Guided Walks

2013 WALKS PROGRAMME

 

It is 20 years since the Friday evening walks began, brainchild of the late Albert Shutt, then Chairman of the Aireborough Civic Society. His plan was to explore the Aireborough area, visiting places even local residents hadn’t been to, and ensuring footpaths were kept in use.

Unless stated the walks are normally between 3 and 4 miles in length. The pace is as fast as the slowest walker.

As the walks cover a variety of terrain, sturdy footwear is strongly advised, along with weatherproof clothing.  Most of the walks involve gradients, hills and stiles.

If you have any questions about a particular walk please contact the walk leader at the telephone number given.

An end of season meal is arranged for Friday 6th December 2013 at Rawdon Golf Club.  A meal will also be held in February 2014 when the walks programme for 2014 will be arranged.

ABOUT THE CIVIC SOCIETY

The Aireborough Civic Society was established for the public benefit for the following purposes in the area formally known as Aireborough, which includes the wards of Guiseley, Rawdon and Yeadon in the Metropolitan District of Leeds.

  1. To promote high standards of planning and architecture in the area
  2. To educate the public in geography, history and natural history and architecture in the area.
  3. To secure the preservation, development and improvement of features of historic or  public interest in the area.

The Society holds its meetings on the last Thursday of the month at 7:30pm in the room above Yeadon Library.  Everyone is welcome.

AIREBOROUGH CIVIC SOCIETY 2013 WALKS PROGRAMME

Please note:-  All walks will commence promptly at the times noted.

Date Walk name Guide leader Starting Location Starting Time Contact Number
Friday 19th April 4 Pubs & a Sewerage Works Bill Mason Meet at Apperley Road, (opposite Parkin Lane), Apperley Bridge This walk commences at 6.00pm Tel: 01943 872 714
Friday 3rd May Bluebell Walk Jack Schofield Meet at Lido Car Park, Denton Road, Ilkley This walk commences at 6.30pm 01943 875 304
Friday 17th May Tour of Otley Chevin Michael Appleyard Meet at Danefield Car Park, East Chevin Road

(lower one, opposite Cheerful Chilli)

This walk commences at 6.30pm Tel:  0113 250 3169
Friday 31st May Golden Acre Pat Brook Meet at Golden Acre Car Park, Bramhope This walk commences at 6.30pm Tel: 0113 258 9170
Friday 14th June Almscliffe Crag Ann Edwards and Ian Gillingham Meet at Huby Village Hall This walk commences at 6.30pm Tel: 0113 250 2414
Friday 28th June Fewston Reservoir Marjorie & Pam Meet at Swinsty Car Park (the one with the loos) This walk commences at 6.30pm Tel: 01943 873 616
Friday 12th July Bluebells Over Sheila, Angela & Katherine Meet at Shell Garage, Pool This walk commences at 6.30pm Tel: 0113 250 2470
Friday 26th July Views over Menston Colleen, Anne and Joan Meet at Kirklands, Menston This walk commences at 6.30pm Tel: 01943 876 588
Friday 9th August W.R.P.L.A. Jack Schofield Meet at High Royds Drive, Menston (off A65) This walk commences at 6.30pm Tel: 01943 875 304
Friday 23rd August Cats and Dogs Again Jack Schofield Meet at Burley Railway Station, Burley in Wharfedale This walk commences at 6.15pm Tel: 01943 875 304
Friday 6th September  Rawdon Ramble Jane Sadler Meet at Rawdon Library, Rawdon This walk commences at 6.00pm Tel: 0113 250 8900