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Overview

This is a circular walk from Ilkley railway station. There is a steep start up to White Wells we then follow the paths to Windgate Nick where we will have lunch. We then retrace a short section before decsending to the River Wharfe and head back to Ilkley.

Leader Simon 07804924853

Saturday, 18 May 2024
Start time:
10:35 am
Estimated finish time:
3:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Catch the 9.22 train from York to Ilkley via Leeds arr 10.34. Trains back to Leeds are every 30mins. 

Buy a return train ticket to Ilkley. 

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 11841 47645
Nearest postcode:
LS29 8HH
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Start time:
10:35 am

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking