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Monday 6th May 2024 will see the 7th Bingley Walking Festival, proudly hosted by Bingley Walkers are Welcome.

We offer a choice of 5 walks all designed and led by our experienced walk leaders. Each walk has something different to offer to walkers of all abilities, ages and experience. It is a real chance to see some of Bingley and the surrounding district’s most stunning sights and landmarks.

Well behaved dogs are also very welcome – except on the bird walk!

 

DAWN CHORUS WALK: A Guided Birdwatch around St. Ives Estate. Starting and finishing at Coppice Pond, the walk will follow the path clockwise around St. Ives Estate and will complete a full circuit of the pond. Mark has 40 plus years experience of bird watching within St. Ives.The walk is aimed at beginners, but all are welcome. Expect the duration to be over 3 hours but you are welcome to drop out anytime you need to. Dull clothing and rough terrain footwear is recommended as the walk will go ahead whatever the weather. Polite Notice - this walk is NOT suitable for dogs. Meet Mark at 7.00am at the gates to Coppice Pond in the St. Ives Estate. The walk should finish around 10.30am, depending upon the birds!

LOOKING FOR A PUDDLE WALK: Led by John Kata Up to Ilkley Moor in search of the Stanza Stones… Embark on a scenic 10 mile journey to Ilkley Moor. We’ll begin by strolling towards the charming village of Micklethwaite, then make our way onto Bingley Moor ascending towards the rugged beauty of Ilkley Moor. This is where we will seek out the Puddle Stones which are carved with a poem from the Poet Laureate Yorkshireman Simon Armitage that and are part of a series called the Stanza Stones. From there, we’ll make our way through Keighley Gate and meander towards the tranquil village of East Morton, before heading to Crossflatts and the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, passing the iconic Five Rise Locks and returning to Bingley. Please note: Bring a lunch pack and refreshments with you and wear rough terrain footwear as it could be muddy on the moor. Meet John & Cedric at 9.30am in Bingley Town Square.

BINGLEY’S HIDDEN SECRETS WALK: Led by Sarah Njeri All are welcome to join Sarah and the Black Girls Hiking Group on this 6 mile moderate walk with breathtaking views of Bingley. We will be going up and down the hills around the town, taking in the River Aire, moorland, woodland and the canal. Expect plenty of fun and adventure! Meet Sarah and the group at 10.00am in Bingley Town Square.

A BRIDGES OF BINGLEY WALK: Led by Sue Dennis. Join Sue Dennis for an easy walk of around 3 miles through Bingley and Beckfoot, passing over or under many of the town’s bridges, crossing the canal, the river, the railway and the bypass. How many bridges can you count? Meet Sue at 1.30pm in Bingley Town Square

A NEW LOOK AT ST IVES: Led by David Hanson Two opportunities to see St Ives Estate as never before! Meet David Hanson at 2.00pm or for a shorter walk, meet the group at 2.30pm at the car park near the entrance to St Ives Estate. From here, we will then collectively do a circular walk, taking in parts of the estate where there has recently been some tree felling which reveals some amazing new views. Meet David Hanson at 2.00pm in Bingley Town Square or at the main gate entrance car park at St Ives at approx. 2.30pm