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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.

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

Type:Guided Walk

Hall Cliffe, Baildon, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 6ND

Opening Times

Season (21 May 2025)
DayTimes
Wednesday10:00 - 12:30
Season (9 Aug 2025)
DayTimes
Saturday10:00 - 12:30

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