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Tea Shop Walk 14-6-26 East Riddlesden Hall

Eleven walked on today’s walk from East Riddlesden Hall up the eastern side of the Aire valley and back down alongside the canal

June medium walk in Lower Wensleydale 7-6-26

19 walkers travelled to Jervaulx Abbey to complete classic circuit starting with a riverside walk along the banks of the river Ure to Coverdale Bridge, then a gentle ascent past Danby Hall up to Thornton Steward village where there was a welcoming DIY tea shop in the village institute- after lunch there in the sunshine we traversed fields to Kilgram Bridge and Grange , then a short stretch on a country lane before entering Jervaulx Park and some going on to visit the abbey ruins at the end of the walk

Mid week Walk from Ripley 3-6-26

A rather damp day but still a good walk in Lower Nidderdale Countryside

Mid week walk to Bolton Abbey 27-5-26

Andy led 7 walkers from Addingham to Bolton Abbey across the suspension bridge & up along below Beamsley Beacon & Howgill.We made our way through Hazelwood & Storiths then passing Back ‘O Th’ Hill Farm.
Following on to the Dales way before reaching Bolton Abbey, where we had lunch.We then returned to Addingham, following the Strand & along the slightly boggy & somewhat overgrown disused railway line, then along the River Wharf & the Dales way back to our starting point, to complete around 9 miles on a mostly Sunny day, with more comfortable temperatures than of late.

May Adventure Walk 24-5-264

Adventure Walkers braved the heatwave and ventured to Slaidburn in the Forest of Bowland.
Shortly into the walk we tried to reunite a young lamb with it’s mother but failed as it slid down a bank towards a stream. So we did what any Adventurer would do and legged it ,its mum was close by and hopefully rescued it. Shortly afterwards it was our turn to negotiate the stream, which also ended in failure as 3 of us fell in. Next obstacle was a large wall to climb, we then realised a few yards away was a gate to just walk through.
Then onto Dunsop Fell, a classic watershed fell, which was still very wet, as it should be, but was just a sphagnum swamp making walking difficult. The decent back to Slaidburn was smooth so we enjoyed a welcome Ice Cream. Great fell walk, although a hot one.

Mid week Walk Otley Chevin 20-5-27

7 of us left Bramhope just after the rain had stopped & headed on to Chevin Forest. Then up to The Chevin’s Surprise View, where we took our break.

We returned back to Bramhope along through the many pathways of the Chevin Forest to complete 7.7 miles on a dry but mostly cloudy day, with the sun breaking out occasionally.

May’s short club walk Haworth 17-5-26

Led by  Alan, who also wrote this poem about the walk….

Morley walking club set out from Haworth, in the persistent May showers,
Along the Brontë Way through blooming springtime hours.
Down to Brontë Bridge where the clear waters flowed,
Through the Yorkshire valley, finally the sun glowed.
Spring danced all around us, alive in every sound,
A frog leapt through the grasses, camouflaged green upon the ground.
A cuckoo called across the vale, its lonely echoed song,
The kind that makes you pause awhile & quietly walk along.
Then brighter grew the weather as we crossed the sweeping moor,
To join the ancient Pennine Way on paths well worn before.
Stanbury welcomed weary boots & many hungry souls,
A mug of tea, bags of crisps rustled & unwrapping rolls,
Above us cried the curlew from the wide & open sky,
While Lower Laithe Reservoir lay silvered nearby.
We return back to Haworth, another grand adventure shared, by Yorkshire folk again.
Homeward bound, but in this land, part of our hearts remain. 

Evening  local Walk 14-5-26

With a very small turnout of 2 walkers  mainly due to  holiday absences,  the walk  still went ahead and  they were rewarded with a lovely sunset & a good 4.1 miles through Oakwell hall grounds & back to Drighlington.

