What we’re about
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 miles and/or 300 - 599 metres of ascent.
Hard = Long distance hikes and/or a lot of ascent. 12 - 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 (4+)
See all- Blackpool to lytham 10 mile --- One way with tram or bus back to startBlackpool North Station, Blackpool
## Details
Itinerary
Hiya, im bit bored of always doing the east coast in summer. Thought i'd try a different route.The walk is 10 mile from Blackpool train station. We head down to the middle pier then straight along the seafront taking in Blackpool tower, amusements and that jazz. Plenty of beach stretch or tarmac we can alternate it and see what looks cool. We head past blackpool pleasure beach and the airport.
Wil have a stop in St Annes apparently its a nice place. Then past fairhaven lake and finally getting a tram i hope from Lytham.( Could be a normal train or bus not 100% sure.
Start Time: 10:05am
Miles/Kilometres: 10mi/16km (Approx)
Total ascent: 100m (Approx)
Difficulty: Moderate
Estimated length of time: 5 hours (including a lunch break)
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Public Transport: Train from leeds at 7.55 arriving Blackpool 10.04
Parking: Parking in central blackpool .
Payment: £1 for the walk - Use this link to pay: https://settleup.starlingbank.com/jamiepope1 - please put "blackpool" as reference
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. - Skiing / Snowboarding - Xscape, CastlefordXscape castleford, Leeds
Hikers hit the slopes! 🏂⛷️ Nothing like being inside when it’s sunny and enjoying the snow… but seriously, with discounts like these at Xscape this month (for both lessons and slope passes), it’s really hard to say no! ☃️ Plus the post-ski drink really hits different when we go back outside and enjoy the sun at its peak. 🌞
Start Time: 11am - 2pm on the slope. 🎿
We will meet outside the entrance to Xscape for 10:20am. If we’re not at the entrance, just head to Snozone, located right at the back on the ground floor.
Price: £25 for a 3 hour slope pass (normally £44.99 / £51.99) + includes snowboard/skis, poles, boots and helmet rentals. There should also be 2 features available on the slope if you want to test your skills (e.g. jumps, boxes, rails or moguls).
Requirements: To use the main slope you need to be able to: link turns, control speed and use a button lift.
I would recommend wearing warm, comfy clothes (waterproof if you can) and thick socks. You will need to bring gloves too.
Lessons: These are currently discounted too, but the times for lessons vary depending on your level and whether you want to ski or snowboard. You can still sign up to the lessons and at least we’ll be around to say hi and check in with how things are going.
If you are a complete beginner, I would recommend doing Group Lesson Levels 1 & 2. This will be 3 hours of teaching and include equipment hire. You will definitely need to do Level 3 & 4 next, but if you’re feeling confident enough by the end of Level 4 and passed the other levels, you can then go on the main slope and probably skip Level 5 & 6 with help from the rest of us.
If you haven’t been in ages and fancy doing some lessons, have a browse through the different levels. Feel free to comment below and I can help pick the right level for you.
If you snowboard, I can re-teach the basics to get you back up to speed, as long as you’ve been on a slope before and can use the lift. 🏂
Booking: https://snozoneuk.com/ I would book asap. There are limits on capacity for the different time slots and these can easily get full if you leave it until a few days before.
Go to Lift Passes, choose Yorkshire as the location, 3 hours for the duration, add 1 Adult Lift Pass Ski or Snowboard, then pick the date Saturday 31st May at 11am.
It will show the full price £44.99, but when you click Book Now, the discount will now be applied in your Basket. Then Checkout.
Similar procedure for Lessons, but you pick whether you want Ski or Snowboard Lessons, and then the type of Lesson you want.
Dogs Allowed: Not for this event sadly 😔
Public Transport: Train: Leeds 09:58am - Glasshoughton 10:23am. You will arrive right next to Xscape and just have to cross over the bridge to meet us by the entrance.
Parking: Really large car park in front and by the sides of Xscape.
Disclaimers:
The organisers do not have training or insurance. Therefore, anyone who joins the event is accountable for their own safety and anyone they bring with them. By signing up you accept this.If you have not skied or snowboarded before, and still choose to purchase a lift pass, you may be asked to leave the slope by the staff if it’s clear you don’t know how to ski or snowboard. When you purchase your slope passes, you have to confirm you meet Snozone’s basic requirements (link turns, control speed and use a button lift). The organisers are not responsible if you choose to ignore these requirements.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the event's organiser.
