view the walks diary ONLINE www.ramblersyorkshire.org Contains hundreds of guided walks organised by local ramblers groups WEST RIDING AREA WALKS PROGRAMME MAY 2019 - OCTOBER 2019 Rambler.indd 1 18/03/2019 09:10 AREA OFFICERS WEST RIDING COACH RAMBLES Coach Rambles take place once a month on Sundays, and offer Chair: Michael Church somewhat more than the normal Sunday walk; the opportunity 58 Alexandra Crescent to visit different walking areas further afield, a relaxing journey Birkdale Road, Dewsbury WF13 with no driving, linear and circular walks, and a pleasant social 4HL [email protected] occasion including a drink and a meal in a pub. Tel 01924 462811 Vice Chair: Keith Wadd There is usually a choice of four types of walk: [email protected] C walk: around 3-4 miles, leisurely/easy, Tel 01423 872268 Area Secretary: B walk: about 6 to 8 miles, moderate pace, often time at end for Caroline Spalding visits to teashops, etc. [email protected] A walk: average walk, approx. 10 miles, not too strenuous, but Treasurer: Derrick Watt will include hills. [email protected] Tel 01386 550532 A+ walk: tough walk (up to 14 miles), faster, more strenuous Area Membership Secretary: and usually over more difficult terrain than other walks, but Mike Church (as above) often on higher ground with better views! Publicity Officer:Stephen Noble [email protected] Start times and pick-up points Tel 07958 558722 Coaches start 8.30 from either Leeds or Bradford depending on Area Access Officer: the destination, calling at Thornbury Barracks Roundabout at David Gibson 8.45, then picking up at Leeds or Bradford at 9.00. [email protected] Tel 01524 261942 Pick-up points Leeds: Edward Street off Vicar Lane Area Footpath Officer: Thornbury: Thornbury Barracks Roundabout (north or south Steve Fleming [email protected] side depending on start point) Bradford: Jacobs Well CP (near the Interchange) Area Countryside Officer: Mike Church (as above) Other pick-up points by request Countryside Sub-Committee The coach will also call at other points en route, e.g. Chair: Mike Willison [email protected] Huddersfield, Shipley, Bingley, Keighley, Wetherby or by Tel 0113 275 6011 request where feasible. It is hoped that members from outlying Area Contact: Carl Richman RA Groups will also be able to join the coach rambles if suitable [email protected] pick-up points can be arranged for them. Tel 0113 295 7840 Cost, payment etc. Footpaths Sub-Committee Chair: Steve Fleming (as above) The present coach fare (collected on the journey) is £10- £15 depending on numbers. The cost of the meal is usually around Secretary: Lee Davidson [email protected] £7.00 - £10.00 (collected at the table). Tel 0113 275 7829 Other arrangements Publicity Sub-Committee Packed lunch is required and it is advisable to bring spare Chair: Stephen Noble (as above) clothes and footwear to change into after the walk. These can be Social & Rambles left on the coach during the day. Sub-Committee Chair: Diane Davies Booking a place on coach rambles [email protected] To book a place on a coach ramble contact: Tel 01484 309 050 Val Bamforth (01274 591678) or Hilary Bulmer (01924 863860). mob 07944 809119 Accounts Examiner: Cancellation Stephen Dennison Places on coach rambles may be cancelled up to 7.00 p.m. on West Riding Area Walks the Friday before the Sunday of the ramble. This allows time for Programme Editor: the place to be filled. Unfortunately, if anyone cancels after that Stephen Noble time or fails to turn up, they will be expected to pay the full fare Coordinator: Peter Sweeney either by sending money with someone else, sending payment West Riding Rambler Editor: to Hilary Bulmer or Val Bamforth (cheque payable to WR Caroline Spalding Ramblers Association), or by paying on the next coach ramble. wwwCOVER.ramblersyor PHOTOGRAPHkshire.org by Peter Sweeney Rambler.indd 2 18/03/2019 09:10 FULL DETAILS OF COACH RAMBLERS GUIDANCE FOR WALKERS ‘A+’ and ‘C’ leader(s) for all walks arranged on Let the Leader lead, do not walk in front of the day. the Leader unless asked to do so. 19 MAY: Walkers should be adequately equipped, AUSTWICK BLUEBELLS wearing suitable footwear, and carrying clothing ‘A’ Walk Leader Arthur appropriate to the weather conditions. Food and ‘B’ Walk Leader Janice Coach starts Leeds drink should be brought on full-day rambles. 