There was an arts exhibition there too from the National gallery “Art on your doorstep”
which was a pleasant surprise

Fountains Abbey midweek walk 13-5-26

7 walkers travelled to Fountains Abbey to do an 8 mile circuit of  the Fountains estate land which  took us through   a mixture of farmland and woodland then through Studley Royal deer park where  there several  herds of young deer- the weather included partial sunshine  brief showers but still some reasonable  long range views

May’s long  club walk : Barden Moor , Rylstone  monument and  Cross

Andrew led 6 walkers on our May club long walk  which  was an 11.5 mile circuit on Barden Moor visiting Rylstone monument and cross- a sunny day with a gentle breeze… lots of birds and butterflies, and long range views … we could literally  see for miles

Tea shop walk Slaithwaite 10-5-26

Over 20 walkers including 3 new walkers joined Lizzie on a lovely scenic 4 mile walk from Slaithwaite
with good,sunny  and relatively warm weather.
A gentle climb out of the town onto a lovely scenic ridge, then a gentle walk down to the canal and from there back to cars.
Of course stopping en route at eateries and coffees.
Enjoyed by all.

Mid week walk Kirkham Abbey  6-5-26

Another relatively warm and sunny walk in a little known quiet  area  with lots of interesting features beside the River Derwent- at one point our footpath took us through a  rapeseed field … they call us mellow yellow!

May medium walk: Brimham Rocks and the Nidderdale Way

After days of glorious sunshine, the May Day Bank Holiday medium club walk to Brimham Rocks, was, as could be expected, a rather wet one, with light rain from start to finish.
Resisting the temptation to drive straight to Brimham and the inviting cafe there, fourteen walkers and 2 canine  companions set off from Pateley Bridge  soon joining the Panorama Walk and passing an old stone well inscribed with directions to the old church and a John Dryden quotation, “Ill habits gather by unseen degrees. As brooks make rivers, rivers run to seas.” – every walk’s a learning opportunity with Morley Walking Club!
With views over the Nidderdale valley, passing the hamlets of Knott and Blazefield and a llama trekking centre, and joining the Nidderdale Way we arrived at the famous and now near deserted sandstone rocks, formed during the ice age and remaining resolute and unmoving in the face of time and the elements ever since (insert own joke here about our committee members).
After a sheltered lunch at Dancing Bear rock we returned past Druid’s Cave farm and the village of Smelthouses and along the River Nidd, where we hoped to see the owl nesting under an old railway bridge there. Unfortunately the owl clearly had more sense than us and was sheltering out of the incessant rain, so instead we were treated to an impersonation of one by our own vice-president.
Returning to the old railway station car park, where  we were met by the three watchful statues of ‘Pillars Past’, forming part of the ‘Passing Places’ art trail along the Way of the Roses Cycle Route.
A varied scenic route and excellent company, where even the damp weather couldn’t dampen our spirits in any way.

Mid week walk Guisley  to Otley Chevin  29-4-26

Another lovely  warm and sunny  circular walk from Guisley to Italy Chevin and back, at times under the flightpath of Leeds/ Bradford air traffic (great close up plane views…) we sat on Otley Chevin for our lunch break with excellent long range views

April Adventure Walk: Fountain’s Fell 26-4-26

10 walkers travelled to Malham Tarn to do a 10.5 mile walk led by Richard  in an unusual T shape route along the Pennine way  to the summit of  Fountain’s Fell  then  on to the lower slopes of Darnbrook Fell before stopping for lunch. A peaceful route (in sharp comparison to how busy lower  Malhamdale was) with excellent long range panoramic views including the 3 Yorkshire Peaks

Riffa Woods Bluebell mid week walk 22-4-26

Another lovely bluebell walk to make the most of these iconic woodland blooms-led by Alan, we did an easy 7.5 mile circuit in the lower Washburn valley to include Riffa Wood-weather amazing and, as usual, excellent company

Spice Lounge evening out 21-4-26

29 club members and partners enjoyed a night of good food, good conversation and good company kindly arranged by Andy and Annie

April short walk Marsden Moor 19-4-26

Twenty-four club members participated in our April short walk of 7.5 miles in pleasant spring weather. We departed from Marsden and walked through the centre of the town before ascending towards Holme Moor. We paused at a disused railway line bridge for refreshments. After this we continued past the rifle range and on towards Deer Hill Reservoir. Ducklings were a welcome sight as they paddled on the reservoir’s edge. Lunch was enjoyed in warm sunshine. Our descent took us through Holt Head and Hill Top before a gentle incline back to our cars along the banks of Huddersfield Narrow Canal.

