October
Sunday 9th October
Around Poggy Wood
51/2 miles (8.8km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Barbara Walker at 10:30am at Thackley
Methodist Chapel (junction of Park Road, Ainsbury
Avenue and Thackley Road). Woods, the River
Aire, a sewage works and canal on good paths.
Variety is the spice of life.
Tuesday 11th October
Morton East and West
4 miles (6.4km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Jeff Brodrick at 11am at the bottom of Morton
Lane at Crossflatts. One of our many web walks
taking in local places of interest. Not suitable for
people with restricted mobility due to stiles.
wednesday 19th October
Steads As You Go
5 miles (8km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Anne Hodgson at 10:30am at Ben Rhydding
railway station. After a climb up onto Ilkley Moor
we walk to Burley and return through the
“Steads”.
Saturday 22nd October
Royds Hall and Judy Woods
3 miles (4.8km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Barbara Walker at 11am at Park Bottom, a
side road off the A641 Woodside Road opposite St. Mark’s churchyard, Low Moor, South Bradford
(GR SE152 283). One of our web walks around
the woods of South Bradford.
Tuesday 25th October
in darwin’s footsteps
6 miles (9.7km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Eddie Nash at 10-45am at Wells Road car
park, Ilkley. An open moorland walk with excellent
views up Wharfedale and down Airedale. Note:
the start point is approx. a 10 minute walk uphill
from Ilkley bus/train stations. Sunday 30th October
Walton Hole
71/2 miles (12km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Ken Allen Snr at 10:45am at Silsden main
car park (Wesley Place) for a trip to Walton Hole,
north of Silsden Reservoir.
The towpath - East Morton
December
Sunday 4th December
By The Edge
5 miles (8km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Ken Allen Snr. at 10:45am at the bottom of
Bar Lane, Riddlesden (B6265). Along the canal
and up to Holden Bridge, back through Spring
Woods and fields – good family walk.
Wednesday 7th December
a hill & some history
51/2 miles (8.8km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Eddie Nash at 10:30am on Shipley Glen
opposite Bracken Hall Countryside Centre. A walk
over Baildon Hill with splendid long distance views
and a bit of history.
Saturday 10th December
Candlemass Eve
5 miles (8km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet David Anderson at 10:30am on the church
steps at the top of Haworth Main Street for the
traditional stroll to Oxenhope. Back in time for
carols around the tree.
Sunday 18th December
Moorland Round
61/2 miles (10.4km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Ken Allen Snr. at 10:45am at Oxenhope
station for a moorland ramble with great views.
Wednesday 21st December
Winter Druids Delight
4 miles (6.4km) l Circular l Packed breakfast
Meet Barbara Walker at 7:30am at Bingley Market
Square. Bring a torch and your breakfast for a
steady climb on good paths to Druids Altar – to
hopefully see the first sunrise of winter. Leisurely
return, downhill all the way.
Monday 26th December
Boxing Day Bash
41/2 miles (7.2km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Phil Hatton/Barbara Walker at 11am on the
church steps, top of Main Street, Haworth, to once
again walk off the excesses of Christmas Day.
Punch and pies will be on offer.
Druids Altar
2017
WedNESDAY 1st February
Regenerate at Hirst Wood
7 miles (11.2km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet David Anderson at 10:30am at Eaves car
park, Hawksworth Road, Baildon beyond the cattle
grid, for a hilly walk to the Hirst Wood Nature
Reserve.
SunDAY 5th February
Dark Days, Crash Site
5 miles (8km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Ken Allen Snr. at 10:30am at the car park, top of Wells Road, Ilkley (next to Darwin Gardens). A steady climb up to Addingham High Moor on
moorland paths, past a wartime crash site and an
easy walk back.
Wednesday 9th November
Ben Rhydding Circular
41/2 miles (7.2km) or 61/2 miles (10.4km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Malcolm Gardner at 11am at Ben Rhydding
railway station for a circular walk along tracks below
Burley Moor. Optional 2 mile extension to Ilkley station along the River Wharfe. Return from Ilkley by bus or train at your own expense.
SunDAY 13th November
Aire Valley Woodland and Water
41/2 miles (7.2km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Barbara Walker at 11am at the car park at Hirst Wood, Hirst Lane, Shipley for one of our webwalks taking in riverside, woodland and canal in the
Aire Valley.
