Dent Village – Barbondale Valley loop from Calf Top

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Dent Village – Barbondale Valley loop from Calf Top

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Dent Village – Barbondale Valley loop from Calf Top

02:30

8.48km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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2.08 km

Dentdale

Highlight • Trail

Dentdale is at the western end of the National Park. The dale's steep-sided valley has beautiful flower-filled meadows and riverside pastures.

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3.48 km

Dent Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Dent is the only village in the picturesque Dentdale. With characteristic cobbled streets, a pink granite fountain in the centre, a 12th-century church, cafes, pubs, shops and more, it is …

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3.49 km

Stone Close Tea Room

Highlight • Restaurant

Wonderful tea room. Superb cakes, savouries and licensed.
stoneclose.com

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3.54 km

The Sun Inn

Highlight • Pub

Had a pint in there after my hike

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3.59 km

Dent Village

Highlight • Settlement

A real must-visit village with cobbled streets, little lumps and gorgeous pastel-coloured houses. On clear days you can see as far as the sea in on direction and towards the …

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3.63 km

St Andrew's Church and Churchyard, Dent

Highlight • Historical Site

Dent Memorial Hall is situated in the centre of Dent village opposite the public car park.
Dent Memorial Hall is adjacent to Dent CofE Primary School. The hall is a …

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7.57 km

Stone Rigg Summit

Highlight • Summit

Stone Rigg 312.5m P17.6 (1025ft)
(Hill ID: 506067) [JNSA s9236]
County of Yorkshire Definitive List summit.
Yorkshire Dales National Park Definitive List summit
Kent List summit.

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7.89 km

Barbondale Valley

Highlight • Gorge

My happy place. The descent of Barbondale heading South West toward Barbon has to be one of the most beautiful in the country. It's a tough climb from Gawthrop, but worth it!

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