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Summer Walks Leaflet 2019

Summer Walks Leaflet 2019

Wednesday 26th June l Snow Hill in Summer Wednesday 31st July l Charlie’s Seat l 71/2 Tuesday 2nd April l Hugh ’n’ Den go l 7 miles (11.2km) l Circular l Packed lunch l miles (12km) l Circular l Packed lunch l Meet to Black Moor l 61/2 miles (10.4km) l Meet Colin Pitts at 10.30am near the canal bridge, Ings Paul Mawson at 11am at the Information Centre at the Circular l Packed lunch l Meet Paul Lane, Bradley, near . A visit to the moors and National Park Centre at . This walk follows Mawson at 10:30am at War farms above the village. the to the small village of Conistone, Memorial. An interesting walk which returning to Grassington via the moorland track. This Sunday 30th June l The Emily Bronte Stone l includes the Great Northern Railway Trail. walk includes several stiles. 6 miles (9.7km) l Circular l Packed lunch l Great views above before Meet Barbara Walker at 10:30am at Ogden Water car ascending to Black Moor and returning via park, off the A629 Denholme to Halifax Road (at Buck Park Wood. Saturday 3rd August l To Causeway Foot). A walk which circumnavigates Nature Reserve l 2 miles (3.2km) l Thornton Moor reservoir and visits the Emily Bronte Sunday 7th April l Anne Bronte l 7 miles Circular l Snack l Meet Gillian Dale and Stone on mainly good paths and tracks. (11.2km) l Circular l Packed lunch l Meet Mary Weir at 1pm outside the Manor House, Barbara Walker at 10:30am at Church (top of Ilkley. A walk to the river and explore the Main Street). A varied walk around Haworth on good small nature reserve – return to the Manor White Wells cottages paths, visiting the quaint hamlet of Newsholme Dean Wednesday 3rd July l Regenerate House for more exploration. Again at Hirst Wood l 6 miles and the Anne Bronte Stone. Walk devised by Michael Sunday 19th May l Water Water Everywhere Stewart. (9.7km) l Linear l Packed lunch l Tuesday 6th August l Rombalds l 4 miles (6.4km) l Circular l Packed lunch l Meet David Anderson at 10:30am outside Moor l 7 miles (11.2km) l Circular l Meet Malcolm Gardner at Darwin Gardens car park, Railway Station for an undulating Packed lunch l Meet Eddie Nash at 10:30 am at Ilkley at 11am for a walk by becks, a reservoir, two JULY walk with a second break after lunch when Wells Road car park, Ilkley, for an open moorland walk tarns and more. If we are lucky White Wells may be we visit Hirst Wood Nature Reserve for a with excellent views of and . Note; open for light snacks en route. There is one steep short talk, before finishing in . Back by rail or the start point is approx 10/15mins walk uphill from climb. bus at own expense. Ilkley bus/.

Tuesday 21st May l A View into Lancashire l Sunday 7th July l March Ghyll l 7 miles Wednesday 14 August l Round 7 miles (11.2km) l Circular l Packed lunch l (11.2km) l Circular l Packed lunch l Meet Ken About l 6 miles (9.7km) l Circular l Packed Meet Eddie Nash at 11am outside the Hare and Hounds Allen Snr at Station at 11am for a walk lunch l Meet Howard Lloyd at 10.45 am at public house in the centre of Lothersdale, North up through peaceful villages then to Denton Moor on Addingham Library for a summer ramble around this . A walk along the across moorland paths and back along fields and lanes. historic and charming village passing Elslack Moor and through farmland and woodland. through hamlets and farms on paths and tracks in a Please park considerately on the road in the village. landscape that begs visitors to explore. Wednesday 10th July l River and Canal Ramble l 51/2 miles (8.8km) l Circular l Sunday 18th August l Jumble Hole and Sunday 26th May l Worth a look at both Packed lunch l Meet Gillian Dale at 11am at the Colden Clough l 6 miles (9.7km) l Circular l sides l 5 miles (8km) l Linear l Packed lunch public car park at to walk along the Packed lunch l Meet Shabina Aslam on Holme l Meet Anthony Green at 11am outside the KWVR canal to Rodley for lunch and return via the river. Street, Hebden Bridge HX7 8EE. This walk links the entrance, railway station forecourt. This is a town of Hebden Bridge with the village of Heptonstall linear walk to Haworth. Return from Haworth by bus