Birks Fell from Buckden

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Overview

The classic Dales walk of Birks Fell and Kirk Gill Moor from Buckden from the Yorkshire Dales national park car park at Buckden.

If travelling by car, please note that the car park fills up early and there is limited alternative parking in Buckden, so please arrive early.

Buckden can also be reached by bus from Skipton train station by using the 72 Dales bus. The 09:38 service from Skipton rail station is scheduled to arrive in Buckden at 10:50am.

Saturday, 9 May 2026

Start time:: 11:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:45 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.5km / 10.3mi
Ascent:: 495m / 1624ft
Type:: circular

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 94229 77175
Nearest postcode:: BD23 5JA
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Start time:: 11:00 am

Yorkshire Dales national park car park at Buckden.

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