Thorner 7 mile Loop
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This is a moderate level, 7.7 mile walk in the north Leeds area.
We start in the village of Thorner (plenty of on street parking options and a good local pub at the end for anyone available for a post-walk social pint). The route heads east from Thorner over farmland before heading north along a bridleway that skirts the edge of the Bramham estate's private woodlands. From there we turn west to follow an old roman route which takes us by the nature reserve of Hetchell Woods and crags, (where we can extend the walk to have a look at the reserve).
The final leg takes us back south to Thorner along the Leeds Country Way. Hope to see you all there on the day.
Well behaved dogs are welcome.
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What to bring
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers are OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain
Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch unless otherwise stated
Food & drink
Please bring snacks, lunch and water with you. There is small village shop in Thorner.
We may go for a drink at the pub after the walk - please bring money it you wish to join us.