Harewood mid week walk 20-12-23
Our last mid week walk prior to Christmas
Mince Pie Walk 17-12-23
36 members and 2 of santa’s little helpers ventured out into the mud to take part in this year’s mince pie walk around Gildersome. This was followed by refreshments at Andrew Sanderson’s house (thank you Andrew) where over 50 members gathered for a very pleasant pre christmas get together.
Ripley mid week walk 13-12-23
Christmas Do Morley Cricket Club 8-12-23
A special thanks to Annie and her hidden army of helpers for organising this evening which was thoroughly enjoyed by all
Haverah Park mid week walk 6-12-23
Led by Ros, 6 walkers did a 9 mile walk in the Haverah Park area on a frosty but clear day with views of 4 reservoirs en route and some really great long range views to snow capped fells in the distance-this was a walk out with a view to the route being put on the main walks programme in the future
December Medium club walk Roundhay 3-12-23
Walton November short club walk 19-11-23
Eleven walkers completed a 6 mile circuit starting from Anglers Country Park in South Yorkshire, Recent rain had made for quite muddy and slippery conditions in places, but thankfully all got around without any major incidents. Some lovely autumnal colours especially in the woodland areas.
Adventure group weekend away in Ulverston 18-11-23
Fridaythorpe club medium walk 5-11-23
Grassington Club short walk 15-10-23
20 walkers braved the cold but were rewarded with wall to wall sunshine on the October club short walk from Grassington. We crossed the river Wharfe then passed through Linton and Thorpe and on to Burnsall for a riverside lunch stop. We then followed the Dales way riverside path back towards Grassington, crossing the river again via the Hebden suspension footpath bridge.
Tea shop walk Sharlston 8-10-23
Mid week walk Fewston & Swinsty 27-9-23
September tea shop walk 10-9-23
5 walkers enjoyed a varied 5 mile walk from Riddlesden in warm and humid weather. The walk included a steady climb up the side of the valley, a high level section and then a steep drop back to the canal finishing at East Riddlesden Hall’s cafe for excellent refreshments.
September long walk Great Whernside 10-9-23
September medium walk Pompocali 3-9-23
16 walkers and two very well behaved dogs travelled to the site of the Roman settlement Pompocali near Thorner to do an 8 mile circuit on a day with wall to wall sunshine-along the route we passed the remnants of the Leeds Rock festival-great views and good company for this lovely September relatively local walk
Mid week walk Bardon Moor 30-8-23
August Club long walk:Chelburn and Walsden 13-8-23
7 walkers set out from the White House on a cool, showery day, taking in canals, reservoirs, high moors and the Pennine Way in parts. Some of the wildlife was on the exotic side
Tea shop Walk Skipton 13-8-23
A train ride to Gargrave then a linear walk along the canal to Skipton followed by a Fish and Chip dinner….perfect combination!
Mid week walk from Wetherby 9-8-23
Eight walkers travelled to Wetherby to walk a 9 mile circuit along part of the Harland Way , then through Stockfeld Park, Sicklinghall and Linton ( with an ad hoc pub stop there) before returning to Wetherby
Upper Nidderdale August medium club walk 6-8-23
Eight walkers travelled to Lofthouse to start a 9 Mile walk along parts of the Nidderdale Way in upper Nidderdale to Scar House reservoir followed by a moorland route back- a really lovely walk in this ANOB with fabulous long range views
July Linton long club walk 9-7-23
An excellent 10 mile walk starting in Linton, heading for Thorpe and Hebden, then following the Wharfe to Linton Falls. From there a stop in Threshfield for lunch where Sue ended up in the stocks! Up onto Threshfield Moor and back to Linton. Perfect weather but only 6 of us walked
Happy valley medium club walk 2-7-23
12 walkers completed this almost 10 mile! medium walk on a surprisingly cold July day. An excellent walk with a bit of everything, including a pub
Blubberhouses Moor long club walk 11-6-23
Five members braved the heat for June long walk kindly led by John at short notice on Blubberhouses Moor with some lovely long range views-we think that this has been the warmest walk of the year to date
Calverley short club walk 21-5-23
15 members enjoyed a walk in excellent conditions
Sutton Bank club May long walk 14-5-23
The weather was warm and dry and we had some fabulous long range views on our May club long walk from Sutton Bank in which we followed a figure of 8 route which utilised the Cleveland Way footpath for some of its course before descending to Boltby and then ascending through woodland back to the top
Hare Head and Bolton Abbey club medium walk 07-5-23
Middleton Park mid week local walk 3-5-23
MId week walk to Strines and Dale Dike reservoirs
Only 4 of us set off for an energetic 8 mile walk around Strines and Dale Dyke reservoirs. The weather was cool and dry with some sun towards the end of the walk
Veterans outing to Morcambe 13-4-23
4 of us here at the Midland Hotel having coffee and Ringtons ginger biscuits….Denise, Glynis, Margaret and June. Lizzie and Tony went off to do a town trail while we 4 sauntered along the sea front. It was very windy but at least that kept the rain away. Then on to a cafe having a fish and chip tea…perfect end to a seaside day!
