4.41mi Harden Circular Walk

Jun 26

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Updated: Oct 23

Lyn and I walked and recorded this 4.41-mile circuit around Harden, near Bingley. Goit Stock Wood and its waterfall were the highlight for us. We rated the walk moderate, not because of the distance, but because some woodland paths beside Harden Beck are rocky and uneven.

Walk at a Glance

Distance: 4.41 miles. Route: Circular. Grade: Moderate on our visit. Location: Harden, near Bingley, West Yorkshire. Terrain: Countryside paths and woodland, with uneven rocky sections near Goit Stock Waterfall. Start and finish: See our original Komoot map above.

Our Harden Walk

The wooded valley around Harden Beck makes this a particularly enjoyable outing. Water runs through the trees and over the rocks before dropping at Goit Stock Waterfall, with smaller cascades nearby. It is the sort of scene we enjoy coming across on our Yorkshire walks, and we stopped to take photographs.

We found the ground around the waterfalls trickier than much of the rest of the route. There are rocky and uneven stretches beside the beck, which can be slippery when wet. The waterfall itself made the effort worthwhile; it was our favourite part of the day.

The mill was another place we thought worth visiting, and we enjoyed the café there. It is a good reason not to rush straight off after finishing the walk. The original Komoot recording and four photographs are preserved in this article.

Goit Stock Wood and the Mills

Goit Stock Wood follows the valley of Harden Beck, a watercourse that once helped support milling and textile production in the district. The old industrial buildings and the woodland together give the valley its distinctive character. Today the flowing water and the trees are what stand out.