Kirkburton Parish Green Councillors David Knight and Clare Walters are promoting 10 local walking routes around the area. The Kirkburton Parish Walks maps were first produced around 6 years ago and feature 10 walks around the 10 villages which are controlled by Kirkburton Parish Council. For added interest the maps have local photographs, illustrations and poems to keep young children entertained.
Along each of the 10 routes is a stone waymarker sculpted by former Parish Councillor and Shepley resident Dave Bradbury.
It’s a good opportunity to explore our local areas. As Councillor David Knight said, “It’s so important to avoid unnecessary trips to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. We have all heard the stories of people driving miles to the Lake District and the Dales against official advice. “

Councillor Clare Walters also commented

“Having local walks to enjoy from your doorstep means people can get their daily exercise without having to travel.”
The walks were originally published as 5 leaflets. Each leaflet consists of 2 walks [of approx 4 – 7 miles in length] centred around each of the villages, originally designed by various Parish Councillors,. A local character is featured on each map explaining a little about the history of each place in rhyme! The leaflets are very colourful but are not very practical to use when out walking.
The one based around Kirkheaton is ‘Lizzie’s* Lollop’ which is a 6 mile walk around much of the edge of the village.

The great thing is that the walk maps are now available to download or print at  www.kirkburtonparishwalks.co.uk “