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Bretton Lower Lake – Shell Grotto loop from Emley

Moderate

4.8

(9)

17

hikers

Bretton Lower Lake – Shell Grotto loop from Emley

03:51

13.8km

260m

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: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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4.29 km

Bower Hill Plantation

Forest

2

6.21 km

Burton Lower Lake

Highlight • Lake

3

6.25 km

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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4

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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5

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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7

11.7 km

View of Emley Moor Tower

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B

13.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.04 km

1.92 km

1.80 km

1.56 km

1.52 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.13 km

4.09 km

1.79 km

1.16 km

1.02 km

667 m

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Thursday 15 October

12°C

6°C

26 %

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