Walking: Main Group
This is a very friendly group and we look forward to welcoming new members. All our walks are based around public transport.
We walk on the first Wednesday of the month. The walks are between 5 and 7 miles using a different leader each month.
A packed lunch is required along with a drink and something to sit on. Walking boots or shoes are recommended together with a waterproof coat.
Michele Jackson & Carol Harvey
For more information: email groups@u3aleeds.com
Programme 2026
5th August
Leader: John Herbert, leading a Parlington Woods / Aberford walk
6 mile circular walk – Aberford and Parlington Woods.
Category - Easy
Meet in Aberford outside the Arabian Horse public house LS25 3AA at 11am. We walk through the village and then into Parlington Woods on the old Fly Line path. We visit ‘Nellies Tree’ and the Parlington tunnel near the site of the historic Parlington Hall. Then we take the paths through the meadows to visit Parlingtons Triumphal Arch and the WWII army tank and vehicle ramps nearby. We climb several several stiles to cross meadows,farms and crop fields, and through woods towards Becca Hall returning into Aberford . The walk ends at the Arabian Horse which should be open 12-3pm for refreshment.
Bring a sit mat. Lunch will be on a grassy banking.
Bus to Aberford is no. 64 from Leeds City Centre. Leaving Boar Lane (Trinity Q) at 10.00 am or New York Street at 10.02 am.
The bus stops near the centre of Aberford near the bridge, or after the Arabian horse.
There’s plenty of on street parking for cars.
Leader – John 07821 238599
2nd September
Leaders: Michele and Carol.
Ilkley/Addingham circular 6 miles
Category: Easy with some stiles
Catch the 10.33 train from Leeds to Ilkley, booking with WY Metro card.
Arrive at Ilkley station 11.01 to start walk from there.
(Join at New Brook Street bridge 11.15, if not on train.)
From the station we head to the River Wharfe, descending at the bridge, and shortly afterwards joining the Dalesway. Continue alongside the river to Low Mill, skirting Addingham to cross the river. We take field paths, a short road stretch and then climb gently to cross fields and woodland. Emerging above Ilkley we drop down to return along the other bank and rejoin Riverside Gardens. Refreshments are available here before the short walk back up to the station.
Return trains are at 10 and 40 minutes past the hour.
Please wear suitable footwear and bring lunch and a sitmat.
There is one section which could be muddy and slippery after rain.
Carol: 07540 982408
Michèle: 07935 191111
7th October
Leader: Maureen.
4th November
Leader: Jenny Bannister. Details to follow.
2nd December
Leaders: Carol Harvey & Michele, leading a Wetherby walk with Christmas lunch after the walk. Details to follow.
