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Discover Langstrothdale valley trail

Explore the Langstrothdale valley on this relaxed riverside walk. The circular trail starts by crossing Yockenthwaite's ancient packhorse bridge before following part of the Dales Way, passing an old limekiln, a Bronze-Age stone circle, and the sounds of a nearby cave waterfall. Wildlife fans will enjoy spotting kingfishers and other birds along the River Wharfe, and admiring colourful wild flowers in the meadows in the summer.

Near to

Yorkshire Dales

Start point

Yockenthwaite Bridge, Skipton, BD23 5JQ. Grid ref: SD904790.

Trail information

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Difficulty*

Accessibility**

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DistanceMiles: 2 (km: 3.2)

Duration1 hour to 2 hours

Dog friendly***

*A flat riverside walk. For further details, please see Terrain section.
**A mostly flat walk through fields and on some roads. For further details, please see section Marked Access.
***Dogs are welcome on leads. For further details, please see section marked Facilities.

Address
Yockenthwaite Bridge, Skipton, BD23 5JQ
Directions via Google Maps
By bus
Buses run between Skipton, Grassington and Upper Wharfedale. Yockenthwaite is approximately a 50 minute walk from Buckden.
Dalesbus service
By road
From Skipton: Head north from Skipton on Grassington Road (B6265) for about 8 miles (12.9km). Continue straight through the village of Threshfield as the road becomes the B6160. Following signs for Kettlewell, carry on along this road for about 6 miles (9.7km). From Kettlewell continue on the B6160 heading north-west through Starbotton and Buckden until you reach Yockenthwaite. Park somewhere safe on the side of the road near the bridge.
Dogs
Well-behaved, controlled dogs are welcome. Be vigilant near livestock, especially those with young. Keep dogs on leads and under control. If approached by cows, move away carefully and, if necessary, let go of your dog's lead – the dog will outrun the cows. Watch out for local notices for seasonal restrictions in woodland or farmland, such as lambing season or when ground-nesting birds are raising their young, March–July.
Car park
There's no official car park in Yockenthwaite. Off-road parking is available along the roadside.
Toilet
The nearest toilets can be found in Buckden, about 2.5 miles south-east from Yockenthwaite. Public toilets are available at the Yorkshire Dales National Park car park in Buckden, as well as the car park in Kettlewell.
Pub
The nearest pubs can be found in Buckden and Hubberholme.
Total stages: 5
Total stages: 5
Start point
Yockenthwaite Bridge, Skipton, BD23 5JQ. Grid ref: SD904790.
Stage 1
Cross the bridge so you're north of the river and follow the path towards the farmhouses. Turn left to head into a field, following the Dales Way towards Beckermonds, keeping the River Wharfe on your left.
Stage 2
As you walk under some trees and through a gate, you'll pass a limekiln. Keep on the path with the river on your left.
Stage 3
Carry on the same path, passing a stone circle on your right. Once you reach a gate, head through this and into a hay meadow.
Stage 4
Continue on the path through the hay meadows, heading away from the River Wharfe and towards the hamlet of Deepdale.
Stage 5
At Deepdale walk down to the road and cross the bridge. Turn left and follow the grass verge along the road back to Yockenthwaite and the end of the walk.
End point
Yockenthwaite Bridge, Skipton, BD23 5JQ. Grid ref: SD904790.
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