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Ilkley to Shipley Glen Guided Walk

The Clarke Foley Centre, Cunliffe Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 9DZ

  • 19 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking required
  • | Walk / Tour

This free, 7-mile guided walk, from Ilkley to Shipley Glen, covers the first part of a new trail through Bradford District's newly designated National Nature Reserve.

Get your boots on and join us for the launch the Bradford Pennine Gateway Trail. Be among the first to walk this stunning section of the trail guided by experienced, local walk leaders from Baildon Walkers Are Welcome.

Up here on a clear day you can see for miles. Bring a packed lunch as we make our way through three of our National Nature Reserve areas: Ilkley Moor, on to Baildon Moor, and down into the glacial valley of Shipley Glen.

Meet at the Clarke Foley Community Hub in Ilkley town centre. It’s next to the main car park and a few minutes walk from the train station.

Our walk ends at Bracken Hall Countryside Centre where you can enjoy some light refreshments, and learn about how this nature reserve plays a key role in the fight against climate change.

This is a challenging walk due to the ascent and uneven terrain. We anticipate it will take around 4 hours, including a break. The start time is 10.30am in Ilkley. We are expecting to arrive at the final destination at Shipley Glen by 2.30pm.

The route starts at the Clarke Foley Community Hub, Cunliffe Rd, Ilkley LS29 9DZ.

The final destination is Bracken Hall Countryside Centre, Glen Road, Shipley BD17 5EA.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:
1030-1430

Location & directions

The Clarke Foley Centre, Cunliffe Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 9DZ

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Free - booking required This event is aimed at adults. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Booking contact name:
Bradford Culture Company
Booking email:
[email protected]
Booking website:
https://bradfordculture.co.uk/event/ilkley-to-shipley-glen-guided-walk/

Accessibility details

Is this walk suitable for me? We’ve graded this walk as difficult as it involves several ascents and descents on uneven terrain over the course of 4 hours. If you are still unsure if this walk is suitable for you, please contact [email protected].

Additional information

This event is aimed at adults. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

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