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 - 12.5 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 (4+)
See all- Holmfirth reservoirs 8 mile, -moderatePicturedrome, Holmfirth
Moderate not difficult,, Bring enough water if its warm
Details - Meet at Holmfirth bus station. We head out of holmfirth down the main road before we head down a small footpath down the side of the river to Hinchcliffe Mill village. This skirts round holmbridge, broomhead reservoir, ramsden reservoir and ridings wood reservoir. They will be pretty empty and not like the pictures show. We go uphill a small amount to Holme village and following it onto Digley reservoir. Then downhill to Holmbridge then darn thi main road to Holmfirth centre.
START- 10.30am MILES - 8.2 miles ASCENT- 320meters
DIFFICULTY - moderate DOGS ALLOWED ON LEADSSORRY PUBLIC TRANSPORT IS Awkward-Huddersfield Station closed for month ... ASK Peeps for a lift on page.
--There’s a bus that sets off at 9:56am from Huddersfield bus station and arrives in Holmfirth for 10:25am.
--Or bus from Wakefield
ESTIMATE- 4 hour + a break.
Parking- Holmfirth centre.
Payment: £1 for the walk - Use this link to pay: https://settleup.starlingbank.com/jamiepope1 - please put "Holmfirth" as reference.
You are responsible for your own safety and any guests or pets. I'm not a qualified walk leader if you die you die.
Bring appropriate clothing, food, drink etc
- Loop - Autumnal Woodland & Moorland Hike - Hebden Bridge - 10mi/16kmSt George's Square, Hebden Bridge , West Yorkshire, HX7 8HB, Hebden Bridge
Join us for our popular annual autumnal hike at Hebden Bridge.
Start Time: 10:05am - PROMPT START DUE TO LIMITED DAYLIGHT - if anyone is running late, follow the itinerary below and you should be able to catch us up.
Miles/Kilometres: 10mi/17km (Approx)
Total ascent: 520m (Approx)
Difficulty: Moderate
Estimated length of time: 5-6 hours (including a lunch break)
Dogs Allowed: Yes but must be on a lead at all times on moorland and in fields with livestock.
Public Transport: Yes train leaves Leeds at 9:12am arriving at 9:55am. Also can get trains from York, Bradford, Dewsbury, Halifax, Mirfield, Manchester, Rochdale, Burnley, Preston, Blackpool and Chester.
Parking: Pay & display car park behind the businesses on Garden Street is best. DO NOT TRY and park in St. Georges Square car park - it is closed most days of the week for market stalls.
Payment: £1 for the walk - Use this link to pay: https://settleup.starlingbank.com/jamiepope1 - please put "Hebden" as reference.Itinerary
Meet at the compass sculpture in St. Georges Square (outside Shoulder of Multon pub), there are cafe's here should you wish to get a coffee.
The walk starts by walking along St. George's Street, over the river Calder and then down Valley Road, heading out of the town, up Windsor Road and then turn off onto Windsor View and head straight into the woodland. We follow an old footpath for the mills & their dams that used to be here, walking above the river, cross over the river via a footbridge then its a short but steepish ascent up a dirt road. Once the road turns into tarmac it becomes less steep, we follow it as it winds up the hill, and then take a short staircase to a road above.
We follow the road through the woodland until we can veer off and descend back down to the river, follow the river where it comes out at The Blue Pig W.M.C. We cross over the river via the bridge and turn off into Hardcastle Craggs. We walk through the woodland, following the river for approx 1mi/1.6km until we reach Gibson Mill. We can take a brief stop here to use the toilets and grab a coffee.
Once ready we continue up the river on the opposite side from before, continuing through the woodland, passing ponds and crossing the river on footbridges multiple times. We continue until we come out of the woodlands into the picturesque Blake Dean. Where we can then stop for lunch by the river.
We then ascend up a staircase to the road above, cross over and walk along a reservoir access road until we come to a footpath we can take up onto the moors. We continue up until we reach the Standing Stone Hill trigpoint. We then descend down to the country road below, walk along the road until we can take various footpaths through the farmland and woodland here until we come out onto New Road.
We follow New Road until we come out at New Delight Inn, should people wish we could stop here for a quick drink and a rest. We cross over the main road here and walk down a dirt road until we reach the Pennine Way. We descend down the Pennine Way to Jack's Bridge, cross over the bridge and then enter the woodland. This path takes us around disused reservoirs, alongside the river. We eventually come out into a clearing where a mill used to be. If anyone wants to, they can follow the dirt road here down through the woodland which will take them back to the A646 and Hebden Bridge.
We then ascend one last time, either up a staircase or up the road to a footpath we can take through the upper part of the woodland and it then comes out onto clifftops for stunning views up the valley towards Todmorden.
The walk ends by take a staircase down and then following a footpath through the woodland to Heptonstall Road, walk down the road and veer off to walk down cobblestone steps called Cuckoo Steps, where we will come out onto the A646. We then just walk along the main road into Hebden Bridge centre where we can find a pub for food & drink.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.
