Walks and Weekends Away is a friendly and inclusive group. We welcome everyone regardless of differences such as race, religion, age, gender, disability or sexual orientation. We ask that all members of the group adhere to this ethos. Walks usually start at 10.30am or 7.00 pm unless stated in the walk description.  Please note that event hosts have no walk leading qualifications and no personal liability insurance. But they may be able to offer advice regarding appropriate footwear and clothing. You are responsible for your own safety at all times.  On the day if you wish to leave a walk at any time either for a comfort stop or to do your own thing, then please let  the walk leader know that you intend to do this. This avoids unnecessary waiting around for the group and avoids placing extra stress/worry to the walk leader.

The current programme

August Sunday  16th Join Richie (07495879869) for a 6 mile walk in the vicinity of Sicklinghall. Meet outside the Scots Arms pub, Main Street, Sicklinghall, LS22 4BD. Start time 10.30.   

August Saturday 22nd Join Jon (07731448924) for a 10 mile walk starting from Lofthouse near Pateley Bridge. There is a car park above the Crown pub Thorpe Lane. Lofthouse. Harrogate HG3 5RZ. Start time 10.30.

August Saturday 29th Join John (07565149319) for a 9 mile walk approx. to Beamsley Beacon. The walk will start from Denton, at the lay-by 200m north of the junction of Denton Lane and Low Park Road, LS29 OHE. Start time 10.30.

September  Saturday 5th  Join Paula (0707821`887738) for a 6.6 circular walk starting from the public car park opposite the Royal Oak pub HG3 4EN. If you are arriving in Dacre Banks from the A59 having passed Menwith Hill, look out for a sign post at the post box at the button of the hill as you enter the village. The walk includes riverside sections of the river Nidd, the nature reserve at the Old Spring Woods and across to the tiny village of Hartwith before returning to Dacre Banks. Total ascent 209m. Start time 10.30.

September Sunday 13th  Join Susan M (07954390702) for a 6 mile walk taking in  Oxenhope and the Worth Valley railway. The walk starts from Oxenhope Station BD22 9LB. Parking on the streets near the station. Start time 10.30.

September   Saturday 19th/ Sunday 20th   Walk to be arranged.

September  Saturday 26th  Join Martin (07434837608) for an 8-9 mile walk approx. The walk starts from Ben Rhydding train station, Ilkley LS29 8PL. The walk incorporates both high and low level walking to Ilkley and return. Finishing with potential for refreshments at the Wheatley arms.  Start time 10.30.