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Take a Hike Group

We are the Take a Hike 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
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Overview

We walk from Rodley swing bridge along the canal towards Calverley.  Cross the river via Calverley packhorse bridge.  Follow the riverside path, then up through fields (there may be be cattle in the fields), towards Newlay Bridge.  Cross the river at Newlay Bridge, then rejoin the canal and follow this back to Rodley.

Possibility of drinks after the walk.  

https://therodley-barge.co.uk/contact-us/

Friday, 1 August 2025
Start time:
7:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
8:45 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.6km / 3.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Roadside parking on Bridge Road and Canal Road (Canal Road is a one way street, you will need to drive along Bridge Road to access Canal Road).  Please park considerately.

There are bus stops on Rodley Lane.

Rodley, at Bagley Lane  https://bustimes.org/stops/450012600

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 22249 36459
Nearest postcode:
LS13 1LN
what3words:
dollar.passes.ruins
Start time:
7:00 pm

Meet beside the canal bridge, on the corner of Bridge Road and Canal Road.

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