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Mid week wallk 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!)
Final mid week walk of 2025: Spofforth
We did a 5.5 mile walk from Spofforth to Kirby Overblow and back stopping by at the Castle Inn to celebrate Christmas
December Tea shop Walk: Roundhay Park 14-12-25
26 walkers met at Roundhay Park, hoping the rain would hold off. We walked around the two lakes and up through the wooded valley, with an elevenses stop at the old bandstand. A lovely walk ending at Canal Gardens for tea and cake. That rain did just hold off!
December Long walk: Stainburn forest 14-12-25
Six walkers resisted temptation to do christmas shopping and instead travelled to Stainburn Forest to do a 9 mile walk led by Richard- somewhat muddy in places but with reasonable views despite the cloud and a little rain
Mid week walk Lotherton Hall 10-12-25
Alan led this festive walk thoroughly enjoyed by all -he also wrote the fitting poem below:
Walking in a winter wonderland
Venturing out past Hook wind farm
Rotating blades creating a hypnotic charm
our boots march on through the wood, squelching our way through the mud,
December brings us so much cheer
After lunch we discovered the deer
We gazed in awe, they were so near
Christmas lights, advents & bells
Smiling faces & laughter the story tells
Lotherton hall has it all
Fairy dell, with houses oh so small
Their voices chatter from beyond
While pink flamingos gather in a pond
Penguins glide gracefully on by,
We walk on back, viewing a rainbow in the sky.
Above the turbines oh so high
Christmas Evening Do December 2025
Special thanks to Bev and her team of helpers for organising this year’s Christmas do at the Masonic Lodge in Morley which was thoroughly enjoyed by all
November’s Adventure Walk 30-11-25
Eight walkers did 9.5 mile walk over on the dark side (AKA Lancashire) starting from Dovestone reservoir near Greenfield in lovely winter sunshine (2’C, icy on the tops) with excellent long range views from the summit of Alphin Pike (1639 ft ascent)
Night walk Ilkley moor 21-11-25
Eight walkers travelled to the Cow and Calf rocks above Ilkley to do a 4 mile walk on Ilkley Moor negotiating icy footpaths after a recent dusting of snow and freezing temperatures- during our coffee break at pets corner we were treated to great a selection of poems brought along by members on the walk, some even written by them
Mid week walk Emley 19-11-25
November short walk: Farnley and Troydale 16-11-25
Mid week walk from Leathley 12-11-25
Remembrance day walk: Aberford & Towton
From Aberford’s lanes in Autumn’s light we strode towards Towton’s fields of fight
Where echoes linger in the sweeping air we paused in silence, offered care
With Morley’s walkers side by side we strode the miles with easy pride
Through sun kissed paths by Hazlewood’s wall the castle watching over all
Twelve miles done on a peaceful day a tribute walked the steady way
Footsteps falling true and strong in memory’s rhythum, our marching song
November’s medium walk: Bolsterstone & Wigtwizzle
Mid week walk Baildon Moor 29-10-25
Some wonderful autumn colours during our mainly sunny walk along Baildon Moor and Shipley Glen
October Adventure Walk: Penhill, Wensleydale 26-10-25
Eight walkers travelled to West Witton in Wensleydale to do an 8.5 mile walk ascending to the summit of Penhill with a total ascent of 1433 ft. Once again, the weather was kind though it did lightly rain during part of the route.
October Short Walk: Marsden Slaithwaite circular 19-10-25
October tea shop walk : Hardcastle Crags 12-10-25
15 walkers set out on sunny day on a carefully planned walk only to find a closed teashop! This meant a diversion to Heptonstall for refreshments but this made a tough walk. We all survived the 6! mile walk despite some risky moments
October Long Walk: Hardcastle Crags 12-10-25
6 walkers travelled to Hardcastle Crags to do a 10 mile walk and what a grand day out it was full of Autumn glory in warm sunshine
October medium walk: The Cleveland Way and Whorl Hill from Swainby 5-10-25
Nine walkers and our 2 canine regulars travelled to Swainby for October’s medium club walk, following the Cleveland Way initially onto Live Moor the descending to the valley before a 2nd mini climb in Whorl Hill Wood- we then called at the Old Church and the Castle at Whorlton before returning to Swainby-a Sunny and relatively calm day with excellent views after the recent storm Amy
September Adventure Walk Rosedale 28-9-25
7 walkers travelled to Rosedale Abbey village to walk a 10 mile circuit of the dale -we started in heavy mist which cleared to reveal sunshine after the first hour or so-we followed the track of a discussed railway line from the old lead mines in Rosedale which ran around the head of the valley-about 3/4 of the way round we descended into the valley bottom to follow a grassy track back to Rosedale Abbey where the village tearoom awaited before heading for home-some excellent long range views of the wider area
Mid week walk from Harlow Carr 24-9-25
7 walkers and a latecomer walked a 9 mile circuit from Harlow Carr going through the eastern side of Haverah Park on an unseasonably warm and sunny day for autumn-excellent long range views across to the North York Moors
Linear Walk from Drighlington 21-9-25
14 walkers took the bus from Morley to Drighlington and walked to Cleckheaton via East Bierley and Drub-6.5 miles with both lovely views and weather-whilst waiting for the bus back to Morley they stopped off for a drink in the Obediah in Cleckheaton (it would have been rude not to!)
