Leathley, River Wharfe, Castley and Huby

Wetherby Walking Group

We are the Wetherby Walking Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

From Leathley we join and follow the River Wharfe to arrive in Castley. From here we cross the railway line and then cross the A658 main road to Huby, before going through Riffa Wood on the way back to Leathley

Note: We use a booking system in case of last-minute changes to the walk details or for Illness, weather or car parking etc. Please book a place by contacting Allan Matthews on 0792 9983493, or via email (allldm14@gmail.com). Although we do accept walkers on the day.

Sorry no dogs

Sunday, 26 October 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 13.2km / 8.2mi
Ascent:: 259.7m / 852ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SE 23237 47004
Nearest postcode:: LS21 2LD
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Use the car park at Leathley Village Hall (Honesty Box)

Upcoming walks with Wetherby Walking Group

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.5 miles

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.8 miles

Knaresborough – Gallows Hill and the Gorge

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.0 miles