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Michael Tilley went for a hike
September 26, 2026 at 12:44
Miles without Stiles (for some) - Rievaulx Loop
I found this hike on the North York Moors website. It was shorter than I would do, but there appeared to be an audio trail to accompany the hike. However, I found the audio file was not relevant to the hike.
The route is very straightforward to navigate and is…
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Michael Tilley went for a hike
September 24, 2026 at 10:22
Hike along Kirklees Way via Hanging Heaton
It was all going so well. I had got off the #201 Arriva bus from Wakefield only one stop after the one I intended. Yes. There is a bus stop right at the start of the route, called Howley Mill Lane/Scotchman Lane. I had walked under the railway bridge and…
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Michael Tilley went for a hike
September 22, 2026 at 11:17
Hike from Denby Dale via Upper Denby, Upper Cumberworth, and Birdsedge
This is a circular tour based on Denby Dale. I started and finished at Denby Dale Interchange, which I reached using the #X1 from Wakefield.
I began by walking down Wood Lane, then Norman Road and Bank Lane to reach Barnsley Road. On Barnsley Road I turned into a new…
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Michael Tilley went for a hike
September 20, 2026 at 10:06
Ebor Way - Wetherby to Harewood
This is a linear tour between Wetherby and Harewood, using the Ebor Way. I started in Wetherby, which I reached by the #7 bus from Leeds and returned to Leeds from Harewood with the #36 bus. I chose this direction as the frequency of the #36 is much better than…
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Michael Tilley went for a hike
September 10, 2026 at 13:40
The Acres - Castle, South and West
This is a circular tour based on Castle Acre. I parked opposite the pub in the village, which is called “The Ostrich”.
I had intended to walk across the fields to the south of South Acre to reach West Acre, but, because of time constraints I altered the route to…
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Michael Tilley went for a hike
September 9, 2026 at 09:41
Potter Heigham and Hickling Broad
This circular tour starts at St. Nicholas church in the village; there is parking here for a few cars, but there is a larger car park at the village hall at the other end of the village.
I had been expecting to see views of Hickling Broad on this tour,…
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Michael Tilley went for a hike
September 1, 2026 at 10:28
Hike Around the River Aire from Baildon via Esholt
I started this tour in the centre of Baildon, by what the locals affectionately call “The Potted Meat Stick.” This local landmark is actually a former drinking fountain and memorial. The nickname comes from the pink stone that makes up the central part of the memorial.
It was then a…
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Michael Tilley went for a hike
August 23, 2026 at 11:00
Hike on the Dales High Way from Baildon to Ilkley via Low Hill and Faweather
This is a linear tour from Baildon to Ilkley and unless you fancy a long climb from the centre of Ilkley, all the way out to The Twelve Apostles, this is the direction to do it.
I started at the Bus Terminus (using a #626 bus from Shipley to get…
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Michael Tilley went for a hike
August 21, 2026 at 10:54
Clayton West Circular
When I plan my hikes I sometimes have difficulty working out where I should alight from the bus. Today, I got it totally wrong!
I used the X1 from Wakefield to get to Clayton West and decided I the best place to alight would be the War Memorial. I thought…
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Michael Tilley went for a hike
August 17, 2026 at 12:46
Short Centenary Way
This is a short circular tour using part of Centenary Way.
I parked on Slingsby Bank right by the footpath sign, went through the gate on the right and started my hike. By the path at this time of year there are many bramble bushes, with blackberries ripe for picking.…
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Michael Tilley went for a hike
August 13, 2026 at 10:43
Thwaites to Bingley via Druid's Altar
I reached Thwaites from Leeds with the Aireline #60 bus, and alighted on Wenning Street, though I think Aireline call this stop Valley Road.
The tour begins with a stiff climb up cobbled Thwaites Brow. I ignored the footpath to my left since I knew how overgrown it was near…
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Michael Tilley went for a hike
August 12, 2026 at 10:22
Stamford Bridge to Dunnington
This is a linear tour from Stamford Bridge to Dunnington. I reached Stamford Bridge with the #10 bus from York. Returning to York from Dunnington, I had the choice of two buses: #10 and the X46.
The majority of the tour (about 3 miles) follows the River Derwent down from…
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Michael Tilley went for a hike
August 10, 2026 at 09:01
Hollinthorpe to Halton
This is more of a walk than a hike.
I got the #22 bus to Hollinthorpe Farm on Swillington Lane and followed the Public Bridleway to the grounds of Temple Newsam.
A few yards walking in woodland brought me to The Avenue where I had a fine view of Temple…
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Michael Tilley went for a hike
August 8, 2026 at 10:42
Thwaites to Cottingley
When I plan and execute a linear tour, I make my start part farthest away from where I have begun my journey, e.g. Leeds, so that I hike back, in this case, towards Leeds. Today, that planning meant the start of the hike presented me with a hill to climb…
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Michael Tilley went for a hike
August 7, 2026 at 10:27
Hike on the Harrogate Ringway from Harrogate to Pannal via Duchy and Burn Bridge
This is a linear tour between Harrogate and Pannal, using the Harrogate Ringway. I started the tour near the bus and train stations in Harrogate on Cambridge Street. I crossed Parliament Street by a branch of the famous Betty’s Tearooms and walked down to the Pump Room on Royal Parade,…
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