Trail Running Planet · Yorkshire Dales · Wharfedale
Beamsley Beacon from Addingham
The summit carries Bronze Age burial cairns and the wreckage site of a WWII aircraft just south of the trig point - a hill with more history packed into one top than its modest height suggests.
Distance
8 km
Ascent
306 m
Descent
318 m
Max elevation
393 m
Route type
Point to point
Est. time
1h 10m – 1h 30m
Grade
Moderate
Navigation
straightforward
Parking
LS29 0PD
Dogs
Welcome
Best seasons
spring, summer, autumn
About this route
A short, sharp climb from Addingham onto the Bronze Age cairns and trig point of Beamsley Beacon, with wide views across Wharfedale. 8km point-to-point, 306m of ascent, finishing on the Bolton Abbey side of the hill.
Hazards & notes
Open grassland to the summit can be slippery when wet, and the top is exposed to wind with no shelter. The route finishes away from its start point, so arrange your return transport before setting off.
Emergency
Call 999 or 112 → ask for Police → request Mountain Rescue. Register Emergency SMS: text "register" to 999.
Full route, GPX download & live conditions:
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