Grade 2. A gentle walk to greet the New Year. A truncated version of a familiar circuit, in recognition of the date. Featuring Golden Acre Park, a donkey sanctuary, a vast quarry, a puritan chapel, a spectacular descent, an elaborate tunnel portal,
a welcoming pub, the gentle climb back up Arthington Bank and, with luck, the Golden Acre teashop. (P + T{?})

10.00, Golden Acre Park main car park.

David Shaw (h-2857480; m-0787 567 9350 – on the day).
NOTE: CHANGE OF WALK (& start time!).

Grade 2/3   A gentle climb to a famous Calderdale landmark, giving splendid views in all directions. We then follow the ridge and descend to the hamlets of Mankinholes and Lumbutts, before returning to Hebden Bridge via the Rochdale canal tow path. (PT). 

   09.30, Hebden Bridge, station car park.

The 08.45 train from Leeds is scheduled to arrive Hebden Bridge at 09.29 [Check train time with leader] Alternatively, M621 junction .24; A629 towards Halifax, then A646 to Hebden Bridge. Look for sign to station on L as you enter the town.

  David Shaw (h-2857480; m-0787 567 9350 – on the day).

NOTE: CHANGE OF WALK (& start time!).

B WALK Through woods and fields in the stunning Washburn valley above Swinsty and Fewston reservoirs.

10.30 Swinsty Moor car park at S end of dam between the two reservoirs (GR 185 538. OS map Explorer 297 ex-27)

A660 to Otley town centre. Cross river and take B6451 (towards Pateley Bridge), after approx 6 miles turn L to Fewston, continue across dam. Car park (free) is on L.

Yvonne Smith (h-0113 2701324; m-07864 967537).

Grade 2-3. This short day out with 1400ft of ascent for a mid winter’s walk from Skipton starts with a steady climb out of the town, a thrilling dash across the by-pass to a golf course before the ascent of Sharp Haw and Rough Haw. The return leg gives us the opportunity to catch a glimpse of Flasby Hall before ascending towards White Rock and Crag Wood with excellent views towards the south and west. The approach to Skipton is then via Tarn House. T

9.30 On the pavement outside the Church at the top of Skipton High Street.

A660/A65 to Skipton. Turn L on the A65/A59 bypass. At the second roundabout, exit first L (B6265) downhill into Skipton. At the bottom of the hill as you approach the bridge, turn R The car park will be on L a short distance along. Allow 10 minutes to walk from the car park to the meeting pont.

Bill Griffiths h 0113 278 6392. (m on day 07763097024).

Grade 2 An interesting post-industrial walk along the Calder Navigation. We start at the new bridge in Castleford and visit the confluence of the Calder and Aire. We then walk down the Navigation: rural scenes, sand extraction, feats of nineteenth-century engineering, post- industrial devastation and a medieval chantry. We end up at the Hepworth Museum in Wakefield for tea + culture. Return by train from Wakefield. T.

On the platform at Leeds station, having bought a single ticket to Castleford, in good time for the 09.34 to Knottingley (NB Those ineligible for metro concessions may find a train/bus Day Rover best value).

Priscilla Truss. Tel 0113 2948 247 or 077846 513 589 on the day.

B WALK Field paths (may be muddy) to Wath and Gouthwaite reservoir, then steepish climb to picturesque return track with views over the dale.

10.30 Pateley Bridge in the p&d car park across the bridge on L (assuming you’re coming from the east)

A660 to Otley. Cross river bridge and take B6451 to T-junction. Turn L onto B6165 to Pateley Bridge.

George Stainsby (h-0113 267 5273).

B WALK A splendid moorland promenade above two deep wooded valleys, free of steep gradients.

10.30 Heptonstall village post office & store (GR 988 280 OS map OL21)

A58 or M62 to Halifax. Follow signs from main roundabout to Hebden Bridge on A646. Go through Hebden and follow signs up the hill to Heptonstall. Public car park on R as you enter old village.
You can also park on housing estate on L as you enter village. Don’t park on high street and be sure to go
beyond any signs warning “restricted parking;” there are no yellow lines as they are thought to spoil the quaintness.
Post office is in cobbled main street.

