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Overview

Something a little different.  We visit the homes of J R R Tolkien, Arthur Ransome & Alan Bennett & locations used by J K Rowling & George Orwell followed by a stroll through the inspiration of Middle Earth

Saturday, 27 January 2024
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
https://bit.ly/46fAEn5

Easy by public transport. The bus stop is Kepstorn Road. Bus nos 1, 6, 8, 27,

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 26909 37487
Nearest postcode:
LS16 5QL
what3words:
fell.slave.pops
Start time:
11:00 am

outside the West Park Lounge. This is on the parade of shops in West Park on the A660 Otley Road. Junction of Welburn Road & Kepstorn Road. Just past the Village Hotel. Park on the roads behind the shopping parade Welburn Drive & Avenue. If you don't know the area the website link takes you to Google maps

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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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE