2022


Poems, Memorials, Rocks and Trigs | Thursday 29 December 2022

Walk Leader: Lynn Hathaway Participants: 10 Mileage: 13.4 miles Ascent: 2,680 ft Walk Report: Lynn Hathaway Weather: A cold and gusting wind all day, a heavy shower early on then dry for the remainder of the day.  Our final walk to finish the year's programme.  The walk took us from…

Christmas Walk & Lunch | Sunday 11 December 2022

Walk Leader: Lynn Hathaway Participants: 12 Mileage: 10.4 miles Ascent: 1,300 ft Walk Report: Robert Cope Weather: Cold, frosty and dry. Sunny for the most part Our route from Kilburn started initially with a climb almost to Cold Kirby, then west across Cold Kirby Moor and returning…

Hack with Nut Fall | Saturday 26 November 2022

Walk Leader: Reg Tayler Participants: 7 Mileage: 19 miles Walk Report: Reg Tayler We gathered on a windswept common with an overcast sky and the threat of rain later. We set off down past Nutwith Cote then along the river Ure to Hackfall woods, going via the fountain which sadly is…

Buckden Bimble | Saturday 19 November 2022

Walk Leader: Andy Miller Participants: 8 Mileage: 14.5 miles Ascent: 2,000 ft Walk Report: Andy Miller Weather: Dry for the first couple of hours then rain and thick fog settled in for the rest of the day.     We set off from Buckden car park to take a short road section to then reach…

Kilburn Kanter Marshall's Walk | Saturday 29 October 2022

Walk Leader: Lynn Hathaway Participants: 11 Mileage: 24 miles Ascent: 3,750 ft Walk Report: Robert Cope Weather: Dull, misty, drizzle and rain for much of the day - but quite warm! Despite the unfavourable weather forecast, which proved to be broadly accurate, we set off in good…

The Aislabie Walk | Saturday 22 October 2022

Walk Leader: Paul Rodgers Participants: 13 Mileage: 19 miles Ascent: 1,600 ft Walk Report: Paul Rodgers Weather: Warm, dry and sunny for much of the day On a glorious autumnal day a group of thirteen set off from Fountain's Abbey Visitor Centre on the Aislabie Walk, which largely…

Thornborough Henges | Saturday 15 October 2022

Walk Leader: Ann Grainger Participants: 11 Mileage: 20 miles Ascent: 950 ft Walk Report: Ann Grainger Weather: A short shower to start, followed by a nice day.  Breezy at times.     After leaving Leeming Village we passed by Leeming mill, Thorpe Perrow, and Snape. We had lunch at…

To the Source of the Wharfe | Saturday 1 October 2022

Walk Leader: Robert Cope Participants: 3 Mileage: 20 miles Ascent: 2,950 ft Walk Report: Robert Cope Weather: Blustery intermittent showers.  Strong headwinds during much of the afternoon. We set off from Horton-in-Ribblesdale on the Pennine Way, leaving it at High Birkwith Moor to…

Can't see the Wood for theTrees | Saturday 17 September 2022

Walk Leader: Jo Poskitt Participants: 8 Mileage: 16 miles Ascent: 1,287 ft Walk Report: Andy Miller Weather: Glorious. Warm sunshine most of the day with a lovely fresh breeze.   Today,s Walk started from Castle Howard . Our well thought out route  was of a Clockwise direction passing…

Malhamdale Three Peaks | Saturday 27 August 2022

Walk Leader: Jo Poskitt Participants: 9 Mileage: 20 miles Ascent: 3,070 ft Weather: Mainly sunny in the morning, cloudy in the afternoon.  Little wind and humid all day.   We set off from the Blacksmiths Forge in the centre of Malham which was very busy with visitors to the Annual Show.…

A Castle Astride a River | Saturday 20 August 2022

  Walk Leader: Reg Taylor Participants: 7 Mileage: 20.4 miles Ascent: 3,160 ft Walk Report: To follow Weather: Cool and rainy initially, warmer and sunny later. Windy most of the day. Walk report to follow Photos by Liyang Tang Photos by Robert Cope

