Walking: 7Up ðŸ§
Welcome to the 7 Up Walking Group which, as the name implies, provides walks of any distance over 7 miles.
The walks will be on the 4th Wednesday of every month and details of these walks will be posted on the programme here, along with the contact number of the walk leader.
All walks will be circular unless otherwise stated. Walkers should wear footwear and clothing suitable to the terrain and weather conditions. Food and drink and a sit mat are also advisable.
Walkers are reminded that they attend walks in this programme at their own risk, and that they are responsible for their own safety.
If you would like to lead a walk during the next year, or for any other information, please get in touch.
Rosaline Levi
Programme 2025
23 April
8.75 Mile Circular Keyhole Walk – Addingham – Bolton Abbey
Category – Moderate
This scenic walk starts at Addingham Suspension Bridge, LS29 0RB. We then follow the Dales Way, much of which runs alongside the River Wharf, past the Bolton Bridge and on to the Wooden Bridge where we will pause for lunch. There is a café there and toilets. We will then walk down the other side of the River via the Cavendish Memorial until we again rejoin the Dales Way and follow this back to the Addingham Suspension Bridge. It looks very different in this direction. Much of the walk is on footpaths, a couple of small stretches on roadside and most is flat – there are a few undulations, steps and styles. As usual, please dress according to the weather of the day and bring refreshments and a sit mat.
Please meet at the suspension bridge, where there is plenty of parking along Bark Lane, in time for a 10.30am start, or, if you wish to car share, please meet at the MASSC at 9.40am. It would be helpful if you would let the walk leader know if you are going to the MASSC for car sharing.
Walk Leader is Rosaline - 07941 022058.
28 May
7 Mile Circular Keyhole Walk - East Keswick/Sicklinghall
Category - Moderate
The walk starts at the Crabtree Lane Car Park LS17 9HG at 10.30am. For those wishing to carshare, please meet at MASSC to set off at 10.00am. We will make our way down to the River Wharfe, cross the bridge and proceed on tracks and quiet country roads to Sicklinghall village. From there, we will do a circuit round the Stockeld Park Christmas tree plantation, pausing for a picnic lunch. On the return journey we will visit the Scotts Arms for refreshments and toilets before retracing our steps to Crabtree Lane. It is uphill from the river back to the car, but there are no stiles on the walk. Please bring a picnic and a sit mat.
Walk Leaders are Rita - 07392 394424 and Audrey - 07711 028469
25 June
Maureen to lead walk - details to follow.
23 July
9 Mile Circular Walk - Garforth/Barwick/Parlington Woods
Category - Very Easy. Virtually No Elevation
Park on Barrowby Lane, Garforth, LS25 1NG in time for a 10.30am start or at MASSC for car share, leaving there at 9.45am. We will leave the Lane on the Leeds Country Way, staying on this for 2 miles. We then bear right to Barwick in Elmet. Leaving the village, we walk to Garforth Golf Course, crossing the Course on to Ellis Lane. Crossing Long Lane, we enter Parlington Lane. At Gamekeepers Cottage, we bear right into woods. On leaving the woods, we pass under the M1 and follow footpaths round Garforth and back to the cars.
As usual, please wear clothing and footwear according to the weather and bring refreshments and a sit mat.
Walk Leader is Christine F - 07989 690171
27 August
Walk Leader required, please.
24 September
Walk Leader required, please.
22 October
Jenny P and Chris M to lead walk. Details to follow.
26 November
Walk Leader required, please.
31 December
Walk Leader required, please.
