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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Leeds hike - Harewood House + Eccup Reservoir (10 mile loop)
Harewood Village Hall, Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LJ, UK, Harewood, GBAutumnal 10 mile loop starting at Harewood House, going around Eccup Reservoir, then back to Harewood again. New members are welcome.
Harewood's grounds are free to access (no entry fee). We'll likely see deer, highland cows and red kites. 🦌
Mostly flat. Pretty muddy... but the friendly conversations will distract you from it. ;)
- Meet time: 09:50am
- Meet-up spot: Harewood Village Hall Car Park, LS17 9LJ
- Length: 10miles/16km
- Total ascent: 250m
- Duration: 4.5 hours of walking, with option for pub after
- Difficulty level: Moderate
- Dogs allowed: Yes, keep on a lead around sheep/deer
- Payment: Please pay £1 for the walk via this URL: https://settleup.starlingbank.com/jamie-pope-b52348?amount=1.00 Put "Harewood" as reference.
Public transport:
Catch the 36 bus (Transdev) from Leeds Bus Station at 09:15am. Hop off at the Harewood Arms stop at around 09:49am. Then walk 1 min to the village hall, our meet-up spot.Parking:
Park at Harewood Village Hall Car Park, LS17 9LJ – it has a £5 all-day honesty box, so please bring £5 in cash.If that gets full, there's free roadside overflow parking just across the main A61 on Wike Lane.
Tips:
- 40-50% of the walk will be muddy so waterproof hiking boots are essential. You might also want to pack an extra pair of socks.
- If you want a lift, drop a comment below saying which area you'd want picking up from. Someone nearby will probs offer.
- Bring water (at least 1-2L) and packed lunch/snacks to eat on the trail.
Trail route:
We'll meet outside the Harewood Village Hall. From there we head south-east, crossing the main Harrogate Road (A61) to join Wike Lane and the Dales Way Link public bridleway.
The path meets the eastern tip of Eccup Reservoir. We will trace the southern perimeter of the water, using the closed Yorkshire Water access road. After crossing the western dam head, the route turns sharply north and re-enters the southern boundary of the Harewood Estate.We'll pass close to the secure perimeter of the Emmerdale TV set before the path levels out into the wide-open landscape of Harewood's deer park. We'll stop for lunch at 12:45pm here.
The final leg takes us past the front of Harewood House and the lake. The path exits the estate's main pedestrian gates, where we'll finish off with well-earned drinks at the Harewood Arms pub.
Disclaimers:
The walk organisers do not have training or insurance. Attendees are accountable for their own safety. By signing up you accept this.Payment goes towards equipment, group events and charities.
We take photos/videos and use them online. If you don't want to be photographed, let the walk organiser know.
If you have any questions, drop a comment below or message the walk's organiser.
51 attendees
Past events
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