Explore Ilkley Moor with Friends of Ilkley Moor events

Thursday, 15 August 2024 12:51

The Friends of Ilkley Moor has announced events this month including guided walks and informative events that are free for everyone to enjoy.

Archaeology Trail: Saturday, August 17th 2pm - 5pm
Discover the archaeology of Ilkley Moor. Important archaeological sites can be widely found on the Moor, with its famous bronze age carved rocks and prehistoric enclosures. Their importance is recognised and protected as scheduled monuments. This is a strenuous walk, with uphill walking, so bring your walking boots.

Leader: Alex Gibson.
Walking grade: strenuous.
Meeting point and parking: White Wells car park.

Heritage Walk: Across Crawshaw Moss and Neolithic Sites: Sunday, August 18th 2pm - 4pm
A four-mile walk starting on the lower slopes and gradually climbing to the Twelve Apostles standing stones; continuing to the Trig Point at 1,281 feet: the highest point on Ilkley Moor; and returning down Keighley Road. A strenuous walk of 4 hours, with uphill climbing. This walk uses rough moorland tracks and crosses boggy terrain.

Leader: Tracy Gray.
Walking grade: strenuous.
Meeting point and parking: White Wells car park.

Wildlife Explorers: Monday, August 19th 2pm - 4pm
Suitable for pushchairs and wheel-chairs
A summer school holiday activity for children and young people to discover the landscape of the Moor and the animals, insects and plants which live there. Wildlife identification, pond dipping and planting wildflower seeds (in pots to take home) will form part of this activity. An easy, slow walk of one mile.

Leader: Tracy Gray.
Walking grade: easy.
Equipment: provided.
Meeting point and parking: Darwin Gardens car park.
Booking: All children must be accompanied by an adult

Wildlife Explorers: Tuesday, August 20th 2pm - 4pm
A summer school holiday activity for children and young people to discover the landscape of the Moor and the animals, insects and plants which live there. Wildlife identification, pond dipping and planting wildflower seeds (in pots to take home) will form part of this activity. An easy, slow walk of two miles.

Leader: Tracy Gray.
Walking grade: easy.
Equipment: provided.
Meeting point and parking: Darwin Gardens car park.
Booking: All children must be accompanied by an adult

Booking is required for all events and can be made in advance by contacting Tracy Gray by email tracy@ilkleymoor.org or phone 07780 535860. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Well behaved dogs welcome on the lead.

Full details of the events programme can be downloaded on www.ilkleymoor.org. Printed programmes can also be obtained free of charge from Ilkley Visitor Information Centre, and selected shops and cafés in town.

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