Pateley Bridge to Glasshouses Trail

An accessible riverside walk taking in the history and natural beauty of this picturesque part of Nidderdale.

An accessible riverside walk taking in the history and natural beauty of this picturesque part of Nidderdale.

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Pateley Bridge to Glasshouses Trail

An accessible riverside walk taking in the history and natural beauty of this picturesque part of Nidderdale.

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A wonderful, accessible riverside walk along the River Nidd from Pateley Bridge to Glasshouses, enabling everyone to enjoy the history and natural beauty of this picturesque part of Nidderdale.

The majority of this route is flat and there are regular rest points to take in the beautiful scenery. A circular route can be completed on quiet roads and a cycle path on the opposite side of the river.

This trail is part of the ‘Countryside for All – Accessible Trails in Nidderdale’ Breakfree Pack created by Open Country.

Information

Toilets

Accessible Toilets

Parking and blue badge parking

Dogs on leads welcome

Accessible route

Shops

Pateley to Glasshouses Breakfree Trail Pateley Bridge to Glasshouses circular route

Additional Information

Toilets

Public toilet facilities are available in Pateley Bridge.

Is This Right For You?

The majority of the route is flat, with some slopes down to the riverside in Pateley Bridge. There is a slight camber on the path leading away from Harefield Hall, where flooding has led to path erosion. There are regular rest points to pause and take in the beautiful scenery. A circuit can be completed on quiet roads and a cycle path on the opposite side of the river.

Route Length

1.25 miles/2 km (one way) - 2.85 miles/4.6 km (circular route)

Accessible Toilets

There is an accessible toilet opposite the Pateley Bridge South Car Park entrance (RADAR Key).

Parking

Multiple Pay & Display car parks available in Pateley Bridge. The trail starts from Pateley Bridge South Car Park, off the B6265, adjacent to the bridge over the river, HG3 5BD. What3Words: sleepless.piglet.pupils.

Dog Walking

Please be a responsible dog owner. Keep your dog on a lead at all times, especially around livestock and on the moor, where there are ground nesting birds. From March to July, use a short lead. Remember to clean up after your dog.

Accessibility

This trail is part of the 'Countryside for All - Accessible Trails in Nidderdale' Breakfree Pack created by Open Country.

Refreshments

There are a number of refreshment facilities in Pateley Bridge.

Living and Working

Visiting and Exploring

Resources

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