Friends of Wharfedale Greenway

🌿 Looking for summer plans?

Discover the Aire Valley Towpath—a scenic Greenway route from Leeds to Bingley with countryside views, historic locks, and a UNESCO-listed village packed with charm.

More local Greenways: buff.ly/Mwqrmt0 One day… maybe Wharfedale Greenway?

🏃‍♂️Best of luck to all the runners lacing up for today’s Ilkley Half Marathon and 5K — and a massive shoutout to the organisers and volunteers making it all happen! 🙌

Whether you're chasing a PB or just soaking in the scenic views, we’re cheering you on every step of the way.

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Support the Greenway—One Post at a Time

We’re looking for friendly folks to help boost our social media—writing posts, sharing updates, and showing the world that Wharfedale backs the Greenway.

Fancy lending a hand? Read the blog and get in touch: buff.ly/IPgKzYL

🚶🚴 Our June 2025 workstream meeting brought inspiring ideas, from route monitoring to strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. Read how we’re working towards safer connections across the Wharfe Valley. 🌿 buff.ly/78spzt5
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🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️ Connecting Otley!

Imagine safe, scenic routes connecting Otley to infrastructure and communities—perfect for walking, cycling, and embracing sustainable travel!

Find out what we've recently been up to in Otley.

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Upgrade for popular Spen Valley Greenway gets under way - BBC News Work on part of the Spen Valley Greenway is expected to take six months, Kirklees Council says.

🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️ Great to see progress on the Spen Valley Greenway upgrade! Safer, greener routes are possible when communities & councils work together.

We’re hopeful the Wharfedale Greenway will be soon — let’s make it happen. 🌿

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🌱 Otley Green Fair 2025: Ideas & Inspiration 🌱

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our stall at Otley Green Fair! We had great chats, shared ideas, and felt the buzz for a greener, better-connected Wharfe Valley.

Catch the highlights: friendsofwharfedalegreenway.org.uk/otley-green-...

Leeds Access Forum - Friends of Wharfedale Greenway Friends of Wharfedale Greenway Meet Leeds Access Forum: A Step Forward for Sustainable Travel The Friends of Wharfedale Greenway (FOWG) recently had the opportunity to engage with the Leeds Access For...

We recently connected with Leeds Access Forum for a productive discussion on the Greenway project, expanding our network of stakeholders. Learn more about our collaboration buff.ly/cnezMb5 @katiewhitemp.bsky.social @leedscitycouncil.bsky.social

Friends of Wharfedale Greenway recently met up to discuss our plans for 2025! From new engagement strategies to ways we can bring even more voices into our campaign, it’s YOUR ideas and enthusiasm which makes this project thrive. 💚
A big thanks to Red Lion Pub for hosting us. #WharfedaleGreenway

🚶‍♂️🚴 Have Your Say!

The YDNP Authority is shaping an Active Travel Plan & needs your input!

✅ Share your views on the Malhamdale & Wharfedale Corridor

✅ Highlight the Wharfedale Greenway as a key link

⏳ Deadline: 18th May 2025

🔗 YDNP Active Travel Plan storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/6063...

Anna Dixon MP calls for transport investment in Wharfedale MP's bid to to secure transport funding for Wharfedale

I'll always fight for investment into our local area 👇

💰🚲 FIGHTING FOR INVESTMENT INTO OUR COMMUNITY

I was delighted to hear @simonlightwood.org.uk agree to meet with me to discuss the Wharfedale Greenway project in my constituency.

It would be a fantastic investment that would boost both active and green travel.

🌿🚶‍♂️ Our First Practical Volunteering Event 🚶‍♀️🌿

A fab team of volunteers came together to make some improvements to a path surface and improve drainage.

📖 Read more: buff.ly/5t8PcTk

Want to get involved in future events? Join us!

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We need your support at the Burley-in-Wharfedale CIL Meeting! This is a crucial opportunity to show your backing for better walking and cycling routes.

Read our full post for more details. friendsofwharfedalegreenway.org.uk/burley-in-wh...

We are often asked where our funding could come from. Initiatives like these would contribute to the overall costs of building the Wharfedale Greenway. Fingers crossed for a future successful bid! @mayorofwy.bsky.social @westyorkshireca.bsky.social

🐦Join in The Big Garden Birdwatch '25 from Jan 27th - 29th and be part of the UK's largest wildlife survey.

Explore the proposed Greenway route, or enjoy the watch from the comfort of your garden spotting our feathered friends.

Sign up today🐦
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🎄 Season's Greetings Corporate Supporters! 🎄

As the year comes to a close, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to our corporate supporters. Your unwavering support have been instrumental in helping us continue our vision towards a beautiful, connected Greenway. Thank you.

Bridge installed near Alnwick on former Northumberland railway - BBC News Volunteers hope to reopen the entire former Alnwick to Cornhill line for pedestrians and cyclists.

Exciting News on the Alnwick to Cornhill line

Great news that the bridge on the first section of the Alnwick to Cornhill line is being reinstalled! Reopening the greenway for walkers and cyclists early in 2025

New Bridges are possible!

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🌿 A Huge THANKS! 🌿

Thanks to everyone who attended the FoWG volunteer event on Sat 30th Nov! We were thrilled to see so many passionate people ready to help us create a traffic-free greenway along the Wharfe Valley.

Together, we can make this dream a reality! 💚

On Fri 22nd Nov our Chairman, Colm McCann, will be joining Drystone Radio to talk about the Wharfedale Greenway project plus our upcoming volunteer event on Saturday 30th Nov! Hear his segment at 08:30 and 17:30. Here is how you can get involved.https://friendsofwharfedalegreenway.org.uk/volunteer/