ILKLEY 22nd May 2022

 


With the possibility of congestion in the Keswick area due to the Keswick Mountain Festival - Ilkley was suggested as an alternative . Not everyone’s first choice but what a good day’s walking it turned out to be – light sunshine and rolling Yorkshire Dales.

There were seven walks planned. A much reduced Oldham group was first off the coach at Draughton to approach the Moor by the Dales Way. The highlight of their walk was the unfortunate disintegration of Howie’s boots – only redeemed by the imaginative use of spare laces.

Geoff and Mike C’s group, and Mike B’s group left the coach at Addingham. Geoff went south heading for Rombald's Moor, the highest and more secluded part of Ilkley Moor before turning for Ilkley Moor and the town.

Mike B’s group went north crossing the Wharf by the Suspension Bridge and aiming for highest point  - Beamsley Beacon. On their return they crossed Langbar Moor to use the Old Ilkley Bridge.

Paul’s group did the Ilkley Moor Circular, visiting most of the ancient stones and monuments working his way round to the Cow and Calf view point.

Mike J headed for the Twelve Apostles and visited most of the many antiquities on the circuit.

Pat and Steph followed the route up to the Swastika stone and eventually descended to Dales Way beside the River Wharfe.

Stuart started his Millenium Way circuit of the Moor from White Wells Spa pool. His route covered most of the historic features of the Moor and was extended to include Horncliffe Well and Burley Moor.

All walkers returned in time to enjoy the very elegant facilities of the Town. It was a very successful day.

As always - thank you to the photographers for their quality photos.

Claire, Dawn, Geoff, Mike J, Mike B, Pam, Stuart, and Mike K.

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Next Walks 

Sunday 5th June 2022 - Hawkshead

5.30 p.m. departure

Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 36, A590/A591 to Ambleside, A593 to Clappersgate, B5286 to Hawkshead. Park in Hawkshead. Morning coffee stop at Burton services.

Sunday 19th June 2022 – Shap to Pooley Bridge

5.30 p.m. departure

 Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 39, A6 north through Shap to Eamont Bridge, B5320 through Yanwath to Pooley Bridge. Park in Pooley Bridge. Morning coffee stop at Tebay services. Return via the same route.

 Sunday 3rd July 2022 – Llanberis

5.30 p.m. departure

 M57, Runcorn Bridge, M56, A55 westbound to junction 11 (the A5), A4244, A4086 to Llanberis. Park in Llanberis. Morning coffee stop at Chester services, M56.

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