About us
Welcome to West Yorkshire 25s-45s Hiking Group. We are a friendly group of people from across the county and surrounding areas, hosting walks, trips away and social events. The group is accessible to people of all fitness levels. Our walks vary in difficulty ranging from a walk around reservoirs to the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge.
We also do weekend & week trips. We are looking at organising trips abroad in the future. These trips can vary from staying in a B&B to wild camping.
Group Rules
- Everyone must have a recent photo of themselves as their profile picture.
- Let the walk/event leader know in advance you can no longer attend. Please have the courtesy to do so in good time.
- Zero tolerance for discrimination of any type.
- No advertising.
- Make everyone feel welcome.
- All members are accountable for their own safety and wellbeing. Ensure you come with the necessary clothing and footwear for the conditions.
Difficulty Scale
We mark our walks with a difficulty scale so you can judge if you are fit enough for the walk. Please bear in mind the difficulty of a walk comes down to a person's own personal fitness and how steady they are on their feet on rough terrain. The conditions can also factor and would not be known until the day, such as boggy terrain. If not sure, check the walks itinerary or ask the walks leader for confirmation.
Easy - Short flat walk or minimal overall ascent. Less than 7.5 miles in length and less than 300 metres of ascent.
Moderate = Moderate distance and/or small to medium amount of ascent. 7.5 miles - 12.5 miles and/or 300 - 599 metres of ascent.
Hard = Long distance hikes and/or a lot of ascent. 12.5 - 20 miles and/or 600 - 999 metres of ascent.
Strenuous = Challenge walk distances and/or proper mountain height amount of ascent. 20+ miles or more and/or 1,000+ metres of ascent.
Technical = Any walk which requires exposed ridge walking (Crib Goch, Striding Edge), scrambling, ice pick, torch or anything extra required.
FAQs
I do not live in West Yorkshire. Can I join the group?
Yes! Anyone is welcome to join the group.
Do I have to leave the group when I reach the age limit?
Of course not! Stay for as long as you feel comfortable.
I have paid for the walk but I now cannot attend, can I get a refund?
No. We have a no refund policy. The money will go towards future group events and charities.
How do I become a leader and host walks?
Send me (Jamie) a message and I will make you an organiser.
Upcoming events
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Ribblehead to Horton in Ribblesdale - Settle-Carlisle Railway - 11mi/18km
Ribblehead train station, Low Sleights Road, North Yorkshire, GBStart Time: 9:15am - PROMPT START DUE TO LIMITED DAYLIGHT
Miles/Kilometres: 11mi/18km (Approx)
Total ascent: 600m (Approx)
Difficulty: Moderate
Estimated length of time: 6 hours (including a lunch break)
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Public Transport: Yes, the 07:47 train from Leeds to Ribblehead
Parking: I recommend parking at the end (in Horton-in-Ribblesdale) and catching the 08:58 train 1 stop to Ribblehead
Payment: £1 for the walk - Use this link to pay - https://settleup.starlingbank.com/jamiepope1?amount=1.00- please put "ribblehead" as reference.Overview
I’m planning to run a series of stop-to-stop walks along the Settle–Carlisle Railway, taking in some of the best scenery of the Yorkshire Dales. The idea is to start each stage further up the line, so anyone driving can park at the finish and then hop on the Leeds train to the start.For this second stage, we’ll set off from Ribblehead, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, with views across to the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct. Our route climbs gently towards Ingleborough via Park Fell, following the northern ridge to the summit. After taking in the views, we’ll descend the southern side over Little Ingleborough and past the dramatic Gaping Gill, before looping back to follow the final stretch of the Three Peaks route back into Horton in Ribblesdale.
(If there's time there's also potential to head down to Ingleborough Cave)
Disclaimers
The walk organisers do not have training or insurance. Therefore, anyone who joins the walk is accountable for their own safety and anyone they bring with them. By signing up you accept this.
Check the weather (on multiple websites) before leaving your residence. Bring clothing & footwear suitable for the forecast. We advise you to bring walking boots for any medium or harder walk. Trainers are only recommended for leisurely and easy walks. Bring a coat just in case (this is Britain after all...) and extra layers if it is going to be cold.
All proceeds go towards equipment for leading walks, group events & trips. A percentage will go to charities.
Bring a packed lunch and snacks. Bring enough food & water to last the estimated time.
We recommend bringing some cash just in case. Especially if parking. Not everywhere is contactless yet.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the walks organiser.42 attendees
Darwen hilly loop 12 mile
Darwen Train Station, Railway Road, BB3 2RJ, Darwen, GB## Details
Start Time: 9.55am -
Miles/Kilometres: 12mi/18km (Approx)
Total ascent: 600m (Approx)
Difficulty: Moderate to hard
Estimated length of time: 6 hours (including a lunch break)
Dogs Allowed: Yes.
Public Transport: Yes train from Leeds 7.53 to Blackburn for 9.20.. Change train in blackburn 9.48 arriving in Darwen 9.55
Parking: Parking in town centre but i aint local dont have a clue.
Payment: £1 for the walk - Use this link to pay - https://settleup.starlingbank.com/jamiepope1?amount=1.00- please put "Darwen" as reference.Itinerary
Not reccied so could be slightly more or less then 12 mile :P Could be to do with Charles Darwen i dont know
Meet outside the station. Mostly new parts to me but we leave Darwen behind through small roads then a quick ascent of Winter Hill giving views of M62 i think it is. Short descent down to Earnsdale reservoir.
Gradual ascent again to reach Darwen tower which gives lovely views of the valley and surrounding Lancershire ..
Moorland wandering along an easy ridgeline to reach Black Hill, a short desent off black hill to come back up to reach White Hill. Then a long gradual descent to Darwen Park and back to the train st or pub.
Disclaimers
The walk organisers do not have training or insurance. Therefore, anyone who joins the walk is accountable for their own safety and anyone they bring with them. By signing up you accept this.
Check the weather (on multiple websites) before leaving your residence. Bring clothing & footwear suitable for the forecast. We advise you to bring walking boots for any medium or harder walk. Trainers are only recommended for leisurely and easy walks. Bring a coat just in case (this is Britain after all...) and extra layers if it is going to be cold.
All proceeds go towards equipment for leading walks, group events & trips. A percentage will go to charities.
Bring a packed lunch and snacks. Bring enough food & water to last the estimated time.
We recommend bringing some cash just in case. Especially if parking. Not everywhere is contactless yet.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the walks organiser.25 attendees
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