23 JUNE: HIGHWAYS AROUND HATHERSAGE Members and walkers are reminded that they ‘A’ Walk Leaders Christine L and Avril attend walks in this Programme at their own risk ‘B’ Walk Leaders John K and that they are responsible for their own safety. Coach starts Leeds – extra pickup in Huddersfield Dogs on Walks - Dogs may be brought on walks 21 JULY: subject to the prior agreement of the Leader. A DAY IN LIVERPOOL Leaders are strongly advised not to permit dogs Hosted by Liverpool Ramblers on a walk where there is the possibility of cows No Leaders required Coach starts Leeds being met. Where dogs are permitted, they must 18 AUGUST: be on a short lead at all times and the dog owner, LOWER COLSTERDALE not the Leader, nor the Ramblers Association ‘A’ Walk Leaders Christine F and Maureen is responsible for the dog’s behaviour and any ‘B’ Walk Leader Bernadette liability for any claims etc. Coach starts Bradford 22 SEPTEMBER: Alterations or additions to the Programme will, HIKING AROUND HELMSLEY if possible, be published in the West Riding ‘A’ Walk Leader John K Rambler, and on the WR Area Website ‘B’ Walk Leaders Janet and Richard www. ramblersyorkshire.org, or local Press. Coach starts Bradford Full programmes of some Group walks may be 20 OCTOBER obtained from Group Secretaries, (see back cover). DELVE INTO THE DARK PEAK ‘A’ Walk Leader Shirley Please volunteer to lead a walk by contacting ‘B’ Walk Leader Maureen your local group walks co-ordinator or the Social Coach starts Leeds – extra pickup in Huddersfield & Rambles Committee. In severe weather conditions the walk may be cancelled. If in doubt, phone the Leader TYPES OF WALKS IN THIS BOOKLET Walkers must be aged 18+ or accompanied by an For all walks, walking boots and warm, waterproof adult with parental responsibility. clothing are recommended. (E) Easy for anyone who does not have a mobility difficulty, a specific health problem or is seriously ALL ARE WELCOME! unfit. All walks in this booklet are open to members (L) Leisurely for reasonably fit people with at least a of the public. However, it is expected that any little country walking experience. They may include member of the public doing more than three unsurfaced rural paths. walks will apply to become a member of the (M) Moderate for people with country walking Ramblers’ Association. experience and a good level of fitness. May include some steep paths and open country, and may be at a brisk pace. HOW TO JOIN THE RAMBLERS (S) Strenuous for experienced country walkers with an above average fitness level. May include hills and If you are not a member of the Ramblers go to rough country, and may be at a brisk pace. www.ramblers.org.uk for how to join, or phone People in doubt about their fitness are advised to 020 7339 8500 and ask for Joining Form contact the leader in advance. Most walks are circular, where they are not, this is indicated. www.ramblersyorkshire.org Rambler.indd 3 18/03/2019 09:10 GROUPS SPECIAL NOTICE SUMMER WALKS PROGRAMME Bradford Group Guided Walks in the Dark alt. Wakefield Group Weds & Thurs These often use tracks, towpaths, WAKEFIELD WAY (WW) ABBREVIATIONS: greenways etc. They may also include stiles, This summer the Wakefield Group are walking all CP car park, GR grid reference, PH public house, PT public transport (phone leader for details) uphills, descents, rougher ground and wet or muddy 11 LINEAR walks of the WW, 70 miles in total. GROUPS: (Cn) Craven (Ky) Keighley (NK) North Kirklees (WR) West Riding Area stretches. Suitable for anyone of an adventurous The start and finish of all walks can be reached by nature. Wear an item of light, or reflective, clothing. public transport from Wakefield bus station. (For (Bf) Bradford (Hg) Harrogate (Ld) Leeds (Rn) Ripon (Wy) Wetherby Torches may be used, but please don’t dazzle South Elmsall train from W.Westgate) (Ce) Calderdale (LW) Lower Wharfedale others. Contact: Muriel O’Flaherty Tel 07981 106 Bus times are given in the programme but as new 470 email: [email protected] timetables will be produced in May, walkers should See www.ramblersbradfordgroup.weebly.com for check the times at or Tel 0113 245 7676 information about extra walks, events, etc. Parking alternatives are also given for some walks. Leeds Group has its own web site To park at Wakefield bus station use the Providence www.leedsramblers.org.uk where you will find Street car park behind the bus station. more details about our walks. We sometimes arrange midweek or alternative walks at short Wetherby Group Wetherby walks will be via the notice that are not listed in the West Riding Ramblers or West Riding website and not printed in Programme or on our web site. If you would like the booklet. Links to walks can be found below: to be advised of these walks please email us at www.ramblersyorkshire.org/walk_groups/wr13/ [email protected] www.ramblers.org.uk/wetherby-district Ripon Group A small group of walkers meet West Riding Area Website The area website alternate Sundays and alternate midweek, Tuesdays has the latest up to date walks programme, which or Wednesdays, at junction of Mallorie Park contains extra walks that have been added after Drive and High Cleugh, Ripon, for car sharing this booklet was printed.