Walks and Trails

Whether you wander beside the river, cross the exposed purple heights of the heather moorland or explore the woodland nature trails, there is something for everyone.

Barden Moor and Barden Fell may be closed during a sustained dry period due to risk of fire.

Walks

Bolton Abbey Village to Cavendish Pavilion

Distance: 3km / 2 miles
Time: 1 hour
Terrain: Moderate

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Walks

Cavendish Pavilion to Barden Bridge

Distance: 7.5km / 4.7 miles
Time: Allow 2 and a half hours
Terrain: Easy

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Walks

Bolton Abbey to Hare Head

Distance: 11km/ 7 miles
Time: 4 hours
Terrain: Moderate / Hard

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Dogs

Dogs are welcome on all the riverside paths. We ask visitors to keep their dogs on a lead while walking on the woodland trails to ensure the protection of the ground flora and fauna. It is also to prevent any possible accidents, some of the woodland paths are narrow and not all visitors like dogs.

Dogs are not allowed on the Barden Fell and Barden Moor Open Access. This exclusion includes the Valley of Desolation and Simon's Seat.