Guiseley & Derry Hill- Burley Walkers are Welcome
David Asher will lead this 5-mile walk exploring the footpath network between Guiseley and Menston. We will be catching the 10.00 train to Guiseley, so please meet at Burley Station at 9.45.
From Guiseley Station, we will walk to Ings Lane and across fields to White Cross to reach the edge of the High Royds estate. Following the footpath up to Thorpe Farm, we will walk along the base of Odda Hill passing High Royds Hall, before dropping down Derry Hill above Menston. We will then go down Bleach Mill Lane then, if not too muddy, follow Carr Beck back to Burley for refreshments at Cockpit Farm tea rooms. This is a low-level route with gentle gradients on good paths and tracks. Some paths may be muddy in places.
Sun Lane Nature Reserve- Burley Walkers are Welcome
The 3 mile walk this month is led by Dave Hawkins, and will include Sun Lane Nature Reserve and the wildlife rich area of Burley Weir and the Goit. Meet at Burley Station at 10.00.
Going along Southfield Road to Sun Lane, we will walk around the perimeter of the Nature Reserve before heading to Leatherbank via Sun Lane and Main Street. After reaching Burley Weir, we will walk along the Goit, keeping an eye open for kingfishers and other bird life, then up to Great Pasture via the footpath under construction. Return to the village will be along Iron Row, with refreshments at Cockpit Farm tea rooms. There are gentle gradients around the nature reserve, probably with some muddy paths in places.
The Chevin- Burley Walkers are Welcome
Our longer walk this month led by David Steel is around 9 miles. It will head to the highest point of the Chevin at Surprise View.
Heading out eastwards from Burley towards Acrecliffe Farm, we will climb up to West Chevin. After a short stretch of road walking, we will go along field and woodland paths to reach Surprise View. Passing the Royalty pub, we will then skirt Guiseley before dropping down into Menston to return to Burley. There are some stiles, some moderate ascents, and paths may be muddy in places. Please bring a packed lunch. Refreshments stops will be agreed by the group on the day.
Burley Moor- Burley Walkers are Welcome
This 5 mile walk led by Ian Park will visit Burley Moor above Stead.
Leaving Burley along Southfield Road and the Sun Lane level crossing we will climb up to Stead Lane past Catton Wood. Passing by Mount Stead, we will cross over Moor Road to reach the lower levels of Burley Moor before heading westwards to Stocks Hill. We will return to Burley via Green Lane, finishing the walk with refreshments at Cockpit Farm. There are no stiles. There are a couple of short but steep sections which we will take steadily. Paths may be muddy and the moor path will be rocky in places.
Menston Circular- Burley Walkers are Welcome
This 3 mile walk this month led by David Asher will visit Menston, calling in at the Cornerstone Café for refreshments.
Leaving Burley along Hag Farm Road, we will walk into Menston using Bleach Mill Lane and Main Street to get to the café. Return to Burley will be along Clarence Drive and field paths, finishing off at the railway station. There are no stiles. We will be mostly using tracks and lanes, with a short stretch of field path which may be muddy.
Burley Parish- Burley Walkers are Welcome
Simon Archer will lead the first long walk of the year, an 8 to 9 mile circular walk around Burley Parish. Starting out eastwards along the old railway line, we will walk around the lower slopes of Burley Parish in an anti-clockwise direction. Walking alongside the river and then the Goit, we will head to the edge of Burley Moor passing Audley Clevedon before making our way along to the Hermit for refreshments. Return to Burley will be across the fields or along Hag Farm Road. Please bring a picnic lunch. The route will use field paths and tracks and will be muddy in places.
Ben Rhydding- Burley Walkers are Welcome
This 5 mile walk visits the eastern edge of Ben Rhydding. Walking up to Burley Woodhead via Moor Lane, we will cross Coldstone Beck bridge before climbing up the western side of the beck onto Burley Moor. Walking along the lower edge of the moor, we will then drop down to Ben Rhydding for refreshments at Clevedon restaurant. The return to Burley will be along field paths to Catton Wood and Sun Lane. There are no stiles. There is one steep ascent which we will take steadily, and moorland paths are rocky in places.
The Wharfe in Winter- Burley Walkers are Welcome
The first 3-mile low level walk of the year follows Burley’s main riverside path. Burley via Eastfield Lane, we will walk alongside Mickle Ings Beck before dropping down to the main road. We will then make our way along the riverside path to Greenholme Mill and return to Burley along Iron Row. Refreshments will be at Cockpit Farm Tea Rooms. The walk is level with some muddy stretches. There are no stiles.
Bleach Mill Walk- Burley Walkers are Welcome
All walkers will head off towards Stead via Moor Lane and Moor Road to walk along Stead Lane with its lovely views across Wharfedale and Burley Moor. Those opting for the 3 mile walk will return to the village via Catton Wood and Sun Lane, whilst the longer walk will head towards Ben Rhydding, before dropping down to Sun Lane. The 3 mile walk should reach Burley Library by 12.00 and the other group a little later. There are no stiles, but field paths are likely to be muddy.
The Greenway walk- Burley Walkers are Welcome
The 3-mile walk in December will follow the route proposed for the Wharfedale Greenway. Meet at Burley Station at 10.00.
Leaving Burley using Otley Old Road to Launds House Farm, we will use field paths before crossing Otley Golf Course to access the Greenway. We will then follow the old railway line as far as Holme Grove before using ginnels to return to the village. We will visit Cockpit Farm for refreshments. There are no stiles, but the fields and parts of the Greenway may be muddy.