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.
The weather was kind and most enjoyed an excursion to Glasgow using the ferry across the Clyde where dolphins were spotted. Some did various walks from Dunoon while others went to Oban on the free day and then a further excursion to Luss on the shores of Loch Lomond and Helensburgh.
Evenings together were enjoyed at the Hotel where the drinks were unbelievably cheap and the live entertainment was good fun with most jigging and bopping on the dance floor at some point. So a great time was had by all.
Alan , our resident poet, was inspired by the trip do a painting (the highland cattle – the final photo image below) and also wrote this poem while on the trip:
I came North, with a restless mind,
Leaving the noise of the world behind,
From Dunoons edge, where the ferries glide,
To Oban’s harbour & the turning tide,
Loch Lomond lays wide & still,
Snow capped giants guard each & every hill
A veil of scotch mist softly drifts,
Through ancient glens & granite cliffs,
The forest pine, stand all in line,
A forest floor on Moss so green,
Thick as velvet, cool & clean,
A woodland carpet,where I longed to stride,
To wonder deeply where I could hide,
Somewhere between the glen & sky,
I felt the old weight loosen & untie,
A magical enchanting place, where time stands still,
A Highland warrior’s ghost appears to stand definitely upon a hill
Bonnie Scotland, where Highland cattle graze,
A majestic Stag appears through a smokie haze,
A golden eagle calls from high above,
This ancient land, I oh so love.
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!)