TuesDAY 15th November
Reva Round
5 miles (8km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Anne Hodgson at 10:30am outside Menston
Library (Main Street). A walk up and over the moor to Reva looking at historic sites along the way.
Sunday 12th February
Ilkley Crags
5 miles (8km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Raymond Wood at 10:30am at West View car park, Wells Road, Ilkley.
Wednesday 15th February
Towards Eldwick
4 miles (6.4km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Gillian Dale at 10:45am at Bracken Hall
Centre, Glen Road, Shipley Glen for a walk through the woods to Eldwick Village.
Sunday 19th February
Ormston Return
5 miles (8km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Anthony Green at 10:30am at Haworth
railway station for a circular walk following parts of the Worth Way.
Wednesday 22nd February
The Mortons, Sunnydale and Micklethwaite
7 miles (11.2km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Howard Lloyd at 11am at Crossflatts station
for a varied and interesting walk on the southern
edge of Rombalds Moor with the promise of some
fine winter views.
Sunday 26th February
Crossflatts
61/2 miles (10.4km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Martin Dyche at 10:30am by The Royal public
house, Micklewaite Lane, Crossflatts BD16 2EZ.
WedNESDAY 23rd November
Micklethwaite and the three and five Rise Locks
4 miles (6.4km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Jeff Brodrick at 11am at Bingley railway
station for one of our many web-walks taking in
places of interest. Not suitable for people with
restricted mobility due to stiles.
SatURDAY 26th November
Bankhouse Bottom
6 miles (9.7km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Barbara Walker at 10:30am at the junction of
Dick Lane and Sutton Road, Tyersal. Surprisingly
rural walk incorporating a dismantled railway,
farms, Pudsey Beck and Windmill Hill.
WedNESDAY 30th November
Bridges Galore
41/2 miles (7.2km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Howard Lloyd at 11am at Ilkley Swimming
Pool, for a winter walk which includes some of
Ilkley’s notable viewpoints. Please note start point
is 15 minute walk from Ilkley rail/bus station.
January
2017
Sunday 1st January
Funny Hat and Wig Walk
5 miles (8km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Barbara Walker at 12 noon at Bingley Market
Square – for a mainly flat walk on good paths. An
amusing start to 2017 – wear a funny hat!
Tuesday 10th January
Primrose Hill
5 miles (8km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Anne Hodgson at 10:30am at Ilkley Lido for a
walk through woods, lanes and an old hamlet with
maybe an early primrose.
Sunday 15th January
Circumnavigation of Shaw
4 miles (6.4km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Anthony Green at 11am at the entrance to
Oxenhope railway station / Millennium Green for a
circular walk to the south-west of Oxenhope.
March
2017
Sunday 5th March
Tong Park Dam
61/2 miles (10.4km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Raymond Wood at 10:30am at Saltaire
Railway Station, Victoria Road, Saltaire.
Wednesday 8th March
Through the woods to Thornbury
7 miles (11.2km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Malcolm Gardner at 11am at the council car
park at Apperley Bridge (Rawdon Meadows) for a
walk through the woods of the Leeds Country Way
to Thornbury Barracks, return via Calverley.
Sunday 12th March
Cullingworth
6 miles (9.7km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Martin Dyche at 10:30am at the Cullingworth
War Memorial, Halifax Road, Cullingworth (BD13
5HD).
Wednesday 15th March
Prehistoric Moorland
4 miles (6.4km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Gillian Dale at 11am at the Cow and Calf car
park, Hangingstones Road, Ilkley Moor. A walk
over moorland looking for some prehistoric
features. A steep climb at the start, could be muddy
if the weather is wet.
Above and around Silsden Reservoir
Sunday 22nd January
Around Baildon Moor
5 miles (8km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Kenneth John Allen at 11am at Bracken Hall
Centre, Glen Road, Shipley Glen for a good walk
on paths and bridleways.
Wednesday 25th January
Silsden Reservoir
5 miles (8km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Malcolm Gardner at 11am at Wesley Place
car park, Silsden for a walk above and around
Silsden Reservoir.