using sections of the Way. We’ll walk or train (Pay your own fare). through a steep sided wooded valley to Staups Mill an Anne, Emily and Charlotte Bronte - a painting by evocative relic near the top of Jumble Hole Clough. Branwell Bronte Wednesday 29th May l Ogden Water and the Wind Turbines l 6 miles (9.7km) l Circular l Thursday 22nd August l The Hoffman Kilns l Packed lunch l Meet Daphne Allen at 11am in the Wednesday 10th April l Micklethwaite l 7 miles (11.2km) l Circular l Packed lunch l lower car park at Ogden Water (off the A629 near the Circular l 8 miles (12.8km) l Packed lunch l Meet Malcolm Gardner at 10.30am at Settle Station. Causeway Foot Inn). A walk with some good tracks We will visit the industrial scale lime kiln built in 1873 Meet Edgar Bielby at 10:30am at Saltaire Railway and contrasting scenery. One steep section. Station for a walk through , past Prince of which operated until 1931 near Stainforth and also see Wales Park to Micklethwaite. Back along the canal and the magnificent waterfall of Stainforth Force. river to Saltaire. Sunday 25th August l The Charlotte Bronte Sunday 2nd June l Not Quite to Friday 19th April l Mount Calvary and Walk l 4 miles (6.4km) l Circular l Packed Windermere l 31/4 miles (5.2km) l Middleton Woods l 3 miles (4.8km) l Circular lunch l Meet Barbara Walker at 10:30am at St James’ Linear l Snack l Meet Barbara Walker at Church, Thornton. A charming and simple walk l Packed lunch l Meet Barbara Walker at 11am at 2pm at the bottom of the Cathedral steps, around Thornton, the birthplace of the Bronte the Manor House, Ilkley for a Good Friday walk up to Goitstock Waterfalls , (bottom of Bolton children. Walk across and also visit Calvary and back through the woods. Road), to take the Dalesway link path to the Charlotte Stone. Walk devised by Michael Stewart. Shipley. Some surprisingly semi-rural areas, Sunday 14th July l Goitstock Wood and Monday 22nd April l and Beyond including a nature reserve plus a bit of Bradford l 6 miles (9.7km) l Circular l l 6 miles (9.7km) l Circular l Packed lunch l history. Packed lunch l Meet Shabina Aslam at 10.30am Wednesday 28th August l Heather on the Meet David Anderson at 10.30am at St. James’ Church, outside The Guide Inn on the Ryecroft - Keighley Road High Moor l 6 miles (9.7km) l Circular l Cross Roads, Haworth for a varied walk with ups and Tuesday 4th June l Millennium Way No. 16 l BD21 5QP. A brilliantly colourful walk, with a Packed lunch l Meet Colin Pitts at 10.45am by the downs beyond Hainworth up to Harden before 51/2 miles (8.8km) l Circular l Packed lunch l memorable contrast of woodland, open moor and the Manor House in Ilkley to view the heather as we climb heading back via Barcroft. Meet Jeff Brodrick at 10:30am outside Bracken Hall, Goitstock Falls. to the top of the moor. Shipley Glen for a hilly start with plenty of interest Sunday 28th April l , Sunnydale along the way. Wednesday 17th July l Lunch with the Twelve and the Glen l 31/2 miles (5.6km) l Circular l Apostles l 8 miles (12.8km) l Circular l Wednesday 4th September l Sunday 9th June l Fairfax l 61/2 miles Packed lunch l Packed lunch l Meet Jeff Brodrick at 10:30am at Meet Howard Lloyd at 10.30 am at to Shipley (with an (10.4km) l Circular l Packed lunch l Meet Ken Wells Road car park (adjacent to cattle grid) for East Morton Village Green for a hilly walk through a optional extension to Saltaire) l 33/4 Allen Snr at 11am at Ilkley Railway Station. An easy invigorating walk along the Milennium Way across mix of woodland and farmland. miles (6km) or 43/4 miles (6.4km) if start by the river then up to Denton Hall and back via Ilkley / Burley moors with the prospect of excellent going to Saltaire l Linear l Packed Middleton woods and fields. views across the picturesque Wharfe valley. Please lunch l Meet Nigel at 1.30pm at Bolton note: start point is 10 minutes walk uphill from Ilkley Wednesday 12th June l Ben Rhydding Nature Road, central Bradford at the bottom of the rail/bus station. Reserve l 8 miles (12.8km) l Linear l Packed stone steps up to (BD1 lunch l Meet Malcolm Gardner at 10.30am at 4DA). Following part of the old canal and station to visit Ben Rhydding Nature Reserve Bradford Beck