West Yorkshire LDWA Archives 2011

Ilkley. Saturday January 8th 2011. Distance 18 miles. 17 walkers. Leader - Andy Ward.

Walked around Ilkley Moor.

Photos by Tom Wood.

Marsden. Tuesday January 25th 2011. Distance 20 miles. 16 walkers. Leader - John Phillips.

Wessenden Moor, Black Hill & Standedge. Sixteen turned out for the Bog Dodgers from Marsden, with a cross-section of groups represented. An added bonus of four extra miles was ably led by John Phillips, and thanks go to John for leading his first walk for the West Yorks group. The weather turned somewhat foul with rain and mist restricting what would have been extensive views.

Cononley. Saturday February 12th 2011. Distance 20 miles. 30 walkers. Leader - Ian Slinger.

Taking in Keighley moor, Wainmans Pinnacle, Lunds tower and the Hitching stone.
After a rather dull morning it turned out to be a bright sunny afternoon.

Photos by Tom Wood.

Cononley. Tuesday February 22nd 2011. Distance 20 miles. ? walkers. Leader - Ian Slinger.

Grassington. Saturday March 12th 2011. Distance 24 miles. 23 walkers. Leader - Andy Ward.

We had 23 on the Trollers Trot. A good day was had by all only marred by a couple of hours of rain at the finish Various groups were represented and I hope to run the walk again next year but doing the original route ? Watch this space !!!

Photos by Tom Wood.

Grassington. Tuesday March 22nd 2011. Distance 20 miles. 15 walkers. Leader - Andy Ward.

We had 15 on the Calendar girls walk with two new people joining us for the first time. A glorious sunny day and route was enjoyed by all. Seems Tuesday walks are becoming increasingly popular?

Photos by ?

Menston. Saturday April 9th 2011. Distance 24 miles. 21 walkers. Leader - Rebecca Chesmore.

A glorious day greeted 21 walkers from various groups. An enjoyable route ably led by Rebecca making her debut as walk leader. Thanks Rebecca, more of the same ?

Photos by Tom Wood.

Hebden Bridge. Tuesday April 26th 2011. Distance 20 miles. 7 walkers. Leader - Andy Ward.

Only seven walkers turned out for what was a mixed weatherwise. However excellent views made this a most enjoyable day out.

Photos by Andy Dobney.

Buckden. Tuesday May 17th 2011. Distance 24 miles. ? walkers. Leader - Andy Ward.

Ulfkil Stride, taking in Horse Head pass, Pen-y-Ghent & Old Cote moor. A re-run of this classic challenge walk.

Otley. Saturday July 16th 2011. Distance 38 miles. ? walkers. Leader - John Sparshatt.

The West Yorkshire Group of the LDWA completed the whole 38 miles of the Six Dales Trail on Saturday 16th July with a total of 4764 feet of ascent. Starting just before 8am at Middleham the walk to Otley was completed before 10pm in time for a drink in an Otley Pub to finish the excellent day out. Light rain during most of the morning but sunshine to finish the walk. The group pictured near Bride Cross House some 4 miles from Otley and still in good spirits.

Photos by Julia Greenwood & Ralph Warman.

Photos by Julia Greenwood & Ralph Warman.

Photos by Julia Greenwood & Ralph Warman.