Skipton Double Trigger (Sort Of) | Saturday 13 August 2022

Walk Leader: Robert Cope Participants: 6 Mileage: 21 miles Ascent: 2,950 ft Walk Report: Robert Cope Weather: Very hot | Full sun all day   We set off already in short sleeves and heavily laden with water in preparation for the forecast hot day ahead - and the forecast was not wrong on…

Embrace the Gray | Saturday 6 August 2022

Walk Leader: Andy Miller Participants: 8 Mileage: 14.5 miles Ascent: 2,100 ft Walk Report: Andy Miller Weather: Fresh, clear skies     I decided to change the route and use the Footpaths and tracks in and around Cotterdale. Some of the local footpaths were a bit disappointing but the…

Ann's Tough Walk | Saturday 30 July 2022

Walk Leader: Ann Grainger Participants: 4 Mileage: 20 miles Walk Report: Ann Grainger Weather: Warm, humid, showers, mist and wind   We set off from Askrigg car park, weather very humid as we walked up through Newbiggin and Heugh.  While walking up Beldhaw Hill the weather changed to…

Jervaulx You Know! | Wednesday 27 July 2022

Walk Leader: Jill King Participants: 9 Mileage: 12 miles Walk Report: Jill King Weather: Early mist cleared to a very warm and sunny day Harmby village has a public car park next to the village hall with associated sport facilities.  It is the start of the Afoot in Two Dales and we used…

A Falcon, A Fox and A Plover | Saturday 23 July 2022

Walk Leader: Andy Miller Participants: 7 Mileage: 23 miles Ascent: 3,600 ft Walk Report: Andy Miller Weather: Dry initially, soon turned to heavy rain and thick mist   This route came from Nidderdale LDWA website of their 2014 programme any credit for the route should go to them. Great…

Ribblehead | Saturday 16 July 2022

Walk Leader: Paul Rodgers Participants: 3 Mileage: 21 miles Ascent: 3,750 ft Walk Report: Paul Rodgers Weather: Sunny and warm We set off from Ribblehead in a mist but the low clouds soon lifted as we ascended Whernside via the Dales High Way and Cable Rake, and the sunshine stayed…

Wharfedale Three Peaks | Saturday 9 July 2022

Walk Leader: Jo Poskitt Participants: 8 Mileage: 22 miles Ascent: 4,000 ft Walk Report: Robert Cope Weather: Warm/hot, sunny all day and little wind   Setting off from Kettlewell we followed the generally accepted route of the Wharfedale Three Peaks challenge in Upper Wharfedale. …

Lake District Weekend | Saturday & Sunday 2-3 July 2022

Saturday 2 July | Coledale Horseshoe Walk Leader: Jon & Wendy Leete Participants: 4 Mileage: 12 miles Ascent: 3,500 ft Walk Report: Wendy Leete We met and started on the bridge by the pencil museum in Keswick.  It wasn't too bad a forecast but then in the lakes there is no forecast -…

Wensleydale Three | Saturday 25 June 2022

Walk Leader: Jo Poskitt Participants: 6 Mileage: 24 miles Ascent: 4,850 ft Walk Report: To Follow Weather: Windy all day, mixed sun and overcast. Occasional short showers.    Photos by Christine Stopford Photos by Robert Cope

LDWA 50th Anniversary | Saturday 18 June 2022

Walk Leaders: Jill King / John Leeman / Jon Leete / Paul Rodgers  Participants: 34 Mileage: 50 miles (2 x 15 and 2 x 10) Weather: Warm and Dry 34 participants took part in walks of 10 miles or 15 miles (2 groups doing 15 mile walks and 2 groups doing 10 mile walks = 50 miles) from Chop…

Swaledale Three | Saturday 14 May 2022

Walk Leader: Jo Poskitt Participants: 10 Mileage: 22.5 miles Ascent: 3,740 ft Walk Report: Lynn Hathaway     Starting at the beautiful hamlet of Muker, we walked through multiple grassy fields to the village of Gunnerside, where we then climbed onto Melbecks Moor and walked through an…

