Airedale Way
A 47 miles long distance path which follows the course of the River Aire from the city of Leeds to its source at Malham Tarn. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
Google Maps Open Source MapsStatistics and Files
Start: Leeds
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
Grid Ref: SE299333
Climbing: 1,115 metres
Walk time: 18-23 hours
Days: 2-4
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
OL2 Yorkshire Dales – Southern and Western Area
OL21 South Pennines – Burnley, Hebden Bridge, Keighley and Todmorden
288 Bradford, Huddersfield and East Calderdale
289 Leeds, Harrogate, Wetherby and Pontefract
297 Lower Wharfedale and Washburn Valley
OL21 South Pennines – Burnley, Hebden Bridge, Keighley and Todmorden
288 Bradford, Huddersfield and East Calderdale
289 Leeds, Harrogate, Wetherby and Pontefract
297 Lower Wharfedale and Washburn Valley
Summary:
The Airedale Way long distance footpath follows the River Aire from Leeds to the source of the river in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. From start to finish the walk passes through, or goes close to, Upper Armley, Kirkstall, Sandford, Newlay, Apperley Bridge, Esholt, Charlestown, Shipley, Saltaire, Nab Wood, Bingley, Thwaites, Keighley, Glusburn, Skipton, Gargrave, Airton, Kirkby Malham, Malham and Malham Cove to reach Malham Tarn.
Useful Links:
Airedale Way Guide Book
Long Distance Walkers Association
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