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Overview

We walk along the main street in Bingley and then follow the River Aire before starting to steadily climb up to a rocky outcrop known as the Druids Altar where we will have an early lunch.  We then descend to a path through the Race Course Plantation, a golf course, the edge of open heather moor and woodland to reach Myrtle Park and back to the main street.  We then follow the canal to the Five Rise Locks and back to the station.  There are no stiles but a set of steps at one fence and some short stretches of road walking.

Our leader is Lynda tel: 07986 463460

Saturday, 26 April 2025
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Catch the 08.51 Transpennine Express from York Railway Station to Leeds and then the Northern train to Bingley arriving at 09.44

For the return journey there are frequent trains from Bingley to Leeds and then Leeds to York.

Purchase an off peak day return to Bingley which costs £19.75 with a railcard or £29.70 without.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 10808 39174
Nearest postcode:
BD16 2NB
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Start time:
9:45 am

Bingley Railway Station

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking