Bramhope WI

Saturday Walk:13th September – Goit Stock Waterfalls & Hewenden Viaduct Med to Hard c 7.3 miles
2025-09-13 08:00 - 17:00 UTC

Get In Line - Line Dancing
2025-09-04 19:30 - 21:00
Get in Line – Line Dancing – Dance Studio, Leeds

Adel garden
2025-09-04 14:00 - 17:00
A local garden created by the owner featuring some exotic plants

Midweek walk: 3.5 miles Otley: Wharfe Meadows Park and Gallows Hill Nature Reserve.
2025-09-03 09:30 - 12:30
Starting from the car park opposite Buon Apps, our walk takes us initially on good paths over the bridge and through Wharfe Meadows Park before crossing the river to the Gallows Hill Nature Reserve. From here we make our way up to East Busk Lane from where we return to Otley through fields and ginnels. This is a pleasant, fairly flat circuit through some lesser known areas of Otley on mostly good paths, although we do cross some fields. We will call at a café in Otley for refreshments at the end of our walk.

Saturday Walk: 30th August - medium category - c 7.3 miles, circular walk from the Mistal cafe on the Chevin
2025-08-30 09:00 - 12:00
I’m choosing another walk close to home for the next one. It was mentioned how much people liked the food at the Mistal (previously the Cheerful Chilli) so we’ll go there for lunch after this walk on the Chevin. Last time we used them they let us start the walk from there and we used their parking. They’re not open until later in the week, so I’ll double check and confirm back to you all. It’s one I’ve made up to be the right length. This walk has a bit of up and down in it but it’s mostly gradual and we’re not going up the Chevin steps. The total ascending is just over 1000 feet. I estimate that this walk will take around 3 hours.

I have emailed my previous contact but not had a response as yet. Previously they wanted a pre-order, so please have a look at the menu link and let me know what food you would like, if you sign up for this walk.

BREAKFAST, BRUNCH & LUNCH MENU

The walk will start from the Mistal café car park on the left-hand side as you descend the Chevin on East Chevin Road at 9:00am.

We’ll turn left out of the Mistal car park and walk down and through the public car park on the other side of the road to pick up the little path by the side of the road. We’ll come out on the East Chevin Road and carefully cross it to head up the path at the side of the house. This takes us up to Surprise View. We’ll continue past there and into the woods where eventually we emerge into a field where we can see the York Gate Road. We cross York Gate and pick up another path which heads down towards an old quarry, we’ll turn left along another good path and come out past Upcroft Farm. We’ll head down Carlton Lane a little way and then pick up another path which will bring us out in West Carlton. We cross Carlton Lane again and take Mall Lane up towards the Chevin Lodge Hotel. We’ll wander through their grounds (York Gate Plantation) and come out on York Gate again. We cut across a couple of fields and descend to East Chevin Road, which we’ll cross and walk down along the pavement until we pick up a path into the Chevin Forest park. We’ll do a decent loop in here before emerging back at The Mistal in time for lunch.

If there has been some rain before this walk there will be some muddy stretches. We will encounter a variety of stiles and livestock will be in the fields. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear, which take account of the weather forecast, and bring a drink. Poles are still optional but as you all know, they are useful on the uphill and downhill sections of this walk as well as for stability if we encounter any mud. I do my best to assess the weather and the likely walking conditions but would ask everyone to decide whether a particular walk is right for them on that day. Please note that everyone taking part in the walk does so at their own risk.

OS Map link, which you can view even if you do not have the app. You should be able to see the route and the walk profile

https://explore.osmaps.com/route/28323111/wi-route-from-the-mistal-on-otley-chevin

Cream Tea (to raise funds for our Charity of the year)
2025-08-26 14:30 - 17:00, 2025-07-23 14:30 - 17:00

Garden group - visit to Norton Conyers ( excludes house )
2025-08-21 14:00 - 17:00
Guided tour of the mid 18th century walled garden with one of the senior gardeners . Please note this visit does NOT include the house .

Midweek Walk: The Walk of many Stiles (Beckwithshaw Circular): 4 miles.
2025-08-20 09:30 - 13:00
This is a relatively easy walk starting from the car park next to the church in Beckwithshaw (look out for a right turn opposite the Smiths Arms). We make our way through field paths, back lanes and tracks, passing some impressive houses, to the hamlet of Beckwith before we pick up a section of the Harrogate Ringway then swing back round to return to the village. In the past some sections of this walk have had long grass which can be wet in the morning or after rain, and nettles which are currently very tall, so please dress appropriately, and there will probably be livestock (both horses and cattle) in the fields. But above all, there are lots of stiles (25 on one count, although I think a few may have been replaced by gates!). Horticap, just round the corner has a delightful café for refreshments after the walk or if it is a warm day The Smith’s Arms opposite the church has cold drinks and outdoor seating.

