Did you know that Baildon Walkers are Welcome guided walks are all led by local people who are experienced walkers, and who have undergone some training in walks leading; and that all the routes that we offer have been tested and risk assessed by the walks leaders in the run-up to the walk being offered. Sometimes a planned route needs …
A group of 37 people from Baildon Walkers are Welcome descended on Bourton on the Water (25-29 March) for an enjoyable few days of walking, friendship and fun. The weather was not entirely on our side and “Bourton under the Water” would have been a more appropriate name. However, we think a good time was had by all. A choice …
Saturday 13 April. 12 miles. TO OTLEY CHEVIN ON THE WELCOME WAY AND BACK VIA MENSTON. We are offering this longer, leg-stretcher, challenging walk of 12 miles as our Second Saturday guided walk for April. Meet Mervyn Flecknoe and Matt Firth at the Potted Meat Stick (BD17 6ND) in the centre of Baildon for 10.00am departure. We shall follow the …
There is a change of plan for the planned walk on Thursday 14th March, leaving from the entrance to Roberts Park. The walk will go ahead as planned – 3.75 miles via Hirst Wood and River Aire bank path – but unfortunately we will not be able to visit the Creamery. They had expected to be able to welcome us …
For all these walks, we recommend you wear boots with a good grip and be prepared for some mud and possibly rain. None of this months walks require pre-booking – just turn up. Bring water and any snacks that you may want, plus a packed lunch for those that run over lunchtime. Our guided walks are free and everyone is …
Following the recent “Introduction to Walks Leaders” training, we are delighted to introduce you to our 5 new walks leaders: Derek and Linda; Pauline and John; and Colin. You will know them as regular participants in our guided walks: all are experienced walks. We are now delighted that they are now stepping up to lead some of our walks.
We have TWO GUIDED WALKS on offer for you during February. No booking required for either of these walks: just turn up to the meeting point at the appointed time! Given all the recent rain, the ground is likely to be muddy so please make sure that your boots have a good grip, wear clothing apporpriate to the weather forecast, …
Bradford Council is working with Natural England to create a new National Nature Reserve in the Bradford District. The next step is gauging people’s views on a suitable location, what would encourage you to visit and what would be the benefits of having such a resource. A consultation has been launched (which closes on 28 February). Please set aside some …
Work was due to start on 15 January to revamp a section of the Leeds to Liverpool canal between Shipley and Saltaire as part of ambitious plans to upgrade accessibility and extend the National Cycle Network in West Yorkshire. Work is expected to be completed by Friday 15 March 2024 on the two mile stretch of path between Otley Road …
Just one guided walk on offer in January – on the Second Saturday – 13th January. Meet walk leaders Chris and Mervyn Flecknoe at 10.30a.m. for a circular walk of around 6.5 miles with a “Fish and Chips” lunch opportunity in the middle. We shall descend to the River Aire on old paths and tracks, before crossing the river and …
