Hebden Suspension Bridge – Burnsall Bridge loop from Grassington

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Hebden Suspension Bridge – Burnsall Bridge loop from Grassington

Moderate

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Hebden Suspension Bridge – Burnsall Bridge loop from Grassington

02:25

9.19km

80m

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 21, 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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1.51 km

Lythe Plantation

Forest

2.67 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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2.68 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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2.68 km

Hebden Suspension Bridge and Stepping Stones

Highlight • River

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

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3.02 km

High Banks Plantation

Forest

3.58 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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3.79 km

River Wharfe near Burnsall

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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4.44 km

Burnsall Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

After heavy rain in the Yorkshire Dales, the River Wharfe swells as it rushes through Burnsall Bridge in Lower Wharfedale. The Grade II-listed packhorse bridge dates from the 17th century and was restored in the 19th century.

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4.53 km

The Red Lion Hotel, Burnsall

Highlight • Pub

Country pub and hotel. Great for a pint after the walk.

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8.39 km

Linton Stepping Stones and River Beach

Highlight • Bridge

If you visit in the winter time, the stones are most likely to be under water, but there's another permanent crossing just a km or so up the river at Linton Falls

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