CANAL TOWPATH CLOSED!
One of our most popular local walking paths – alongside Leeds Liverpool Canal – will be closed between Dock Lane swing bridge and Apperley Bridge from 28 February until August.
One of our most popular local walking paths – alongside Leeds Liverpool Canal – will be closed between Dock Lane swing bridge and Apperley Bridge from 28 February until August.
Three guided walks on offer this month. Thursday 3 March: “Walking with Water” a circular walk from Baildon Railway Station, starting at 2.00pm. 5.5 miles. Pre-booking required. Monday 21 March: Change to advertised route. “Esholt and Tong Villages Circular.” Starts at Baildon Railway Station at 1.30pm. 5 miles. Pre- booking required. Saturday 12 March: “Bradford Millennium Way Circular Walk 16.” …
Hot off the press! Ideal stocking filler for local walkers or visitors. Just £5. The walks range from 3-6 miles in length. Each walking route is described, along with a map, photos, and snippets of local historical information. Books can be purchased at: Woodheads Property Agency and Assembly Marketing on Westgate, Baildon Old Glen Tearooms, and the top station at …
Thanks to a grant from Shipley Area Committee’ Climate Action Fund, Baildon Walkers are Welcome have been able to update last year’s “FootNav” book for distribution to all families with children in Primary Schools in Baildon, free of charge. Around 1500 copies were delivered to Baildon Primary Schools last week, so that children could take them home before the half-term …
A lovely walk to Gilstead Crags – and excellent cakes at Chelsea’s treats!
Do you enjoy country walking and sharing this experience with other people? Would you like to feel confident to lead other people on walks, whether in friendship groups, or for a local walks organisation? If so, this introductory course could be for you – giving you the opportunity to consider the safety, comfort, and enjoyment of those that you would …
11 people enjoyed the course on Sunday 10 October. if you are interested in joining a future course, let us know at info@baildonwalkersarewelcome.org
An enjoyable and informative walk led by our Local Historians, Mike and Tish Lawson
Ros Crosland has produced a book of her local wildlife and landscape photos. There are over 100 images, each placed in the season when it was taken. The book costs £7, if you would like a copy or would like to know more please get in touch with Ros at ros.crosland@yahoo.co.uk
1) Would you like to brush up your map and compass work? Do you occasionally really wish you knew which way the footpath went over that huge field? We have the answer: a free navigation refresher course: you can start with basic compass familiarity or perfect your blind navigation techniques. Sunday, 10th October 2pm to 5pm at Wesleys, on Binswell …