Yorkshire

Buckden to Starbotton hillside and river walk

Enjoy a 5-mile circular walk on the fellside with classic views along the Wharfe valley. On the way you'll encounter stepping-stones, a centenary path and huge Wellingtonia trees. Return along the beautiful riverside path of the River Wharfe.

Near to

Yorkshire Dales

Start point

Buckden car park, grid ref: SD943774

Trail information

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Difficulty*

Accessibility**

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DistanceMiles: 5 (km: 8)

Duration2 hours

Dog friendly***

*A moderate walk on the fellside including a riverside path. For further information, please see Terrain section.
**Steep ascent and descent on fellside paths. For further information, please see Access section.
***Dogs welcome on leads. For further information, please see Facilities section.

Livestock

Please be vigilant when walking near livestock, especially those with young. Try not to get too close and keep your dog on a lead under close control. If approached by cows, move away as carefully and quietly as possible, and if necessary let go of your dog's lead and let it run free, the dog will outrun the cows.

Address
Buckden, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5JX
Directions via Google Maps
On foot
Buckden is on the Dales Way long distance footpath.
By bus
Buses run between Skipton, Grassington and Upper Wharfedale.
Further details on Dalesbus services
Cycling
On Yorkshire Dales Cycleway, National Cycle Network Regional Route 10. Follow B6160 from Kettlewell to Buckden.
Further information on the cycle network
By road
18 miles (29km) north of Skipton; follow signs from Threshfield and Kettlewell.
Dogs
Dogs are welcome on leads, under close control. Look out for local notices as there may be restrictions in woodland or farmland at sensitive times of year, during the lambing season, or between March and the end of July when ground-nesting birds are on eggs or raising their young.
Car park
Buckden, Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority car park (not National Trust). Charge including members.
Toilet
Facilities in Buckden Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority car park (not National Trust).
Pub
Pub in Buckden (not National Trust)
Total stages: 6
Total stages: 6
Start point
Buckden car park, grid ref: SD943774
Stage 1
Leave Buckden car park through the bridleway gate leading away from the village. Immediately turn right behind the car park at the sign (Buckden Lead Mine and Starbotton). Follow the path to a stile. Cross the stile and continue until you reach a track. Turn right and follow the track until you arrive at the sheep pens on your right.
Stage 2
Cross the beck, using the stepping-stones, and follow the path signed to Buckden Lead Mine. Occasionally it may not be possible to cross the beck due to high water. If it is not possible to cross retrace your steps back to the start.
Stage 3
Above the steep and strenuous section of the Centenary Path, the route approaches a wall, then doubles back on itself, heading towards a footpath sign.
Stage 4
Follow the sign for Starbotton, cross the wall stile then follow the waymarker posts down into Starbotton.
Stage 5
At Starbotton carry on through the village and with care, cross the main road. Follow the bridleway signposted to Arncliffe along a narrow walled lane to the bridge across the river.
Stage 6
Cross the bridge and then turn right, following the Dales Way back to Buckden.
End point
Buckden car park, grid ref: SD943774
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Trail map route for Buckden to Starbotton hillside and river walk, Yorkshire Dales | © Crown copyright and database rights 2013 Ordnance Survey
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