Walkers are Welcome in Bingley and their supporters organise many walking events in the town and surroundings throughout the year. Check this calendar of walks or the posts below for more information.
The 18th annual series of Walks for Manorlands is being held on Saturday 28th September 2024 from Harden Cricket Club. There will be a choice of a 3,5,10 or 15 miles walks. Their purpose is to provide a friendly and enjoyable full or half day’s walking and at the same time raise funds for the Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. Dogs are welcome too!
Two exiting Bat & Fungi Walks in Bingley organised in August and October 2024 by the Friends of Prince of Wales Park. Find out more here!
As part of their regular Summer Walk & Talk events, the Bingley and District Local History Society is organising a local history walk in Bingley St Ives. Bingley Walkers are Welcome are delighted to promote this event which will be led by our own committee member and local resident of the St Ives Estate, Susan Hart.
Planned to introduce non-birders to birds in St.Ives Estate, the walks can take up to 3 hours depending upon weather and the birds. They take place in all weathers so please come ready for the conditions with suitable footwear. Children are welcome but dogs will hinder our chances of getting close to the birds. Open to all and free of charge.
This is official, the 7th Bingley Walking Festival will happen on Bank Holiday Monday 6th May! We will be offering five different walks on the day for all abilities:
– 7:00am: Down Chorus Walk: A Guided Birdwatch around St. Ives Estate
– 9:30am: Looking for a Puddle Walk: Up to Ilkley Moor in search for the Stanza Stones
– 10:00am: Bingley’s Hidden Secrets Walk
– 13:30pm: A Bridges of Bingley Walk
– 2:00pm: A New Look at St Ives: Two opportunities to see St Ives Estate as never before!
Here are some family Easter Holiday events organised by the Friends of Prince of Wales Park during the half-term period.
What: Easter Egg Trail
When: From Saturday 23rd March to Sunday 14th April 2023
Location: Trail starts at the drinking fountain
Address: Prince of Wales Park, Parkside, Bingley, West-Yorkshire, BD16 3DG
Price: £ 0.00 – It’s free!
Some great family winter events will be organised in Bingley Prince of Wales Park during the festive period! Come and visit to enjoy a great day out!
What: Snowman Trail
When: From Sunday 17th December 2023 to Sunday 31st December 2023
Location: Trail starts at the drinking fountain
Address: Prince of Wales Park, Parkside, Bingley, West-Yorkshire, BD16 3DG
Price: £ 0.00 – It’s free!
Join us on Sunday 10th December 2023 for a Christmas Themed Walk in Bingley and enjoy some mince pie and mulled wine on us in Prince of Wales Park.
What: Christmas Themed Walk in Bingley
When: Sunday 10th December 2023 – 10:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Walk will start outside of Bingley Arts Centre, near the Buttercross
Address: Bingley Arts Centre, Main Street, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 2LZ
Price: £ 0.00 – Guided walk is free! We will also offer mince pie and mulled wine free of charge.
Our September Sunday Monthly Walk will be extra special as we are celebrating the Heritage Open Days! You will be able to enjoy a short one and a half miles walk along with members of Bingley Little Theatre who will be dressed in costume. Following the walk, we will return to the theatre for light refreshments, a talk and a tour of the building.
The Festival, which runs over 8 days, will offer a total of 17 guided walks ranging from 1 mile to 15 miles. In addition, there will be 5 events which do not really require any walking at all!!