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Run the Valley of Desolation route from Embsay., North Yorkshire

Run the Valley of Desolation route from Embsay.

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This is a Yorkshire Dales route from Barden Bridge that moves through riverside paths, woods and moorland to rocky summits with views over Wharfedale and Nidderdale.

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Valley of DesolationA gorge passed on this Yorkshire Dales walk from Barden Bridge, with woodland and riverside paths.
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Simon's SeatA rocky summit on this route, with views over Wharfedale and Nidderdale.

The route

Distance13.9 km
Running≈ 1 h 44
Cycling≈ 1 h 16
Climb↑ 403 m
RouteCircular

A 13.9 km circular route from Embsay to run or cycle, with 403 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 403 m in total

Before you go

StartBarden Bridge, Embsay, BD23 6ATOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingThe start is the small riverside car park adjacent to the River Wharfe at Barden Bridge just west of the B6160 between Bolton Abbey and Burnsall.

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