Saturday Walk:16th August – Harder walk - North of the river from Otley - c 8.3 miles
2025-08-16 09:00 - 12:00
The next walk is in the “harder” category with around 1000 ft of ascending and descending, but we are staying nice and local this time. I think it will take us 3.5 to 4 hours. I last listed this walk in September last year.

I’m going to have us try out the Whittakers pub for lunch afterwards. It’s the one that bought out The Little Corner of the World café. They have outdoor seating if the weather is OK (no TV’s outside). I think we’ll go and take our boots off at the cars before going to the pub for lunch so I’ve reserved tables from 1:15pm. Please let me have your choice from the menu so I can do a pre-order for them.

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The walk will start from the free parking near the Buon Apps restaurant at 9:00am.

We will walk along the Six Dales Trail out of Otley and up the north side of the Wharfe Valley. It’s worth looking back at the great views, if it’s clear. We go over into the Washburn Valley, where the views are lovely again and then we climb up and back over into the Wharfe Valley. Altogether there’s just over 1,000 ft of climbing.

There are plenty of stiles on this walk and whilst some paths and the road walking will be OK, whatever the weather, the numerous fields could be muddy. We will definitely meet livestock and the various fields, usually sheep and cattle.

As this is quite a long walk, you might wish to bring a flask and a snack, and we’ll stop for that on the way round somewhere. We might have to have it standing up!

Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear, which take account of the weather forecast. A pole would be a good idea because of the two hills and the possibility of mud. I do my best to assess the weather and the likely walking conditions but would ask everyone to decide whether a particular walk is right for them on that day. Please note that everyone taking part in the walk does so at their own risk.

OS Map App link

https://explore.osmaps.com/route/15777609/otley-to-clifton-with-extension-to-rose-tree-farm

ParK Walk
2025-08-15 10:30 - 12:30
Walk round Leeds University campus

Steam train ride and Railway Children Performance
2025-08-14 11:15 - 17:00

Medieval Leeds - Prof. Joyce Hill
2025-08-07 19:30 - 21:00
Medieval Leeds – Prof. Joyce Hill

Midweek walk: 5 miles from Follifoot to Spofforth and return along Crimple Beck.
2025-08-06 09:30 - 12:30
This is an easy, fairly flat walk through two lovely villages which have some interesting history, before returning along Crimple Beck, from where some unusual geological formations can be seen. The walk takes us on footpaths, across fields and through Spofforth Golf Course, then returns along the beck. There are inevitably a couple of stretches along roads but the rest of the walk makes up for them. There are few stiles, however the beckside path is narrow and can be muddy and overgrown. Also please be aware that there could be long grass in some fields which can be very wet in the morning. We will stop for coffee at the Castle Inn in Spofforth which has outdoor as well as indoor space.

Midweek walk: Burley in Wharfedale & Menston (c 6 miles)
2025-07-31 09:30 - 12:30
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.

Art & Craft group project Workshop
2025-07-22 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-17 14:00 - 16:00

Visit to Garden in Cookridge
2025-07-21 14:30
A guided tour of The Orchard, 5a Blackwood Rise Cookridge LS16 7BG a small but beautiful garden on several levels

Saturday 19th July: South Stainley Walk: easy 6.3 miles
2025-07-19 08:00 - 17:00

July 18th Park Walk
2025-07-18 10:00 - 12:00
Gallows Hill and Otley park

Midweek walk: circular route from Bramhope via Eccup and return through Golden Acre Park ( approx 4.5 miles )
2025-07-09 09:30 - 12:30
We start at the roundabout at the junction of A660 and King’s Road in Bramhope . We immediately set off across fields to Lineham Farm , and from there to Brookland Farm . Continuing over fields we reach Bank House Farm at Eccup and follow Eccup Lane to Five Lane Ends . We then turn down King Lane to enter Golden Acre Park where we have our reward of a cuppa at the cafe . A short walk back up the A660 brings us back to our start point .

The walk It is fairly flat , with a couple of very short gentle inclines. We are walking mainly on fields , and fairly quiet country lanes , with main road at the end .There are several stiles and we are likely to encounter sheep and perhaps cattle but horses are unlikely . The ground may be muddy if there has been significant rain , please wear stout shoes . Poles shouldn’t be needed . Please keep to the side when walking along roads .

Saturday walk: 5th July: Ripon Circular along the canal - c 7 miles, Easy
2025-07-05 09:30 - 14:00
The walk will start from the St Marygate car park in the centre of Ripon, at 9:30am. Pay for over 4 hours and take cash, as well as a card, just in case.

There are public toilets at the top of the car park, and we will all walk past them at the start of the walk.

After the toilet stop, we walk out by the side of the cathedral and on pavements down a couple of streets to reach the canal path. This is then a pleasant walk by the water, past locks, and a nature reserve. We cross the canal later on, by a lock and after walking a little way down the other side of the canal we then leave that path to go through some fields. We walk through a poultry farm and now that the bird flu restrictions have been lifted (again), we may be walking amongst freely roaming hens. We come out near some barn conversions and walk up the diverted path to reach Bishop Monkton. This is a lovely little village, but we don’t see much of it before we set off down a narrow path (which can be muddy if there has been rain) and into some more fields. We go through another poultry farm. I hope you all like chickens!

