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

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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

Ilkley circular climbing up to White Wells and then along to tops to the Swastika Stone.  Then up to High Crag taking Keighley Road to Cowpers Cross and on to Whetstone Gate and over the Timble Stones and heading off the moor  on the Dales Way and Rockey Valley.

Saturday, 8 February 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
350m / 1148ft
Type:
circular

Expect some climbs and a bit of boggy wet ground.  Lovely views on a good day.  Good train and bus service to Ilkley. Refreshments in Ilkley.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 11791 47181
Nearest postcode:
LS29 9TF
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Start time:
10:00 am

Darwin Car park . Just off White Wells Road. ( immediately on your right after going over the cattle grid ) Other parking and toilets available in Ilkley. Ilkley has a train and bus 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