Walk Reports - 2015
Otley. Sunday January 4th 2015. Distance - 18 miles. 15 walkers. Leader - Bob Clarke.
Spofforth. Saturday January 10th 2015. Distance - 17 miles. 16 walkers. Leader - Tim Rollett.
Swinsty. Saturday January 17th 2015. Distance - 20 miles. 12 walkers. Leader - Andy Ward.
Grassington. Saturday January 24th 2015. Distance - 19 miles. 25 walkers. Leader - Bob Clarke.
Harrogate. Sunday February 15th 2015. Distance - 18 miles. 15 walkers. Leader - John Sparshatt.
Arncliffe. Saturday February 28th 2015. Distance - 24 miles. 13 walkers. Leader - Bob Clarke.
Guiseley White Cross. Saturday March 7th 2015. Distance - 20 miles. 18 walkers. Leader - Andy Ward.
Kettlewell. Saturday March 20th 2015. Distance - 20 miles. 23 walkers. Leader - Bob Clarke.
Grassington. Saturday April 4th 2015. Distance - 24 miles. 17 walkers. Leader - Les Abba. Cannot find any images for gallery 2438
Ingleton. Monday April 6th 2015. Distance - 19 miles. 15 walkers. Leader - Andy Ward. Cannot find any images for gallery 2453
Hebden Bridge. Saturday April 18th 2015. Distance - 22 miles. 27 walkers. Leader - Bob Clarke.
Long Preston. Saturday May 2nd 2015. Distance - 21 miles. 7 walkers. Leader - Andy Ward.
Nidderdale Way I. Saturday May 9th 2015. Distance - 25 miles. 8 walkers. Leaders - Tricia Hesford / Andy Ward. To Scar House. Joint walk with Nidderdale.
Nidderdale Way II. Saturday May 16th 2015. Distance - 25 miles. 8 walkers. Leaders - Tricia Hesford / Andy Ward. To Ripley. Joint walk with Nidderdale.
Bolton Bridge. Saturday May 30th 2015. Distance - 24 miles. 15 walkers. Leader - Bob Clarke. A dry sunny and clear day enabled us to witness and enjoy the Wharfedale countryside at its best.
Dales Traverse. Saturday June 6th 2015. Distance - 28 miles. 17 walkers. Leader - Bob Clarke. Set off from Kettlewell to walk an ex-challenge walk based in Upper Wharfedale. It was a really great walk and Ian Slinger joined us on Mastilles Lane for a short stretch. We had 17 people in total - the wind was GALE FORCE - particularly going up Buckden Pike and on top of Birks Fell.
Ilkley. Saturday June 13th 2015. Distance - 21 miles. 13 walkers. Leader - Ralph Warman. After early morning rain the skies cleared and we enjoyed a good days walking visiting Middleton, Denton, Askwith and Dob Park, returning to Ilkley via Ellarcarr Pike and Denton Moor.
Grassington. Saturday June 27th 2015. Distance - 20 miles. 14 walkers. Leader - Bob Clarke. A very pleasant day began on the Dales Way to Kettlewell, having a taster of the Conistone Pie on the way. A quick break was taken before the fitness levels were checked with a climb up onto Great Whernside. We were rewarded with great views before heading over to Mossdale where we had lunch. Capplestone Gate, Yarnbury and Hebden were all visited before we headed back to Grassington and relaxed at the Foresters.
Broadbottom. Saturday July 4th 2015. Distance - 21 miles. 13 walkers. Leader - Philip Clarke. Photos by Philip Clarke & Tom Wood.
Kettlewell. Saturday July 18th 2015. Distance - 21 miles. 13 walkers. Leader - Bob Clarke. Set off up and over Knipe Scar to drop down to Arncliffe. Up the Monks Road then visited Darnbrook before heading off to Malham Tarn for lunch. Hawkswick Cote was next up before returning to Kettlewell for a well earned drink.
Arncliffe. Saturday July 25th 2015. Distance - 24 miles. 14 walkers. Leader - Jane Parry. A new walk leader for the group, Jane Parry, attracted a nice gathering and the odd new face for her 24 mile circuit from Arncliffe.
Burnsall. Saturday August 15th 2015. Distance - 24 miles. 10 walkers. Leader - Karen Pickersgill. A trip through Wharfedale. Cannot find any images for gallery 2715
Gargrave. Saturday August 22nd 2015. Distance - 23 miles. 9 walkers. One Foot in the Gargrave marshal's walk.
Embsay. Saturday August 29th 2015. Distance - 20 miles. 18 walkers. Leader - Ian Dyer. Photos by Ralph Warman & Philip Clarke.
One Foot In The Gargrave. Saturday September 12th 2015. Distance - 23 miles. 113 walkers. Wet and windy.
Hebden Bridge. Saturday September 26th 2015. Distance - 19 miles. 21 walkers. Leader - Bob Clarke. Another good turnout for the ever popular Bob. Visited Heptonstall, Widdop reservoir, Great Edge and Hebden Dale. Photos by Ralph Warman & Tom Wood.
Swinsty. Saturday October 10th 2015. Distance - 22 miles. 12 walkers. Leader - Tim Rollett. Another good walk ably led by Tim, set in the beautiful surroundings of the Washburn Valley. A fine day with some interesting views on the way, including an array of fungi. And the entertainment levels were set on high all day thanks to the Ladies, ably led by Hazel. Photos by Hazel Storozuk, Tim Rollett & Ian Dyer.
Grassington. Saturday October 24th 2015. Distance - 19 miles. 13 walkers. Leader - Ian Dyer. Stand in leader Ian Dyer did us proud with a fine walk around Wharfedale. After mid morning rain the afternoon gave way to lovely autumnal sunshine for the group, visiting Capplestone Gate, Conistone Dib, Malham Moor and returning via Skirethorns. Photos by Ralph Warman & Tom Wood.
St Ives. Saturday November 14th 2015. Distance - 19 miles. 19 walkers. Leader - Karen Pickersgill. An enjoyable walk with a healthy number turning up despite the poor weather forecast. Lunch was taken in Haworth, where we were serenaded by a ragtime band. Visited Oxenhope, Harden then back through the St. Ives estate where we ended up having a warm drink at the cafe. Photos by Tom Wood.
Ilkley. Saturday November 28th 2015. Distance - 19 miles. 22 walkers. Leader - Bob Clarke. Another good turnout, with several new walkers joining us, braved the elements to visit Middleton, Langbar Moor, Hazlewood Moor, Bolton Abbey Estate, Hawpike Farm and Addingham Moorside. The rain and wind gradually worsened in the afternoon and it was a very wet group that ended up in Ilkley. Thanks to Bob for keeping our spirits up! Photos by Tom Wood.
Skipton Xmas Walk. Saturday December 12th 2015. Distance - 12 miles. 25 walkers. Leader - Bob Clarke. Photos by Tom Wood.
Bramhope. Thursday December 31st 2015. Distance - 15 miles. 27 walkers. Leader - Ralph Warman. Fantastic weather greeted a bumper group of walkers at Bramhope for the last 15 of 15. Photos by Julia Greenwood & Ralph Warman. Cannot find any images for gallery 2988 |