We come out on to a quiet tarmac road with a pavement and stay on that through the village of Littlethorpe before rejoining the canal and retracing our steps back to Ripon.

I’ve booked for lunch at The Chimes Tea room in Ripon. https://www.visitharrogate.co.uk/business-directory/chimes-cafe

Mark will be sending me the current menu when I advise him of the timings of the walk. I’ll send them out to those who sign up so we can do a pre-order for him.

If the walk takes under 3 hours, we’ll go back to the cars and change out of our boots.

As usual, we’ll encounter a variety of stiles and gates on this walk and livestock (mostly chickens) might be in the fields. If you have any concerns about slipping in any mud, I advise bringing a pole.

Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear, which take account of the weather forecast. I do my best to assess the weather and the likely walking conditions but would ask everyone to decide whether a particular walk is right for them on that day. Please note that everyone taking part in the walk does so at their own risk.

Here’s the OS Map App link.

https://explore.osmaps.com/route/10097332/ripon-canal?lat=54.117249&lon=-1.537810&zoom=12.2821&style=Standard&type=2d

Social - Race Night
2025-07-03 19:30 - 21:30

Garden Group - visit to gardens in Sheffield
2025-07-01 10:45 - 17:00
2 gardens in Sheffield, both with guided tours.

The Jungle Garden in the morning and Sheffield Botanical Gardens in the afternoon.

Midweek walk: Nunroyd Park to Maggie's via Spring Wood (approx 4.5 miles)
2025-06-25 09:30 - 12:30
Starting from Nunroyd Park in Yeadon, we will make our way through the park and then cross the A65 to follow Nunroyd Beck to the railway bridge and into Spring Wood. After exploring the woods we will head up into Little London and stop for coffee at Maggie’s before heading back across fields to Yeadon where we pick up the Aireborough Greenway, an easy path which takes us all the way back before a short walk back up to Nunroyd Park.

Whilst this walk is largely on good paths, if we were to get heavy rain in the next week some areas are very prone to flooding, but the current forecast is promising. Walking boots are essential and a pole might be helpful for the rougher paths. The walk has both downhill and uphill sections, in particular as we climb up from the railway line towards Little London – please see the attached profile for more detail.

Saturday Walk: 21st June - High Crag Ridge from Dacre Banks 6.75 miles - Harder category
2025-06-21 09:00 - 14:00
The walk will start from the small free car park opposite the Royal Oak Inn on Oak Lane in Dacre Banks at 9:30am.

We’ll go past the public toilet at the start of the walk. If it is working, there’s only one actual toilet so it can delay the walk quite a lot if there’s 12 of us needing to use it.

The walk is all uphill – 944 feet of climbing until we reach the trig point, about halfway round. There are field paths but also some good tracks for this section. There are fabulous views of Nidderdale, including Menwith Hill.

After the trip point it’s mostly downhill; on some good tracks and some grassy paths too. Towards the final section of the walk, it’s fairly flat along a path not far from the Nidd (that we walk along in the opposite direction on another walk you may have done from Dacre Banks). We have to walk on a footpath by the roads up to The Firs Tearoom and back.

There’s a variety of stiles and gates on this walk and sheep, cows and horses may be encountered.

Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear, which take account of the weather forecast, and bring a drink. Poles are very useful on the uphill and downhill sections as well as for stability when we encounter some mud, but I’m not insisting on them at this time of the year.

I do my best to assess the weather and the likely walking conditions but would ask everyone to decide whether a particular walk is right for them on that day. Please note that everyone taking part in the walk does so at their own risk

OS MAP LINK for those of you who have the app and would like a copy to save. Note that I understand everyone can open it but not see as much detail as those who have the subscription.

https://explore.osmaps.com/route/12094041/new-dacre-banks-walk-wi?lat=54.06122&lon=-1.73698&zoom=13.1892&style=Leisure&type=2d

Meanwood Park Walk
2025-06-13 10:00 - 12:00
The walk on Friday 13th June will be in and around Meanwood park.

–We will meet at 10a.m. on Parkside Road, just off the ring road. ( marked with the black circle on the map ) Unfortunately you can only turn into Parkside Road from that side of the ring road. This walk is relatively short, only about a mile and a half in total with coffee at the cafe in the park in the middle, but is mostly NOT on tarmac paths. It could therefore be a bit muddy in parts if we have a lot of rain between now and then, so sensible footwear should be worn.

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Garden Group - Visit to Bridge House
2025-06-12 14:00 - 17:00
A varied garden on the River Derwent Flood plain with a guided tour by the owner

Theatre Trip - The Witches of Eastwick
2025-06-11 19:30 - 21:30

Book group - Island of Missing Trees
2025-06-09 19:30 - 21:00
Island of missing Trees by Elif Sahak
