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Hebden

Hebden Suspension Bridge – River Wharfe near Burnsall loop from Hebden

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United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
Hebden

Hebden Suspension Bridge – River Wharfe near Burnsall loop from Hebden

Moderate

5.0

(2)

10

hikers

Hebden Suspension Bridge – River Wharfe near Burnsall loop from Hebden

03:26

11.5km

350m

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: August 9, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

93 m

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

1.10 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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3

1.11 km

choice of single width suspension bridge or stepping stones (when river is lower).

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4

2.62 km

Thorpe Village

Highlight • Settlement

So named because of its location which tended to keep it hidden from marauders in the past.

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5

3.53 km

A stunning, classic Dales view from here. From Thorpe Fell Lane here, towards the north, there is a steep descent to the village of Thorpe, but rather obviously dominant ahead …

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7.60 km

Heber Plantation

Forest

8.14 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

8

9.22 km

River Wharfe near Burnsall

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wild swimming can be fun when the river isn't flowing as fast.

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9

9.43 km

Loup Scar

Highlight • Natural Monument

Halfway between Burnsall and Hebden on the River Wharfe is this very dramatic limestone gorge called Loup Scar. I'd suggest you slow down your run to look at it - …

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9.99 km

High Banks Plantation

Forest

11

10.3 km

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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11.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.36 km

3.56 km

2.34 km

207 m

Surfaces

4.10 km

3.69 km

2.34 km

1.34 km

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Monday 10 August

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