Bluebell Woods Mid week Walk 15-4-26

15 walkers  and our canine companions Maeve and Ruby travelled to Weeton to walk a 7.5 mile circuit of the countryside including a riverside stretch with a grand finale  carpet of bluebells  in ancient woodland… and what seasonal delight it was

Easter Teashop walk  Meanwood 12-4-26

Led by Sara there was a touch of spring flowers and Mandarin easter ducks on this walk in Meanwalk

April Long walk in the Yorkshire Wolds from Warter 12-4-26

Eight walkers undertook the first long walk of the new programme, a gentle 11.5 miles around Warter Wold (and not as one walker was expecting, a day trip to Water World!). Starting in the picturesque village of Warter, with its thatched cottages and Celtic cross, and which was the setting of David Hockney’s largest painting ‘Bigger Trees Near Warter’, the walk on the western edge of the Yorkshire Wolds had some spectacular long range views over the Vale of York and encompassed in parts the Yorkshire Wolds Way, the Minster Way and the Chalkland Way. The walk, which apart from one brief but rather heavy shower, was completed in fine sunny weather, covered seven of the classic Yorkshire Wold Dales, and culminated in a short but steep descent into Sylvan Dale followed by an even steeper climb back out for the proper walkers or a gentler ascent for the wussies and a steady walk back down the Roman road to Warter.

Easter Sunday medium walk  Haworth 5-4-26

A good turnout for Marie’s first walk as a leader with the club-weather wet and wild at times but this didnt detract form the enjoyment

Mid week walk 1-4-26 Norwood Green

March Adventure walk-the Singing Ringing Tree 29-3-26

8 walkers Ventured into Lancashire  and braved the weather to do  a  10 walk from Townley Park in Burnley the highlight of which was the Singing Ringing Tree… it certainly lived up to its name in the driving wind and rain! We enjoyed exploring new territory despite the weather

Mid week walk Nidderdale Way 23-3-26

Mid week walk  Shibden Hall 18-3-26

12 walkers walked from Shibden Hall on a beautiful warm spring day. Hilly Halifax with a view overlooking the town was simply amazing.

Mid week walk Almscliffe 11-3-26

9 walkers did a 7.5 mile circular route from Almscliffe village hall to Almscliffe Crag then on to Staiburn for our lunch stop at St Mary’s church before descending towards Weeton then back to our start point-the weather was sunny with a brisk wind, great views with some spring lambs and spring flowers

March tea shop walk 8-3-26

12 walkers went on  March’s T-Shop walk along the canal and river Aire from Thwaite Mills to The Royal Amouries and back, enjoying coffee or Tea and any cake for £5.50p in the Armouries Cafe.

March’s long walk: Bank Newton 8-3-26

8 walkers travelled to Gargrave to do a 10 mile circular walk led by Andrew- we followed in part the Leeds Liverpool canal passing under its double arched bridge and traversed quiet rolling countryside  with a short riverside stretch  in the latter part of the walk-one short but sharp muddy section (which claimed one member’s boot!)-overall  a very enjoyable walk

Mid week walk on Ilkley Moor 4-3-26

Six  walkers travelled to ilkley to do an 8 mile walk on Ilkley and Burley Moor -the weather was wall to wall sunshine (what a refreshing change!), we had excellent long range views-the in part was similar to our recent night walk  on Ilkely Moor but more extensive-we had a lunch stop at the 12 apostles before heading west to the trig point then back to the Cow and Calf rocks-plenty of wildlife along the route including curlews, skylarks, red grouse, a buzzard, a kestrel and  then at the end 2  tortoises!

