Discover Bradford's Becks: Gill Beck and Spring Woods, Baildon

Discover Bradford's Becks: Gill Beck and Spring Woods, Baildon

  • Ages 18+

A walk through the historic hamlet of Tong Park, wanders along Gill Beck and then up the valley side back to Baildon

By Friends of Bradford's Becks

Select date and time

Wednesday, May 21 · 10am - 12:30pm GMT+1

Location

BD17 6ND

Hallcliffe Baildon BD17 6ND United Kingdom

About this event

This is an easy walk which takes you through the small historic hamlet of Tong Park before wandering along Gill Beck and then slowly climbing back up the valley side to return to Baildon.

LENGTH: 6km (3.7 miles).
DURATION: 2.5 hr
TERRAIN: Easy except for one short steep scramble and one long slow climb.. The beckside may be muddy after rain. Overall ascent 132m. OS map 288.

START: The memorial pillar next to Ian Clough car park, Baildon BD17 6ND. what3words.com/highs.cliff.snow
PARKING: Ian Clough car park, Baildon BD17 6ND.
BUS / TRAIN 626 and 656 from Bradford, 649 from Shipley. Get off at Towngate. Baildon Station 15 minutes walk.

PLEASE BRING:

  • sensible walking shoes
  • water
  • snack
  • waterproofs and/sunhat depending on the weather

PARTICIPATION: under 18s and vulnerable adults must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Frequently asked questions

Return to start

This is a circular walk

Accessibility

The walk is not suitable for buggies or wheelchairs, or for people with mobility difficulties.

Are there any toilets on the route?

There are public toilets in Baildon near start/finish.

How much does it cost?

It's free!

Are dogs allowed?

Sorry, no. Only assistance dogs allowed.

Organized by

Friends of Bradford's Becks

We are a group of Bradford based residents and interested ecologists who are keen to see the eventual restoration of the Bradford Beck river system. We'd love more people to know and love the becks!