7th December 2025 Otley
Our last day out in 2025 is to Otley for the Victorian Christmas Fayre! Our usual led walks will also be available.
Sitting on the border between West Yorkshire and North Yorkshire in the beautiful countryside of Lower Wharfedale, Otley is a thriving market town with plenty to offer. Just 10 miles from Leeds, this pretty town is steeped in tradition – from the monthly Farmers’ Market to the quaint All Saints’ Church and picturesque Otley Chevin Country Park.
More information about Otley can be found here.
The area around Otley offers the walker a large variety of easy and moderate walks. Explore the area individually or join one of our led walks - information about our led walks is sent out nearer the time.
Tickets for our Otley trip are £20 per adult and can be purchased from 8am on 2nd November 2025 in the following ways:
Cash and cheque payments can be made on the previous coach trip.
Online payments via Ticket Tailor (booking fee applies): https://www.tickettailor.com/events/northeastlancscoachrambles
Telephone bookings: Jane Cordingley 01254 773913 - 8am-9am and 6pm-8pm, Monday to Friday only. We must receive your cheque payment at least 7 days before the trip.
If Jane is not available, please leave a message with Lynn: 07895760045 and she will get back to you.
Bank Transfer (BACS): If you would like to buy a ticket in this way, please email nelcoachrambles@gmail.com to book your seat, and Lynn will send the bank information. If you already have the information, please email to confirm your seat before sending payment.
Please note: These tickets are expected to sell out quickly. Please purchase as soon as possible!
Morning (Outward) Pick-Up Points
These are new times so please arrive at your Pickup Point 10 minutes early and once on board take your seat ASAP, this will ensure a smooth operation. We will constantly review and refine these time as appropriate.
08.00 Darwen Boots
08.05 Darwen Lynwood Avenue
08.20 Blackburn Penny Street
08.30 Rishton B/burn Rd/Station Rd Bus Stop
08.35 Great Harwood Town Gate
08.45 Accrington Victoria Hospital Whalley Rd Bus Stop
08.55 Padiham Town Hall
09.00 Padiham Whitegate
09.05 Burnley Tim Bobbin
09.15 Burnley Bus Station (Croft St)
09.25 Burnley Brennand Street
09.35 Nelson Interchange
09.40 Nelson Walton Lane/Leeds Road
09.45 Colne Bus Station
Details of Walks available on the Day will appear below
A/B Walk Leader: Tony Culverhouse Distance: 8.5 miles, moderate
We head west out of Otley along West Lane to Weston. Our route then heads north-east along Moor Lane before diverting west along Hallam Lane to the village of Askwith. We then follow East Beck north to join and climb a different Moor Lane before taking a footpath south-east across Weston Moor to Newall Carr Road, continuing in a southerly direction. We head along a minor road to the small village of Clifton, before resuming our south-eastern journey back to Otley
C/D Walk Leader: Graham Wrigglesworth Distance: Approx. 7 miles, moderate (some stiles) with a shorter option available
Starting from Otley, we proceed down to the River Wharf and follow the river to Leathley Bridge. We then walk along the B6161 before taking a path to the right to Pool Bridge, where we stop for lunch. Continuing to Pool in Wharfedale, we follow Pool Bank and head through fields, passing Caley Hall Farm and Brick House Farm. We then follow a lane and a path back into Otley.
Anyone wanting a shorter walk can start with the main walk along the river, and then return (following the river) when it suits, making sure you let the walk leader or back marker know before heading back.