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Yorkshire And The Humber

Simon's Seat – Barden Aqueduct Bridge loop from Wharfedale

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Simon's Seat – Barden Aqueduct Bridge loop from Wharfedale

Moderate

5.0

(2)

20

hikers

Simon's Seat – Barden Aqueduct Bridge loop from Wharfedale

04:28

15.0km

440m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

4.15 km

Steep Ascent to Simon's Seat

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This this about a 1050ft incline, looking at a 17-23% incline through out.

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2

7.25 km

Simon's Seat

Highlight • Summit

Dogs are not permitted on this route.

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3

10.5 km

Brownie Barn

Highlight • Cafe

highly recommended for coffee and food stop. the crumbly cheese on toast is especially good
excellent views (when the clouds clear) and friendless staff

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4

11.2 km

Stepping Stones to Drebley

Highlight • River

Can be slippy so be careful

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5

12.1 km

Sand Martin Riverbank

Highlight • Viewpoint

just watch and enjoy

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6

12.8 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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7

13.3 km

Barden Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

8

14.2 km

Barden Aqueduct Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Ensure after crossing to look back at the engineering

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B

15.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.86 km

2.45 km

2.20 km

2.11 km

379 m

Surfaces

5.37 km

5.17 km

1.87 km

1.37 km

625 m

580 m

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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