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.

Title: Keighley to Silsden – 6 mile linear

Category: Easy

Start: Keighley Rail Station

Finish: Steeton & Silsden Rail Station

Leaving Keighley rail station we walk through the town to the canal. This lovely stretch of the canal is quite varied. There are gardens belonging to private houses, woodlands, farmlands, swans, ducks and other wildlife as well as canal boats. Good views across the Aire valley.

On reaching Silsden there are refreshments available. It is a mile walk from here to the rail station where there are no facilities.

Catch the 10.26 Skipton train from Leeds which arrives Keighley at 10.51 and purchase an off-peak return ticket to Steeton & Silsden £4.80 with Metro card.

Return trains are 27 and 57 mins after the hour.

Leader: Maureen (07929 273967)

4th November

Leader:  Jenny Bannister

 Birkenshaw – East Bierley circular, just over 6 miles

 Category:  Easy with about 9-10 stiles, all well maintained by the Kirklees Way.

 Meet at Leeds Bus Station at 10.20 to catch the 254 at 10.30 towards Huddersfield.

 Alighting at Birkenshaw on A58, we walk up past the National School and the Church, crossing the road to reach East Bierley across the countryside. 

We'll go past the stocks, a duck pond and cup and saucer stones, before walking down more country tracks alongside farms and a disused railway embankment towards the A58 again.

Having crossed the busy road, we'll be deep in countryside heading towards Oakwell Hall. Either entering grounds of the Hall or bypassing it, we continue cross country and eventually reach the main road again. 

 There's an opportunity for a cuppa in Readman's (!) or in the Golden Fleece next door before catching the 254 or 255 back into Leeds (every 15/20 mins). The route is a mixture of old houses, new ones - industry and countryside,  and on a clear day you can see Emley Moor. 

 Please wear suitable footwear, bring a snack and your lunch, as well as a sit-mat.

 Jenny  07821 607307

2nd December

Leaders: Carol Harvey & Michele, leading a Wetherby walk with Christmas lunch after the walk. Details to follow.