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Ilkley Riverside Gardens Walk

Take a gentle stroll along the banks of the River Wharfe.

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Location: Ilkley
Distance: 2.4 km / 1.5 miles
Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Difficulty: Easy
Landscape: Riverside, parkland
Highlights: River views, suspension bridge, playground

Map Route of Ilkley Wharfedale

This walk has been created in partnership with open Country, a charity dedicated to helping people with disabilities, access and enjoy the countryside.

This gentle route along the banks of the River Wharfe is largely flat, with just two, short, steeper sections.

It should be suitable for regular sized pushchairs and wheelchairs.

Discover more of their accessible routes at: opencountry.org.uk

Getting there

  • Parking: On-street parking on Denton Road and New Brook Street.
  • Nearest Railway Station: Ilkley Station.
  • Bus Routes: X84, 62, 64.
  • OS Map: 297 Lower Wharfedale and Washburn Valley.

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