Social walks
Why not make your walk a social walk?
Walking with groups is a great way to meet new people and explore places you perhaps wouldn't otherwise.
Lots of local walking groups run regular social walks and are delighted to welcome newcomers through the Active Travel Hub project.
You can find out more about their walk programmes on their websites below or by emailing the contact. Please let them know you plan to join one of their walks and they will be ready to welcome you.
Burley Walkers are Welcome to run local walks starting in Burley:
- 1st Friday of the month, 10 am: 3-4 miles.
- 3rd Sunday in the month, 10 am: up to 5 miles.
To attend a walk, email Ann
DalesBus Ramblers organise free guided walks on most Sundays and on occasional Saturdays in the Yorkshire Dales National Park and Nidderdale National Landscape using the wonderful DalesBus services. The walks vary from easy strolls of around 4 miles to faster-paced strenuous walks of over 10 miles.
For details of the current walks programme, click here> The walking page also has lots of information on self-guided walks, long-distance walks and other walking groups in the Dales.
Friends of Ilkley Moor offer a variety of heritage walks on various weekends (both Saturday & Sunday) over the summer.
To attend a walk, email Tracy
Lower Wharfedale Ramblers offer a variety of walks for a variety of abilities. To find the details for these walks, click on the logo. Then click on the ‘LWR Walks’ drop-down at the top of the page to select which type of walk you would like to know more information about.
To attend a walk, contact here
u3a have a variety of different walking groups, from walking in the Dales to a quick social walk at lunchtime. To find a walk suitable for you, click on the logo and the link will take you directly through the list of u3a walks that you can choose from.
To find a walk suitable for you, click on the logo and the link will take you directly through the list of u3a walks that you can choose from. Then register interest in joining a walk by providing your contact details.
Wharfedale Naturalists’ Society do a variety of social nature walks throughout the summer where you can learn about your natural surroundings.
To attend a walk, please have a look at their seasonal programme via their website
Well Together run three different social walks in Ilkley, Burley-in-Wharfedale and Addingham. They are in particular, geared towards people with long-term conditions. They are free to participate in.
To attend a walk, please look at their website for further information >