Lower Wharfedale Group
of
the Ramblers
West Riding Area
Web Site
Web Site
Our primary activity is the organisation of regular walks for local members of the Ramblers’ Association. The walks are led by volunteers who know the area and who will have checked the walk for interest, suitability and safety. We welcome new people to walk with us and discover the pleasure of the countryside within reach of Lower Wharfedale.
There are about 500 members of the Ramblers in our area. Not everyone wants to walk with a group, but regularly we have a substantial number walking with us on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the various groups.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays we meet at the Old Bridge, Ilkley, for car sharing. In in the winter we might go from there as far the areas around Grassington, Kettlewell, Malham or Hebden.
In the summer, with the longer hours of daylight, we go further afield. Further north in Yorkshire and into East Lancashire.
There are about 500 members of the Ramblers in our area. Not everyone wants to walk with a group, but regularly we have a substantial number walking with us on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the various groups.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays we meet at the Old Bridge, Ilkley, for car sharing. In in the winter we might go from there as far the areas around Grassington, Kettlewell, Malham or Hebden.
In the summer, with the longer hours of daylight, we go further afield. Further north in Yorkshire and into East Lancashire.
In addition to our regular walking programme, members of our group will organise extra walking events. We might arrange to meet on a Friday to walk in the Lake District. A group might organise a week’s walking along one of the long distance trails. A small group might do the three peaks of Yorkshire or other more strenuous walks.
Where people are enthusiastic to do new things we can develop our activities as we choose. Just as long as members will volunteer to organise and lead new events.
We have a social committee who organise events, other than walking, and they also arrange our annual group holiday. We are adding new activities to our programme all the time as members come up with new ideas.
Where people are enthusiastic to do new things we can develop our activities as we choose. Just as long as members will volunteer to organise and lead new events.
We have a social committee who organise events, other than walking, and they also arrange our annual group holiday. We are adding new activities to our programme all the time as members come up with new ideas.
The Lower Wharfedale Group began as pressure group and working group in order to keep Rights of Way open. Later, the Group developed their programmes of organised walks.
Within the Lower Wharfedale Group there is a group of people, under the leadership of Jack, who give their time to the care and repair of footpaths and footpath furniture, like stiles and bridges. In March 2009 the work of the Lower Wharfedale Working Group - Barry; Jack S.; Jack J.; Roger and Walter - was recognised by an award from the Ilkley Civic Society. (See picture above.)
On page 52 of the May 2009 ‘Dalesman’ Magazine there was an article about the working group entitled, ‘Jack’s lads fix up Wharfedale’. It tells us that since the working group was formed in 1994 they have built or repaired more than 260 stiles, 43 bridges, 75 paths and 60 gates. Their work benefits everyone who loves walking in our area!
People report problems with Rights of Way to the group and our officers are able to pass on this information to the relevant Local Authorities, through our Footpath Officer, Richard, in order to ensure that footpaths are kept open and maintained in good condition.
Within the Lower Wharfedale Group there is a group of people, under the leadership of Jack, who give their time to the care and repair of footpaths and footpath furniture, like stiles and bridges. In March 2009 the work of the Lower Wharfedale Working Group -
On page 52 of the May 2009 ‘Dalesman’ Magazine there was an article about the working group entitled, ‘Jack’s lads fix up Wharfedale’. It tells us that since the working group was formed in 1994 they have built or repaired more than 260 stiles, 43 bridges, 75 paths and 60 gates. Their work benefits everyone who loves walking in our area!
People report problems with Rights of Way to the group and our officers are able to pass on this information to the relevant Local Authorities, through our Footpath Officer, Richard, in order to ensure that footpaths are kept open and maintained in good condition.
If you want to walk, either regularly, or when you are on holiday, but do not want to join a group, then there is a lot of information on The Ramblers National web site. Click on the logo on the right.
Did you know that the Ramblers have their own holiday company? They arrange a very wide variety of British and Foreign holidays. To see their web site click on the logos to the right.
To see why we would invite you to join the Ramblers, please click on the logo to the right. If you are interested you can move on to join the Ramblers on line.
Did you know that the Ramblers have their own holiday company? They arrange a very wide variety of British and Foreign holidays. To see their web site click on the logos to the right.
To see why we would invite you to join the Ramblers, please click on the logo to the right. If you are interested you can move on to join the Ramblers on line.
The Ramblers is a registered charity (number 1093577) and a company limited by guarantee (number 4458492).
Approximate Area covered by
the Lower Wharfedale Group,
though our walks range over a
much wider area.
the Lower Wharfedale Group,
though our walks range over a
much wider area.
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www.ramblers.org.uk
In 2009, courtesy of Hilary, some members tried some basic orienteering A group
of members learnt more of this activity and tried out their skills in the field.
Above and to the left - Orienteering Group ready for action and in action!
of members learnt more of this activity and tried out their skills in the field.
Above and to the left -
About Us
Climbing from Beckermonds. April 2010.
