Cononley circular 8 or 12.4 mile

The photo aint a true representation of where we are walking sadly it wanted a pic.

S
tart Time: 10.50am

Miles/Kilometres: 8 miles or 12 miles

Total ascent: 470m (Approx)

Difficulty: Moderato

Estimated length of time: Hike will take approx 6 hours

Dogs Allowed: Yes but must be on a lead for the entire walk, there will be sheep.

Public Transport: Yes, train leaves Leeds at 10.16am arriving at Skipton at 10.49am.

Parking - Park at the station I think..... If not darn the long road. Not blocking flats etc etc.

Payment: £1 - Use this link to pay: https://settleup.starlingbank.com/jamiepope1 - please put "Cononley" as reference.

Itinerario

Meet at Cononley train stazione. We head 10 mins down the road to reach the canal going towards leeds before we come to the village of Farnhill. This is then a gradual ascent upto Farnhill Pinnacle a round lump (pictured) A cool vantage point of the valley floor below towards Skipton and Keighley.

Next a quick steep descent and through some birch woods down to a minor road. We follow the road for probably a mile through Low Bradley onto High Bradley pretty villages... Then even Higher Bradley -- Not really just uphill the main ascent onto Skipton Moor.

At an altitude of 365 meters this has great views of Skipton and the fields of Yorkshire. We then descent the moor down moorland a pretty forest which leads down to Skipton at 8miles in you can bail out at Skipton and get the train back to Cononley or Leeds..

4.3 miles left down the canal and road to finish back in Cononley and head darn t thi ye olde english 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 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.