Menston - Carr Beck, an Asylum and chips

Menston is a beautiful village in West Yorkshire near the Spa Town of Ilkley. This easy four mile walk takes in the beautiful Carr Beck and the former High Royds Hospital, originally the West Riding Pauper Lunatic Asylum, now a luxury housing development. We pass the St. Mary's Menston Catholic Academy school, which the Leeds band the Kaiser Chiefs attended.

The walk starts and ends at train stations so it is very easy to access.  

After the walk there is an optional stop for fish and chips at the World's Oldest Fish and Chip shop (with vegan and gluten free options) and that evening there is a chance to attend our social event at a LGBT theatre play about LGBTQ+ Ballroom Culture bounded with sexuality, gender and corruption. 

Dogs: well-behaved dogs are welcome on the walk, but must be under control at all times and on a lead where necessary.  Also not everyone loves dogs as much as you do so please be aware of this on the walk. Only assistance dogs are permitted in the restaurant.

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