Oxenhope Station

AUTUMN/WINTER 2025/26 PROGRAMME
This month we start the first of our autumn/winter walks based around the West Yorkshire Millenium Way, a 45 mile circular route which encompasses many picturesque and well-known sites of interest, as well as varied landscapes from moors to woodland to river and canal.

This will be our 'Christmas Ramble', during which the wearing of Christmas Hats etc. is encouraged. On the coach back to Bolton, we may also partake of some seasonal nibbles and drinks, while singing merry carols and other rousing songs!
MILLENNIUM WAY 3
A: Bingley to Haworth,10.5 miles, 1966 ft.
Starting in the market town of Bingley we set off through pretty Myrtle Park, following paths downhill (avoiding any straggling park runners) to cross the River Aire and join the Millenium Way. We then follow a scenic route heading gradually uphill but undulating, along rivers and streams, through woodland, across fields, passing the lovely Goit Stock waterfalls and under the dramatic Hewenden Viaduct, until we reach the highest point of our walk on Thornton Moor, close to the reservoir, with magnificent views across the hills in every direction. Here our path converges with the Bronte Way and we head down into the valley and the village of Oxenhope where, if we are fortunate, we might see a steam train passing by on the Worth Valley Heritage Railway. We end with a literary theme to our walk as we join the Railway Children's Path (the 1970's film of E Nesbitt's book was filmed in the locality), heading uphill to the picturesque village of Haworth, famed for its former residents the Bronte sisters.

WALK A Link to OS map

WALK B: Keighley to Haworth, 7.5 miles, 1278ft.
Starting at the railway station in Keighley our route follows the Worth Way south-west, following both the River Worth and the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. Before long, the route moves away from the valley and climbs on to Brow Moor with wonderful views over the surrounding countryside, and on south to Oxenhope. There, hopefully, it will be possible to watch the magnificent steam train chugging into Oxenhope Station and even enjoy some refreshment in the lovely station cafe. Afterwards, the route follows the Railway Children Walk uphill. Much of the famous, original 1970 film of The Railway Children was shot around Haworth and along the route of the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. The walk then joins the Bronte Way and continues into Haworth.

WALK B Link to OS map

WALK C: A gentle paced 5 to 6 mile walk, along good paths and with minimal ascent. Details to be confirmed.

In the unlikely event of separation from the group or other emergency please take note of the following contact numbers:

Liz Moxham - 07876255849
Frank Jones - 07788736006