Feizor- Burley Walkers are Welcome
The long walk this month, led by Ian Park, is the 8-mile walk postponed from June. It will visit the dramatic limestone scenery around Feizor. Transport by Ilkley Community Transport minibus. To allow for the extra journey time, we will be meeting earlier than usual. Arrive at Burley Station car park in time to leave promptly at 9.00. Remember to bring £8 in cash for the minibus. Numbers are limited so please book beforehand via [email protected]. No dogs allowed.
Leaving Stainforth above Settle, we will visit Stainforth Force then follow the riverside path to Stackhouse. Beyond and behind the village, we climb steeply at first into limestone country following the route of Wainright’s Pennine Journey, to the tiny hamlet of Feizor. The aim is to stop here at Elaine’s café if not too busy. Leaving on the Dales High Way, we climb Smearsett Scar with fantastic views on a clear day – before descending back to Stainforth. We may also call into the campsite bar at Knight Stainforth near the end of the walk. Remember to bring a picnic lunch and sufficient water. You will need to be equipped for a high level walk with possible bad weather. There are several stiles en route and a couple of steep ascents and descents.
Parkinson Park, Guiseley- Burley Walkers are Welcome
The 5 mile walk this month will visit Parkinson Park in Guiseley. Meet at Burley Station at 9.45 so we can catch the 10.00 train to Guiseley.
Leaving Guiseley Station along quiet roads, we will use ginnels to climb up to Parkinson Park. We will then follow good paths to Bracken End Farm, before dropping down to Buckle Lane and Menston. Return to Burley will be along Clarence Drive and across the fields. We can get refreshments at Cockpit Farm Tea Rooms. There is one steep but short climb at Parkinson Park.
Askwith- Burley Walkers are Welcome
David Asher will lead this 3 mile walk through Askwith. Meet at Burley Station at 10.00.
Heading down Leatherbank, we will cross over the stepping stones so long as they are safe to cross. We will then climb gently up through fields to Quaker Cottage before going along Askwith Main Street towards the Penny Bun pub. Return to Burley will be a gentle descent down the bridleway, crossing over the stones and walking next to the Goit towards Greenholme Mill. Refreshments will be available at Cockpit Farm Tea Rooms. There is one stile. If the stepping stones are unsafe to cross, we will have an alternative walk - along the railway line to Otley Golf Course, and then back to Burley along Eastfield Lane.
The Welcome Way- Burley Walkers are Welcome
David Steel will lead a 5-mile walk to Askwith to follow a stretch of the Welcome Way route. Crossing the stepping stones, you will walk up to Askwith via Quaker Cottage then follow Hallam Lane to pick up the Welcome Way. Walking past Grassgarth Farm to Town Head, you will follow the Way until reaching Hall Lane before returning to Askwith. Refreshments will be at Cockpit Farm.
If the stepping stones are unsafe to cross, an alternative walk will follow field paths to Menston and Carlrayne Lane then climb Gill Brow to reach West Chevin. before the return through Menston to Burley.
Feizor and Smearsett Scar- Burley Walkers are Welcome
Ian Park will lead an 8 mile walk from Stainforth, visiting the dramatic limestone scenery around Feizor.
Allowing for the extra journey time by minibus, we will need to leave Burley Station car park at 9.00. There will be a £8.00 charge for transport – bring cash on the day. As numbers are limited, please book beforehand via [email protected] . No dogs allowed.
Leaving Stainforth above Settle, we will visit Stainforth Force then follow the riverside path to Stackhouse. Beyond and behind the village, we will climb steeply at first into limestone country following the route of Wainright’s Pennine Journey, to the tiny hamlet of Feizor. If not too busy we will have a break at Elaine’s café before heading on to the Dales High Way, then climbing Smearsett Scar before descending back to Stainforth. Near the end of the walk we may also call into the campsite bar at Knight Stainforth.
Remember to bring a picnic lunch and sufficient to drink. Come equipped for a high-level walk with possible bad weather. There are several stiles enroute and some steep ascents and descents.
Reva Hill and the shooting range- Burley Walkers are Welcome
David Asher will lead a 5 mile walk up to Reva Hill this month. Meet at Burley Station at 10.00.
Leaving Burley via Hag Farm Road we will climb up to Green Lane via the Hermit. We will then follow Courters Lane onto Burley Moor to reach Reva Hill. Before turning back towards Burley Woodhead, we will have a short break at the old shooting range at Craven Hall Hill then drop down to Moor Lane to return to Burley Station. Those wanting refreshments can continue on to Cockpit Farm Tea Rooms. There are no stiles but some moderate ascents with one short steep set of steps. Remember to bring a drink or snack for the midway break.