful view downstream

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3.06 km

Strid Wood

Forest

3.55 km

Stone Arch Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

4.14 km

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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5.00 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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5.49 km

Posforth Gill Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

A stunning waterfall near Bolton Abbey in the Valley of Desolation. There are a number of waterfalls here, but this one is likely the most impressive. It is extremely picturesque, …

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7.82 km

Jemmy Park Plantation

Forest

10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.72 km

2.30 km

1.13 km

142 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.27 km

2.30 km

2.09 km

1.86 km

846 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Monday 6 July

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14°C

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Barden Aqueduct Bridge – Posforth Gill Waterfall loop from Barden

Barden Tower

Barden Bridge

Barden Aqueduct Bridge

Riverside path at Strid Wood on the River Wharfe

Stone Arch Bridge

Cavendish Pavilion

Valley of Desolation

Posforth Gill Waterfall

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