Buckden Pike

Buckden Pike is a rewarding circular hike from Buckden village, featuring steep climbs, open moorland and wide-ranging views over Upper Wharfedale and Langstrothdale.

Length: 9 miles

Duration: 3.5 hours

Difficulty: Intermediate

From £30 per person

Explore Yorkshire's finest walks with Hike Yorkshire's expert guides. We handle the navigation, pacing and safety, so you can focus on the landscape, the history and the day itself.

Ex- military guides

Educational hikes

Historical and folklore commentary throughout

Small groups

Do you need a guide?

Hike Yorkshire provides ex-military guides who are highly trained in navigation, first aid, fieldcraft, and fitness. Their local knowledge is invaluable in ensuring your day out is both educational and enjoyable.

Conditions on the hills can change quickly, so taking a well-drilled professional along is the best way to make sure everyone returns safe and happy.

Climb one of the Yorkshire Dales' most distinctive peaks on this rewarding circular hike from Buckden village.

The Buckden Pike walk combines steep ascents, open moorland and dramatic views across Upper Wharfedale and Langstrothdale. Along the route, walkers encounter the Buckden Pike War Memorial, a poignant tribute to a WWII aircrew who crashed on the fell, and pass through rugged upland terrain alive with curlews, grouse, and wildflowers.

The descent offers sweeping panoramas over the Dales and the River Wharfe far below. With a mix of stone paths and peat moor, this route offers both challenge and solitude, a true Dales experience for walkers. Guided options include insights into local geology, wildlife and wartime history.

Sights of Interest

Buckden Pike Summit – the highest point at 702m with panoramic views over Upper Wharfedale
Buckden Pike War Memorial – a poignant stone cross commemorating a WWII Polish aircrew who crashed on the fell
Upper Wharfedale Views – sweeping vistas over the winding River Wharfe and surrounding dale villages
Langstrothdale Panorama – breathtaking views north into the tranquil valley of Langstrothdale
Buckden Village – a picturesque Dales village and traditional starting point for the walk

Why Choose Buckden Pike?

One of the Dales’ most distinctive peaks offering stunning panoramic views across Upper Wharfedale and Langstrothdale
A route rich in history, featuring the poignant WWII memorial and insights into local wartime heritage
Experience true Dales solitude with abundant wildlife including curlews, grouse, and wildflowers in rugged upland terrain