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Yorkshire And The Humber

Bretton Lower Lake – Shell Grotto loop from Emley

Hiking trails & Routes

Yorkshire And The Humber

Bretton Lower Lake – Shell Grotto loop from Emley

Moderate

4.8

(9)

20

hikers

Bretton Lower Lake – Shell Grotto loop from Emley

03:51

13.8km

250m

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 6, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.21 km

Burton Lower Lake

Highlight • Lake

2

6.25 km

Yorkshire Sculpture Park Bridge and Artworks

Highlight • Monument

You can ride right through the heart of Yorkshire Sculpture Park. There is a gravel track that runs down the hill to the lake and then back up the other …

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3

6.28 km

Bretton Lower Lake

Highlight • Natural

The bridge between the upper and lower lake in Bretton Lakes country park.

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4

6.47 km

Shell Grotto

Highlight • Natural Monument

A late 18th Century folly, the grotto interior was once covered in shells. Few remain now unfortunately.

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5

6.70 km

View of Upper Lake, Wentworth Castle Gardens

Highlight • Lake

6

11.7 km

View of Emley Moor Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

13.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.17 km

2.08 km

1.76 km

1.56 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.92 km

4.21 km

1.87 km

1.09 km

939 m

826 m

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Lowest point (80 m)

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Wednesday 17 June

22°C

13°C

55 %

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