Hebden Suspension Bridge – Linton Falls loop from Burnsall

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Hebden Suspension Bridge – Linton Falls loop from Burnsall

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Hebden Suspension Bridge – Linton Falls loop from Burnsall

03:27

13.0km

130m

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 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

38 m

The Red Lion Hotel, Burnsall

Highlight • Pub

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

Tip by

128 m

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.

Tip by

1.19 km

Low Banks Plantation

Forest

1.89 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.

Tip by

3.06 km

Lythe Plantation

Forest

4.75 km

Linton Falls

Highlight • Natural Monument

After heavy rain or snow make sure you check with local agencies as to whether bridges and/or stepping stones are passable.

Tip by

6.13 km

River Wharfe

Highlight • Viewpoint

From Grassington a walk by the river takes you to Conistone

Tip by

6.55 km

Braith Gill Lathe

Archaeological Site

7.63 km

Grassington Market Place

Highlight • Historical Site

The village centre of Grassington is very attractive with lots of shops and places to eat. The village was used to depict Darrowby from the latest adaptation of All Creatures Great and Small.

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11.3 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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12.4 km

River Wharfe near Burnsall

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.81 km

4.54 km

1.25 km

1.15 km

258 m

Surfaces

4.55 km

3.79 km

2.07 km

1.62 km

514 m

471 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

10°C

5°C

59 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 36.0 km/h

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Comments

May 8, 2022,Burnsall loop via Grassington

Enjoy a refreshing riverside walk through stunning Upper Wharfedale in the south-east corner of the Yorkshire Dales, stopping to paddle, slide down rapids or leap into cool, clear plunge pools.

This walk is for one of those lazy Sundays when the sun is beating down. This is an easy walk taken by paths with the occassion ramble across the fields.

January 23, 2022,Grassington Sunday Stompin'

If you already know me you’ll know that I’ll try to get out on adventures as much as possible.

I saw this little hike being organized by my fellow adventurer Matt Sharp and I wanted in on the action.