Sunday 19th March
Leeming
5 miles (8km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Ken Allen Snr. at 10:45am at Oxenhope
railway station for a little road walking, uphill at the
start over the moors. Views of a few reservoirs.
Wednesday 22nd March
Silsden Moor
71/2 miles (12km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Howard Lloyd at 11am at the war memorial in
the centre of Silsden. Early Spring walking on field
paths and tracks in upland pastoral countryside.
A prehistoric enclosure near Backstone Beck
ThursDAY 9th February
Tong to Tyersal and Return
5 miles (8km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Nigel at 1pm at the Greyhound public house
car park, Tong village for a walk taking in coal
mines, disused railways, woods and countryside.
Tuesday 1st November
East Morton, Sunnydale and the Glen
31/2 miles (5.6km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Jeff Brodrick at 11am at East Morton bus
terminus. One of our many web-walks taking on
places of local interest. Not suitable for people with
restricted mobility due to stiles.
Wednesday 18th January
Up The Wharfe
71/2 miles (12km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Howard Lloyd at 11am at The Old Bridge,
Stockeld Road, Ilkley. A winter ramble along field
paths and tracks including a section of the Dales
Way through tranquil Yorkshire countryside. Please
note: the start point is approx. 15 minutes walk from
Ilkley bus/rail station.
Wednesday 14th December
Mince Pies for All
4 miles (6.4km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Gillian Dale and helper David Anderson at
10:45am at Leathley Avenue, Menston (beside the
recreation ground), for a steep climb up to
Hawksworth and a drop towards Tong Village with
a Christmas treat on the way round.
February
November
SunDAY 20th November
Water, Wood and Moor
6 miles (9.7km) l Circular l Packed lunch
Meet Kenneth John Allen at 11am at Saltaire
railway station, Victoria Road. A pleasant walk on
good paths with some uphill sections.
General Guidance
The purpose of this Guided Walks
programme is primarily to introduce people
to walking in the Bradford District. You may
be suprised at the variety of landscape
and wildlife to be experienced both in the
countryside that we have, and in the urban
areas.
The aims of the walks are to provide a safe,
friendly atmosphere in which you can become
familiar with the local routes, landscapes and
rights of way - the first step in devising your own
routes so you can explore further, or join up with
one of the local walking groups.
Unless otherwise stated in the walk information,
walks are FREE. You will however be expected to
pay your own fare if your walk involves the use of
public transport.
Public transport
Due to the the remoteness of some of the walk
starting points, not all walks are convenient for public
transport users. However, where time and location
allow, our aim is to make as many walks as possible
accessible by public transport. Contact MetroLine
on 0113 245 7676 or visit www.wymetro.com for full
and up to date travel information.
Be prepared for the
weather
Guided and self-guided walks
that explore the Bradford District
Self guided walks
from the web
Check out our website for a selection
of self-guided walks, with maps and
easy to follow route information to
enable you to explore the Bradford
District at your own pace - just pick,
click and print!
Airedale
Above the Aire Valley 4 miles (6.4km) Circular
Aire Valley Woodland and Water 41/2 miles (7.5km) Circular
Around Cullingworth 51/4 miles (8.4km) Circular
Around Doe Park Reservoir, Denholme 3 miles (4.8km) Circular
Around Keighley Moor 6 miles (10km) Circular
Around Silsden Reservoir 51/2 miles (8.8km) Circular
Around St Ives Estate 4 miles (6.4km) Circular
Baildon to Burley in Wharfedale 5 miles (8km) Linear
Baildon Hill Circuit 2 miles (4.6km) Circular
Baildon to Ikley 8 miles (13km) Linear
Between Wilsden and Cullingworth 31/4 miles (5.2km) Circular
Walking boots or stout shoes are recommended on
all walks, wellington boots are suitable for shorter
walks. Waterproofs, extra sweater, hat and gloves
are best carried in a small back-pack in preference to
a hand held bag.
