Walks

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Leeds Health Walks May/June 2015

In Association with Health for All ,Walking the Way to Health & Natural England. Visit our Website www.wix.com/lhwalks/front-page

All walks will be easy-going & approx 3.5 to 4 miles in length (Unless Stated).Some may include off-road walking & involve the use of stiles. Please wear suitable footwear & bring waterproof protection (raincoat or Umbrella). Walks are free & no need to book just turn up

For further information, contact:

Henry Hamer 0113 268 4905 or 0786 1734840
Harry Bratley 0113 286 8073 or 0781 7722338
Kevin O’Connor 0113 368 9856 or 0790 3047140
Peter Nothard 0113 266 1548 or 0777 0913363
Belinda Swift 0113 2892946 or 0775 4882518
Pauline Ryan 0113 2888592 or 0789 5184840
John Martin 0113 2931904 or 0770 3568619

MONDAY 27th April 4 miles one hill no stiles WYKEBECK VALLEY & HALTON MOOR

Leader:Hilary Asoko : Assistant Leader : John Scott
Depart at 10.30 am : From Temple Newsam Rd Car park ( for Sports field ). Pass the Golf Club cont 0.5 Mile LS15 0AE.

THURSDAY 30th April 2 medium hills 4 stiles 5 miles THORNER/KENELS Ln.TERRY LUG & MANGRILLS Ln.

Leader:Belinda Swift : Assistant Leader : Henry Hamer
Depart 10.30 am from: Mexborough (Pub), Main St, Thorner LS14 3DX.

MONDAY 4th May SPRING BANK HOLIDAY No Walk

THURSDAY 7th May 2 moderate hills, no stiles 4.5 miles MIDDLETON PARK HERITAGE WALK

Leader : Henry Hamer : Assistant Leader : Ian McNichol
Depart at 10:30am from : Central Public Car Pk near Visitor Centre / Cafe. Turn from Town Street entrance gate into the Park LS10 3SH.

MONDAY 11th May : 4 Miles easy walking LAWNS VILLAGE TO LOFTHOUSE COUNTRY PARK

Leader : Kevin O'Connor : Assistant Leader : Veronica Ward
Depart at 10:30am from : Carr Gate Garden Centre, on the Old Bradford RdA650 - from the M1 exit at J41 take A650 south. Shortly left turning back up Old Bradford Rd to Centre WF2 0SY

THURSDAY 14th May 4 miles, hilly mud 3 stiles WOODHALL, EBOR WAY & PADOCK HOUSE LANE Circular

Leader : Belinda Swift : Assistant Leader : John Scott
Depart at 10:30am from Public Car Pk on Harewood Rd (A659 ) at the junction with the rd from East Keswick (Crabtree Lane ) LS17 9HG.

MONDAY 18th May : 4 5 miles, 1 stile, no hills AWAY DAY AT SOUTHWELL.

Leader:John Scott : Assistant Leader : Henry Hamer
Depart at 9:30am from : Coach departs from Garforth Town FC Cedar Ridge Garforth LS25 2PF, see ticket for details.

THURSDAY 21st May : 3.5 miles 2 hills RHODODENDRUM &WOODLAND WALK TempleNewsam

Leader:Pauline Ryan : Assistant Leader : John Ward
Depart at 10:30am from : Home Farm / children play area carpark. From the Colton Park road entrance at brick lodges turn left down hill to car park. LS15 0AE.

MONDAY 25th May BANK HOLIDAY No Walk.

THURSDAY 28th May 5 miles no stiles easy walking St AIDAN'S COUNTRY PARK & LOWTHER LAKE

Leader: Harry Bratley : Assistant Leader : Ian Mc Nichol
Depart at 10:30am from : From the Lines Car Park, off Station Rd, Great Preston / Kippax. On the left before the road bridge going towards Great Preston - ½ mile past Kippax Leisure Centre LS25 7LQ.

MONDAY 1st June : Flat easy walk 1 stile WATERTON GOLF COURSE & ANGLERS COUNTRY PARK

Leader: Kevin O'Connor : Assistant Leader : Henry Hamer
Depart at 10.30 am from : Walton Sports & Social Club, Shay Lane WF2 6LS Lunch Cafe stop in Anglers Country Pk or bring packup

THURSDAY 4th June : Moderate hill 2 stiles NEW FARNLEY HERITAGE TRAIL

Leader : Henry Hamer ; Assistant Leader :Laraine McNichol
Depart at 10.30am from : Lawns Lane, New Farnley from leeds Southern Ring Road (A6110 ) at the roundabout just before Ringways (large Ford garage ) turn up Whitehall Road(A58) in one mile right before large garage sign for Styrin Motors into Village LS12 5DF. Optional visit to Cricket Club.

MONDAY 8th June : one slight hill and no stiles TRAIN AWAY DAY TO HOLLINGWORTH LAKE Nr Rochdale

Leader: Henry Hamer : Assistant Leader : John Scott
Depart by train at 10.26am Manchester Victoria train via Brighouse. from Leeds City Station Buy return tickets to LITTLEBOROUGH. Arrive 11.34 Walking up to Visitor Centre toilets then continuing half round the lake with lunch at the Beach (Fayre & Square pub ) or packup/ cafes.. Leave at 14.15 lake and paths down to Littleborough Rail station. Return 14.53 train, arrive Leeds 16.02. Price with Metro pass £6.60, no pass £16.40 Standard return, £18.10 from Garforth with no Metro pass

THURSDAY 11th June No stiles easy walking STANLEY FERRY & CALDER NAVIGATION

Leader : KevinO'Connor : Assistant Leader : Ian McNichol
Depart at 10.30am from : Parking field Ferry Lane, Stanley Through the lights at canal bridge, then sharp right into field parking. WF3 4LT.

MONDAY 15th June 1 stile Easy Walking 5 miles 1 short hill FAIRBURN INGS & LEDSTON

Leader : Harry Bratley : Assistant Leader : JohnScott
Depart at 10.30 from : RSPB Nature Reserve, Newton Lane Nr Castleford WF10 2BH £2.50 parking for non RSPB members.

THURSDAY 18th June 3.5 miles , medium going THE CHEVIN & CRAG END VIEW

Leader : Pauline Ryan ; Assistant Leader : John Ward
Depart at 10.30 from : Chevin public car park near Royalty pub, off Yorkgate, Above Otley LS21 3DG

MONDAY 22nd June Easy Walking 4.2 Miles 1 stile POTTERTON & THE COCK BECK

Leader : John Martin: Assistant Leader : John Scott
Depart at 10.30 from : Potterton Lane end. Directions from Barwick. Turn right at the Maypole and then left on to Potterton Lane going towards A64. At T junction turn right (no through road ) bearing left to dead end next to A64. Arriving from A64 direction turn right before Fox & Grapes into Kiddal Lane and at junction carry straight forward, don't turn right to Barwick LS15 5NJ .

THURSDAY 25th June 4 miles , medium going BARDSEY & HETCHEL WOOD

Leader : Belinda Swift ; Assistant Leader : Ian McNichol
Depart at 10.30 from. The New Inn, Wetherby Rd. Scarcroft, LS14 3AT. If not taking a meal or drink after the walk please, park outside in lane.

MONDAY 29th June Easy walking METHLEY MILLENIUM WALK

Leader : Hilary Asoko : Assistant Leader :Veronica Ward
Depart at 10:30am from : Station Rd. Methley. From the A639, turn down Church Lane, pass under railway bridge. Take first left into Mickletown Road, then second left at roundabout by Miners Memorial, continue and park near canal entrance LS26 9HY.

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