After heavy rain in the Yorkshire Dales, the River Wharfe swells as it rushes through Burnsall Bridge in Lower Wharfedale. The Grade II-listed packhorse bridge dates from the 17th century and was restored in the 19th century.

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2.80 km

Low Banks Plantation

Forest

3.37 km

Hebden Suspension Bridge and Stepping Stones

Highlight • River

choice of single width suspension bridge or stepping stones (when river is lower).

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3.50 km

Hebden Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Hebden Suspension Bridge was built by local blacksmith William Bell and opened in September 1885. The bridge rocks a little as you walk over it, and is quite narrow, resulting in a fun crossing of the River Wharfe.

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3.60 km

Hebden Suspension Bridge over the River Wharfe

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

A particularly gorgeous part of the walk on the northern banks of River Wharf between Hebden Mill and Grassington, which is also a part of the Dales Way trail. The …

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7.11 km

Grassington village

Highlight • Settlement

Grassington is a pretty village set within the stunning scenery of Upper Wharfedale. There are pubs, cafes and shops in the village, which has a rich history stretching back to the 12th century.

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7.15 km

Grassington Market Place

Highlight • Historical Site

The village centre of Grassington is very attractive with lots of shops and places to eat. The village was used to depict Darrowby from the latest adaptation of All Creatures Great and Small.

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8.18 km

Linton Falls Weir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Best viewed after heavy rainfall when the river is ferocious and more impressive

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11.4 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.18 km

4.76 km

905 m

346 m

172 m

Surfaces

4.89 km

4.03 km

1.27 km

820 m

282 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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