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Meet Howard Lloyd at 10.30am at the Old Bridge on the river Wharfe at the bottom of Stockeld Road Ilkley for a ramble which was cancelled early in 2024 because of bad weather. This walk is on tracks, fields and paths to Nesfield thereafter climbing to Upper Austby with the promise of outstanding views of Wharfedale. Please note the start point is 15 minute walk from Ilkley rail/bus station.

Walking boots or stout shoes are recommended on all walks. Due to the very nature of the countryside, walkers may, from time to time, experience difficulties, whether it be a difficult stile, slippery steps, mud etc.

It is advisable to bring food and drinks on all our walks and activities, and we recommend that for walks starting before lunchtime you bring a packed lunch.

Walk length - 6.5 miles cicular

Walk duration - 3 - 3.5 hours approx.

Walk difficulty - difficult