Sadly and for obvious reasons we decided to cancel our annual Walking Festival in 2020. However, things are brightening up and we are planning to hold our 2021 Walking Festival on Bank Holiday Monday August 30th. This will of course be subject to Government guidelines. More details will be posted on our town centre noticeboard, on this website, Facebook and Twitter pages nearer the time.
We have also decided to resume our monthly walks from Sunday 13th June 2021.
We look forward to seeing you all again. Best Foot Forward!
What happened in 2019?
Monday 6th May 2019 saw the third Bingley Walking Festival, proudly hosted by Bingley Walkers are Welcome.
Our first and second festivals in 2017 and 2018 were great successes and this year will be no different.
We offered a choice of 5 walks all designed and led by our experienced walk leaders. Each walk had something different to offer to walkers of all abilities, ages and experience. It was a chance to see some of Bingley and the surrounding district’s most stunning sights and landmarks.
Well behaved dogs were also very welcome!
Note: This was a FREE event for all and the next editions will be the same! All we only ask is for a voluntary donation to help us continue to hold events like this.
List of walks during the Bingley Walking Festival 2019
Led by Nick Milsom
Two years ago we went on the Bingley Five Rise Locks Family Walk. Last year we had a treasure hunt looking for decorated rocks. Even though we had great fun, we want to try something new this year.
Join us for a family friendly, short walk to explore the River Aire as it winds its way through Myrtle Park. We will then continue onwards, taking us over Harden Beck. Together, we will explore the nature that we may find along the River and discuss its history and future. There will also be a fun family activity to join in! This walk should take approximately 1.5 hours.
When: Monday 6th May – 10:30am
Where:
Town Square
Main Street
Bingley
West Yorkshire
BD16 2LZ
Price: £ 0.00 – It’s free!
Led by Arthur and Christine Baxter
This moderately challenging, 5 mile walk encompasses Bingley’s famous waterway landmarks – The Five Rise and Three Rise Locks. You will also experience the beautiful woodland surroundings of Prince of Wales Park and the stunning view of the Aire Valley from Gilstead Moor, before walking back down into Bingley via Myrtle Park. This walk will require good walking boots and should take around 2.5 hours.
When: Monday 6th May – 11:00am
Where:
Town Square
Main Street
Bingley
West Yorkshire
BD16 2LZ
Price: £ 0.00 – It’s free!
Led by Cedric Farineau & Joost Smeele
Ilkley Moor is one of the most iconic hills in Yorkshire and we want to offer you the opportunity to take a long stride over it! There will be plenty to discover, from the industrial heritage of the Five Rise Locks on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, to the peaceful reservoir of Sunny Dale near East Morton and the thousands of years-old stone circle of The Twelve Apostles, set in the middle of the beautiful moorland. Also, of course, the views from the top are quite something!
Please do bring a packed lunch as this is an all-day, 6-7 hour walk of approx. 14 miles.
When: Monday 6th May – 10:00am
Where:
Town Square
Main Street
Bingley
West Yorkshire
BD16 2LZ
Price: £ 0.00 – It’s free!
Led by Linda Howell
A 2 hour walk enjoying the best parts of the St Ives estate. Leaving Bingley via the river bank pathway, we will be tackling Altar Lane before entering St Ives. Altar Lane will be a steep haul but once climbed, it will be mostly downhill. We will walk through woodlands, skirt the golf course and pass Lady Blantyre’s Rock and Coppice Pond before descending steadily, via Beckfoot Lane, back into Myrtle Park.
When: Monday 6th May – 14:00pm
Where:
Town Square
Main Street
Bingley
West Yorkshire
BD16 2LZ
Price: £ 0.00 – It’s free!
Led by Ronda Christensen
A moderately challenging, hilly walk that requires good footwear, this 4 mile walk will take you through the ancient village that sits above Bingley. Expect some panoramic views and a little about the history of this beautiful part of the town.
Meet Ronda outside The Acorn Inn pub. There is some parking available at the pub. Buses 615, 616 and 619 from Bingley will take you to Otley Road, a few steps away from the Acorn.
When: Monday 6th May – 13:00pm
Where:
The Acorn Inn
The Green
Bingley
West Yorkshire
BD16 3AW
Price: £ 0.00 – It’s free!
Leaflet Page 1 - Poster of the event
Leaflet Page 2 - More details about the walks
M.Hopwood
Hi,
Walked the Harden Valley walk yesterday with a large group. The lead was Cedric. Excellent organisation and walk. Thanks very much to Cedric, the back marker ( sorry I forgot his name ) and all involved. A great walk !
Bingley WaW
Thank you for your lovely comment. Really glad you enjoyed the walk and hope to see you again next year!