Our spring walk will start in the village of Austwick near Settle (Grid ref SD 767685). Toilets will be accessed before the start of the walk. We will climb a ladder stile and cross a field into Feizor Wood. There will be a steep ascent which can be taken slowly to enable us to enjoy the stunning display of woodland flowers including primroses, anemones, early purple orchids and bluebells. There is an area of limestone pavement near the summit which we can explore.
There will be two options for the rest of the walk; a more direct route down the hillside back to Austwick of about 3.5 miles, or a longer circular walk to the top of the woods and back via Feizor, about 4.5 miles in total. We would plan to visit the tea rooms in Feizor before our return home.
Leader: Joan Dobson and Julia Pearson
Minibus transport; depart Unitarian Church 9.30am. Cost: £10