Black Girls Hike Yorkshire: Hebers Ghyll Circular

Black Girls Hike: - Yorkshire - Hebers Ghyll Circular (Hard) - 4th October 2025

Saturday 4th October 2025

Meeting time: 10.30am

Difficulty: Hard

Distance: 10km

Meeting details: Meeting point will be sent in confirmation email please ensure you check correspondance

This ramble provides an excellent introduction to Ilkley’s famous Moor and some splendid scenic walking routes laid out in mid Victorian times to encourage patients at the town’s grand hydro establishments to enjoy the benefit of Wharfedale’s fresh air and landscape beauty – as well as offering an insight into the area’s long history.

Duration: 3-4 hours.

Terrain: Mainly good tracks and broad paths, but some very steep steps and muddy moorland paths.

It is strongly advised to wear the following: - Waterproofs, layers, boots with good ankle support that you would not mind getting dirty (in case of muddy paths).

Lunch stop: Please bring a packed lunch and snacks. There is also an opportunity to purchase lunch at the cafe near the meet point should you wish (if you need to purchase lunch please arrange to do so before the meet time).

Toilets: Toilets are available at the start and end of the walk.

Parking: Roadside and public car parks are available.

Transport: Easily accessible by public transport - train and bus.

Important notes:

- Hike is suitable for ages 18+

- No pets allowed on this walk

FAQs

Age: 18+

How much is it? Suggested donation is £5. As a registered non-profit, your support helps our community grow. Enabling us to provide opportunities for Black women across the UK to explore and reconnect with nature. Please read before signing up

Can I come to Black Girls Hike?

As the name suggests, this is a safe space for Black/Mixed Race cis and trans women and non-binary people of Black African and/or Caribbean descent who are comfortable in a space that centres the experiences of Black women. We are not a BAME, POC, BIPOC,WOC, Politically Black or Ally organisation.

●Join our Facebook group to arrange car shares and connect with other hikers –

https://www.facebook.com/groups/452855682259161/ (When requesting to join the FB group, please answer the membership questions)

●You can also use https://www.traveline.info/ or https://tfl.gov.uk/ to plan your route, for car parking check out https://www.parkopedia.com/

*This meet is also not led by qualified Mountain Leader and is therefore not insured; you will be attending at your own risk*

Photo Disclaimer

Please be aware that photos will be taken during the hike. These may be used for promotional purposes, including on our website and social media platforms. If you prefer not to appear in any photos, please inform a member of the team before the hike begins.