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Footprint logo with a yellow or blue arrowWelcome Way

N Yorkshire, W Yorkshire

58 km / 36 miles
A circular route connecting four Walkers are Welcome (WAW) communities of Baildon, Bingley, Burley-in-Wharfedale and Otley.

The main route passes through moorland landscapes, alongside rivers, canals and reservoirs, across farmland, through woodland and local communities. The walk is divided into sections with numerous access points along the way. It is waymarked in both directions, is easy to follow and can be done in short or long sections, and takes advantage of easily accessible public transport connections. The route passes through the centre of each WAW community allowing walkers to become familiar with their unique history and amenities.

The project is supported by the local authorities of North Yorkshire County Council, City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, Leeds City Council and by Nidderdale AONB.

The revised guidebook is available for purchase from local outlets and from the website below. It includes OS maps and route descriptions for each section of the route, information about each WAW community, historical information, accommodation along the route and transport links.


Details:

Waymark: Footprint logo with a yellow or blue arrow
Path Type: Other Paths
Waymark: Footprint logo with a yellow or blue arrow
Attributes: Challenging
Moorland
Start and Finish: SE202455 - Otley, W Yorkshire View on StreetMap
Open Date: 2016
Web Sites: Welcome Way

Publications, Badges and Certificates:

Guidebook Welcome Way  (John Sparshatt  - 2021 )

Maps:

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Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2016.
© OpenStreetMap contributors under Open Database Licence.
Rights of way data from selected Local Authorities.
Large scale digital mapping is provided by John Thorn.
At high zoom levels the route is indicative only.
Purchase Ordnance Survey Maps:
OS Landranger 104
OS Landranger Active 104
OS Explorer 21, 288, 297
OS Explorer Active 21, 288, 297

Accommodation within 5 km of this Path:

 
 
From
Path
Along
Path
Walkers are Welcome
< 1 km
18 km
Walkers are Welcome
< 1 km
37 km
Walkers are Welcome
< 1 km
46 km
Walkers are Welcome
< 1 km
58 km

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Downloads:

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GPX Route File
Welcome Way GPX Exchange Format Route File
Last Updated 16/04/2021 21:46:56 - Revised Route including the former Bingley Loop
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MemoryMap Route File
Welcome Way Memory Map Route File
Last Updated 16/04/2021 21:46:56 - Revised Route including the former Bingley Loop
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Tracklogs Route File
Welcome Way Tracklogs Route File
Last Updated 16/04/2021 21:46:58 - Revised Route including the former Bingley Loop
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Route Profile:

56.9 km (35.4 miles)
1,373 m (4,505 ft) ascent
357 m (1,171 ft)  maximum height

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