Walking Groups in the Burley Area


Ilkley Evergreens
There are 2 groups under the Evergreens umbrella:
When: Groups meet weekly on Tuesdays at 9.30.
Type:  Eights - walk between 7 and 9 miles
           Tens - walk between 9 and 12 miles
Details of walks are published every four months.
Meeting point: In Ilkley for car sharing or drive direct to start of walk
Cost:  All groups are free, but a car sharing contribution is asked for.
Dogs are not allowed.
Contact: Tony on 07885 593628, [email protected]
                Charlotte on 01943 969371, [email protected]

​Ilkley University of the 3rd Age (U3A)
U3A is aimed at people who are no longer in full time employment, or work part-time, retired or semi-retired.
There are 13 walking groups under the U3A umbrella (Jan 18): Stroll to Lunch, Hike to Lunch, Walk to Lunch 1, 2 and 3, Dales, Hill and Dale, Wayfarers, Fell, Walk to Tea, Walks at the Weekend, Ten to Tea, Dales Striders.
When: Wednesdays or Thursdays.
One group walks at weekends.
Meeting point: Different meeting points depending on the group and the walk.
Cost: Annual membership of Ilkley U3A is £13.50 from 1 Aug -  31 July. Car sharing costs on the day.
Wayfarers: £1 for recce costs by leader.
Type: Morning groups walking up to lunch walk 3 /5 miles;
Walk to tea 6 / 7 miles
​Dales walk 7 / 8.5 miles;
Hill and Dale group 9/12 miles;
Wayfarers group 10/13 miles;
Fell walkers group 12/14 miles.
Dales Striders: 12/14 miles
Contact:  www.ilkleyu3a.org/                 
Gunilla Vriesendorp, Membership Sec at
[email protected]


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Stocks Hill, Burley Moor
Burley Walkers are Welcome
When: 1st Friday in the month 10.00
             3rd Sunday in the month 10.00
             4th Sunday in the month  10.00
Meeting point:  Burley Station car park
​Cost: Free. No booking required.
Type: Local walks of  3 / 4 miles (1st Friday),  5 / 6 miles (3rd Sunday), and 7 / 10 miles (4th Sunday), often exploring lesser known paths and usually including a refreshment stop. Friday walks finish by approx. 12.15, 3rd Sunday walks by approx. 1.00, and 4th Sunday walks depending on distance and whether Community Transport minibus is used to travel out of the Burley area.. Walks programme during Burley Summer Festival (up to 20 walks), week up to the August bank holiday weekend.  Volunteer opportunities to help maintain and improve the footpath network around Burley:  
Contact: [email protected] or Ann on 07789 771240
Otley Walkers (OW)
When: Mid-week (normally Tuesday) and weekends throughout year.
Meeting point: Car park in Otley when cars are being used.
Cost: £5 per year (newcomers can try before paying). Car sharing contribution when used.
Type: Walks vary from 5 /12 miles, often 7 / 8, easy to hard. A long distance walk is usually tackled in day sections in the summer using public transport. Dogs are not allowed.
Contact: www.otleywalkers.org.uk
Membership Sec at [email protected] 
Lower Wharfedale Ramblers (LWR)
When: 6 groups meet every week (5 on Tuesdays, 1 on Thursday):
Meeting point: Varied depending on walk. 
Cost: Try up to 3 walks for free before joining The Ramblers, UK's largest walking charity. Then annual membership fee £45  or £ 61 joint.
Type: 
A (s) walk 10/13 miles, strenuous, Tuesday
A walk 10/12 miles, moderate, Tuesday
B walk 8/10 miles, leisurely, Tuesday and Thursday
C walk 7 miles, leisurely ,Tuesday
D walk 4/5 miles, easy, Tuesday
Based in Ilkley, with walks taking place throughout Wharfedale, Calderdale, North Yorkshire Moors and the Lake District.  All lwalks led by experienced, trained leaders.  For more information about walks, contacts, membership, volunteer opportunities: 
Contact:   www.lowerwharfedaleramblers.co.uk
Harrogate Rambling Club (HRC)
There are 8 walking groups run by HRC, based on walk grade (A – E).
When: Sundays  (2 or 3 groups) and Wednesdays (4 or 5 groups).
Where: All groups meet half way along Park Road to the SW of Trinity Church, Harrogate.
Cost: Annual membership of HRC is £13 single, £18  double (includes one off £3 joining fee). Newcomers can try before paying.
Type: A walk 12.5 miles; B walk 11.5 miles; C walk 7 miles;
D walk  6.5 miles; E walk 3.5 miles
Contact:   www.hrc2.thepecketts.co.uk Contact details on web site, including Membership Sec Elizabeth Hill: [email protected]

​Bradford Council Guided Walks
When: Midweek and weekends throughout the year.
Where: Groups meet throughout Bradford District depending on where the walk starts.
Cost: Free.
Type: Walks vary between 3 and 8 miles.
Contact: www.bradford.gov.uk/countryside   
Tel: Countryside Services on 01274 432666

Bradford Senior Wayfarers
When: Monday to Thursday throughout the year.
Where: Groups meet throughout Bradford District depending on where the walk starts.
Cost:  Membership is free.  The full programme of walks is published 3 times a year and costs £1.00
Type: Walks start at 10.30 and finish between 2.30 and 3.00. Dogs are not allowed.
Monday: 8 miles
Tuesday: 5 miles (Central group)
Tuesday: 5 miles (Baildon group)
Wednesday:  3 / 4 miles
Thursday: 5 / 6 miles
Thursday: 8 miles
Thursday: 8 / 10 miles
Contact: www.seniorwayfarers.org.uk, or email:  [email protected] 
Irene Tearne, Membership Secretary on 01274 671682
PictureBurley Moor, near Great Skirtful of Stones
Self-guided walks
Web sites that give details of self-guided walks accessible to Burley and  further afield include: 

Burley in Wharfedale village website: www.burley-in-wharfedale.org/  (go to Information-Travel and Tourism)

Happy Hiker: www.happyhiker.co.uk/

​Walk4Life:  www.walk4Life.info

Bradford Council Countryside Services:  www.bradford.gov.uk/countryside

Yorkshire Water: www.yorkshirewater.com/walks-and-leisure/free-walk-packs.aspx

Walkers are Welcome