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Buckden Pike summit – Buckden Village loop from Buckden

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Buckden

Buckden Pike summit – Buckden Village loop from Buckden

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Buckden Pike summit – Buckden Village loop from Buckden

01:44

13.2km

500m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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73 m

The Buck Inn

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It's a good place to stop for lunch

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971 m

Rakes Wood

Forest

3.89 km

Buckden Pike summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is one of the highest hills in the Yorkshire Dales (702m) and well-worth the effort of climbing it. With its grassy plateau, it offers fantastic views in all directions. …

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5.01 km

In the middle of the hills, rather surprisingly, but appropriately, there is this war memorial: in memorial of a Polish air crew who crashed here in a severe snowstorm in 1942. Only one member of that crew survived.

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6.30 km

View of Wharfedale

Highlight • Viewpoint

amazing contours of land

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9.34 km

Wooden Bridge Over the River Wharfe

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This charming bridge spans the River Wharfe and is supported by clusters of old stones. In summer it’s the perfect spot for a paddle or a picnic along the scenic riverbanks.

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9.66 km

River Wharfe Stepping Stones

Highlight • Structure

Missing on the map these give a shortcut to Starbutton.

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13.0 km

Buckden Village

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Of quintessential Yorkshire Dales character, Buckden is a delightful little village nestled deep in Upper Wharfedale. There are a number of cottages and B&Bs here for overnighting, whilst the Buckden …

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13.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.93 km

3.43 km

407 m

330 m

113 m

Surfaces

4.37 km

3.29 km

3.00 km

1.72 km

843 m

Elevation

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Highest point (700 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

26°C

11°C

34 %

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Buckden Pike summit – Buckden Village loop from Buckden

The Buck Inn

Buckden Pike

Buckden Pike summit

Polish Airmen Memorial Cross

View of Wharfedale

Wooden Bridge Over the River Wharfe

River Wharfe Stepping Stones

Buckden Village

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