Title: Things to Do in Buckden in 2026 | Expedia.com [Buckden Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Buckden.dx182474)[Hotels in Buckden](https://expedia.com/Buckden-Hotels.d182474.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Buckden](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Buckden.d182474.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Buckden](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Buckden.d182474.Car-Rental-Guide)[Buckden Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Buckden.d182474.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Buckden ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Buckden Types of activities [Buckden Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Buckden.dx182474) ![Bridleway to Cray This bridleway climbs the hillside to the north of Buckden, passing through remnant ancient woodland at Rakes Wood. The route is generally regarded as being the line of a Roman road from the fort at Ilkley to another at Bainbridge.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182474/375fb7f1-b92b-44a1-85ab-64e86688708f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bridleway to Cray This bridleway climbs the hillside to the north of Buckden, passing through remnant ancient woodland at Rakes Wood. The route is generally regarded as being the line of a Roman road from the fort at Ilkley to another at Bainbridge.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182474/375fb7f1-b92b-44a1-85ab-64e86688708f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Buckden out Moor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182474/85568b40-e11b-4a99-befb-1593256c547a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182474/85568b40-e11b-4a99-befb-1593256c547a.jpg) by [Mike Hudson](https://www.panoramio.com/user/469778?with_photo_id=122377317) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Buckden Beck The steep sided narrow valley tributary of Buckden Beck provides an excellent alternative to the ascent of Buckden Pike.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182474/36d317fc-c615-4887-b12c-e68ac4054eb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182474/36d317fc-c615-4887-b12c-e68ac4054eb6.jpg) by [Garry Smales](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/10494) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Buckden Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182474/e6eec2e6-284b-467b-b30a-8b10d39ef281.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182474/e6eec2e6-284b-467b-b30a-8b10d39ef281.jpg) by [SMJ](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/17812) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_182474) ## Recommended things to do in Buckden | Number of things to do | 4 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Yorkshire Dales Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (7 Day Pass...](/things-to-do/yorkshire-dales-hidden-gems-self-guided-tour-treasure-hunt.a4091932.activity-details): $35 | | Top 5 things to do | [All Creatures Great and Small Tour from York](/things-to-do/all-creatures-great-and-small-tour-from-york.a50980335.activity-details)[Yorkshire Dales Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (7 Day Pass...](/things-to-do/yorkshire-dales-hidden-gems-self-guided-tour-treasure-hunt.a4091932.activity-details)[Yorkshire Dales: Abseiling Adventure at How Stean Gorge](/things-to-do/yorkshire-dales-abseiling-adventure-at-how-stean-gorge.a51511234.activity-details)[Private Yorkshire Dales from Windermere in a 16 seater Mercedes](/things-to-do/private-tour-yorkshire-dales-tour.a45286715.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | [All Creatures Great and Small Tour from York](/things-to-do/all-creatures-great-and-small-tour-from-york.a50980335.activity-details) | ## What to do in Buckden --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Buckden? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Buckden ![Aerial sunset of Comb Hill and Watlows dry Valley part of the Limestone landscape near Malham Cove, Malham, North Yorkshire, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088169/6d05272c-f52c-4a70-934f-568d18fb0c24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Malham Cove 5/5(2 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Malham Cove, a lovely green space in Malham. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Malham-Cove-Skipton.d6088169.Vacation-Attraction) ![Pen-y-Ghent makes up one the Yorkshire 3 peaks which, if you accept the challenge have to complete all 3 peaks and 24 miles within 12 hours. Most people start with this one (the smallest of the 3 ) from the nearby village of Horton-in-Ribblesdale. I’ve completed the challenge many years ago in my youth and this time we just tackled this one on a circular 6 mile walk. We took the 3 peaks ascent route which is steep in places and involves a scramble up some rocks near the end but the views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088173/5034c38f-af71-4673-88d9-28fe9090b292.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pen-y-Ghent Explore the great outdoors at Pen-y-Ghent, a lovely green space in Horton in Ribblesdale. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Pen-Y-Ghent-Skipton.d6088173.Vacation-Attraction) ![Very interesting 900 year old castle in Skipton with old Banqueting room, dungeon etc. Nice woodland walks in nearby Skipton Castle Wood. