Great Northern Railway to Harden,Bingley,Silsden,Black Hills Circular.

Details
A £1.00 attendance fee is payable at the start .This goes towards the group meetup fees. Please come prepared thanks.

Saturday 7th February 2026
Time: Meet from 09:45 for a 10:00 start.

Place: Station Road, near Wilsden, Bradford, BD15 0BS.
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Route Description: The route consists mainly of bridleways, moorland tracks and small or quiet roads.
We start at the beginning of the Great Northern Railway heading across Hewenden viaduct, towards Harden moor , Down to st Ives. we join the Leeds Liverpool canal at bingley heading to East Morton. Over the moor towards Slisden . we enter riverstock plantation before dropping down back to the canal towards west Morton and along the canal to the five rise locks were we have a chance to stop for refreshments . On the return leg we go into black hills then around wilsden hill back to the start point. Good views and approx height gain 2300ft.

Host: David Pearson

Distance: 21 miles (tbc approx.) but can be cut short if required.

Estimated Duration; 4 to 5 hours (including stops).

Suitable For: Mountain bikes only.

Physical Difficulty: RED (Difficult) - 21miles and >2300ft of total ascent, so a very good level of fitness is required.

Technical Difficulty: RED (Difficult) - some steep rocky descents and technical sections.

Recommendations: Spare Tube, Tools, Pump, Food, Energy Bars, Water.

Safety: No Helmet = No Ride!