Hebden Grassington Loop

Route Overview & Local Insights

Experience the heart of the Yorkshire Dales on this 6.9km clockwise loop connecting the charming villages of Hebden and Grassington. With a modest 83m of ascent, this route offers a perfect balance of accessible pace and authentic trail feel. Runners will enjoy a mix of terrain, beginning with the well-trodden, stone-paved paths of The Dales Way, which provides firm footing and sweeping vistas of the Wharfe Valley. The return leg via Lady Anne’s Way introduces a more rugged, grassy character, typical of Upper Wharfedale's rolling uplands. It is a fantastic choice for those looking for a scenic "short hill" effort without the punishing climbs often found in the neighboring fells.

Steeped in northern history, this route traverses trails named after local legends and ancient trade paths. Running along Lady Anne’s Way, you are following in the footsteps of Lady Anne Clifford, who famously traveled these lands in the 17th century to protect her estates. Hebden itself is a quintessential Dales village, famous for its historic suspension bridge nearby, while Grassington serves as the vibrant hub of the Dales, recently gaining fame as the filming location for "All Creatures Great and Small." Whether you are running through the limestone-scattered fields or passing through the quiet village lanes, the landscape feels timeless and serves as a natural gateway to the more wild terrain of the National Park.