Loop - Berwick-in-Elmet & Aberford - 10.5mi/17km

Start Time: 9:45am - PROMPT START DUE TO LIMITED DAYLIGHT.
Miles/Kilometres: 10.5mi/17km (Approx)
Total ascent: 200m (Approx)
Difficulty: Moderate due to distance but little elevation.
Estimated length of time: 4 hours (including a lunch break)
Dogs Allowed: Yes.
Public Transport: Yes - bus 64 leaves Leeds at 09:02 and arrives at 09:33.
Parking: On-street parking just be mindful of residents.
Payment: £1 for the walk - Use this link to pay - https://settleup.starlingbank.com/jamiepope1?amount=1.00- please put "Berwick" as reference.

Itinerary

Meet outside the front of the Methodist Church (other side of the road from the car park for Gascoigne Arms). We start by making our way out of the village down Elmwood Lane and then down Carrfield Lane which soon turns into a footpath. We follow the footpath for 1mi/1.6km through fields until we come onto the end of Scholes's Main Street. We walk down this road briefly to the junction with Leeds Road and cut over to a dirt road called Bog Lane.

We walk down this road for 1mi/1.6km until we can veer off onto a footpath that will take us through fields, passing Garforth Golf Club. Until we come out onto Ellis Lane. Short walk down this road, cross the main road onto Parlington Lane. Then down this country road for 2mi/3.2km passing through woodland and countryside until it comes out into the village of Aberford.

We walk down Aberford's main street, can stop for a coffee etc... if there's a cafe. We then turn off onto Becca Banks and follow this road until we must veer off onto a footpath to avoid walking into Becca Hall's estate. It is then through a farmyard until we can take another footpath through fields and passing woodland.

The path comes out onto Potterton Lane. We walk down this country road passing a few farms until we can take a footpath up to York Road (A64). Its a short walk along a footpath adjacent to the road before turning onto the Leeds Country Way which we follow alongside Potterton Beck, over a small hill and then into Berwick where we started. We can then go into 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.