February medium Walk Bingley 1-3-26

14 walkers travelled to BIngley to start February’s medium club walk  led by Glynis from there. A mink was spotted on the canal by some, before working their way up to East Morton then Sunnydale then Upwood Farm where they had to navigate slurry on the path. the return route went through Hebble Bridge and Micklethwaite. Good weather with good views to match.

Mid week walk 25-2-26

An 8.5 mile walk for 10 walkers and 2 canines in lovely sunny weather. Starting in Oxspring, with coffee in Nabs Wood and lunch near Crane Moor and back through Thurgoland and Cheese Bottom via a disused rail tunnel with plenty of animals to see, including the first lambs of the year.

February’s Adventure Walk in the Hole of Horcum

Seven adventure walkers travelled to the Hole of Horcum where we started a walk from the top of the hole-a relatively mild day with sunny intervals and good long range views across the North York Moors, we had our elevenses at the ruins of a Folly overlooking the heritage railway line in the vale of Pickering.After passing through the village of Levisham we encountered a little mud  which we eventually navigated through to find a  picnic spot for lunch beside a beck. After lunch  we walked through the Hole of Horcum with a final ascent back to our start point at the top.

Dunoon Trip February 2026

Tony and Lizzie organised another February Festivities trip through Alfa. This time the 4 night tour was based in Dunoon, Scotland. Twenty four MWC members along with about seven IVC members booked themselves a place.

Mid Week walk Harewood 18-2-26

A somewhat less muddy walk than the most recent weekend walk as much of it was on surfaced paths in the grounds of the Harewood estate- spring flowers including daffodils, red kites and some deer  were seen along with fairly decent long range views

February’s short walk from Swinsty 15-2-26

Well the weather was a challenge as was the mud encountered  along the way, nevertheless some good snowy views from the Timble area and at least the reservoirs look to have fully refilled again after last summer’s drought

February’s long walk from Grassington 8-2-26

with a poem describing our day by Alan

We head on down to Linton falls,
Flanked by the great Yorkshire stone walls,
Whitewaters, cascading & rushing on by,
A truly awesome sight, I cannot lie,
Long shadows cast from a hazy winter sun,
10 breathtaking miles before we are done,
Mid winter hasn’t brought the ice & snow,
Stone walls guide where feet must go,
Moss covered walls of mottled green,
A winter’s landscape so serene,
Yellow waymarkers guide our way,
Deep in the dales, I long to stay,
Snowdrops bow their purest white heads,
Along the banks & in the flower beds,
The sky now above turns a pewter grey,
Boots sink deep in peat & clay,
Squelch & slide along the way,
Yet something mends with every mile,
Each muddy step, each weary smile,
Conistone for lunch, before we ascend the hills,
Hats, & gloves back on to keep out the chills,
Through God’s own Country we return,
Over Limestone pavements & winter fern.

February Tea shop walk 8-2-26

Due to flooding today’s tea shop walk was changed to a circuit of Baildon and up to Town Moor. Seventeen walkers enjoyed a dry Sunday morning walk ending up at two cafes in Baildon for a well earned coffee and cake

Mid week walk and pub lunch, Towton, 4-2-26

15 walkers travelled to Towton to do an 8 mile circuit of the area , our route went through the grounds of  Hazelwood Castle ,near  the  site of the battle of Towton  past  st Mary’s Chapel- after completing the walk we met up with 3 more members and  went to the  Crooked Billet Inn at Downton for lunch (excellent, would highly recommend)-thanks to Jill and Andy for organising this, thoroughly enjoyed by all

January’s medium walk : Langsett 1-2-26

10 walkers did an 8.3 mile walk to Sugden Top via Mickledon Edge. Thirty minutes after lunch we were diverted off our path by Police due to a suspected unexploded Second World War bomb which added an extra adventure. Pleased to say that all 10 walkers  returned to our cars safe and sound .