to Shipley and onwards to at lunchtime, when a warden will show us around the Saltaire on the Canal towpath if you take the reserve which should have orchids in flower at this extension. Salt’s Mill will be open and time of year. After lunch the walk will finish in Ilkley. Roberts Park has a super cafe plus a . Buses and Return to Menston by bus or train – pay your own fare. trains back to the centre from either Shipley or Saltaire - pay your own fare. Sunday 16th June l Catch the train in Sunday 8th September l Ogden or Two Northcliffe Woods l 21/2 miles (4km) l Ponds l 61/2 miles (10.4km) l Circular l Circular l snack l Meet Nigel at 2pm at Cliffe Packed lunch l Meet Kenneth Allen Snr at 11am at Wood Avenue, Shipley BD18 3DD (small car park for the car park at the old Denholme Velvets Mill at ). Take a family walk through a lovely Denholme Gate (on A629). Up the walled lane to Upper Mill Row - East Morton, Sunnydale part of Bradford with a miniature railway on the way. Thornton Moor reservoir then over Ovenden to Ogden and the Glen Near to the city centre but super views over the Water. countryside whilst walking along the route. The Twelve Apostles Tuesday 10th September l Rombalds Way l Wednesday 19th June l Summer Stride l 71/2 6 miles (9.7km) l Linear l Packed lunch l Wednesday May 1st l Shipley Glen l miles (12km) l Circular l Packed lunch l Meet Meet Daphne Allen at 10:30am outside Addingham 5 miles (8km) Circular l Packed lunch Howard Lloyd at 10.30am at Wells Road car park Library to walk on an undulating old trade route with l Meet Anne Hodgson at 10:30am on the (adjacent to cattle grid) for varied walk on the south extensive views. Return from Skipton by bus (pay road side parking opposite Bracken Hall side of the Wharfedale valley passing through Small your own fare). Centre, Shipley Glen. A look at some Banks and on the village of Addingham. Return via Wednesday 18th September l The Curse of historic sites with a mixture of park, The along the river Wharfe or by bus (pay Sunday 21st July l The Witches of Timble l Milner’s Field l 4 miles (6.4km) l Circular l woodland, canal and the Glen itself. your own fare). Please note start point is 10 minutes 8 miles (12.8km) l Circular l Packed lunch l Packed lunch l Meet Gillian Dale at 11am outside walk uphill from Ilkley rail / bus station. Saturday 4th May l Bluebell Wood l 31/4 Meet Barbara Walker at 11am at Stack Point car park, Bracken Hall, Shipley Glen for a walk to explore around Swinsty Reservoir (turn off the B6451 near Bland Hill) miles (5.2km) l Circular l Snack l Meet Gillian Milner’s Field. for a gentle walk through Yorkshire’s miniature Lake Dale and Mary Weir outside the Manor House, Ilkley at District. Along reservoir and woodland tracks, green Sunday 22nd September l Millennium Way 1pm for a walk through Middleton Woods to Mount lanes and field paths with stiles. Beware the Timble Circular Walk No.3 l 7 miles (11.2km) l Calvary. A steady climb but in easy stages. Witches! Circular l Packed lunch l Meet Shabina Aslam at Sunday 12th May l Thornton and Ovenden the War Memorial in Cullingworth, Roydwood Terrace, Wednesday 24th July l Thruscross Reservoir BD13 5HG. Things to look out for include: Goitstock Moor l 81/2 miles (13.6km) l Circular l l 51/2 miles (8.8km) l Circular l Packed lunch Waterfalls, Hewenden Viaduct and Milking Hole Beck. Packed lunch l Meet Kenneth John Allen at l Meet Anne Hodgson in the car park by Thruscross 10:30am at the old Denholme Velvets mill car park on Reservoir dam (West End) Grid Ref 153 573 at the A629 at Denholme Gate, for a good walk over 10.30am. Not too difficult a walk round the reservoir Thursday 26th September l Shipley Circular l moorland. where once stood West End village. In a dry summer 7 miles (11.2km) l Circular l Packed lunch l we may see some of the old buildings. Mostly flat, two Meet Edgar Bielby at 10:30am Saltaire Railway Station Wednesday 15th May l The Gift of Sir Norman for an unusual walk through urban areas and parkland 1 short steep hills. Rae l 3 /2 miles (5.6km) l Circular l Snack l of Shipley. Meet Colin Pitts at 10.30am near the clock tower in Saturday 27th July l Plod on the Pennine Shipley Market place. A themed walk