Upper Wharfedale 
The beauties of Upper Wharfedale can be seen by taking the road along the west bank of the Wharfe past Barden Bridge, built in 1659, and the ruins of 15th century Barden Tower.
The Upper Wharfedale valley spans 6100 acres, in northern England. The area, which is typical Yorkshire Dales country both in its geography and settlements, is under the guardianship of the National Trust.
The Upper Wharfedale valley spans 6100 acres, in northern England. The area, which is typical Yorkshire Dales country both in its geography and settlements, is under the guardianship of the National Trust.
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Malham Tarn Estate / Upper Wharfedale
Estate Office
Warehouses
Settle BD24 9PT
England
Estate Office
Warehouses
Settle BD24 9PT
England
Hours
April 12 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
October 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 |
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Related Attractions
Buckden
Farther on from Kettlewell is Buckden, at the foot of Buckden Pike (about 2,297ft/700m high), where it is possible either to continue along the valley of the Wharfe, called "Langstrothdale" from here on, or to turn off right to Wensleydale.
Burnsall, England
Burnsall, attractively situated on the Wharfe and with an old church, is soon reached on the Wharfedale road past Barden Bridge.
The village is an ideal starting point for anyone wishing to explore the surrounding countryside. Near Bursnall are the historic monuments of Barden Tower and Bolton Abbey.
The village is an ideal starting point for anyone wishing to explore the surrounding countryside. Near Bursnall are the historic monuments of Barden Tower and Bolton Abbey.
Kettlewell
Great Whernside (2,310ft/704m) can be seen from Kettlewell, some 13mi/20.8km from Bolton Abbey.
Kilnsey
The road from Burnsall continues past Grassington (bridge) to Kilnsey, with the formidable Kilnsey Crag, which presents a challenge to rock-climbers. Visitors to Kilnsey Park can obtain information about the varied landscape of the Dales and try their luck fishing in its trout hatchery. A road leads left through narrow Litondale in the direction of Arncliffe.
