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Yorkshire Dales - Upper Wharfedale - Buckden

Buckden, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5JA

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • Amenities in this area include: open countryside and riverside walks.
  • The most accessible entrance has step-free level access and a gate.
  • This entrance is over the bridge on the right.
  • There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • The following are also available: an information board in the car park.

Public Transport

Parking (Buckden)

  • This site does not have a car park.
  • Maps and information boards are not available.
  • Nearby parking includes: public car parks.
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
  • There are 2 Blue Badge bays on the right just before the main car park.
    Parking is pay and display.

Route to (the Buckden Footpath alongside the River Wharfe)

  • Leave the car park, turn left and go through the village.
    There are limited pavements through the village.
    Go past the village green and turn right onto Dubb's Lane.
    Continue along Dubb's Lane to the bridge.
    Immediately past the bridge there are access points to the area on the left and right.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope and is step-free via a steep ramp/slope.
  • Path surfaces along the route are tarmac.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

Outdoor Spaces (Buckden Footpath alongside the River Wharfe)

  • There is step-free level access into the area.
  • The access points to the area are located on the right and left immediately after the bridge on Dubb's Lane.
  • There is a gate at the surveyed access point which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is not self-closing.
  • The gate has a latch lock.
  • The width of the gap is 110cm.
  • The following outdoor facilities are available: open countryside and riverside walks.
  • The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: grass, gravel, compact earth and loose stones.
  • Footpaths are available in all of the outdoor spaces.
  • The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access around the area.
  • There are not any bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have gates which may create obstacles for some users.

Hikes and Trails (Buckden Footpath alongside the River Wharfe - North)

  • The trail is approximately 1.5 miles long.
  • This is an out and back route.
    Go through the gate on the right and follow the path alongside the river.
    The route is step-free and mainly level.
  • The trail is open 24 hours.
  • None of the paths are lit at night.
  • The route includes the following surfaces: loose chippings, grass and mud.
  • There are no alternative routes to avoid these areas.
  • The route is clearly signposted.
  • Seating is not available on the route.
  • There are no toilet facilities along the route.
  • There are standard and accessible toilets in the public car park.

Hikes and Trails (Buckden Footpath alongside the River Wharfe - South)

  • The trail is approximately 0.5 miles long.
  • This is an out and back route.
    Go through the gate on the left and follow the path alongside the river.
    The path is accessible for 0.5 miles and then you will need to return along the path.
  • The trail is open 24 hours.
  • None of the paths are lit at night.
  • The route includes the following surfaces: loose chippings, grass, paving slabs and mud.
  • Some of the route contains very uneven surfaces.
  • These are found in the following areas: on some areas of the path.
  • There are no alternative routes to avoid these areas.
  • The route is clearly signposted.
  • Seating is not available on the route.
  • There are no toilet facilities along the route.
  • There are standard and accessible toilets in the public car park.