Kirstie Garside (h-01422 882314 Ring if there’s snow).

Grade 2. A varied walk using an abundance of little-known footpaths; a few uphill stretches,
and some surprising views. Possibly skirting Thruscross Reservoir for a while and there may be mud. T (possibly).

9.30 next to Darley church (GR 196 599)

From Otley take the Lindley Wood Reservoir road (B 6451) towards Menwith Hill and Summerbridge.
Just before the Darley Mill Centre, turn R at the Wellington Inn towards Darley Village. In about 500m, look for a church on the RHS.
Park next to it or in the little car park there. (OR 25/2, 10/3)

Marg Greenwood ( 0113 2620844. On the day m- 07720583273.

Grade 3 .Ancient tracks through heather, woodland and pasture and (of course) the highest part of Derwent Edge.

Check time with Leader. Park at the roadside at GR 225909.

M1 to junction 36; then A61 towards Sheffield. At the first roundabout take A616 and stick to the speed limit: the local cameras are always on. After about 7 miles turn L into Midhopestones. Follow this undulating road for about 5 miles. to the starting point. If you see the Strines Inn you’ve gone a bit too far.

Peter Noble 01924 256188. (walk day mobile 07530925697).

Grade 2/3. A walk across the bleak moorlands around Garsdale and Upper Wensleydale. Starting at Garsdale Station, we cross Grisedale Common, then descend into Upper Wensleydale. Crossing the Settle-Carlisle railway at Aisgill Summit we continue to Hellgill Force, on the River Eden, where there are good views over Mallerstang Common to Wild Boar Fell. After Hell Gill Bridge, we follow the ancient High Way, past Lunds Chapel across the River Ure and back to Garsdale.

8.45 Leeds Station to catch the 09.00 train to Garsdale. If coming by car, meet at Garsdale station at  10.45.  Return trains are at 15.00 and 17.47, arriving 16.34 and 19.21 respectively.

If coming by car, come N on the A1 and turn off on A684 to Garsdale on the Sedbergh Road. OR A 65 from Leeds to Ingleton, then B 6255 to Hawes and A684 to Garsdale.

Emma Storr (h-0113 217 5665, m-07593750584).

Grade 2 A walk north of Gargrave along tracks and paths that include a canal , four splendid houses, “Giants’ Graves” and part of the Pennine Way. T

9.30, Gargrave car park.

A65 beyond Ilkley to Gargrave. At the point where the A65 turns sharp left in the centre of Gargrave veer slightly right and go forward to car park.

Bill Griffiths h 0113 27 86 392 m (on day) 077 630 970 24.

Grade 3-4. The walk follows the line of the ancient Boundary walk round the parish
of Emley in the eastern Peak, a beautifully reclaimed former colliery area. Starting in the village centre – and constantly in sight of the
Emley Moor mast – we pass clapper bridge, ancient bell pits and several mediaeval churches. There are also excellent views of West Nab,
Farnley Tyas, Castle Hill and the Dearne & Calder Valleys. PT.

10.00, Emley village, by the Cross. .

M1 J39. Turn R on A636. Cross A 637 and look for R turn, just over 5 miles from the M1, on a minor road into
Emley village. There is a small car park near the Post Office and Cross. . Sat nav: HD8 9RW.

Adrian Smith (h-2257214; messages- 2756657).

Grade 3. A walk mostly on minor paths with a little yomping. From Kettlewell, up the ridge to the summit of Firth Fel, then on to Birk’s Tarn. Return to Kettlewell inside the “right to roam” area on the north side of Firth Fell with spectacular views of Wharfedale. T.

10.00, Kettlewell.

A65 to Skipton by-pass, then R on B6265 to Threshfield and A6160 to Kettlewell. Park in the p&d car park on the L, just after the bridge over the Wharfe on entering Kettlewell.

Noelle Odling (w-0113 3432806, h-113 2581792)

TO: Fiona Jackson, Flat 23, Grange Court, North Grange Mount, LS6 2BZ