Walkers are Welcome views on what’s happening in our beautiful town of Bingley, West Yorkshire. Join us at one of the many events or walks we organise!
These blog posts have been curated by our editor and webmaster Cedric Farineau
Three unlikely partners have been quietly transforming Bingley North Bog. Funded by the Dawoodi Bohra community’s Project Rise initiative and delivered with Bradford Council and the Aire Rivers Trust, the restoration has brought new paths, tree planting, and a fine new bird hide to this precious wetland.
Bingley Walkers are Welcome is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help lead our monthly walks and annual walking festival. You don’t need any previous experience — just a love of the local countryside. Free walk leader training is provided. Could this be you? Get in touch — we’d love to hear from you!
The well-loved footpath near Three Rise Locks and Damart Mill – known to generations of Bingley residents as Treacle Cock Alley – has been newly resurfaced, thanks to a fantastic community partnership between Damart UK, Bradford Council and Councillor Susan Fricker. We also explore the path’s surprisingly rich history, stretching all the way back to a medieval footpath first trodden over 800 years ago.
On Saturday 28th March, Bingley Walkers are Welcome is honoured to support a special community walk to remember former Bingley Town Councillor Edwina Simpson, who died on 24 December 2025.
As well as serving on the Town Council, Edwina was closely involved in supporting the creation of Bingley Walkers are Welcome – as well as environmental and community initiatives. Her commitment to community engagement, environmental care and wellbeing reflected everything that Walkers are Welcome stands for.
This informal commemorative walk of approximately two miles will follow well-maintained footpaths around Bingley.
The days are now shorter and despite the clock changing, there is no doubt we are seeing less light. Does it mean we shouldnt go out and enjoy our beautiful town and its surroundings. Of course not! And actually autumn walks can be the best you will do during the year.
Join us for the Walkers are Welcome Annual Get Together 2025!
Taking place on 25th–26th October at Bingley Arts Centre, this two-day event—co-hosted by Bingley, Baildon, Burley-in-Wharfedale, and Otley—will feature workshops, guest speakers, local walks, and Saturday evening entertainment. Open to members of the Walkers are Welcome network, registration is £20 (plus £20 for the Saturday evening buffet and entertainment). Connect with fellow walking enthusiasts and enjoy a weekend full of inspiration and community!
Bradford on Foot will be available for free starting from April 2025 and we will keep you informed as soon as the programme of guided walks is available.
We are very happy to report that a well used path has finally been reinstated in Crossflatts after months of battle between a developer and the locals.
The towpath between Hirst Lock in Saltaire and Primrose Lane in Bingley will be closed from Monday 21st October 2024, through Christmas 2024.
Since the lockdown, walking has became a really good way of doing some extra exercise. Unfortunately, this has put more pressure on our countryside as more and more people have been out and about. To make sure that our countryside is protected for generations to come, the Government published in 2014 the Countryside Code. This tool is here to help us all feel confident in enjoying time outdoors in a safe and respectful way. The code changed slightly over the years (especially during the Covid-19 pandemic) and we have the most up to date instructions.
