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Leeds Group

We are the Leeds 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

Overview

From Lofthouse we will make our way along a short section of the   Nidderdale Way  before turning off to encounter  a steep climb onto the moors and up to Ouster Bank Trig (weather permitting).  Please note the terrane is rough up to the trig point following  grouse paths.   On a good day there will be good views. On returning to the  road path we will see over Sype Land, Fountains Earth Moor and its rocks and crags only leaving the path for a short period.  We head down to Bouthwaite and then follow  a good path back to Lofthouse through  the fields and  tracks.

Saturday, 11 May 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Some of the terrane difficult and we may have to stick to the path if there is a heavy rain the day/night before. Moderate pace

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 10151 73462
Nearest postcode:
HG3 5SB
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet at Lofthouse Car Park, Trapping Hill, Lofhouse, Harrogate HG3 5SB

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