Mid Week Walk from Swainby 17-9-25
6 walkers with Maeve and Ruby walked out October’s medium walk from Swainby following the Cleveland Way long distance footpath form the village onto Live Moor with good long range views despite partial mist- we then descended into the valley for lunch before a second short ascent through Whorlton Hill Wood after which we visited Whorlton Old Church and Castle ruins before our return to Swainby where we called in at one of the village pubs for refreshments before heading home
Tea shop walk Golden Acre park 14-9-25
17 people did a 4 mile walk from Golden Acre Park via Breary Marsh to Cookridge Hall and return
September long club walk from Malham 14-9-25
Nine walkers did a 10 mile circuit from Malham following the Pennine way in part to visit Janet’s Foss, Goredale Scar, Malham Cove, Watloves and Malham Tarn, our lunch stop being in the bird hide at the nature reserve there. Amazingly we managed to make it back to Malham before the wind and rain started in earnest.
Medium club walk from Marsden 7-9-25
August adventure walk in Swaledale 31-8-25
On the August adventure walk there were six walkers who climbed 3 three peaks: Great Shunner, Little Shunner and Lovely Seat. Windy, nice and sunny to start with then overcast in the afternoon and quite wet on the last mile. 10.2 miles with a total ascent of 2480 feet with a few minor falls in peat bogs along the way.
Mid week walk Haverah Park 20-8-25
One of several walks recently in memory of an absent friend, 9 members and 2 dogs did an 8.5 mile walk from Swinsty going through Haverah Park past the little known John o Gaunts reservoir followed by Beaver Dyke and Scargill reservoirs before reaching our lunch stop Little Almscliffe Crag-afterwards a long stroll back down to Swinsty
August short walk from Baildon 17-8-25
18 members did a 5.5 mile stroll from Baildon a cool day with lovely views of the moor and the town
August Long walk from Timble 10-8-25
Mid week walk from Gargrave 6-8-25
“Morley Marchers on the Pennine Way”
Lads and lasses, boots laced tight,
Set off from Gargrave, morning light.
The canal hums low, a rippling tune,
Under skies that flirt with sun and gloom.
Up the Pennine Way we stride,
With northern grit and hearts held wide.
Past drystone walls and fields so green,
Where curlews call, cows & sheep are seen.
Coffee shared by old stone gates,
Warm hands wrapped ’round walking mates.
Airton greets with whispering trees,
A breeze that carries memories.
Then on to Bell Busk, tracks unwind,
A sleepy hamlet, peace enshrined.
The river Aire our gentle guide,
As tales are swapped with Yorkshire pride.
Back we trek to Gargrave square,
Boots now heavy with country air.
But lighter minds and lifted mood,
Fed on laughter, steps, and food.
August Club medium walk in the Yorkshire Wolds
Ten members walked from Thixendale where we saw a new born foal with its mum. We walked some of the Chalkland Way and Yorkshire Wolds Way as we made our circuit through the steep sided valleys of the wolds. We had a few showers in the morning but it soon dried up and we had a sunny afternoon.
Mid week walk from Spofforth
A warm and sunny day- we did an 8 mile circuit from Spofforth passing through little Ribston to reach Plumpton Rocks for lunch -after that a pleasant partly shaded beck side stroll back towards Spofforth and one for the road in the Castle pub garden before heading home
July’s Adventure walk Buckden Pike
( with a poem by Alan on today’s walk)
Morley walking club, boots in line
Buckden Pike in morning shine
From Buckden green at morning light
Lads and lasses set for height
Boots bite gravel, poles strike ground
The moorland wind’s a whistling sound
We press on through the biting breeze
Triumph earned with weary knees
We touch the trig, the summit won
Faces lifted to absent sun
Trig point reached, the view’s our prize
Yorkshire hills under endless skies
Then down we drop through moor and dale
Past sheep that scatter, curlew wail
Then onward through the dale we race
To Buckden’s river and ducks in place
Mid week walk Thruscross reservoir
The water level looking rather low during this summer’s drought
July short walk Heath
We got lightly damp on this short but scenic pleasant walk from Heath expertly led by our regular canine companions Maeve and Ruby
July Club long walk from Welburn
3 Die hard walkers braved the current heatwave to complete a 13 mile circuit in the Howardian Hills area with some lovely long range views including Castle Howard
Mid week Walk Pompocali July 25
During the latest heatwave there were some welcome shady areas during this circuit of countryside near Scarcroft and Thorner utilising parts of the Leeds Country Way with some interesting historic features along the route
July medium walk from Ripley
16 walkers travelled to Ripley to do an 8.5mile circuit with a riverside stop for elevenses at Hampswaite (where we were had fleeting glimpses of Kingfishers)-we followed the Nidderdale way for a short stretch then onward and upward to our lunch stop outside the cricket club at Burnt Yates. We did have a brief encounter with some inquisitive young cattle which some bypassed by taking a short detour then back towards Ripley along country lanes and farm tracks-some lovely summer wild flowers along the way and views over to the North York Moors.
