The Bradford Ramblers

Simons Seat & Trollers Gill

July 8, 2012 · 10:00 AM
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A 12.5 mile walk starting from Barden bridge (Bolton Abbey) where we head into Bolton abbey estate park then head up out of the estate through the valley of desolation taking in Posforth Gill waterfall before climbing on towards Simon's seat then we head down the other side towards Skyreholme village where we can enjoy a stop at the local farmhouse cafe and then head towards Trollers Gill with some beautiful limestone scenery leading to a dried up rocky river bed with caves and shear rock faces. We eventually climb out and head down through Appletreewick where we can have a welcome drink before heading down to the river Wharfe and follow it back to Barden Bridge to maybe catch an ice cream. The walk is moderate as it there is a ranging climb and steep descent to and from Simons seat and a short climb out of Trollers Ghyll but in the main it is a pleasurable walk..I've taken 70 year olds and one with a bad knee and we all made it round...its a great walk:)

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Agnes W

Really nice walk, great views...

0 · July 9
Michele

Hi thanks Peter, what a lovely day we actually had sunshine. The views were spectacular, the company fun, the water wet ! :)

0 · July 9
Julie Stebbings

Thanks Peter, great walk and ofcourse great company.

0 · July 9
Dale

Great walk Peter lucky with the weather, a very entertaining meander up Trollers Gill and good company throughout.

0 · July 8
A former member

Woe we were so lucky with the weather and gave us great views..Posforth Gill waterfall was gushing. Sorry that Michele got wet but glad she dried off and got on with the walk what a trooper:) It seems nothing can stop us..rain or rivers :)
Ed what on earth happened to you..we were looking for you and you missed it all today which was a great shame
?

0 · July 8
Stuart

Top marks for Peter yet again. Great walk, great views and the coffee and pub stop was definaitly needed

0 · July 8
A former member

Sorry I missed the walk, hope I didn't cause a problem. Went up the wrong road, waited at the wrong bridge. No signal on mob phone. Walked on, asked some cyclists if this was the road to Barden Bridge, they said I was on the right road.
Anyway did find the bridge, & a group of runners said a group of about 7 walkers had left 5 or 10 mins earlier.
Sorry Michele.
On a positive note met a group of women in the car park and enjoyed a walk with them to Bolton Abby.

Hope you all had a good time.

0 · July 8
Stuart

Cant keep me away Peter!! Lol

0 · July 7
A former member

Well I never if the forecast hasnt changed again now were liable to get some rain..we could get wet then..so..you pays your money and takes your choice guys:) The walk is still on.

0 · July 7
Michele

Dale I would be happy to pick you up @ 9 let me know

0 · July 7
A former member

I am not considering cancelling this walk as the weather prediction is cloudy but fair, so just the ground will be wet, the waterfall will be great So Michele there's your answer.

0 · July 6
Michele

Thanks stuart , Peter over to you ?

0 · July 6
Stuart

It's not my walk Michelle, it's Peter's.

0 · July 6
Michele

Hi Stuart are you considering cancelling the Sunday walk? Just so I know how much I can drink on Saturday

0 · July 6
Agnes W

Cool, thanks, Stweart suggested 9.15am~ish, my train arrives exactly 9.15am at Shipley train station....see u next Sun then...

0 · July 1
A former member

Ok Agnes..yes im picking you up in Shipley as shortly after I suggested this Stuart called me to say he'd made arrangements..see you then :)

0 · July 1
Agnes W

ok, updated my location, hell have no idea, why I had Pudsey there :D

0 · June 30
Agnes W

Hey, I dont live in Pudsey, I guess I need to change my profile :P
I live in Leeds city centre from this week (LS1). I have arranged something with Stewart, I think you will be picking him up as well from Shipley...? Am I right?

0 · June 30
A former member

Hi Agnes, I see you live in Pudsey so I can pick you up at the bus station if you like?..call me on my mobile nearer the time to finalize times etc..my number is on my profile page..cheers :)

0 · June 30
Stuart

We'll sort something out Agnes. Email me your mobile number & i'll sort a lift out for you

0 · June 29
Agnes W

Wow, I have checked the scenery with google and this looks lovely...I would love to attand, however I as you may know I dont drive...Anyone here who could offer a lift (share the cost of course). I live in Leeds, but it could be from somewhere accessible by train on the way? Illkley?

0 · June 29
Deyana

I agree, I absolutely enjoyed the reccy on this walk! Definitely one of my favorites too. Enjoy!

0 · June 28
A former member

This walk for me is without doubt the best local walk anyone can lead as it takes in so much different scenery and terrain..woodland/fields/hill climbs ascents/climbing rocks/stoney walks/river bank walking/stunning low level and high level views/shear rock faces.. so you're always thinking on your feet and looking around you..and to top it all there's a cafe a pub and an ice cream van...its a must do walk!

0 · June 27
A former member

hi Dawn..sorry its not an evening walk..my mistake..silly me forgot to do the time when posting it..hopefully this will make it more appealing to the masses..didn't stop some though..interesting!

0 · February 17, 2012
Dawn

Hi Peter, Is this walk really starting at 7pm?! Hopefully it isn't starting at 7 in the mornng either! Dawn

0 · February 5, 2012

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Julie Stebbings

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Dale

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Stuart

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