About us
We run guided walks most weekends in the Yorkshire Dales. These are usually linear walks using the bus to one place and returning from another - with time for a drink before the bus back!
These walks vary in length, difficulty and location. But are designed to be as accessible to as many people as possible using public transport.
You don’t have to be a member to come on any of our walks. But we hope if you enjoy them and continue to come you would join. The money from your membership does directly to supporting the DalesBus network we use.
We post all walks on meetup. You can join as a member and find out more about our campaigning and join at: www.friendsofdalesbus.org You do not have to reserve a space or anything like that - just say hello on the bus!
You do not need any experience walking in order to come on our walks. But you do need to have suitable gear (footwear, waterproofs etc.) as well as bring your own food + drinks. In order to ensure we arrive in time for the bus back there may be a pace to keep, if you are unsure about this we would encourage you to come on an easier walk first. Contact details for the walk leader are included in the event description if you have any questions you need to ask.
Upcoming events
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Bolton Bridge to Ilkley via Haw Pike, Addingham and Windgate Nick
Bolton Bridge, B6160/A59 junction, BD23 6HB, GBA great walk with fabulous views of Chelker Reservoir and the Wharfe Valley and many points of interest and a great place to finish at around 1530 with plenty of time for a meal/shopping/drink/further exploration at the end.
10 miles - Moderate/Strenuous - (Explanation of gradings). Please note this is a one way walk, please see the information below for access by public transport or let us know if you need a hand.
Out: Catch bus 874 Leeds City Bus Station (0910) Headingley Opp Shopping Centre (0925) Otley Bus Station (0950) Ilkley Bus Station (1020), alighting at Bolton Bridge (1032). OR catch bus 864 from Bradford (0925) Shipley Market Place (0940) Ilkley Bus Station (1020) changing to the 874.
Return: either via the 874 or 864 from Ilkley (1750) depending on your destination.
Led by John Waterhouse John00waterhouse@gmail.com 07906 105272
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Hebden Ghyll & Capplestone Gate
Burnsall bridge, Burnsall, Bd23 6bu, GBA pleasant route starting along the riverside from Burnsall, before ascending along the pleasant Hebden Ghyll to Yarnbury, then following moorland paths and tracks via Capplestone Gate to finish in Kettlewell.
10.5 miles - Moderate / Strenuous - (Explanation of gradings). Please note this is a one way walk, please see the information below for access by public transport or let us know if you need a hand.
Out: Catch bus 874 bus from Wetherby (0835) Leeds (0910), Otley (0950) Ilkley (1020) connection from Bradford on 864; arrive Burnsall (1050)
Return: on 874 from Kettlewell, depart (1635) to Ilkley,
Otley and Leeds and Wetherby. (connects to 864 at Ilkley (1750) for Bradford).Led by Paul Wood paul_wood91@hotmail.co.uk
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Past events
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