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Michael Tilley went for a hike
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Wakefield Trans-Pennine Trail to Lofthouse
This is a linear tour using part of the Trans-Pennine Trail and following canals to reach Lofthouse, a northern suburb of Wakefield. It starts from the Agbrigg area of Wakefield at the large roundabout on the Doncaster Road. The beginning of the trail is clearly signposted.
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Michael Tilley went for a hike
4 days ago
Hudeshope Beck
This is a circular trail starting and finishing in Middleton-in-Teesdale, where there are both long and short-stay car parks and public toilets. I found this trail on the Internet and there is a brochure that can be downloaded to help both your navigation of the route and understanding of its…
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Michael Tilley went for a hike
4 days ago
High, Middle, Low Force and Bleabeck Force
This is a circular tour to see Low, Middle and High Force Waterfalls; I extended it slightly to view Bleabeck Waterfall. I started and finished in the car park at Bowless Visitor Centre.
From the car park I passed the Visitor Centre and followed the path down to cross the…
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Michael Tilley went for a hike
5 days ago
Meeting of the Waters
This is a short circular tour to view the Meeting of the Waters.
I parked on the road just past the Morritt hotel; customers can use the parking bays opposite the hotel and there's also a charging station for electric vehicles.
I started walking westward on the old road that…
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Michael Tilley went for a hike
7 days ago
Tadcaster to Bolton Percy Church
“Bull in Field.” I hate that sign. At best, it means the farmer has forgotten to take down an old sign and my blood pressure has sky-rocketed unnecessarily. At worst, it means there really is a bull in the field and he’s hiding behind that tree over there, just waiting…
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Michael Tilley went for a hike
June 20, 2026
Goit Stock Falls and Ferrand's Folly
This is a circular tour attached to an out-and-back tour: I started and finished the tour in Bingley. I caught the bus there, but there is ample paid car-parking in the town.
I started by walking down to the River Aire through Myrtle Park taking the left-most path as you…
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Michael Tilley went for a hike
June 15, 2026
Lofthouse Gate to Castleford
This is a linear tour from Lofthouse Gate to Castleford and the majority of the route follows the canal.
In fact, I started by walking along Canal Lane, before I was able to turn off on a quiet path going downhill. Although the path was in a residential development, there…
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Michael Tilley went for a hike
June 9, 2026
Chepstow Eagle's Nest
This is a circular tour from Chepstow out to Eagle's Nest. I started and finished at the bus station in Chepstow.
From the bus station I headed west along Welsh Street. I turned right at t the entrance to the Leisure Centre and walked through the car park to take…
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Michael Tilley went for a hike
May 31, 2026
A64 Aberford Hazel Wood
This is a linear tour from the A64 via Aberford and back to the A64 nearHazelwood Castle. I used the Coastliner bus to travel to and from the start and end points. My alighting point was the bus stop for the Dogs' Trust (Dogs' Rehoming) and I then had to…
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Michael Tilley went for a hike
May 30, 2026
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Michael Tilley went for a hike
May 24, 2026
Goathland Grosmont, Inc Rail Trail
This is a circular tour between Goathland and Grosmont. Both villages are stops on the North Yorks Moors railway. Goathland can also be reached by the #840 Coastliner bus and has a large pay and display car park, where there are also free public toilets. Toilets are also available at…
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Michael Tilley went for a hike
May 22, 2026
York Solar System Greenway
I started this linear tour at the start/finish of the Greenway, which is on the other side of the road from York College, facing the roundabout and can be recognised by the railway signal. I finished it in Riccal, where I caught the #415 Arriva bus to return to York.…
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Michael Tilley went for a hike
May 16, 2026
Bramham Boston Spa
This is a linear tour from Bramham to Boston Spa, both being served by the 7 bus which runs between Harrogate and Leeds with an hourly frequency.
In Bramham, I started at the War Memorial and walked up Low Lane and through the churchyard; All Saints church seems to be…
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Michael Tilley went for a hike
May 13, 2026
Winchester St Catherine's Hill
This is a circular tour: I started and finished at the bus station in Winchester. The aim of the tour was to see the view of Winchester from St. Catherine's Hill, about two miles away from the centre of Winchester. Bus arrival and departure times were considerable constraints on what…
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Michael Tilley went for a hike
May 12, 2026
Cowdray Manor Park loop from Midhurst — South Downs National Park
This is a circular tour: I started and finished at the bus station in Midhurst.
I took the path from the bus station to the Cowdray Hall ruins. Unfortunately, it's not possible to get really close to them. As you stand looking at the ruins, there is a path to…
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June 13, 2026
The Eagle's Nest is one of the best views in the region and I love the Giant's Cave ❤️