Walking groups and routes near Bradford
Find walking company around Bradford, Shipley and Saltaire. Explore routes linking local places, compare their distance and terrain, and share the options with your group before choosing together.
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These are route ideas from published sources, not scheduled NextRamble outings. Distances are approximate. Check the original provider’s directions, current access and facilities before using a route, especially if anyone has specific access needs.
Fair Trade Way walk 1: Bradford to Saltaire
Bradford city centre to Saltaire, West Yorkshire
A linear urban-to-heritage walk from Bradford Cathedral through Bolton Woods and Shipley on greenways, woodland paths and the canal towpath to the World Heritage village of Saltaire.
7.5 km / 4.7 milesLinear route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Paved or tarmac paths
- Stiles
- Gates or kissing gates
- Road walking or road crossings
- Hills and effort
- Not checked yet
- Facilities and rest stops
- Public toilets
- Café
- Bus stop near the start
- Rail station near the start
View the provider’s route for Fair Trade Way walk 1: Bradford to Saltaire, opens a new tabSources and what to check
No current access notice checked.
Route facts from City of Bradford MDC Countryside and Rights of Way Service; route devised by Bradford Fairtrade Zone. Start coordinates from Historic England listing data.
Research checked . Recheck the provider’s current information before your visit.
Fair Trade Way walk 2: Shipley to Bingley
Shipley to Bingley, Bradford district, West Yorkshire
A linear valley walk from Shipley station along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, through Hirst Wood and beside the River Aire to Bingley station, with a train back.
6.5 km / 4 milesLinear route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Muddy or soft ground
- Boardwalks or wooden bridges
- Steps
- Gates or kissing gates
- Road walking or road crossings
- Hills and effort
- Not checked yet
- Facilities and rest stops
- Public toilets
- Car parking
- Bus stop near the start
- Rail station near the start
View the provider’s route for Fair Trade Way walk 2: Shipley to Bingley, opens a new tabSources and what to check
No current access or towpath notice checked.
Route facts from City of Bradford MDC Countryside and Rights of Way Service; route devised by Bradford Fairtrade Zone.
Research checked . Recheck the provider’s current information before your visit.
Fair Trade Way walk 7: Keighley to Haworth
Keighley to Haworth, Bradford district, West Yorkshire
A strenuous linear walk from Keighley station up the valley side and across to Haworth, using cobbled lanes, walled paths and woodland, finishing at Haworth station on the Worth Valley Railway.
8.8 km / 5.4 milesLinear route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Muddy or soft ground
- Uneven ground or tree roots
- Steps
- Stiles
- Gates or kissing gates
- Narrow paths
- Road walking or road crossings
- Fords or stepping stones
- Hills and effort
- Steep climbs
- Steep descents
- Facilities and rest stops
- Public toilets
- Café
- Pub
- Car parking
- Bus stop near the start
- Rail station near the start
View the provider’s route for Fair Trade Way walk 7: Keighley to Haworth, opens a new tabSources and what to check
No current access notice checked. Heritage railway timetables are seasonal.
Route facts from City of Bradford MDC Countryside and Rights of Way Service; route devised by Bradford Fairtrade Zone.
Research checked . Recheck the provider’s current information before your visit.
Fair Trade Way walk 8: Haworth to Thornton
Haworth to Thornton, Bradford district, West Yorkshire
A long linear ramble on the Bradford District Fair Trade Way, linking the Brontë Parsonage in Haworth with St James' Church, Thornton, across fields, moorland edges and reservoirs.
14.5 km / 9 milesLinear route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Steps
- Stiles
- Gates or kissing gates
- Road walking or road crossings
- Hills and effort
- Not checked yet
- Facilities and rest stops
- Public toilets
- Café
- Pub
- Bus stop near the start
View the provider’s route for Fair Trade Way walk 8: Haworth to Thornton, opens a new tabSources and what to check
No current access notice checked.
Route facts from City of Bradford MDC Countryside and Rights of Way Service; route devised by Bradford Fairtrade Zone. Start coordinates from the Historic England list.
Research checked . Recheck the provider’s current information before your visit.
Grand Circuit of Baildon Moor and Shipley Glen
Baildon, Bradford district, West Yorkshire
A moderate circular ramble from Baildon centre across Baildon Moor's heath and open hillside and down to the wooded Shipley Glen, with refreshments at the glen and some short, steep, rough sections.
10 km / 6.2 milesAbout 180 minutesCircular route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Paved or tarmac paths
- Uneven ground or tree roots
- Steps
- Stiles
- Gates or kissing gates
- Road walking or road crossings
- Hills and effort
- Steep climbs
- Facilities and rest stops
- Café
- Car parking
- Bus stop near the start
View the provider’s route for Grand Circuit of Baildon Moor and Shipley Glen, opens a new tabSources and what to check
No current access notice source checked. The leaflet dates from 2014.
Route facts from Baildon Walkers are Welcome, published by City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council.
Research checked . Recheck the provider’s current information before your visit.
How do you turn an idea into a group walk?
- Find a group, or create one for people you already know.
- Start a vote and choose from the researched route ideas, reuse a previous route or suggest your own.
- Check the details, add your date and meeting point, then let the group compare and vote.
The route, current conditions and each walker’s requirements need checking by the organisers. A facility label is useful information, rather than a guarantee that a route suits everyone.
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Are there gentle walks as well as longer rambles?
Look at distance, terrain, hills and facilities together. A short route can still have steps or uneven ground. Ask the organisers about anything you need to know before agreeing to join a walk.