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Lower Wharfedale Group

Lower Wharfedale Ramblers put on 7 walks each week ranging from 4 miles to 15 miles in length. We walk in the Yorkshire dales as well as travelling further afield to the Lake District and North York Moors.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Barden Bridge Circular, via Barden Fell, Valley of Desolation and River Wharfe.

Thursday, 30 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
209.7m / 688ft
Type:
circular

There is no need to book but please check the LWR website for any late changes. New walkers should read the general information on our website.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 05200 57401
Nearest postcode:
BD23 6AT
what3words:
beginning.down.echo
Start time:
10:00 am

Parking at Barden Bridge. (Barden Tower if full.) Free

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking