WALK ROUTE
Burley Goit & Weir
This is the perfect Sunday afternoon stroll walk for all the family that takes you from the village towards the river to the goit and weir and back into the village again. Wildlife (in particular herons) can be spotted by the weir and there are stepping stones across to the north bank that you could brave crossing too. However, please ensure they are safe to cross before doing so. Especially as there are some very deep pools near them. If you do cross them, we recommend only doing it in appropriate footwear and during mild weather.
- Accessibility: Majority of the route is paved and even, unpaved, uneven path for only a short distance. There is a kissing gate at one point of the walk.
- Points of Interest: Burley village, recreation ground, Greenholme Mill, views of Burley moor, goit, weir, wildlife, views of Otley Chevin and Stepping Stones.
- Dog friendly
- Child friendly
- Walking boots recommended as part of the walk is uneven and can also be muddy.
- Refreshments: Cock Pit Farm Tea Rooms, The Red Lion Hotel, The Queens Head, Arlo and The Coffee Tree.
- Train station: Burley-in-Wharfedale train station is regularly served by trains from Ilkley, Bradford and Leeds, and is a 10 minute walk from the starting point at Queen's Hall.
- Parking: Queens Hall car park, 211 Main Street car park, on street parking in the village and Scalebor car park.
- Toilets: There is a public toilet at Queens Hall and in the refreshment stops.
Step-by-step guide: Burley Goit & Weir
Step 2
Continue past the houses and through the barriers to go under the bypass.
Step 3
Turn left onto Great Pasture Lane, then look out for the green sign indicating the narrow footpath.
Step 5
Once you reach a right hand turn, take a moment to have a look at the weir, you can climb up onto a viewing platform for a better view, before you go back and rejoin the path in the same direction.
Step 6
Continue past a green metal gateway and a converted church.
Step 7
Take the path to the left to pass under the bypass again.
