westyorkshirewalks.co.uk http://www.westyorkshirewalks.co.uk Sun, 03 Jan 2010 21:49:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 Top 10 walks in West Yorkshire http://www.westyorkshirewalks.co.uk/top-10-walks-in-west-yorkshire/ http://www.westyorkshirewalks.co.uk/top-10-walks-in-west-yorkshire/#comments Sun, 03 Jan 2010 21:49:13 +0000 Sam http://www.westyorkshirewalks.co.uk/?p=11 There are so many amazing walks to be had in the West Yorkshire area that it has been hard to pick just 10. However, the following are some of my very favourires and I hope you’ll find some of yours here too :-)

Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge

Hardcastle Crags is a wooded valley about 2 miles north of the market town of Hebden Bridge. The crags are made of mill-stone grit that tower high above the valley floor in an area rich with flora and fauna and marked by ravines, tumbling streams and oak, beech, rowan and pine woods. The area enjoys one of the best rights-of-way networks in Britain and waymarked walks lead through the valley linking up with several footpaths, including the Pennine Way.

More information: Hardcastle Crags

Ilkley Moor

Ilkley Moor is part of a huge area of moorland, known collectively as Rombolds Moor. There are breathtaking views across Wharfedale and Airedale and the best walks include the three-mile Riverside Circuit, ideal for families with young children as it is relatively short at around two-and-a-half hours and is accessible to pushchairs.

More information: Ilkley Moor

Pennine Way

The Pennine Way runs approximately 267 miles from Edale in the Peak District to Kirk Yetholm just inside the Scottish border. It enters West Yorkshire at Standedge, above Holmfirth, after which it winds a lonely path through Brontë Country before passing into North Yorkshire.

More information: The Pennine Way

Kirklees Way

The Kirklees Way is a 72 mile circular walk covering the areas surrounding Huddersfield, Holmfirth, Denby Dale, Holme, Marsden, Brighouse, Batley and Dewsbury.

More information: The Kirklees Way

Scammonden

A well walked but quiet path round Dean’s Head Reservoir located at the base of the Pennines. The path takes you through woodlands, down to the waters edge and up some gentle hills for wonderful views of the surrounding countryside.

More information: Scammonden

Shibden Valley

The Shibden valley provides a picturesque setting in which to enjoy some quiet, relaxing time in the countryside.

More information: Shibden Valley

Otley Chevin

Otley Chevin is a great place, providing for a relaxing escape in some wonderful scenery with some fantastic views over Wharfedale.

More information: Otley Chevin

Butterley Reservoir

A short delightful reservoir walk set in wonderful country side with superb views. The walk has some climbs but nothing arduous.

More information: Butterley

Shipley Glen

Shipley Glen is a shallow wooded valley near Shipley in Bradford.

More information: Shipley Glen

Ogden Water

Ogden Water is a large Vistorian reservoir and local beauty spot just off the A629 (but largely hidden from the road) beneath Ovenden Moor between Halifax and Denholme in the heart of West Yorkshire’s Bronte Country.

More information: Ogden Water

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There are so many wonderful places to walk that are just a bus or train ride away and I hope to bring you stories of my trips along with photos and videos. I also hope to lose a few more pounds along the way :-)

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