Ilkley-to-Burley

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Start: Burley in Wharfedale train station car park. Finish: Ilkley town centre


This scenic walk in Wharfedale is part of the City of Culture's “Bradford on Foot” guided walks programme, and it is being led by Bradford Fairtrade Zone.

The walk ties in with Ilkley’s "Yorkshire Day Celebration Weekend" which features live music all day, a Yorkshire Day market, a Yorkshire beer festival, family activities in the Riverside Park and Manor House museum, and much more.

The moderate walk takes a lower level route from Burley, before joining Ilkley Moor to go past the famous Cow and Calf rocks. It then heads towards one of Simon Armitage's poetry trail Stanza stones, before going past Ilkley Tarn and dropping down into the town.

The walk is 6km / 4 miles. Some of the footpaths are rough and uneven. Have suitable footwear and clothing, and bring a snack and drink. Dogs on short leads welcome.

We really look forward to seeing you!

Fairtrade Foundation: www.fairtrade.org.uk

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Guide Prices

Free – register or enquire at: ilkleyfairtradegroup@gmail.com | Age Guidance: Children must be accompanied and able to walk 6km.

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Map & Directions

Guided walk: Burley to Ilkley | Bradford on Foot Programme

Type:Guided Walk

Burley In Wharfedale Station, Station Approach, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 7NE

Opening Times

Season (2 Aug 2025)
DayTimes
Saturday10:00 - 12:00

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