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

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Overview

We start by descending towards Scout Hall then a steady ascent towards Shelf Hall Park. Here we join with the Bronte Way that is now mainly a descent all the way to Brighouse to complete our trail. 

No dogs please.

Our leader is Roger tel: 07947 740658

Saturday, 13 December 2025
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
2:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

We catch the 08.22 train to Halifax arriving at 09.28. We then catch the 09.46 Bradford bus arriving at 09.45.

For the return journey we catch the 14.32 train to Dewsbury arriving at 14.44. We then catch the 14.57 train to York arriving at 15.38.

Purchase a day return from York to Halifax and a single from Brighouse to Leeds.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 08246 28961
Nearest postcode:
HX2 9TB
what3words:
hexes.ground.invent
Start time:
9:45 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SE 14338 22998
Nearest postcode:
HD6 1AY
what3words:
kept.gives.makes
Estimated finish time:
2:15 pm

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