Keighley Moor Reservoir

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 4
A: Haworth to Sutton in Craven,11.5 miles, 1837ft.
Starting in the village of Haworth we head down hill to cross the River Worth and then steeply upwards to rejoin the Millenium Way at Hare Hill. We then traverse Keighley Moor, passing Keighley Reservoir at the highest point of the walk before heading downwards to Morkin Bridge. There follows a short section on road where the paths have become unpassable, with another meander down the hillside and up the other side. From her we cross Steeton Moor, and then a final road section to our refreshments in the village of Sutton Craven.

WALK A Link to OS map

WALK B: Keighley to Steeton, 7.5 miles, 960ft.
Our walk starts by the River Aire on the outskirts of Keighley, heading from here to join the Leeds Liverpool Canal towpath for a short distance. There is then a steady, fairly steep climb up the side of the valley, crossing Silsden Rd. Reaching the brow of the summit, we pass one of the famous Stanza Stones, a series of 6 stones sculpted by Pip Jones, and inscribed by poems written by Simon Armitage, situated across West Yorkshire and linked by a long distance trail. The route heads into woodland, where cup and ring marked rocks have been found, and then on to Black Pots Farm. From here it's down hill across moorland and fields, crossing a beck. There is a short steep downhill on a road before turning onto farmland again, crossing the canal left earlier, and then the River Aire to the village of Steeton. From here the coach will transport walkers to refreshments at Sutton Craven.

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