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- Wknd Trip - Lake District, Buttermere - 11 WainrightsNeeds location
Join us for our annual weekend trip to the Lake District. You won't want to miss the Rannerdale Knotts famous bluebells! You may join on the day of a hike for just that hike if you wish. If have not been on one of our trips before, we do two hikes with a rest day in between and drive home after the second hike.
Putting this up early to gauge interest and will be looking to book accommodation much earlier than I normally do so we can go on the bank holiday weekend. Will likely book it in Jan/Feb. Please send £100 as a deposit to confirm you are coming. I will not book anywhere more than £200 each, hopefully somewhere a lot cheaper. Please note there will be no refunds once the accommodation is booked unless you can find someone to take your place. Also bear in mind you may be required to share a room with others, depending on what is available and the number of people. If you really cannot stand sharing a room with others then you are best finding your own accommodation.
Hike #1 - Saturday - Buttermere - Whiteless Pike, Wandope, Grasmoor, Hopegill Head, Whiteside, Rannerdale Knotts (Optional) - 12mi/19km - 1350m - Strenuous
See event page for details. This hike is roughly the same distance & overall ascent as doing Ben Nevis via the tourist route.
Hike #2 - Monday - Coledale Horshoe - Barrow, Outerside, Sail, Crag Hill, Grisedale Pike - 8.5mi/14km - 1135m - Strenuous
See event page for details.
Warning - Terrain
Lake District can be extremely rocky. The majority of routes will have uneven rough terrain. Please be sure you are confident on walking terrain like this.
Also, correct footwear is essential. Trainers are only acceptable if they are designed for fell running or hiking. Your everyday trainers are not acceptable.Warning - Scrambling
There is potential for small bits of scrambling in the Lake District due to its rocky terrain.
Scrambling is a lesser version of rock climbing.It does not require helmet or ropes.It is the most strenuous form of hiking. It requires using both your hands and feet.
Please be sure you are comfortable doing this activity.Warning - Weather
Lake District's weather is unpredictable.. You must be comfortable hiking in cloudy conditions on the terrain mentioned above.
Also be aware of the temperature. Be sure to bring plenty of layers with you, a good rule is to bring more layers than you think you will need. It maybe shorts and t-shirt's temperature at the car park but it could well be sub zero degrees on the tops. When stopped for lunch, if you don't bring enough layers, you are going to get cold!
You should at a minimum, have a suitable base layer (a normal everyday cotton t-shirt is not suitable, it is dangerous!), a mid layer (e.g. a fleece or hoodie) and a coat. - 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.
