The so-called "Barden Triangle" is defined as an area around the head of Lower Wharfedale which includes weird places having supposedly supernatural associations such as the reputedly haunted limestone gorge of Troller's Gill and the strange conical knoll of Elbolton Hill (said to be the "Hill of the Fairies").
The area of Barden (including Barden Tower and Barden Bridge) forms the southern apex of the triangle, with Cracoe and the Cracoe Reef Knolls and the top end of Troller's Gill roughly defining the northern-most edges. [N.B. If you do visit, make sure to look out for this cheeky chappie; he'll be looking out for you !]
Villages lying within the triangle include Appletreewick, Burnsall, Linton and Grassington in the valley of Wharfedale.
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