Thanks to everyone who came to our 6th Bingley Walking Festival on Bank Holiday Monday 1st May! This year was another success story and we are really grateful for all the donations received during the day and online.
We will add pictures of what happened on the day soon, in the mean time you can take a look at pictures taken during last year event on our past outdoor festivals page which also includes 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2021.
We look forward to seeing you all again next year! Best Foot Forward!
What happened in 2023?
Monday 1st May 2023 saw the 6th Bingley Walking Festival, proudly hosted by Bingley Walkers are Welcome.
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 real 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! We only asked for a voluntary donation to help us continue to hold events like this.
List of walks for the Bingley Walking Festival 2023
Led by Heather Weatherhead
A circular rural walk of approx 2 miles from Gilstead down towards Saltaire. We will stop at the remains of Titus Salt Junior’s house at Milner Field, currently being explored by local archaeologists, who will talk to the group and answer questions. We will then return up the hill to Gilstead.
Please note this walk will be limited to twenty walkers on a first come first served basis on the day
Meet Heather at 11.30am at The Glen Pub, Gilstead Lane, Gilstead. BD16 3NL
When: Monday 1st May – 11:30am
Where:
The Glen Pub
Gilstead Lane
Gilstead
West Yorkshire
BD16 3NL
Price: £ 0.00 – It’s free!
Led by David Hanson
Join us for a gentle 2½ or 5 mile walk along the River Aire and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal via Hirst Wood to our neighbouring village, the World Heritage Site of Saltaire. On arrival, you have the option to return to Bingley by train or continue with us through Roberts Park, along the river bank and towpath back to our start point in Bingley Market Square.
Meet David at 10.30am in Bingley Market Square.
When: Monday 1st May – 10:30am
Where:
Town Square
Main Street
Bingley
West Yorkshire
BD16 2LZ
Price: £ 0.00 – It’s free!
Led by Cedric Farineau & John Kata
You will enjoy a wide variety of scenery on this challenging 10 mile walk to Baildon and back. Starting with a climb to Gilstead Crag, we make our way onto Baildon Moor via Sheriff Lane and Shipley Glen. Moorland then gives way to the more urban setting of Baildon, then extensive green and leafy views over Shipley and Saltaire, before following the River Aire back to Bingley.
Meet John & Cedric at 9.30am on Market Square, Bingley. Expect to be back in Bingley for 4 p.m. Don’t forget to bring a packed lunch and plenty of water with you
When: Monday 1st May – 9:30am
Where:
Town Square
Main Street
Bingley
West Yorkshire
BD16 2LZ
Price: £ 0.00 – It’s free!
Led by Michael McCabe
A 3½ mile urban walk on the edge of the countryside with lots of interest. The walk starts with a climb for the first mile or so up some of the local snickets to Lady Lane. Then it’s downhill or level as we make our way through Micklethwaite village, finishing along the towpath of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and back into Market Square.
Meet Michael at 2.00pm in Bingley Market Square.
When: Monday 1st May – 2:00pm
Where:
Town Square
Main Street
Bingley
West Yorkshire
BD16 2LZ
Price: £ 0.00 – It’s free!
Led by Chris and Arthur Baxter
This pleasant 5 mile walk takes in Cottingley and plenty of its history, including a visit to the site of the Cottingley Fairies legend. It will follow a number of local footpaths and snickets, starting and returning via Myrtle Park and Beckfoot Lane.
Meet Chris and Arthur at 1.30pm in Bingley Market Square.
When: Monday 1st May – 1:30pm
Where:
Town Square
Main Street
Bingley
West Yorkshire
BD16 2LZ
Price: £ 0.00 – It’s free!
Download the leaflets
Watch the local shops, pubs and businesses, train station, Bingley Art Centre and Bingley Library for our posters and leaflets! Support Bingley Walkers are Welcome and help promoting the event by sharing this message on your social media or publishing these leaflets on your website!
Leaflet Page 1 - Poster of the event
Leaflet Page 2 - More details about the walks
Did you go on any of our past outdoor festivals? Don't hesitate to give us some feedback by leaving a comment below!
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!
Mike Grindrod
Damien Nigel and I joined Cedric yesterday to walk his “ Bingley Loop “ with great group of walkers 👍
Very well organised and plenty of fun from start to finish
Hope you see you all soon
Mike Otley Walking Festival.
Bingley WaW
Thank you so much for your support guys! It was really nice meeting you.
liz Narey
Lovely history walk led by Susan Hart , always new things to learn .