2nd Celebration of Walking in Bingley

The Bingley Celebration of Walking 2026 takes place on Monday 4th May 2026 (May Bank Holiday), organised by Bingley Walkers are Welcome. It's a free event featuring five guided walks of varying difficulty, all starting from Market Square in Bingley, West Yorkshire.

The five walks on offer are:

• Harden Valley (Hard, ~5 hours) – an 11-mile circular route taking in woodlands, waterfalls, Hewenden Viaduct and moorland
• Micklethwaite, Three and Five Rise Locks (Moderate, ~2 hours) – a 3.5-mile semi-rural route finishing along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal
• Norr Hill Trig Point (Moderate, ~4 hours) – a 6-mile walk climbing to an 859ft summit with panoramic Aire Valley views
• Hirst Wood / May Blossom Walk (Moderate, ~3 hours) – a 5-mile route along the Aire Valley to Saltaire's Roberts Park and back
• Bingley Heritage Trail (Easy, ~2 hours) – a family-friendly 3-mile circular walk exploring Bingley's history

All walks are free, though voluntary donations are welcomed. Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome, and organisers encourage participants to arrive by public transport. Walk leaders are experienced but participants take part at their own risk.