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Yockenthwaite Stone Circle

✦ Ancient woodland0 ha

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Public accessDogs welcome0 ha

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4 activities

Heritage

Strong match

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Strong match

Ancient woodland

Free

Dog walks

Good match

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Hiking

Good match

Named hiking route nearby: Dales Way

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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10 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Old Cote Moor from Kettlewell trail, Upper WharfdaleWalking route15.9 km

Circular, strenuous, hilly walk climbing rocky terraces & stiles to Old Cote Moor summit. Views across the Dales. Along the River Wharfe otters & kingfishers can be seen. Dogs welcome under close control. Potential livestock & ground nesting birds.

Named routeLength 15.9 kmDuration 03:40Round tripLocal walking route
Buckden To Kettlewell walk, Upper WharfdaleWalking route6.4 km

An easy, flat, linear, well-signed route that follows the River Wharfe as it winds its way through fields and farmland & between historic dry-stone walls. Look out for kingfishers, trout & other wildlife. Dogs are welcome & should be kept under control.

Named routeLength 6.4 kmDuration 01:00-02:00Point-to-pointLocal walking route
Yockenthwaite to Cray walk, Upper WharfdaleWalking route9.6 km

This moderate circular trail heads up across the hillside and over glaciated valleys, visiting villages and offering views across the Yorkshire Dales. It also offers the chance to spot a variety of local wildlife, including birds, bats, and butterflies.

Named routeLength 9.6 kmDuration 02:00-03:00Round tripLocal walking route
Discover Langstrothdale valley trail, Upper WharfdaleWalking route3.2 km

Mostly flat, river walk in the Langstrothdale valley. Cross Yockenthwaite's ancient packhorse bridge, follow the Dales Way, past a limekiln, Bronze-Age stone circle & waterfall. Spot kingfishers & wildflowers along the River Wharfe. Dogs welcome on leads.

Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 01:00-02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Dales WayWalking route129 km
Named routeLength 129 kmRegional walking route

About this historic site

Yockenthwaite Stone Circle is an ancient historic site covering 0 hectares. As an ancient woodland, it has been continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD — a rare and irreplaceable habitat rich in biodiversity and historical character.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

22 photos from nearby open sources

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Yockenthwaite stone circle / ring cairn from the east

Yockenthwaite stone circle / ring cairn from the east

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Visiting this spring

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
  • 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
  • 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best

Facilities

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Parking

2 nearby · 128m

✦ Ancient✓ Public access🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

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