Valley of Desolation & Simon's Seat
Introduction to Walk 1946
Nat Park - Yorkshire Dales - Wharfedale
County/Area - North Yorkshire
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 8.4 miles / 13.7 km
Ascent - 1500 feet / 455 metres
Grade - moderate
A Yorkshire Dales walk that includes riverside paths, woodland, moorland, two rocky summits and wonderful views over Wharfedale and Nidderdale. The route follows good paths throughout and with few navigation problems. A GPX File is available for download (see walk description).
Walk Description Map showing start
Maps 
| Ordnance Survey Explorer OL2 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY MAP |
| Anquet OS Explorer OL2 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY MAP |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k.
Digital Maps - For more information on digital maps go to Anquet Maps. Digital maps, including Ordnance Survey, Harvey Superwalker and British Mountain Maps, are available for your PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android tablet and phone.
Other walks nearby
2.1 miles / 3.3 km away
Barden Bridge & the Strid from Bolton Abbey
Grade - easy
Length - 4.0 miles / 6.5 km
2.1 miles / 3.3 km away
Simon's Seat from Bolton Abbey
Grade - moderate
Length - 10.0 miles / 16.3 km
2.5 miles / 3.9 km away
Valley of Desolation & Barden Fell
Grade - moderate
Length - 11.0 miles / 17.9 km
2.7 miles / 4.3 km away
Trollers Gill from Burnsall
Grade - moderate
Length - 9.0 miles / 14.6 km
2.7 miles / 4.3 km away
A Wharfedale wander from Burnsall
Grade - moderate
Length - 13.5 miles / 21.9 km
4.0 miles / 6.4 km away
Hebden Gill & Cupola Corner
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 6.5 miles / 10.6 km
4.8 miles / 7.7 km away
Thorpe Fell & Cracoe from Linton
Grade - moderate
Length - 9.0 miles / 14.6 km
Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
Recommended Reading
Walks in Dales Country
A guidebook to 30 hand drawn family walks throughout the Yorkshire Dales. The 30 circular walks take in well-known spots such as Malham and Ingleborough. Routes take between a half to a full day. Also less-frequented, almost secret routes. Graded from easy to strenuous.
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