to the top of Way l 7 miles (11.2km) Circular l Packed Sunday 29th September l Around Reservoir l 51/2 miles (8.8km) l Circular l North Cliffe as we remember the generosity of Sir Middleton Woods lunch l Meet David Anderson at 10:30am at North Norman. Street car park, Gargrave (near the Community Packed lunch l Meet Kenneth John Allen at 11am at Centre) for a fairly flat walk through lanes and fields Wesley Place car park, Silsden for a good walk over www.bradford.gov.uk/countryside with one steady climb. farmland. General Guidance Walkers ability The following table gives an approximate guide Due to the very nature of the countryside, walkers to the length in time that guided walks should The purpose of this Guided Walks may from time to time experience difficulties, whether take. Time does not apply to theme walks, these programme is primarily to introduce people it be a difficult stile, slippy steps, mud etc. take longer than normal walks. Hilly terrain and to walking in the Bradford District. You may poor weather also adds time. be suprised at the variety of landscape Food and drink and wildlife to be experienced both in the It is advisable to bring food and drinks on all our MILEAGE APPROX. TIME walks and activities. The amount of food you bring countryside that we have, and in the urban 1 mile (1.6km) 30 mins LETS GO areas. is of course up to the individual. However, we do recommend that for walks starting before lunch time 2 miles (3.2km) 1 hour The aims of the walks are to provide a safe, you bring a packed lunch. friendly atmosphere in which you can become 3 miles (4.8km) 1:30 hours familiar with the local routes, landscapes and First Aid 4 miles (6.4km) 2 hours rights of way - the first step in devising your own Please note that our walk leaders are unable to 5 miles (8km) 2:30 hours WALKING routes so you can explore further, or join up with provide first aid assistance or equipment on our one of the local walking groups. walks. 6 miles (9.7km) 3 hours Unless otherwise stated in the walk information, 7 miles (11.2km) 3:30 hours walks are FREE. You will however be expected to Boot symbols 8 miles (12.8km) 4 hours A POCKET GUIDE TO pay your own fare if your walk involves the use of These are shown against each walk to help you public transport. judge its suitability in addition to the distance. 9 miles (14.4km) 4:30 hours GUIDED AND SELF-GUIDED WALKS Public transport Little or no difficulty Some difficulty Dogs THAT EXPLORE THE BRADFORD Due to the the remoteness of some of the walk DISTRICT COUNTRYSIDE starting points, not all walks are convenient for public A difficult walk Dogs are not allowed on any of our walks with the transport users. However, where time and location The walks will normally be paced at 2 miles per hour exception of guide dogs. allow, our aim is to make as many walks as possible but will take longer on themed walks and also where Customer care accessible by public transport. Contact MetroLine there is some difficulty or where there are large On all Bradford’s Countryside and Rights of Way on 0113 245 7676 or visit www.wymetro.com for full numbers of walkers. All mileage is approximate. The Service Walks the leader will be assisted by a and up to date travel information. walk guide/activity leader reserves the right to cancel second volunteer whose job it is to look after the or amend the walk/activity in the light of problems tail end of the party. If you are experiencing any Be prepared for the weather which may effect the safety of the walk party. Please difficulties during the walk please let the back-up Walking boots or stout shoes are recommended on note: the leader reserves the right to refuse to allow volunteer know so that any necessary action can be all walks, wellington boots are suitable for shorter any walker to join in if inadequately dressed or would taken. It is also important to let the back-up know if walks. Waterproofs, extra sweater, hat and gloves clearly struggle to complete the walk. are best carried in a small back-pack in preference to you are leaving the walk. Walkers are requested to keep behind the leader a hand held bag. in order that a pace can be maintained for the benefit of all the party.

