Change region

Have an account?

Sign in

Have an account?

Sign in
Join the Ramblers Make a donation
    ...
  1. Home
  2. Go walking
  3. Group walks
  4. Saltaire to Ilkley

Saltaire to Ilkley

Start:
Estimated Finish:
take a hike group logo

Take a Hike Group

We are the Take a Hike 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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE

Overview

Join us on a linear walk from Saltaire to Ilkley. Starting at Saltaire station, this route will take us up through Shipley Glen and Bingley Moor before reaching the beautiful purple heather of Ilkley Moor. From there, we will head into Ilkley itself for drinks and refreshments.

Monday, 28 August 2023
Start time:
11:15 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
13km / 8.1mi
Ascent:
358.1m / 1175ft
Type:
linear
  • Street parking is available in Saltaire
  • The 10:56 train from Leeds arrives in Saltaire at 11:10, this train can also be caught from Bradford by changing at Shipley.
  • Trains from Ilkley run directly both to Leeds and Bradford. If you have traveled by car to Saltaire, you can get the train back to Saltaire with me, which includes one change via Shipley.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 13942 38057
Nearest postcode:
BD18 4PR
what3words:
grabs.rising.frock
Start time:
11:15 am

Outside Shipley College - Mill Building

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SE 11785 47618
Nearest postcode:
LS29 8HF
what3words:
surpassed.shock.noodle
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm

Ilkley Train Station

Upcoming walks with Take a Hike Group

Marsden Reservoirs

Marsden Reservoirs, Millstone Edge and the Snow Stone (Brisk Pace)

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
14.0 miles
1

Stoodley Pike from Todmorden

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.0 miles
1

Wentworth Follies

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.5 miles
Placeholder image

Gargrave to Airton Circular

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.5 miles
Placeholder image

Haworth to Hebden Bridge - Linear Walk

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.0 miles
Placeholder image

Terrific Todmorden- The other side

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.0 miles
Placeholder image

Bradford City Evening Walk

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.8 miles
Placeholder image

The Nidd Gorge, Knaresborough

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.0 miles
1

Evening Walk - Rodley

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
3.5 miles
2015

Hope & 5 Trigs - Edale Skyline

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
20.0 miles
1

Bamford Edge & Stanage Edge

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.5 miles

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