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Friends of Wharfedale Greenway
The Wharfedale Greenway is a planned multi-use path along the Wharfe Valley. It will connect towns & villages like Pool-in-Wharfedale, Otley, Menston, Burley-in-Wharfedale, Ilkley & Addingham, providing a scenic, traffic free route.
Pop down to the Menston Primary School Summer Fair TODAY and come say hi to the Friends of Wharfedale Greenway team!![]()
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We're all set up and ready to chat. Bring the whole family,have some fun and let's talk about the future of the Greenway.![]()
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We can't wait#wharfedalegreenwayrfedaleGreenway
The Friends of Wharfedale Greenway will be at the Menston Primary School Summer Fair on Saturday, 11th July.![]()
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We’d love for you to stop by our stall to chat about the latest updates on the Greenway, and share your thoughts with the team. Whether you're a walker, a cyclist, or just a lover of local nature, come and find out how you can get involved!![]()
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#WharfedaleGreenway
A £4.5 Billion opportunity for our community! 🌳🚲👟![]()
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The government has just announced a massive new investment into walking and cycling infrastructure across the country, aiming to build 5,000 new routes by 2030.![]()
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Here at the Friends of Wharfedale Greenway, we are thrilled. This is EXACTLY the kind of national funding pot that can help turn our plans for a safe, traffic-free route connecting our local towns and villages into reality.![]()
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A major goal of the fund is to ensure 60% of kids can safely walk or cycle to school. Imagine a safe, green route for the morning school run, away from the traffic of the A65!![]()
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With this funding available, it's vital we show strong local support so decision-makers know Wharfedale is rea#wharfedalegreenwayenway![]()
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Read a breakdown of the announcement here: www.gov.uk/government/news/cycling-and-walking-boom-with-45-billion-for-thousands-of-new-routes-a...
The annual Otley Family Cycling Day celebrates its fifth anniversary this year and everyone is invited to join the fun on Sunday 28th June from 10am to 2pm, at Garnetts Field, beside the River Wharfe. ![]()
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Organised by Otley Town Council and supported by Otley 2030’s Transport Group, this free event is a fantastic day out for all the family. Children aged 3 to 11 can get on their bikes and have a go on the specially designed cycling skills circuit. Adults can join in with the chance to try out e-bikes and e-cargo/child carrier bikes on the flat grass area.
If you're interested in seeing the National Emergency Briefing, there will be a screening at Otley Courthouse on Friday 19th June 2026 at 7:30pm. After the screening there will be opportunities for discussion about the film and its implications. ![]()
Tickets are £3.00 and available from the link below.![]()
Otley 2030 presents: The National Emergency Briefing - otleycourthouse
otleycourthouse.ticketsolve.com
A new film from the National Emergency Briefing - a public information initiative to ensure the UK is fully briefed on the climate and nature crisis....
