We are the Leeds Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Diane Scottdickinson
We will meet in Wetherby at Station car park , Linton road LS226SD. It will be approximately 10/11 miles . We normally walk at fast pace , although it is a moderate walk and can be v muddy in places. Starting the walk at the car park we proceed through Scaur Bank , along the riverside to Collingham church . Through Collingham to Compton, crossing Compton pond on Compton lane , over the footbridge A1(M) to Clifford. Village. At the Church in Clifford onto windmill road towards Bramham, then right through a several fields to Toulston. Over the Rudgate bridge and the A659 towards the river Wharfe again near Newton Kyme . There is the remains of a Roman fort on the right. Across the Wharfe bridge following tracks to Thorpe Arch village The bay horse inn may be open . Along Wood Lane and left into the Heuthwaite tracks , back through Wetherby to the car park.
It is mainly tracks ( often v muddy and slippery if it has rained). There is some hill climbing involved , though mostly underlating. There may be a few stiles.Toilets available in Wetherby. Takeaway drinks in Collingham and possibly Thorpe arch.
The pace is normally fast to moderate.
Old Station car park off Linton road, Wetherby