Map reading course part one 12-4-23
10 MWC members attended Ian Pickering’s new map reading course for the first of a series of sessions on how navigate using a map and compass, now to make the best use of the OS 1;25000 maps and how to plan a walk-we all came away inspired to practice our new found skills on this-more to follow in the coming weeks-a big thank you to Ian for his excellent teaching
Mid week walk from Boston Spa walk 12-4-23
Whernside mid week walk 5-4-23
Well the weather outside was frightful but that didnt stop 12 hardy walkers and 2 exceptionally well behaved dogs climbing Whernside despite there being no view form the summmit-we did what we had set out to do that day and still managed to keep smiling throughout
Hardcastle Crags medium club walk 2-4-23
Seven set off from the National Trust Carpark Sunday. A chill in the air a little breeze but the forecast to be dry. The trail took us through beautiful woodlands alongside Hebden Beck. Ground covered in spent snowdrops, bluebells and wild garlic were just weeks away from bloom. The beck flowed quite quickly, a peaty colour, the valley sides fed the beck with Cristal clear streams. A canopy of dense budding trees was home to an array of active twittering birds. Stepping stones too tempting to be ignored. Quick feet, little steps, over a rocky trail. A wider path allowed a longer stride. The weather living up to its promise, the sun breaking through. After coffee a gentle climb, a deer spotted in the wood ahead. A right turn into lush green fields. Circling Shackleton Knoll we lunched at Sunny Bank. A descent to Lumb Hole Waterfall, a group picture then our climb to Old Lane. We walked gardens, ducking washing lines, skirting manmade ponds and stiles, all different. Middle Small Shaw, Lower Small Shaw, Horse Hey, Bent Head. Higher and Lower Crimsworth, a long steep descent through Kitling Bridge and back to the carpark. Spring has arrived.
March Adventure weekend in Keld 25-3-23
March short club walk Emley 19-3-23
The March short club walk from Emley was led by Alan, who gave a history talk at the elevenses break about when the mast there was blown down on that day 54 years ago
MId week walk through NIdd Gorge 15-3-23
Long march club walk from Poppleton 12-3-23
Flasby Fell mid week walk 8-3-23
St Aidan’s mid week walk 22-2-23
Rutland Water Adventure weekend 18-2-23
12 club members headed South to Rutland Water and Oakham for the February adventure group outing. This was easy but interesting walking with excellent springlike weather
Mid week walk from Fountains Abbey 15-2-23
A lovely bright morning for our mid week 8 mile circuit from Fountains Abbey passing by Markenfield Hall (dont fall into the moat!) and Ingerhthorpe, then a distant view of a cute little tower on the hill before passing by Fountains Hall as we headed back-a quick teashop stop before heading home
February’s teashop walk 12-2-23
The February tea shop walk saw 15 brave souls set off from Thornton. The walk was slightly different in that it was not totally flat. Indeed it had one or two uphill gradients which made some old knees a tad twitchy. But the fabulous views.lovely weather and good company certainly made up for it and the unexpected discovery of a teashop made it all worth while.
February club medium walk Friar’s Head from Hetton 12-2-23
Haworth and the Bronte Way 5-2-23
16 people and two dogs set of from the Bronte Parsonage Museum on a bright Sunday morning, taking a route past Lower Laithe Reservoir and through the small village of Stanbury. We turned left and proceeded up hill to Top Withens where a kind gentleman took our group photo. We then proceeded on the well used path to Bronte Waterfall and had a pleasant stop for our lunch, we continued still in good weather back to Haworth.
A bit of a do 3-2-23
Our annual evening do was held at Morley Cricket club, a great evening with a bit of everything thoroughly enjoyed by all there -our huge thanks to Annie and Andy for all their endless hard work in making this all happen
Mid week walk from North Rigton 25-1-23
Roseberry Topping 21-1-23
The first of 2 walks on January’s adventure weekend, we had some fabulous views and wall to wall sunshine. Icy paths were a challenge but everybody arrived back in Great Ayton in one piece
Mid week walk from Crowden 18-1-23
A winter wonder land, a nip in the air, a dusting of snow, deep blue skies and a warming sun. Perfect weather for 8 to complete our mid week walk from Crowden and the Longdendale Circular
Janaury’s short club walk Stanley Ferry 15-1-23
What a wonderful day for a winter walk!!
28 walkers and 2 well-behaved dogs set forth from Stanley Ferry. The route took us along the canal towards Heath Common and across several fields to Kirkthorpe Church for lunch with a gentle amble back past Half Moon lake, across the blue bridge and via the tow path on the other side of the canal. The sun shone all the way but there sure was mud aplenty underfoot. All in all a cracking 6.2 sociable miles to break up the winter blues.
Mid week walk from Boltby 11-1-23
7 mid week walkers walked out this walk led by Richard which is on the programme as an upcoming medium sunday walk: all that we shall say is that you are in for a treat with a variety of different types of scenery and excellent long range views-there is even a DIY tea and coffee bar in the village Hall at the end of the walk- be there!
Farnley Hall (January’s club long walk) 8-1-23
Under changeable weather, 8 walkers and 2 dogs took on John’s enjoyable but very muddy walk. This was a good local walk taking in many paths not walked since Covid lockdowns. We were all smiling and very tired at the end with trudging through so much mud
Mid week walk Bretton Common 4-1-23
Our first mid week walk of the new year, it was good to get back into our normal walking routine again after indulging during the christmas period. The weather was mild and windy with a series of rainbows -rather muddy underfoot in places-some excellent long range views over to Emley moor and beyond
