Cow and Calf, Ilkley Moor 2014

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.

MILLENNIUM WAY 1
A: Addingham to Otley 13 miles, 2000 ft ascent.
From Addingham we head up on to the northern edge of Ilkley Moor where we join the Dales High Way, with far reaching views North to the Yorkshire Dales. We pass the famous Swastika stone, and as we look down on Ilkley, we come to the equally famous rock formation of the Cow and Calf. We head south east following the edge of the moor around Green Clag Slack before heading down towards the village of Menston. Passing through Menston, our route stays high until we reach The Chevin, another fine viewpoint. We then head steeply downhill via stone steps to reach our final destination of Otley.

WALK A Link to OS map

WALK B: Ilkley to Otley 8.5 miles, 1500 ft ascent.
Starting in picturesque Ilkley our route heads upwards onto Ilkley Moor, initially via roads and then on tracks, passing a small tarn and then reaching the famous rock formation of the Cow and Calf from where we should enjoy fine views. The B route then follows that described for the A above.

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