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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.

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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

Starting in Laycock village and passing through the neighbouring hollow of Goose Eye, home to the Goose Eye Brewery. We begin by following Dean Beck before heading uphill to the head of the valley. Passing by several farms we head uphill again towards Keighley Moor Reservoir. Crossing the top of the dam, we join a moorland track through the heather, before continuing on to Newsholme. Further lanes and tracks lead us downhill back to Goose Eye, before a final steep uphill section on the road to return back to Laycock. 

Sunday, 12 October 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
200m / 656ft
Type:
circular

There are no toilets on route. The Turkey Inn in Goose Eye is a great village pub to visit after the walk.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 03285 41065
Nearest postcode:
BD22 0PN
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Start time:
10:30 am

Roadside parking close to Laycock village hall

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