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Paddling Pond – Swastika Stone loop from Ilkley

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Paddling Pond – Swastika Stone loop from Ilkley

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Paddling Pond – Swastika Stone loop from Ilkley

02:42

9.34km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.94 km

Paddling Pond

Highlight • Structure

A lovely area to explore on foot.

Tip by

2.12 km

Darwin Gardens Millennium Green

Highlight • Viewpoint

The former West View Park, Wells Road, Ilkley, a neglected 1.8 hectare site, was revived and restored by a team of dedicated volunteers as a Millennium Green for the year …

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3.13 km

Spicey Gill Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Close to the Millennium Way and Dales High Way, an ideal spot for a picnic!

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4.76 km

Swastika Stone

Highlight • Natural Monument

Of all the ancient carved stones that are liberally scattered across Ilkley Moor, the Swastika Stone is the most famous. The theory goes that the Swastika-esque patterns in the rock …

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7.63 km

Ilkley Water Fountain

Highlight • Monument

This fountain was unveiled in February 2025 and is sited at the bottom of Mill Ghyll. It is a 1.5m high steel structure which replaced a Victorian structure.

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7.81 km

Betty's Cafe Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

9:00 till 5:00. Super cakes, chocolates, coffee etc.

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9.34 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.06 km

3.00 km

911 m

880 m

485 m

Surfaces

2.48 km

2.45 km

2.01 km

1.08 km

1.01 km

306 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Thursday 23 July

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Paddling Pond – Swastika Stone loop from Ilkley

Paddling Pond

Darwin Gardens Millennium Green

Spicey Gill Picnic Area

Swastika Stone

Ilkley Water Fountain

Betty's Cafe Tea Rooms

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