Hebden Suspension Bridge – Grassington village loop from Burnsall

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Hebden Suspension Bridge – Grassington village loop from Burnsall

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Hebden Suspension Bridge – Grassington village loop from Burnsall

03:57

14.5km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.01 km

Low Banks Plantation

Forest

1.71 km

Hebden Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

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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2.72 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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2.85 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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3.88 km

Stream near the River Wharfe

Highlight (Segment) • River

6.65 km

Yarnbury lead mine workings

Archaeological Site

9.17 km

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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9.21 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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11.6 km

Lythe Plantation

Forest

12.8 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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13.9 km