Walking: 7Up 🧭
Welcome to the 7 Up Walking Group which, as the name implies, provides walks of any distance over 7 miles.
The walks will be on the 4th Wednesday of every month and details of these walks will be posted on the programme here, along with the contact number of the walk leader.
All walks will be circular unless otherwise stated. Walkers should wear footwear and clothing suitable to the terrain and weather conditions. Food and drink and a sit mat are also advisable.
Walkers are reminded that they attend walks in this programme at their own risk, and that they are responsible for their own safety.
If you would like to lead a walk during the next year, or for any other information, please get in touch.
Rosaline Levi
Programme 2025
23 July
9 Mile Circular Walk – Garforth/Barwick/Parlington Woods
Category - Very Easy. Virtually No Elevation.
Park on Barrowby Lane, Garforth, LS25 1NG, in time for a 10:30 start or at MASSC for car share, leaving there at 09:45. We will leave the Lane on the Leeds Country Way, staying on this for 2 miles. We then bear right to Barwick-in-Elmet. Leaving the village, we walk to Garforth Golf Course, crossing the Course on to Ellis Lane. Crossing Long Lane, we enter Parlington Lane. At theGamekeepers Cottage, we bear right into woods. On leaving the woods, we pass under the M1 and follow footpaths round Garforth and back to the cars. As usual, please wear clothing and footwear according to the weather and bring refreshments and a sit mat.
Walk Leader is Christine F - 07989 690171.
27 August
8 Mile Circular Walk - Harewood
Category - Easy
The walk starts at the Wike Gate to Harewood at 10:30. For car share, meet at MASSC to leave there at 10:00. Park in Wike Lane, opposite the gate or take the 36 bus which stops there. We will be walking round the scenic Harewood estate, pausing at the Muddy Boots Café for lunch at the outside picnic tables (weather permitting). We will then continue the next section of the walk by crossing the road and walking round to the Wike Gate. There are undulations but no steep inclines. Please bring refreshments and a sit mat. It would be helpful if you could say if you are coming to MASSC for car share.
Walk Leader is Rosaline - 07941 022058.
24 September
8 Mile Circular Walk - Eccup
Category - Easy/Moderate
The walk starts with some woodland, edges around the golf course and crosses King Lane to continue along field paths. We then skirt Eccup Reservoir, walking over the dam and turning onto paths which give a view of the Harewood estate and the Emmerdale Set. We then loopback along a pleasant path which takes us to Eccup village. Another path then leads us back to the start of Eccup reservoir and our route back to the cars. Meet at MASSC for carshare at 10:15 (it would be helpful if you would let us know if you would like to car share) or at 10:30 in the car park for the Alwoodley shops on King Lane - next to the playground, LS17 5EW and opposite the St. Gemma’s shop. Note - this is the car park on King Lane. Please bring refreshments and a sit mat.
Walk Leader is Helena - 07557 224351.
22 October
Walk Leaders are Jenny P and Chris M - Details to follow.
26 November
7.5 Mile Circular Walk - Ripley
Category - Moderate
The walk starts from the Ripley village centre at 10:30. For car share, meet at MASSC to leave there at 09:45. The 36 Bus stops in the centre of the village. There is a car park where charges now apply. The walk is along quiet lanes and across fields. We leave Ripley on the Nidderdale Way, as it makes its way round Scarah Moor. We cross Scarah Bank Road heading towards Bishop Thornton, our lunch stop. We then carry on across fields to Law Lane and into Bedlam. Crossing the B6165, we enter fields surrounding Ripley Castle and shortly enter the village. There is a café and a village shop serving takeaway drinks. Please bring refreshments and a sit mat.
Walk Leader is Christine F - 07989 690171.
31 December
Walk Leader required, please.
