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Wednesday 1 June 2022
Addingham-Ilkley via No 62 Keighley Bus and Postman’s Shelter.
It was an overcast morning as Colin left home to catch the 09:36to the Railway Station where he would arrive in plenty of time for the 10:03 to Ilkley going from platform 10B arriving in Ilkley @ 10:31 to rendezvous with the Tour Overlord, John Hey would be arriving at 11:01 on the Dalesway bus having to travel only a short distance from Bingley. This gave Colin time to go to Greggs for the meal deal which had gone up from its usual £3.45 to £3.50!
We then waited for the 11:12 No. 62 bus to Keighley alighting at Church Street around 11:25 and then a short walk to the suspension bridge at Addingham.
We worked our way down the steps to the bridge and crossed over the river to embark on our walk through the peaceful countryside.
Once we reached the road after leaving the farm buildings it was quite inclined until we reached the Postman’s Shelter where we partook in a bite to eat that would serve as part of our repast. We have decided that where appropriate the picnic option is a good alternative to seeking a restaurant on arrival at our destination.
Leaving the postman’s Shelter we then strode purposefully on to our final destination with the weather being remarkable, glorious sunshine now brightening our route.
We then discussed our next adventures to Heights of Abraham and Redcar including Saltburn with no fixed dates as yet. However with the light on our side we both thought let’s make hay whilst the sun shines.
We soon arrived at the Golf Course and then the diversion by the power station to the Ilkley bridge and on and upwards to the bus / railway station (Toilet Visit for John) and our respective public transport to Leeds and Bingley. The 14:10 train for me and the 14:10 bus for John.
Another great day out proving you don’t need to travel far to enjoy yourselves!
Colin Hendrick Ward
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