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Ilkley circular

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Overview

We will walk from the railway station at Ilkley,  up the steep hill to White Wells then head towards Burley Woodhead via the Cow and Calf rocks. Fine views of Wharfedale on a clear day. We then follow paths along Ilkley Moor to Whetstone gate before descending back to Ilkley.

Leader Simon 07804 924853

Saturday, 30 August 2025
Start time:
10:40 am
Estimated finish time:
3:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
408.4m / 1340ft
Type:
circular

Catch the 9.19 train from York via Leeds. Arr Ilkley 10.31. I will meet the group at the station. 

Trains back to York are half hourly and then late afternoon hourly. 

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 11841 47645
Nearest postcode:
LS29 8HH
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Start time:
10:40 am

Meet Simon at the Railway station

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