Walks

Leeds Health Walks June/July/August 2010

In Association with Health for All ,Walking the Way to Health & Natural England. Website: (www.lhw.zoomshare.com)

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 2684905 or 0782 5954172
Harry Bratley 0113 2868073 or 0781 7722338
Kevin O’Connor 0113 368 9856 or 0790 304 7140
Peter Nothard 0113 266 1548 or 07867 83 1520

THURSDAY 10th June: NB 5 MILES LODGE WOOD, FOLLIFOOT & CRIMPLE BECK

Leader: Belinda Swift; Assistant Leader: Harry Bratley
Depart at 10:30am from: Spofforth Castle in Village (do NOT turn right on A661, but continue straight on the B road – castle 500 yds on left)

MONDAY 14th June: METHLEY TO MOSS CARR WOODS

Leader: Kevin O’Connor; Assistant Leader: John Ward
Depart at: 10:30am from: Hungate Lane, off Newmarket Lane, by the Motorway LS26 9DS

THURSDAY 17th June: THE RANGER’S WALK

Leader: Harry Bratley; Assistant Leader: Larraine McNichol
Depart at 10:30am from: Blands Arms, Great North Road, Micklefield LS25 4AQ

MONDAY 21st June: SEACROFT CIRCULAR

Leader: Peter Nothard; Assistant Leader: Barbara Haigh
Depart at: 10:30am from: Tesco Supermarket, Seacroft. LS14 6JD

THURSDAY 24th June: NEWTON INGS & LATCHMIRE PASTURES - NB 5.3 MILES

Leader: Harry Bratley; Assistant Leader: Henry Hamer
Depart at 10:30am from: The White Horse, Main St, Ledston, (Nr. Castleford) WF10 2AB

MONDAY 28th June: SHERBURN IN ELMET

Leader: Henry Hamer; Assistant Leader: Kevin O’Connor
Depart at 10:30am from: One mile south of Barkston Ash at roundabout on A162 road sign “dead end road” to Stream Farm – park side of the lane to farm (1/2 mile after passing under a railway bridge, take third exit at the roundabout into farm lane)

THURSDAY 1st July: BILLY WOOD WILDFLOWER WALK

(repeat walk by popular demand –bring your camera!)
Leader: Harry Bratley; Assistant Leader: Belinda Swift
Depart at: 10:30am from: Kippax Leisure Centre, Station Road, Kippax LS25 7LQ

MONDAY 5th July: NORTH PLANTATION & PARK

Leader: Henry Hamer; Assistant Leader: John Ward
Depart at: 10:30am from: Home Farm Free Car Park, Temple News-am – next to children’s play area (take Colton entrance and turn left to Home Farm)

THURSDAY 8th July: METHLEY TO LOWTHER LAKE

Leader: Kevin O’Connor; Asst Leader: Larraine McNichol
Depart at: 10:30am from: Methley Cricket Club, Little Church Lane, Methley LS26 9EF

MONDAY 12th July: HOUGHLEY GILL & GOTTS PARK ROSE GARDEN

Leader: Henry Hamer; Assistant Leader: Barbara Haig
Depart at: 10:30am from: Morrison’s Car Park, Bridge Road, Kirkstall (B6158)LS5 3BW (meet at petrol station end)

THURSDAY 15th July: HARLAND AND EBOR WAY NB 5.5 MILES (easy going)

Leader: Harry Bratley; Assistant Leader: Ian McNichol
Depart at: 10:30am from: Thorp Arch Retail Park, Walton, Nr. Wetherby. LS23 7FE (near Bensons Beds)

MONDAY 19th July: RICHMOND ‘AWAY DAY’

‘Away Day’ to Richmond (by coach). Advance booking and payment of £8.00 per person required. For further information and to book contact Henry Hamer on 0786 1734840

THURSDAY 22nd July: CALVERLEY CIRCULAR

Leader: Peter Nothard; Assistant Leader: Barbara Haigh
Depart at 10:30am from: Marks & Spencer, Owlcoates Centre, Pudsey LS28 6AR

MONDAY 26th July: HALTON CIRCULAR

Leader: Peter Nothard; Assistant Leader: Henry Hamer
Depart at 10:30am from: Matalan Car Park, Halton. LS15 7JR

THURSDAY 29th July: ABERFORD FLY-LINE NB 4.5 MILES (may be muddy!)

Leader: Harry Bratley; Assistant Leader: Kevin O’Connor
Depart at 10:30am from: Corner of Barrowby Lane & Barwick Road, Garforth. LS25 1NG (limited street parking – nearest free car parks Garforth Main St. or Tesco Aberford Road - max stay 3 hours at Tesco)

MONDAY 2nd August: HAREWOOD CIRCULAR

Leader: Peter Nothard: Assistant Leader: John Ward
Depart at 10:30am from: opposite the Harewood Arms, Harrogate Road. LS17 9LH

THURSDAY 5th August: COCK BECK & PENDAS FIELDS

Leader: Kevin O’Connor; Assistant Leader: Larrine McNichol
Depart at 10:30am from: Main Street, Scholes (by Council Office)

MONDAY 9th August: HAZEL WOOD CIRCULAR

Leader: Henry Hamer; Assistant Leader: Barbara Haigh
Depart at: 10:30am from: Cock Beck Bridge, Aberford. LS25 3AA

THURSDAY 12th August: GARFORTH CLIFF & KIPPAX CIRCULAR

Leader: Harry Bratley; Assistant Leader: Ian McNichol
Depart at 10:30am from: Savilles Garden Centre Car Park (by WinfieldsMegastore), Garforth Cliff, Selby Road, Garforth. LS25 2AQ

MONDAY 16th August: BARNBOW COMMON

Leader: Peter Nothard; Assistant Leader: Veronica Ward
Depart at: 10:30am from: Sainsbury’s Car Park (petrol station end), Colton. LS15 9JA

THURSDAY 19th August: WETHERBY & RIVER WHARFE

Leader: Kevin O’Connor; Assistant Leader: Peter Nothard
Depart at 10:30am from: Wetherby Leisure Centre, Lodge Lane (From A1M, take the new Wetherby exit and continue through two rounda-bouts into Wetherby. Turn left just before the river to Lodge Lane) LS22 5HA

MONDAY 23rd August: BURLEY GOYT

Leader: Peter Nothard; Assistant Leader: John Ward
Depart at 10:30am from: War Memorial opposite British Home Stores, Kirkstall LS5 3BL

THURSDAY 26th August: ECCUP RESERVOIR

Leader: Kevin O’Connor; Assistant Leader: Peter Nothard
Depart at 10:30am from: Junction of Alwoodley Lane and Lakeland Drive LS17 7PT

MONDAY 30th August: BANK HOLIDAY – LEADERS DAY OFF!

WANT A SHORTER WALK?

SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR ONE HOUR EASY WALKS, OR CONTACT PAT AINLEY ON 0113 2861871