Sunday 1 May 2016

The length & breadth of Ilkley Moor - Sunday 8 May

Date: Sunday 8 May

Start: 10 am

Leader: Rob

Parking: Wells Road Car Park (free) adjacent to Darwin Gardens, Wells Road, Ilkley.

Distance: 7.5 miles

Level of difficulty: Moderate.

Walk description:  An invigorating walk crossing rough open moorland, walking mainly on well used paths, many of which can be wet and muddy in places. Although the first half of the walk involves several stiles and some hill climbing, there's nothing too strenuous.

Refreshments: The walk starts an ends about 1/4 mile from Ilkley town centre where there are many cafes.

Getting there: Approaching Ilkley on the A65 from the direction of Otley, turn left on to the B6832 (Wheatley Lane). Just passed the entrance to Ilkley Railway Station (on your right), turn left on to Wells Road. The car park is at the top of Wells Road on the right just after crossing over a cattle grid.

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