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Shibden Hall
Association / Club / Walk leader
2.82 mi
+243 ft
-217 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Calderdale (West Yorkshire)
An easy, mostly level stroll to a local landmark.
Shibden Dale
3.90 mi
+548 ft
-531 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Calderdale (West Yorkshire)
Explore the valley short cut option and a surprise.
Calderdale Way taster
7.32 mi
+879 ft
-860 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Calderdale (West Yorkshire)
An energetic and varied walk sampling the Calderdale and Brinle Way.
Top Withins and the Bronte Bridge from Haworth
Visorando Member6.72 mi
+692 ft
-636 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Haworth and Stanbury (West Yorkshire)
Top Withins is an excellent objective for a walk from Haworth in the South Pennines. The Brontë family have strong associations with Haworth and this walk onto the moors perhaps gives you the chance to experience the landscape that dominated their writing.
Luddenden Foot Circular
7.66 mi
+1,230 ft
-1,230 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Calderdale (West Yorkshire)
This Calderdale walk takes you into an area that was once a dense hive of mills and industry: spinning, carding and weaving. Today much of the industry has long since departed and you can enjoy the scenic highlights of this area.
Haworth Moor and Bronte Bridge
3.29 mi
+315 ft
-312 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Haworth and Stanbury (West Yorkshire)
A short walk that visits the Bronte Bridge and includes some wwalking on the Haworth Moors.
Hardcastle Crags and Gibson mill
5.19 mi
+643 ft
-633 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Calderdale (West Yorkshire)
Lovely walk in the wood to see Gibson mill and Hardcastle Crags following the Hebden river. Best during spring time to see the bluebells.
Chevin Forest Park
4.62 mi
+420 ft
-433 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Carlton (West Yorkshire)
An extended exploration of our local woods and crags, with superb views and historic monuments.
Otley and the River Wharfe
7.99 mi
+751 ft
-741 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Carlton (West Yorkshire)
Stroll down into the historic town of Otley, returning via the River Wharfe and Chevin Forest Park.
Surprise View
1.61 mi
+102 ft
-112 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Otley (West Yorkshire)
A pleasant stroll to a local viewpoint, with a prehistoric cup-and-ring marked rock en route
Cow and Calf
3.33 mi
+623 ft
-617 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Ilkley (West Yorkshire)
Onto Ilkley Moor for fine views, a historic well cottage and iconic rock formations.
The Swastika and Badger Stones
6.91 mi
+899 ft
-873 ft
4h 00
Difficult
Departure from Ilkley (West Yorkshire)
Enigmatic rock carvings and all the best-loved highlights of Ilkley Moor.
River Wharfe and Ilkley Moor
4.88 mi
+728 ft
-702 ft
2h 55
Difficult
Departure from Ilkley (West Yorkshire)
A walk alongside the River Wharfe to historic Ilkley town centre, with a return via the Cow & Calf.
From the Maypole
Tourist office2.14 mi
+144 ft
-144 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
A circular walk from the Maypole and around Gawthorpe.
Ossett Town Centre to Spring Mill
1.70 mi
+112 ft
-112 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
An easy walk mainly on roadside pavements and green footpaths alongside field edges.
Ossett Town Center to Pildacre Hill
1.82 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
An easy, circular walk, mainly on pavements and good footpaths.
Healey Old Mills
2.78 mi
+223 ft
-223 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
An easy circular walk, mainly on roadside pavements and green footpaths alongside field edges.
Kirkhamgate to Stanley
7.19 mi
+308 ft
-512 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
A nice walk from Kirkhamgate to Stanley using Wakefield Way.
Horbury Bridge to Kirkhamgate
6.15 mi
+427 ft
-240 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Sitlington (West Yorkshire)
Nice walk from Horbury Bridge along River Calder to Kirkhamgate using mainly Wakefield Way and Kirkless Way.
St George’s Centre to the Lupset Pub
1.14 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
A circular walk from St George’s Centre passing by Mormon Church.
St George’s Centre to Airedale Heights
1.10 mi
+69 ft
-79 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
A circular walk with superb panoramic views from the top of the hill.
Barden Bridge and the Strid from Bolton Abbey
4.58 mi
+207 ft
-207 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bolton Abbey (North Yorkshire)
This walk follows the River Wharfe from Bolton Abbey to Barden Bridge in the Yorkshire Dales. One of the highlights of the walk is the Strid, a narrow rocky defile, through which the River Wharfe thunders through. The walk has few gradients and includes some pleasant woodland.
Hollingworth Lake Circular
2.36 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Rochdale (Greater Manchester)
An easy flat walk going clockwise around the lake. Start/finish at the woodland car park with cafe and toilets. The Pavilion Cafe is halfway round. Pubs and other shops near the rowing club boathouse.
Bretton Country Park to Horbury Bridge
8.54 mi
+719 ft
-961 ft
4h 35
Easy
Departure from West Bretton (West Yorkshire)
Starting from Bretton Country Park Visitor Centre, this walk will lead you to Horbury Bridge through woodland, Overton and Middlestown.
Holme & Marsden Clough from Ramsden Reservoir
8.89 mi
+1,276 ft
-1,280 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Holme Valley (West Yorkshire)
The South Pennines are part of the Peak District National Park and this walk explores the moors to the west of Holme. The route uses well trodden paths and tracks and offers some fine views during the course of the walk.
The Pots & Pans from Uppermill
4.34 mi
+676 ft
-679 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Oldham (Greater Manchester)
This Peak District walk offers a relatively easy way to enjoy the moors and views above Uppermill in Oldham. The route includes a visit to the Obelisk above Uppermill.
Around Cawthorne
3.40 mi
+443 ft
-446 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from Cawthorne (South Yorkshire)
A steady uphill walk across farmland and through woodland providing views in High Hoyland back down towards Cannon Hall and Cawthorne. An easy downhill return across farmland.
Cawthorne Boundary - Part 1
3.98 mi
+466 ft
-472 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Cawthorne (South Yorkshire)
The Cawthorne Boundary Walk is a 14 mile circular walk usually starting at the Village Hall. I have broken the roughly into 4 parts smaller of approximately 3-4 miles radiating from the village, enabling the walker to walk the village boundary in part over 4 walks or the complete boundary in 1. I pick up a public footpath close to the center of the village, opposite Beatson House restaurant and next to the Methodist Chapel.
Silkstone including Cannon Hall Country Park
10.42 mi
+732 ft
-715 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Silkstone (South Yorkshire)
This Barnsley walk starts in Silkstone and includes an old waggonway, the Cannon Hall country park and sections of the Barnsley Boundary Walk and the Penistone Boundary Walk.
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