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5687/22284c37-4164-42b3-aa45-fe012c603af7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Skipton Castle You can find out about the history of Skipton with a trip to Skipton Castle. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Skipton-Castle-Skipton.d6079257.Vacation-Attraction) ![This is beautiful Bolton Abbey in Wharfedale at the foot of the Yorkshire Dales. The now ruined abbey was founded in 1154 but dissolved by Henry VIII in 1539. Dare to cross the sixty stepping stones to cross the river but beware of the Strid with its dangerous eddies of water.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079207/cc42d36c-5b1f-406e-b054-32507af8ab61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bolton Priory 4.5/5(3 reviews) Find out about the history of Bolton Abbey when you take a trip to Bolton Priory. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Bolton-Priory-Skipton.d6079207.Vacation-Attraction) ![Took a walk a few months ago and came across this lovely sight. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088171/0da57cc1-c7de-41a7-aaaa-b58d2020b0af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gordale Scar Explore the great outdoors at Gordale Scar, a lovely green space in Malham. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Gordale-Scar-Skipton.d6088171.Vacation-Attraction) #### Grassington Tourist Information Centre After visiting Grassington Tourist Information Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Grassington. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Grassington-Tourist-Information-Centre-Skipton.d553248621561943987.Vacation-Attraction) #### Thornton Hall Farm Country Park Explore the great outdoors at Thornton Hall Farm Country Park, a lovely green space in Earby. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Thornton-Hall-Farm-Country-Park-Skipton.d553248621592457103.Vacation-Attraction) #### Grimwith Reservoir You can take time to visit Grimwith Reservoir during your travels to Appletreewick. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Grimwith-Reservoir-Skipton.d553248621555971680.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kilnsey Park Estate Explore the great outdoors at Kilnsey Park Estate, a lovely green space in Kilnsey. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Kilnsey-Park-Estate-Skipton.d553248621555971674.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Buckden ![Small Shopping centre in Skipton, Yorkshire](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5687/47d6e784-7127-4a72-895c-e796830582d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Skipton ![Church Of Saint Mary And Saint John Wikidata has entry Q26424921 with data related to this item.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182540/cc21f656-c06e-41f4-ad81-bb2aca394722.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) by [Gammock (page does not exist)](//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Gammock&action=edit&redlink=1) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ### Hawes ![A view across the broad Dale of Wensley to Penn Hill.I took the photo from the Leyburn Shawl,so called because Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned at nearby Bolton Castle but escaped and was caught near Leyburn were her Shawl was found shortly after](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602333/de9e431e-9821-45e7-8a15-a56cf91648fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Leyburn ![Dramati Sunrise over Malham Cove](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084817/36040c42-32e7-4900-a373-1aa3ba4a24f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Settle ![River Ure just above Yorebridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602333/1404a716-0d7b-409f-9018-eb9943d2f8b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [David Greer](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/45605) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Bainbridge ![Pen Y Ghent with snow on top... I love the dales 💞](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6341887/f854c279-190b-4dae-94da-a2db862ad942.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Horton in Ribblesdale ![Looking down on the village of Starbotton in Wharfedale, Yorkshire Dales. A lovely little village of around 70 houses, a pub & 2 farms. #GreatOutdoors](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009782/fde06117-e727-4e7b-b558-01aeb3bad791.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Starbotton ![Little Fell Plantation. Raydale.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182540/7f557fd5-9ee1-4550-8826-cb9ee464b4dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Steve Partridge](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1173) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Marsett ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Buckden worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Buckden? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Buckden? ### Is three days enough to stay in Buckden? ### What are some activities to do in Buckden with kids? > - [All Creatures Great and Small Tour from York](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/all-creatures-great-and-small-tour-from-york.a50980335.activity-details) ### What to do in Buckden for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Buckden? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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