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Discover Bradford's Becks: Pinch Beck, High Birks Beck and Hole Bottom Beck

Discover Bradford's Becks: Pinch Beck, High Birks Beck and Hole Bottom Beck

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Embark on a fascinating journey through Bradford's hidden waterways with the Discover Bradford's Becks guided walk. This engaging outdoor event will lead participants along the paths of Pinch Beck, High Birks Beck, and Hole Bottom Beck, offering a unique perspective on the intricate network of tributaries that ultimately feed into the broader Bradford Beck. The expedition is scheduled for Thursday, 27 August 2026, commencing promptly at 10:00 AM. The starting point for this exploration will be Thornton Primary School in Bradford. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the ecological significance and historical context of these often-overlooked streams. This is a fantastic chance to connect with the natural landscape within the urban environment. The event is entirely free of charge, making it an accessible and enriching experience for all.

This is a switchback walk between three valleys, giving a fine sense of the network of tributaries that flow down into the Bradford Beck

This is a switchback walk between three valleys, with some steep climbs. Although you don’t spend much time walking by the becks, this walk gives a fine sense of the network of tributaries that flow down from the Queensbury ridge into Bradford Beck.

LENGTH: 5.5km (3.4 miles).

DURATION: 2:30 hr (approximate)

TERRAIN: Quite strenuous in places, with three steep climbs. Some road walking. One area may be boggy. Overall ascent 210m. OS map 288.

START: Start of the Great Northern Railway Trail next to Thornton Primary School, Thornton Road, BD13 3NN (opposite Ashfield Road). w3w ///reds.soap.bless

PARKING: There is some parking on Thornton Road, or park courteously in side streets.

BUS: From Bradford 607 to Ashfield Road, or 67 to Kipping Lane. Walk forwards along Thornton Road to the Primary School.

PLEASE BRING:

sensible walking shoes

water

snack

waterproofs and/sunhat depending on the weather

PARTICIPATION: under 18s and vulnerable adults must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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Discover Bradford's Becks: Pinch Beck, High Birks Beck and Hole Bottom Beck takes place on Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 10:00.

Discover Bradford's Becks: Pinch Beck, High Birks Beck and Hole Bottom Beck is held at Thornton Primary School in Bradford (Thornton Road, Thornton, BD13 3NN).

Entry to Discover Bradford's Becks: Pinch Beck, High Birks Beck and Hole Bottom Beck is free.

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