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The River Wharfe rises in the Yorkshire Dales and for much of its middle course forms the boundary between West and North Yorkshire, through Wharfedale. Ilkley, Ben Rhydding, Weeton and Ulleskelf stations give train access to the riverside path.
There are 5 stations within reach of the River Wharfe: within 2 miles of it, or half a mile in towns.
The River Wharfe runs about 69 miles in our route data. The stations below are in order along it.
River Wharfe train stations
- Ilkley0.2 mi (about 0.3 mi on foot) · closest
- Ben Rhydding0.3 mi (about 0.3 mi on foot)
- Ulleskelf0.3 mi (about 0.4 to 0.5 mi on foot)
- Burley-in-Wharfedale0.6 mi (about 0.8 to 0.9 mi on foot)
- Weeton0.9 mi (about 1 mi on foot)
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.
There-and-back walks
No two stations share a walkable stretch of the River Wharfe, so these walks head out along the riverside path and come back to the same station. The distance is the longest the riverside path allows, up to 20 miles; turn round sooner for a shorter walk.
| Station | Out along the riverside path | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilkley | 9.8 mi and back | 20 mi | about 6.5 hours |
| Ben Rhydding | 9.7 mi and back | 20 mi | about 6.5 hours |
| Ulleskelf | 5.9 mi and back | 12.5 to 13 mi | about 4 to 4.5 hours |
Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
River routes and riverside paths © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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