Barden, Skipton, BD23 6AX

Barden is a village situated in the parish of Barden, in Wharfedale, North Yorkshire, England, near the town of Skipton. The locality is home to historic structures, including the former Barden Tower Farmhouse, now known as Priest’s House, and the ruined Barden Tower, a medieval fortified tower that once served as a hunting lodge in the 15th and 16th centuries. The tower, renovated in the 1650s, fell into disrepair in the 18th century but remains a focal point on the Bolton Estate and is listed as a historic building. Visitors often come to see the tower, which also serves as a way marker on the 100‑mile Lady Anne’s Way long‑distance path. The village’s setting in Wharfedale provides a rural character with a sense of history and quiet living.