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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Bouldering @ Depot Armley - Beginner Friendly
Depot Armley, Unit 1, Depot Climbing Armley, Unit 1, Maybrook Industrial Park, Armley Rd, Armley, LS12 2EL, leeds, GBJoin us for a super beginner friendly bouldering session at Depot, Armley.
Don't worry, you don't need any climbing experience — you just climb to your own level, so it works whether it's your first time or your fiftieth. Think of it as a social meetup that's also a decent workout.
I'll aim to get there around 7pm, so look out for a bald guy in a grey t-shirt with a mountain on it.
Prices
Session prices:
Adult (non-member) £14
Shoe hire: £3.50Price gains entry only, shoe hire is not included.
Waiver
If you've not been before then you'll need to fill out a waiver, you can either do this when you get there or you can fill it out online beforehand here:
https://app.rockgympro.com/waiver/esign/depotarmley/570b749e-f59b-49f1-9834-600827816832Disclaimer
The bouldering organisers do not have training or insurance. Therefore, anyone who attends the session is accountable for their own safety and anyone they bring with them. By signing up you accept this.
Ensure you wear appropriate clothing for indoor climbing. Comfortable, non-restrictive clothing is recommended. Climbing shoes are essential; if you don’t have any, you can hire them from the venue.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the session organiser.
12 attendees
Kirkby Stephen to Garsdale - Settle-Carlisle Railway - 13mi/21km
Kirkby Stephen Railway Station, Kirkby Stephen CA17 4LE, Kirkby Stephen, GBStart Time: 09:30am (as soon as the train arrives)
Miles/Kilometres: 13mi/21km
Total ascent: 600m
Difficulty: Hard
Estimated length of time: ~8 hours
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Public Transport: Yes, the 07:47 train from Leeds to Kirkby Stephen
Parking: I recommend parking at the end (in Garsdale) and catching the 09:20 train 1 stop to Kirkby Stephen
Payment: £1 for the walk - Use this link to pay - https://settleup.starlingbank.com/jamie-pope-b52348?amount=1.00 please put "kirkby" 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 hop on the Leeds train to the start.We'll start by heading out of Kirkby Stephen station, following the River Eden past the ruins of Lammerside Castle, on to Castlethwaite and the ruins of Pendragon Castle. From there we pick up Lady Anne's Way through Shoregill, climbing up to Howe Top and into the fells above Cotterdale.
We'll walk along the western edge of Lunds Fell towards Tarn Hill, then head down past a series of waterfalls before stopping for a celebratory drink at the Moorcock Inn. From there it's just over a mile's walk to the finish at Garsdale station.
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.
9 attendees
Loop - Middleham Castle & Jervaulx Abbey - Y.Dales - 13mi/21km
Middleham Market Place, Market Place,Middleham, North Yorkshire, DL8 4NP,, Middleham, GBStart Time: 09:45am
Miles/Kilometres: 13mi/21km
Total ascent: 400m
Difficulty: Hard
Estimated length of time: 5-6hrs
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Public Transport: No, not from West Yorkshire anyway. Happy to give people a lift from Halifax or Leeds city centre.
Payment: £1 for the walk - Use this link to pay - https://settleup.starlingbank.com/jamie-pope-b52348?amount=1.00 please put "Middleham" as reference.Overview
Meet in the centre of the village square where there is an information board and a small monument with a Cross on top. The walk starts by following Coverham Lane out of the village and before leaving the village we turn down a small side street that leads to fields. We then follow a footpath through the fields, until it comes back out onto Coverham Lane. Instead of walking along the high speed road there is a dirt track along the side of it which we will walk along.
When the wall ends we cut through the fields down to the river and cross over the River Cover. We then walk through farmland until we come out into the quintessentially English hamlet of East Witton. We leave the hamlet via Low Thorpe road and turn onto Sowden Beck Road which leads up to a forest plantation and turns into a dirt track. Be wary of mountain bikers - looks like a good spot for it.
We walk through Sowden Beck Farm and continue up onto the moors and onto another dirt track. We then follow this dirt track over the moors until we come out onto a road. We follow this briefly until we meet the 6 Dales Trail route. It is then a case of following this route through farmland until we come out at Jervaulx Abbey.
Once ready we continue following the 6 Dales Trail along the banks of the River Ure and then the River Cover and lastly back into Middleham coming in with views of the castle. We can stop at the castle before it closes at 5pm and then head to a pub for food & drink before heading home.
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.
22 attendees
Past events
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