Midweek walk: Burley in Wharfedale & Menston (c 6 miles) 

Our walk starts at the roundabout just outside Burley and takes us initially down the old Otley Road before we turn right and head across Otley Golf course and up to the old railway cutting. There are a couple of short uphill sections here which can be muddy, and some steps to negotiate before we reach Ellar Ghyll and turn towards Menston, negotiating a slightly tricky descent and some steps at this point. Having made our way through Menston we are soon in open countryside and the highlight of the walk on a fine day, with delightful views down into the Wharfe Valley. On reaching Burley station we turn right into the village for a welcome cuppa at Cock Pit Farm tearooms before the final leg of our walk, which takes us down to the River Wharfe and along a popular path beside the river to the roundabout on the bypass from where we head back to the cars. It could be muddy, and remember that the vegetation can be very high at this time of year and the grass will be wet in the morning. Please also be aware that there are stiles, open fields and short uphill and downhill sections on this walk, and that the route crosses both a golf course and stables. Boots and poles are recommended.