Parbold and District Ramblers - walk
Jul 2, 2023 at 09:00
Parbold and District Ramblers
Buckden Wharfedale (BD23 5JA)
Sunday 2nd July 2023
Meet Parbold Shops at 0830 or at Buckden for a possible start by 1015. A beautiful walk with a combination of riverside and fell walking without too much climbing.
Directions Travel time of about 1 Hour 40 minutes
The M6 north, to junction 29 then take M65 to its end at Colne. Follow signs for Skipton on A6068, A56 then A59. At 2nd roundabout on ring road around Skipton turn left following signs for Grassington and Kettlewell, the B6265 which becomes B6160.
At Kettlewell turn left for Buckden. The Car Park for Buckden is on the Cray road charge £5.50 (coins or card) Grid reference 943773. Post Code for Sat Nav BD23 5JA
The Walk About 6 m. (9.6 km) and is an easy B walk.
The walk starts up a steady incline skirting the side of Buckden Pike, then crossing Cray Gill on the stepping stones. The walk continues along the contour line of the Fell to Yockenthwaite. Where we join the beautiful River Wharfe to Hubberholme and back to Buckden. A stick is recommended and walking shoes or boots of course. There are few stiles but plenty of gates to shut. This is a really pleasant walk, with views over the fells and great river scenery.
Toilets At Buckden Car Park. There is a pub at Hubberholme and another at Cray which also have facilities.
Food and Drink There will be a coffee stop and a stop for Lunch. Bring sandwiches and drink.
The White Lion at Cray and the Buck Inn at Buckden serve meals all day, for anyone who wants a full meal after the walk and of course a drink afterwards.
Hubberholme The hamlet of Hubberholme is described by J.B.Priestley (1894-1984) as the smallest and pleasantest place in the world. He chose it to be his final resting place. It sits astride the river joined by an ancient bridge. The Church, quite small, is still in use and we took the opportunity to see inside. Pews are made by the Mouseman, Robert Thompson of Kilburn, and there is a wooden alter screen reputed to be many centuries old.
Contacts Joe Halsall 07973297801. Bernard Halsall 07789965944
Next walks details are published on www.parboldonline.info. See ‘Walks’ page and ‘Events’ calendar. For more information contact Jimmy Kelly on 01257 463057