Hebden Suspension Bridge – Grassington village loop from Grassington

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Hebden Suspension Bridge – Grassington village loop from Grassington

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Hebden Suspension Bridge – Grassington village loop from Grassington

03:34

12.9km

220m

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: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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65 m

Grassington Market Place

Highlight • Historical Site

The village centre of Grassington is very attractive with lots of shops and places to eat. The village was used to depict Darrowby from the latest adaptation of All Creatures Great and Small.

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3.62 km

old mine workings?

Archaeological Site

4.86 km

Stream near the River Wharfe

Highlight (Segment) • River

6.73 km

Ruins

7.79 km

Hebden Village

Highlight • Cafe

A small village a short way from the River Wharfe and the Dalesway footpath. There is an excellent cafe, The Old School House, which is well worth a visit.

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7.93 km

The Old School Tearoom, Hebden

Highlight • Cafe

This is a fantastic place to stop at for some food and drink on your walk. Rather obviously (from the tearoom's name), this used to be a school. It dates …

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8.95 km

Hebden Suspension Bridge over the River Wharfe

Highlight • Bridge

A particularly gorgeous part of the walk on the northern banks of River Wharf between Hebden Mill and Grassington, which is also a part of the Dales Way trail. The …

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8.95 km

Hebden Suspension Bridge was built by local blacksmith William Bell and opened in September 1885. The bridge rocks a little as you walk over it, and is quite narrow, resulting in a fun crossing of the River Wharfe.

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10.1 km

Lythe Plantation

Forest

11.8 km

Linton Falls

Highlight • Natural Monument

After heavy rain or snow make sure you check with local agencies as to whether bridges and/or stepping stones are passable.

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12.9 km

Grassington village

Highlight • Settlement

Grassington is a pretty village set within the stunning scenery of Upper Wharfedale. There are pubs, cafes and shops in the village, which has a rich history stretching back to the 12th century.

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12.9 km

End point

Parking

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