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Barden Aqueduct Bridge – The Strid loop from Wharfedale

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Barden Aqueduct Bridge – The Strid loop from Wharfedale

Moderate

4.7

(45)

686

hikers

Barden Aqueduct Bridge – The Strid loop from Wharfedale

02:21

8.78km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

774 m

Harrison's Ford

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

2

2.23 km

Riverside path at Strid Wood on the River Wharfe

Highlight • Viewpoint

A place to rest at the top of the hill with beautiful view downstream

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3

3.56 km

Barden Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

4

4.60 km

Barden Aqueduct Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Ensure after crossing to look back at the engineering

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5

5.55 km

The Strid on the River Wharfe

Highlight • Gorge

The Strid is a natural narrowing of the river where the wider channel is forced through a narrow restriction vastly increasing its flow rate and power. It's a dangerous section, …

Tip by

6

5.55 km

The Strid

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Strid is a natural wonder, where the river suddenly narrows forcing the water through at great pressure. It was formed by the wearing away of softer rock by the …

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7

7.45 km

Cavendish Pavilion Café

Highlight • Cafe

Large selection of drinks/food. Not bad considering the demand they get!

Tip by

8

8.27 km

Stone Arch Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

B

8.78 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.87 km

2.10 km

1.23 km

391 m

203 m

Surfaces

4.33 km

2.04 km

1.39 km

415 m

391 m

207 m

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