Join us on Sunday 13th Septembre 2026 for our next walk!!
We hope to see you on our monthly Sunday walk, a typical 5 miles / 2 hours route to discover Bingley and its surrounding on foot.

Keep in touch with us on our Facebook page for more information about the route closer to the time of the walk.

Five Rise Locks Walking Together - Photo Credit: Marcus Rattray

Photo Credit: Marcus Rattray

Table of Content - Bingley WAW Monthly Sunday Walks

All our walks are FREE! However, we would appreciate a small donation towards the cost incurred for running our walks and events throughout the year. These include insurance, promotion, materials and our annual fee to keep our Walkers are Welcome status.

Thanks in advance!

What do you need?

Bring the following with you:

  • weather-appropriate clothing and waterproofs;
  • water bottle, flask and any snacks.
  • any medication you might need, including plasters;
  • hand sanitiser;
  • sun cream;
  • a fully charged mobile phone;

Footwear  note: many paths will be stony or muddy so please wear walking shoes or boots with non-slip soles. You may want to bring walking poles with you if you usually feel more comfortable with them.

After the walk we usually have lunch or a drink in one of the town’s welcoming cafés. Most of them now display our “Walkers are Welcome” stickers in their windows.

Please read our disclaimer for further information about our dos and don’ts

Bingley Arts Centre

Meet in front of the Bingley Arts Centre for our Monthly Walks

Where to meet?

What: Bingley Walkers are Welcome Monthly Sunday Walks

When: Second Sunday of every month* – 10:00 AM
How long? About 2 hours / 5 miles walk

Where:
Bingley Arts Centre
Main Street
Bingley
West Yorkshire
BD16 2LZ

Grid Reference: SE 106 390
What3Words: ///sprint.colonies.downfield

Price: £0.00 – It’s free!

* With the only exception being November, when the walk is moved to 1st weekend of November due to Remembrance Sunday celebration happening on Market Square.

Map

Public Transport & Car park

Bingley Walkers are Welcome encourage all participants to use public transport to come to our walks. Bingley Railway Station is a stone’s throw away from Bingley Arts Centre. Both bus routes, The Shuttle 662 and Aireline 60, stop near Bingley Arts Centre. Parking in Bingley unfortunately is not free anymore on Sundays, so expect having to pay for your car park. Visit our page about travelling to Bingley to find out more. 

Disclaimer

  • Whilst leaders take every care, your comfort and safety are your own responsibility.
  • The pace of the walk is appropriate to the distance and the available time. We ask that walkers accept the pace set.
  • Leaders will not be able to give you any personal assistance which would involve close proximity or touch during the walk (except in an emergency), e.g. to cross stiles, or manage slippery slopes, so if you think you might need assistance please bring along a family member.
  • Photos may be taken during the walk for use on our website and social media. Please let a leader know if you’d rather not be included.
  • Dogs (on a short lead) are welcome on most walks but please get in touch with us before hand (Facebook or Web contact form)
  • Under-18 year old people to be accompanied by a responsible adult

Dates for your diary are:

  • Sunday 11th October 2026
  • Sunday 1st November 2026

    Note: the walk is moved to 1st weekend of November due to Remembrance Sunday celebration happening on Market Square.

  • Sunday 13th December 2026

Celebrate the Trail Launch With Us!

On Saturday 19 September, the Bradford Pennine Gateway Trail officially launches, connecting all eight sites of this National Nature Reserve including the three right here in Bingley. We’re leading a free guided walk from Saltaire to Bingley Bog as part of the celebrations. Free to join, but booking is required.

Or use this iCal Google calendar and import it in your phone so you never forget any of our walks!

Our annual Celebration of Walking:

Our 2nd Bingley Celebration of Walking happened on Bank Holiday Monday 4th May 2026. We offered five different walks on the day for all abilities. See you next year for the new edition, in the meantime please take a look at our past walking festivals and events with picture taken from 2017 to 2025 - you might recognise yourself!
Walkers above Bingley on one of our regular Sunday walks

Group of walkers admiring the view above Bingley

Did you go on any of our Sunday walks? Don’t hesitate to give us some feedback by leaving a comment below!

3 Responses
  1. Jenny Shorter

    Really enjoyed your walk on 5th Nov. to Gilstead Crags. A big thank you to leaders to give up their time to plan and lead the walks. Jenny from Cottingley. Only moved to the area a few months ago so your walks really help me to get to know this beautiful area and to meet other walkers.

    • Bingley WaW

      Thank you so much for your kind feedback. We hope that you settle well in Bingley and looking forward to seeing you again on our walks!

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