The Friends of Ilkley Moor have announced its events for September.
Moorland Bats: Saturday, September 7th, 7.30pm - 9pm
A guided early evening walk to discover the night creatures of the Moor, in particular bats. Bat detectors will be used to identify the presence of any bats. A moderate, atmospheric walk of three miles around the tarns and within the pine woodland; some uphill climbing involved.
Leader: Andrew Milne.
Walking grade: moderate
Equipment: please bring a torch if you have one
Meeting point and parking: Darwin Gardens car park
Heritage Walk: Archaeology: Saturday, September 14th, 2pm – 4.30pm
Take a walk that travels back in time to the Green Crag Slack area of Ilkley Moor, where there is the greatest concentration of archaeological features on the Moor. In the westerly extent of this part of the Moor lies Backstone Beck Enclosure; a settlement that may date back to late neolithic times. Leader: Gavin Edwards and Tracy Gray.
Walking grade: moderate with some steep inclines and uphill climbing
Meeting point and parking: Cow and Calf car park.
Heritage Walk: Twelve Apostles and Beyond: Sunday, September 15th, 2pm – 4.30pm
Climb to the highest point on the moor to discover areas of archaeological and geological interest. We will visit the Twelve Apostles stone circle, dating back to the Bronze Age and steeped in mystery. Also widely believed to have a religious and ritualistic purpose involving ceremony and worship.
Leader: Tracy Gray.
Walking grade: strenuous, with uphill climbing.
Meeting point and parking: White Wells car park.
Please note 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.
Full details of the events programme can be downloaded on the website, www.ilkleymoor.org,

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