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Yorke's Folly – Pateley Bridge — Market Town loop from Dacre

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Dacre

Yorke's Folly – Pateley Bridge — Market Town loop from Dacre

Hard

4.5

(13)

hikers

Yorke's Folly – Pateley Bridge — Market Town loop from Dacre

05:58

20.7km

530m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.72 km

Yorke's Folly

Highlight • Historical Site

Yorke’s Folly was commissioned by landowners the Yorke family to provide employment for struggling workers as the mining industry went into recession in the late 18th century. Positioned high on …

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6.35 km

Nought Bank Wood

Forest

6.94 km

Skrikes Wood

Forest

8.84 km

Stone Bridge, Pateley Bridge

Highlight • Monument

The bridge at Pateley Bridge is a Grade-II listed 18th century structure with three segmental arches - rather impressive. Completely central in the town (or is it a bigger village?... …

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8.98 km

Pateley Bridge — Market Town

Highlight • Historical Site

Hailed as the 'Capital of Nidderdale', Pateley Bridge is a pretty market town and a haven for hikers. There are lots of footpaths and routes starting from the town, including …

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13.4 km

Fell Beck Ford and Weir

Highlight • River

Small picturesque ford at Fell Beck with a weir slightly upstream. The weir can be difficult to spot in spring due to dense vegetation, but you can't fail to hear it.

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14.6 km

Druid's Writing Desk

Highlight • Natural

One of the more astonishing rocks at Brimham Rocks. The name Druid's writing desk was mentioned as far back as 1843 in the Leeds Times.

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15.6 km

Brimham Rocks

Highlight • Natural

Brimham Rocks is a dramatic collection of impressive rock formations located in Nidderdale. There is a loop walk a few miles long which is great for families.

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16.5 km

The National Trust visitor centre and cafe has lots of information about the rocks and the trusts conservation work. The kiosk serves drinks, snacks and cakes.
Open daily from 11:00 - 16:00. Kiosk opening is sometimes shorter hours.

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19.0 km

Old Spring Wood

Highlight • Historical Site

Old Spring Wood is not just any wood; it has proper history. It dates back to prehistoric times and has been managed since in a variety of ways. There are …

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20.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.37 km

5.15 km

4.14 km

2.55 km

2.45 km

Surfaces

5.59 km

5.23 km

3.86 km

3.77 km

1.19 km

1.03 km

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Tuesday 30 June

20°C

12°C

42 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Yorke's Folly – Pateley Bridge — Market Town loop from Dacre

Yorke's Folly

Stone Bridge, Pateley Bridge

Pateley Bridge — Market Town

Fell Beck Ford and Weir

Druid's Writing Desk

Brimham Rocks

Brimham Rocks Visitor Centre

Old Spring Wood

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