Calder/Aire Link 17 miles (27km) Linear South, East & West Bradford The Sladen Valley, Haworth 4 miles (6.4km) Self-guided walks Dalesway Link (Bradford - Ilkley) 12 miles Circular Around Queensbury Triangle 31/2 miles (20km) Linear The Worth Way 11 miles (17.5km) Circular (5.25km) Circular 1 from the web Doubler Stones 53/4 miles (9km) Circular or 5 /2 miles (8.75km) Linear Chellow Heights 21/2 miles (4km) Circular East Morton, Sunnydale and the Glen 31/2 miles Check out our website for a selection of (6km) Circular North of Thornton 5 miles (8km) Circular self-guided walks, with maps and easy to Beck and Cockersdale 31/2 miles Wharfedale Fields and Farms North of 31/2 miles follow route information to enable you to (5.6km) Circular (5.6km) Circular Around Reva Hill 5 miles (8km) Circular explore the Bradford District at your own and 3 miles (4.8km) High Above Addingham 43/4 miles (7.6km) Four and a Sewage Works 4 miles pace - just pick, click and print! (6.5km) Circular Circular Circular 3 1 South West Thornton 4 /4 miles (7.6km) Circular Length and Breadth of 7 miles Goitstock Woods and 2 /4 miles (3.5km) Circular (11.2km) Circular Airedale Mount Calvary and Middleton Woods 3 miles Grand Circuit of Moor and Shipley Above the Aire Valley 4 miles (6.4km) Circular Glen 6 miles (10km) Circular Haworth, and the (4.8km) Circular 1 Aire Valley Woodland and Water 4 /2 miles Nesfield and Upper Austby 61/2 miles (10.4km) Ladderbanks Lane, and the (7.5km) Circular Circuit 5 miles (8km) Circular Circular 1 3 Around Cullingworth 5 /4 miles (8.4km) Around Leeming and the Reservoir 1 /4 miles Riverside Gardens, Ilkley 13/4 miles (2.75km) Lady Blantyre’s Rock 5 miles (8.4km) Circular Circular (2.8km) Circular Circular Micklethwaite and the 3 and 5 Rise Locks Around Doe Park Reservoir, Denholme Bronte Connection (Stanbury) 41/2 miles 4 miles (6.4km) Circular 31/2 miles (5.6km) Circular Towards Ben Rhydding (7.2km) Circular 3 miles (4.8km) Circular West of Ilkley 41/2 miles (7.2km) Circular Morton East and West 4 miles (6.5km) or Around Keighley Moor 6 miles (10km) Circular Crow Hill 7 miles (11.5km) Circular 23/4 miles (4.4km) Circular Windgate Nick 5 miles (8km) Circular Around Silsden Reservoir 51/2 miles (8.8km) H2H Haworth to Hebden Bridge 6 miles Norr Hill 6 miles (9.6km) Circular Circular (9.7km) or 10 miles (16km) or 16 miles (26km) to Keighley 4 miles (6.25km) Linear Linear / Circular Around St Ives Estate 4 miles (6.4km) Circular Other Walks 3 5 miles (8km) - A Walk from the Towpath Hill Top Hamlets 5 /4 miles (9km) Circular Eccleshill History Trail Allow 2 hours Baildon to 1 3 /2 miles (5.6km) Circular 1 Linear North and West of Oakworth 4 /2 miles (Produced by Eccleshill History Group) Saltaire - A Walk from the Towpath 21/4 miles (7.2km) Circular Baildon Hill Circuit 2 miles (4.6km) Circular (3.5km) Circular Penistone Crag (Stanbury) 3 miles (4.8km) Baildon to Ikley 8 miles (13km) Linear Don’t have access to the internet? Shipley to Bingley 3 miles (5km) Linear Circular Between and Cullingworth 31/4 miles No problem - give the Countryside and 5 miles (8km) Circular 1 (5.2km) Circular Park Dam Penistone Hill Heritage Trail 1 /2 miles (2.4km) Rights of Way Service a call and we will Villages Along the Aire Valley 7 miles Circular print your chosen walk out on your behalf Bingley to Baildon 5 miles (8km) Linear (11.26km) Circular and post it on to you free of charge. Blackpots & Rivock Plantation 33/4 miles (6.3km) Circular Brass Castle and West Morton 5 miles (8km) Circular www.bradford.gov.uk/countryside