Otley Nine Leagues | Saturday 7 May 2022

Walk Leader: Lynn Hathaway Participants: 8 Mileage: 25 miles Ascent: 3,200 ft Walk Report: Lynn Hathaway Weather: Cloudy and mild   The walk roughly followed the old Otley 9 Leagues Challenge route, but also touched The Blubberhouses, Rombald Stride and Welcome Way routes.   We started…

Harrogate South Villages | Saturday 30 April 2022

Walk Leader: Robert Cope Participants: 4 Mileage: 21 miles Ascent: 1,900ft Walk Report: Robert Cope Weather: Warm and sunny, little wind   Setting off from Hornbeam Park (the historic home of ICI's “crimplene” man-made textile) we skirted around the Yorkshire Showground…

Nidderdale Way | Saturday & Sunday 23-24 April 2022

          Saturday 23 April Sunday 24 April   Walk Leader: Ralph Warman & Chris Burrell Lynn Hathaway & Robert Cope   Participants: 30 25   Mileage: 28 miles 28 miles   Weather: Dry, sunny at times, cool wind Dry, sunny at times, colder wind           The Nidderdale Way over two…

What's Occurring | Saturday 16 April 2022

Walk Leader: Andy Miller Participants: 6 Mileage: 20 miles Ascent: 2,800 ft Walk Report: Andy Miller Weather: Cold at start but soon warmed up. Sunny.     We set off from Goathland and took the FP past the Mallyan Spout Hotel to Beck Hole. From Beck Hole we continued on the track all…

Thornborough Henges | Saturday 9 April 2022

Walk Leader: Ann Grainger Participants: 4 Mileage: 20 miles Walk Report: Ann Grainger Weather: Cold, dry and sunny, cloudy later We left Leeming village via Leeming Mill, passing by Thorpe Perrow and onto Snape where the 6th wife of Henry 8th lived (Catherine Parr).  We had our first…

Howgill Hike | Saturday 26 March 2022

Walk Leader: Paul Rodgers Participants: 9 Mileage: 16 miles Walk Report: Paul Rodgers Weather: A Glorious Spring Day   We were pleased to welcome members from Plymouth and Basingstoke on the walk and have the opportunity to showcase the Howgills on a glorious Spring day. The group of…

Is It Spring? | Saturday 12 March 2022

Walk Leader: Anton Nielsen Participants: 8 Mileage: 20 miles Ascent: 2,400 ft Walk Report: Andy Miller Weather: Showers early morning, strong N/W wind and icy cold all day   We set off from Barningham in heavy rain showers and strong winds.  We went up through the village take a…

R U Bovvered | Saturday 19 February 2022

Walk Leader: Anton Nielsen Participants: 6 Mileage: 14 miles Ascent: 1,460 ft Walk Report: Andy Miller Weather: Cold, Fresh Wind, Snow for the last couple of hours     We set off from Rosedale along the Northdale Path and then climbed up to Northdale Rigg. We crossed this moor to reach…

Sea and Land | Saturday 12 February 2022

Walk Leader: Anton Nielsen Participants: 5 Mileage: 18 miles Ascent: 1,450 ft Walk Report: Andy Miller Weather: Ice cold, very strong winds   We set off from Sandsend Car Park and then started to climb multiple sets of wooden flights of stairs. This brought us out to join The Cleveland…

A Winter's Tale | Saturday 29 January 2022

Walk Leader: Anton Nielsen Participants: 10 Mileage: 17 miles Photos by Andy Fry Photos by Ann Grainger  

That Horse is Kantering Again! | Saturday 22 January 2022

Walk Leader: John Leeman Participants: 17 Mileage: 18 miles Ascent: 2,600ft Walk Report: John Leeman Weather: Cold and dry, little wind   The turnout of 17 represented a geographically wide range of members from West and East Yorks and Northumberland as well as North Yorkshire…

Blast from the Past into 2022 | Saturday 1 January 2022

Walk Leader: Lynn Hathaway Participants: 12 Mileage: ~15 miles Ascent: ~ 1,500 ft Walk Report: Lynn Hathaway Weather: Overcast but dry and warm for time of year   Starting bright and early on New Year's Day we welcomed in the New Year with a cheery bunch of old timers and new comers,…