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Lower Wharfedale Group

Lower Wharfedale Ramblers put on 6 walks each week ranging from 4 miles to 13 miles in length. We walk in the Yorkshire dales as well as travelling further afield to the Lake District and North York Moors.

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

Shipley Station to Ilkley Station, linear walk via Leeds-Liverpool Canal, Salts Mill, Shipley Glen, Bingley Moor, Ilkley Moor.

Thursday, 12 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14km / 8.7mi
Ascent:
365.8m / 1200ft
Type:
linear

There is no need to book but please check the LWR website for any late changes. New walkers should read the General Walk Information on our website.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 14990 37511
Nearest postcode:
BD18 3SA
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Start time:
10:00 am

Shipley Station car park. (Alternative parking Briggate Terrace, Shipley, £4.)

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SE 11841 47645
Nearest postcode:
LS29 8HH
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Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

Ilkley Station. Return to Shipley by train.

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