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West Riding Area

We are the West Riding Area 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

Starting on the Six Dales Way we make our way up towards Clifton before crossing Newall Carr Road & dropping down towards Lindley  Old Bridge and then following the  River Washburn down towards Leathley . We then make our back into Otley alongside the River Wharfe. A varied walk through open countryside,agricultural land and riverside with good views of the Chevin and Lindley Wood Reservoir.

Sunday, 10 December 2023
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Walking poles will be a good idea as some sections will be muddy and slippery. 

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 20000 45901
Nearest postcode:
LS21 2DY
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Start time:
10:30 am

Otley Bridge North Side

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