The Old Bridge loop from Ben Rhydding

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Ilkley

The Old Bridge loop from Ben Rhydding

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The Old Bridge loop from Ben Rhydding

01:36

6.20km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a short out-and-back section

Your route doubles back at a waypoint. If this isn’t intentional, adjust the waypoint’s position.

After 3.15 km for 23 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.72 km

Suspension Bridge over the River Wharfe

Highlight • River

Graceful suspension bridge to cross the Wharfe easily on foot

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3.10 km

The Old Bridge

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3.16 km

Dales Way Start/Finish Bench (Ilkley)

Highlight • Monument

The stone bench which marks the offical start / finish of The Dales Way depending on which way you walk. The walk runs from Ilkley to Bowness-on-Windermere. An 80 mile hike from Ilkley to Bowness originally created in 1969. Slightly

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3.24 km

Stone Bridge over the River Wharfe (Dales Way)

Highlight • Trail

Easy riverside walk with good pub options if looking for mid walk refreshment

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6.20 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.52 km

2.19 km

644 m

515 m

263 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.24 km

1.44 km

1.38 km

739 m

383 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 28 October

12°C

6°C

69 %

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The Old Bridge loop from Ben Rhydding

Suspension Bridge over the River Wharfe

The Old Bridge

Dales Way Start/Finish Bench (Ilkley)

Stone Bridge over the River Wharfe (Dales Way)

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