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We are the Leeds Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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 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

Overview

A circular walk starting from Old Star, East  Keswick . A hilly fast paced 7-8 miles covering East Keswick- Bardsey past the primary school, though the old castle mount, across busy A58  to Hetchell Woods/ Pompocali and an underground stream (never known to have dried up ). Up to a track skirting Braham Woods through Wothersome , to little roads back to East Rigton and Bardsey through to East Keswick . 
A mixture of road and tracks and can be v muddy in places when it’s rained . 
LS17 9EJ postcode

Wednesday, 17 September 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:20 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
304.8m / 1000ft
Type:
circular

 Walk to start 10.30 and aim to finish before 2.30 pm .  Bus route 99 from Leeds - Wetherby . Parking in side streets opposite the Old Star public house in EastKeswick . There are no shops / cafes on route / so please bring own refreshments. The pace is usually quick brisk .As walk  leader has to be back to do school pick ups . Can be v muddy in parks when it’s rained . Pub May be open at end of walk for toilets and refreshments. 

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 36118 44338
Nearest postcode:
LS17 9EJ
what3words:
green.entrust.limitless
Start time:
10:30 am

LS17 9EJ Outside the sat public house east Keswick

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 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