Bingley to Baildon 5 miles (8km) Linear
Blackpots & Rivock Plantation - 33/4 miles (6.3km) Circular
Brass Castle and West Morton 5 miles (8km) Circular
Calder/Aire Link 17 miles (27km) Linear
Dalesway Link (Bradford - Ilkley) 12 miles (20km) Linear
Doubler Stones 53/4 miles (9km) Circular
East Morton, Sunnydale and the Glen 31/2 miles (6km) Circular
Fields and Farms North of Eldwick 31/2 miles (5.6km) Circular
Four Pubs and a Sewage Works 4 miles (6.5km) Circular
Goitstock Woods and Harden Beck 21/4 miles (3.5km) Circular
Grand Circuit of Baildon Moor and Shipley Glen 6 miles (10km) Circular
Ladderbanks Lane, Esholt and the River Aire Circuit 5 miles (8km) Circular
Lady Blantyre’s Rock 5 miles (8.4km) Circular
Micklethwaite and the 3 and 5 Rise Locks 31/2 miles (5.6km) Circular
Morton East and West 4 miles (6.5km) or 23/4 miles (4.4km) Circular
Norr Hill 6 miles (9.6km) Circular
Oakworth to Keighley 4 miles (6.25km) Linear
Riddlesden - A Walk from the Towpath 31/2 miles (5.6km) Circular
Walkers ability
Due to the very nature of the countryside walkers
may from time to time experience difficulties, whether
it be a difficult stile, slippy steps, mud etc.
Food and drink
It is advisable to bring food and drinks on all our
walks and activities. The amount of food you bring
is of course up to the individual. However, we do
recommend that for walks starting before lunch time
you bring a packed lunch.
First Aid
Please note that our walk leaders are unable to
provide first aid assistance or equipment on our
walks.
Boot symbols
These are shown against each walk to help you
judge its suitability in addition to the distance.
Little or no difficulty
Some difficulty
A difficult walk
The walks will normally be paced at 2 miles per hour
but will take longer on themed walks and also where
there is some difficulty or where there are large
numbers of walkers. All mileage is approximate. The
walk guide/activity leader reserves the right to cancel
or amend the walk/activity in the light of problems
which may effect the safety of the walk party. Please
note: the leader reserves the right to refuse to allow
any walker to join in if inadequately dressed or would
clearly struggle to complete the walk.
The Friends of Bracken Hall will be
organising the following Friday walks.
All walks start on Shipley Glen opposite Bracken Hall Countryside Centre at 10:30am
and will be led by John Dallas.
Friday 21st October Eldwick Switchbacks
5.8 miles (9.3kms)
Friday 18th November
Bradford Industrial Museum 9 miles (14.4 kms).
Return by bus to Shipley/Saltaire
Friday 16th December
Around Baildon
5 miles (8kms)
Friday 26th December
Up and Down Shipley Glen 4 miles (6.4kms)
Note: this walk starts at 11am
For full details visit
The COUNTRySIDE
CODE
RESPECT
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PROTECT
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ENJOY
RESPECT OTHER PEOPLE
Please respect the local community and other people
using the outdoors. Remember your actions can affect people’s lives and livelihoods.
l Consider the local community and other people enjoying the outdoors
l Leave gates and property as you find them and follow paths unless wider access is available.
For full details of the Countryside
Code visit:
Saltaire - A Walk from the Towpath 21/4 miles (3.5km) Circular
Shipley to Bingley 3 miles (5km) Linear
Tong Park Dam 5 miles (8km) Circular
Villages Along the Aire Valley 7 miles (11.26km) Circular
South, East and West Bradford
Around Queensbury Triangle 31/2 miles (5.25km) Circular
Chellow Heights 21/2 miles (4km) Circular
North of Thornton 5 miles (8km) Circular
Pudsey Beck and Cockersdale 31/2 miles (5.6km) Circular
Royds Hall and Judy Woods 3 miles (4.8km) Circular
South West Thornton 43/4 miles (7.6km) Circular
Haworth, Stanbury
and the Worth Valley
Around Leeming and the Reservoir 13/4 miles (2.8km) Circular
Bronte Connection (Stanbury) 41/2 miles (7.2km) Circular
Crow Hill 7 miles (11.5km) Circular
H2H Haworth to Hebden Bridge 6 miles (9.7km) or 10 miles (16km) or 16 miles (26km) Linear / Circular
Hill Top Hamlets 53/4 miles (9km) Circular
North and West of Oakworth 41/2 miles
(7.2km) Circular
PROTECT THE NATURAL
ENVIRONMENT
We all have a responsibility to protect the countryside
now and for future generations, so make sure you
don’t harm animals, birds, plants or trees and try to
leave no trace of your visit. When out with your dog
make sure it is not a danger or nuisance to farm
animals, horses, wildlife or other people.
l Leave no trace of your visit - take your litter The Countryside and Rights of Way Service
Manager, Countryside and Rights of Way Service,
4th Floor, Britannia House, Broadway
BRADFORD BD1 1HX
Approx. time
30 mins
1 hour
1:30 hours
2 hours
2:30 hours
3 hours
3:30 hours
4 hours
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed on any of our walks with the
exception of guide dogs.
Customer care
On all Bradford’s Countryside and Rights of Way
Service Walks the leader will be assisted by a
second volunteer who’s job it is to look after the
tail end of the party. If you are experiencing any
difficulties during the walk please let the back-up
volunteer know so that any necessary action can be
taken. It is also important to let the back-up know if
you are leaving the walk.
Penistone Crag (Stanbury) 3 miles (4.8km) Circular
Penistone Hill Heritage Trail 11/2 miles (2.4km) Circular
The Sladen Valley, Haworth 4 miles (6.4km) Circular
The Worth Way 11 miles (17.5km) Circular or 51/2 miles (8.75km) Linear
Wharfedale
Around Reva Hill 5 miles (8km) Circular
High Above Addingham 43/4 miles (7.6km) Circular
Length and Breadth of Ilkley Moor 7 miles (11.2km) Circular
Mount Calvary and Middleton Woods 3 miles (4.8km) Circular
Nesfield and Upper Austby 61/2 miles (10.4km) Circular
Riverside Gardens, Ilkley 13/4 miles (2.75km) Circular
Towards Ben Rhydding 4 miles (6.4km) Circular
West of Ilkley 41/2 miles (7.2km) Circular
Windgate Nick 5 miles (8km) Circular
Other Walks
Eccleshill History Trail Allow 2 hours (Produced by Eccleshill History Group)
Don’t have access to the internet? No problem - give the Countryside and
Rights of Way Service a call and we will
print your chosen walk out on your behalf
and post it on to you free of charge.
Some of the symbols you
may see in the countryside
Footpath: open to walkers only, waymarked
with a yellow arrow.
Bridleway: open to walkers, horse-riders and cyclists, waymarked with a blue arrow.
Restricted byway: open to walkers, cyclists,
horse-riders and horse-drawn vehicles,
waymarked with a plum coloured arrow.
ENJOY THE OUTDOORS
Byway Open to All Traffic (BOAT): open to
walkers, cyclists, horse-riders, horse-drawn
vehicles and motor vehicles, waymarked with a red arrow.
Even when going out locally, it’s best to get the latest
information about where and when you can go. For
example, your rights to go onto some areas of open
access land and coastal land may be restricted in
particular places at particular times. Find out as
much as you can about where you are going, plan
ahead and follow advice and local signs.
l Plan ahead and be prepared
l Follow advice and local signs
www.gov.uk/government/
publications/the-countryside-code
Please send your comments to:
Mileage
1 mile (1.6km)...........................
2 miles (3.2km)...........................
3 miles (4.8km)...........................
4 miles (6.4km)...........................
5 miles (8km)..............................
6 miles (9.7km)...........................
7 miles (11.2km)..........................
8 miles (12.8km).........................
home
l Keep dogs under effective control
www.friendsofbrackenhall.org.uk
The Countryside and Rights of Way Service is
constantly striving to improve it’s service to the
community, to this end we need help from you
the customer. If you have enjoyed your walk
please tell your friends. If not, tell us.
Walkers are requested to keep behind the leader in
order that a pace can be maintained for the benefit of
all the party.
www.bradford.gov.uk/countryside
The Friends of
Bracken Hall
The following table gives an approximate guide to
the length in time that guided walks should take.
Time does not apply to theme walks, these take
longer than normal walks. Hilly terrain and poor
weather also adds time.
The wording in this publication
can be made available in other
formats such as large print. Please call 01274 432666.
National Trail Acorn: identifies 15 long
distance routes in England and Wales. All are open for walking andsome trails are also suitable for cyclists, horseriders and people with
limited mobility.