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

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Overview

Pretty stone villages with great industrial heritage and tranquil countryside where the South Pennines end and the Yorkshire Dales begin beyond the Aire Valley. From the former lead-mining centre of Cononley via lanes and tracks to Lothersdale with beck side paths and lanes meandering back past an old lead mine to the start.

The starting point for the walk is the front of the railway inn, on main street in Cononley.

Cononley has a number of train services from Leeds and Bradford. The 09:56 service from Leeds arrives in to Cononley station, a short distance from the starting point of the walk, at 10:31.

More details to follow shortly.

Saturday, 17 January 2026
Start time:
10:50 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 99244 46865
Nearest postcode:
BD20 8LS
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Start time:
10:50 am

Entrance to the railway inn, Main street, Cononley.

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