The Friends of Bracken Hall The PROTECT THE NATURAL Some of the symbols you The Friends of Bracken Hall will be organising ENVIRONMENT may see in the countryside the following walks all which start from Shipley We all have a responsibility to protect the Glen opposite Bracken Hall Countryside Centre COUNTRySIDE countryside now and for future generations, Footpath: open to walkers only, at 10:30am unless otherwise stated. For full so make sure you don’t harm animals, birds, waymarked with a yellow arrow. details visit www.friendsofbrackenhall.org.uk CODE plants or trees and try to leave no trace of l Wednesday 24th April Childrens Pre-Wild Bridleway: open to walkers, horse- – your visit. When out with your dog make sure Wednesday ‘Mini-Beast’Walk l l riders and cyclists, waymarked with a . Meet 12:00pm out- RESPECT PROTECT ENJOY it is not a danger or nuisance to farm animals, side Brackenhall for a short stroll on the Glen looking blue arrow. horses, wildlife or other people. at/for Mini-Beasts. Packed lunch if staying for Wild RESPECT OTHER Restricted byway: open to walkers, Wednesday session at 2pm. All children must be l Leave no trace of your visit - take your accompanied by a responsible adult. PEOPLE cyclists, horse-riders and horse-drawn litter home vehicles, waymarked with a plum l Friday 24th May – Trip to Esholt. Circular Please respect the local 10 miles. Packed lunch. community and other people l Keep dogs under effective control coloured arrow. l Friday 21st June – Over Ilkley Moor. Linear using the outdoors. Remember Byway open to all traffic (BOAT): 81/2 miles. Return by public transport (pay own fare). your actions can affect open to walkers, cyclists, horse-riders, Packed lunch. people’s lives and livelihoods. ENJOY THE OUTDOORS horse-drawn vehicles and motor l Friday 9th August – Up and Down Shipley l Even when going out locally, it’s best to get vehicles, waymarked with a red arrow. Glen. Circular 3 miles. Consider the local community and other people the latest information about where and when National Trail Acorn: identifies 15 long l Friday 23 August – Family Pond Diping enjoying the outdoors you can go. For example, your rights to go distance routes in and Wales. Walk. Circular 3 miles. onto some areas of open access land and l Leave gates and property All are open for walking and some l Friday 20 September – Cliffe Castle. Linear coastal land may be restricted in particular as you find them and follow trails are also suitable 9 miles. Return by public transport (pay own fare). places at particular times. Find out as much paths unless wider access is for cyclists, horse- Packed lunch. as you can about where you are going, plan available. riders and people Ilkley Manor House ahead and follow advice and local signs. with limited l Saturday 3rd August - Ilkley Manor House: For full details of the Countryside l Plan ahead and be prepared mobility. Dalesway celebrations: Join the “re-enactment” Code visit: l Follow advice and local signs walk to . Walkers will be picked up by a lovely old bus and return to the Manor House. For full www.gov.uk/government/publications/ details visit: www.ilkleymanorhouse.org the-countryside-code

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