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The Old Bridge loop from Ben Rhydding

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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. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.72 km

Suspension Bridge over the River Wharfe

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Graceful suspension bridge to cross the Wharfe easily on foot

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3.11 km

The Old Bridge

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3.16 km

Dales Way Start/Finish Bench (Ilkley)

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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)

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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

2.61 km

2.16 km

510 m

480 m

325 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.21 km

1.57 km

1.22 km

738 m

317 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 25 May

27°C

13°C

44 %

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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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