Mid week walk from Boroughbridge 28-1-26

11 walkers travelled to Boroughbridge on a misty day and following recent heavy rain to do a 9 mile walk We took the riverside path following  the rather swollen  River Ure then River Ouse to the village of Myton-On-Swale where we stopped for our lunch break -we had intended to take a bridleway path back to base but  we hit flooding early along this route so we decided  instead to retrace our steps along the riverside path (which  was raised as part of the flood defence system ) to complete our circuit

January’s Adventure Walk in Sherwood Forest 25-1-26

Morley Walking Club’s band of merry adventurers,
Set off with smiles, true woodland wanderers,
We took bold strides through Sherwood’s ancient floor,
Where history hums in each leaf & roar.
Twisted old oaks still standing tall with pride,
Their roots gripping secrets time tried to hide,
Millennium whispers in bark & breeze,
Old tales tangled in branches & leaves.
Medieval echoes of bow & arrow,
Outlaws bold with a daring tomorrow,
A local hero, a green clad guide,
Robin Hood walking right by our side.
He stole from the rich, gave hope to the poor,
A legend stitched into Sherwood’s core,
Then as we trekked with laughter galore,
We felt that spirit in every step & more
A forest so enchanting & so atmospheric,
A natural wonder so geographic,
We keep on trekking, through myth & through mud,
Morley’s merry band,
Venturing onward through that ancient wood.

Mid week walk St Aidans and Swillington 21-1-26

15 Walkers did an 8 mile circuit from the periphery of  St Aidan’s nature reserve over to Swilligton Common- we had quite a eclectic mix of features along the way on a rather damp and dreary weather day: wildlife (mainly waterfowl but we did spot a kingfisher on the river at one point),   two young wild deer and a vineyard-our route  also included stretches along the canal and the river Aire with a fair amount of mud to contend with-as Skelton lake services was very near our route we had our lunch stop there

Angler’s retreat country Park, Winterset and Haw Wood 18-1-26

Led by Katya, 24 walkers did a 6 mile circuit  from Angler’s retreat on a rather wet day-we walked through Haw Wood and along part of the route of the disused Barnsley canal  -our route finale was walking around part of the lake at Angler’s retreat Country Park where we  made good use of the picnic tables for a late lunch at the end of the walk

Mid week walk 14-1-26 from West Tanfield

6 walkers did an * mile walk from West Tanfield -starting off by checking out the Marmion Tower in the village, then following  in part of the Camino Ingles route and Ripon Rowel route to North Stanley where we stopped at the cricket pavilion for elevenses. After that  we walked past light water valley and Newfield (house there that reminded us of Southwark in Dallas), we managed to dodge being shot by a shooting party before arriving at Mickley-then a riverside walk back to West Tanfield-weather good especially for this time of year

January’s Long Walk  from Rylstone 11-1-26

7 walkers braved cold, wet and harsh conditions on Januarys long walk, a 9.6 mile circular from Rylstone. The rain fell the whole walk all but 40 minutes. Large patches of black ice were both perilous and entertaining but we all returned safe and appreciated a warm car journey home.

Mid week walk Nidd Gorge 7-1-26

14 walkers travelled to  Scotton to do an 8 mile walk along the Nidd Gorge into Knaresborough, then along a disused railway track to Bilton Viaduct and back to Scotten via another part of the Nidd Gorge -a breezy day with good sunshine, one of the highlights of our walk was when we  we spotted a pair of Otters in the river both in the morning and  then again further along the river  in the afternoon

January’s medium walk from Wetherby 4-1-26

17 walkers travelled to Wetherby to  do our first Sunday medium walk of the year -8 miles  on flat terrain with excellent visibility and no mud (as it was all frozen!)