Choo Choo , Thornton to Cullingworth

Bus no 607 at 09.20 from Bradford Interchange to Thornton , Ashfield Rd bus stop opp Vine Terrace . Get off Thorntons Vine Terrace just after centre. make way to just past and opposite the Great Northern Emporium Meeting point next to pelican crossing outside primary School. W3W ///trader.leaned.leaned , Thornton Primary School .walk starts at 09.50 . Thornton to Cullingworth
Distance 6.5 miles
Ascent 600ft
and ends approximately approximately 15.00.

Choo Choo - following the GNER Alpine lines .
We make a brief visit to the nearby Thornton Viaduct and then follow the line over the main road heading up past the White Horse Inn onto Bronte way west to Denholme Beck . We have a choice to go anti clockwise around Doe Park Reservoir or to follow the line more closely through what was the Station at Denholme . A little further on is Wilsden Station and Hewenden Reservoir . We can stop here for lunch as there are benches and viewpoints .We then traverse the magnificent Hewenden Viaduct and onto Cullingworth station over yet another viaduct.
Even though the line continues onto Keighley beyond Cullingworth it soon goes into a tunnel just beyond the beautiful Ellar carr area .
This is where we retrace our steps a little to return to Cullingworth centre where busses back to Thornton /Bradford leave from along with Bingley and Keighley bound busses .
NB It is very important that correct clothing is worn or carried on our walks, including waterproofs, woolly hats or sunhats, warm gloves and sturdy hiking boots, as we often walk on rough terrain. The walk leaders have the right to refuse to allow anybody not properly equipped to join the walk. Please come prepared. You will need a packed lunch and enough fluids, and you may need sun cream and insect repellent.
finish time is approximate. Sorry, no dogs allowed.
Please Note, our walk leaders are not first aid trained or insured, so you walk at your own risk.
Walks are subject to change depending on time available and weather
Bradford CHA (Countrywide Holidays Association) walking club has 120 years of history. we offer our members Holidays, weekends away, social nights and walking most Saturdays and Sundays. **The cost is just £10 per annum.
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