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Take a Hike Group

We are the Take a Hike Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

Come join for a gentle walk around west Leeds

We’ll settle off from horsforth down to the canal to Newlay; we’ll follow the canal for about 2 miles until we reach Rodley.

From Rodley well climb gently up to Woodhall/Calverley through the woods then, we’ll walk back through woodland to reach Apperley Bridge.

At Apperley Bridge, we’ll follow quiet lanes back up the hill to horsforth.

Saturday, 14 October 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:
375m / 1230ft
Type:
circular

Nowhere is the going too difficult and despite the length, it’s not that hard.

The terrain is quite easy, but could be a bit muddy so boots probably better than trainers.

no dogs please.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 23485 37774
Nearest postcode:
LS18 5DX
what3words:
repay.winks.safe
Start time:
10:00 am

Fink hill car park

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