A trail of discovery to introduce people to the different stones on the Moor, including the Stanza Stones. A circular walk of three miles starting and finishing at the Craiglands Hotel in Ilkley. This walk will use the newly restored lower footpath up to the Cow and Calf Rocks and will involve some uphill walking. Tea and scones will be available, for a charge, in the Craiglands bar at the end of the walk. The walk is from 1pm until 3pm with the option at 3pm to have tea and scones (price for tea and scones is £8).

This walk takes you from the edge of the town on to the high moor, with wide views across Ilkley and the Wharfe Valley. The walk takes about two hours and is on reasonable paths, although there will be muddy areas in wet weather. The first part is all uphill but with a good break halfway at White Wells. We will start at Darwin Gardens.

This is a guided walk to discover the birds of Ilkley Moor. Ilkley Moor forms part of the South Pennine Moors Special Protection Area (SPA) designated under the European Union Bird’s Directive for its internationally important breeding birds. The Moor has evidence of a number of moorland species as well as woodland edge habitat that provides welcome shelter.

Discover the beauty and special heritage of Ilkley Moor. This walk is perfect for those who are new to walking, people with push chairs or wheelchairs, or people who just want a gentle stroll and take in the magnificent views. An easy walk of 1.5 miles on flat, sometimes slightly sloping paths.

This event introduces people to the ecology and conservation of the heathland habitat on Ilkley Moor. The event covers the identification, distribution and status of heathland, relevant legislation, habitat requirements and threats to habitat survival. People will also learn about the plant bracken, different methods to control this and to celebrate the Friends of Ilkley Moors success in securing funding to control bracken, in selected areas using a flailbot. A circular walk of 3 miles, with some uphill climbing.

Discover the diversity of flora on the Moor; the trees, flowers, grasses, mosses and lichens of Ilkley Moor, in the full glory of summer. You will also learn about the conservation and management of these areas of the Moor. A moderate walk of three miles, with some uphill climbing involved, but well worth the effort.

This event introduces people to the ecology and conservation of the peatland habitat on Ilkley Moor. Discover the work the Friends of Ilkley Moor have been doing in partnership with Bradford Council to help restore Ilkley Moor’s peatlands. Learn the benefits of this for biodiversity, flood alleviation, carbon capture and reduced fire risk. A moderate walk of four miles, with uphill climbing.

Ilkley Moor is of course known for its wonderful moorland but on the lower reaches there are woodlands to be explored. This walk winds in and out of the atmospheric woods that form the lowest slopes of Ilkley Moor. Some up-hill walking involved and lovely views of Ilkley.

From the popular parking place at the Cow & Calf Rocks to the quieter areas beyond, discover the famous Cow and Calf Rocks, the geology of quarry faces, streams, a small gorge, a Cup and Ring Stone and Rocky Valley. This is a moderate walk of two hours, with lots of resting stops along the way, to make it a leisurely walk, some uphill walking involved.

This event introduces people to the plant, bracken, and the different methods to control it. We look at the past work by the Friends of Ilkley Moor to control bracken on the Moor; and to celebrate the Friends of Ilkley Moors success in securing funding to control bracken, in selected areas, using a flailbot. A circular walk of two miles, around the lower slopes of the moor, with some uphill climbing.