BRADFORD'S MILLENNIUM WAY

Bradfords Millennium Way

Spanning 45 miles of the countryside surrounding the city of Bradford, the Millennium Way is a brand new long distance walk, created by volunteers from Bradford's Countryside Service. Below is a map depicting the outline of the route.

The official starting and finishing point of the Millennium Way is Bracken Hall, Baildon. Just opposite the hall stands the Millennium Way Stone, the official landmark of the start and finish of the route.

Of course, it takes more than just an idea to create a long distance walk. The Millennium Way team were faced with many potential obstacles, but with a substantial financial grant from BEAT (the Bradford Environmental Action Trust) and massive help from the Bradford Countryside Service, who provided materials and expertise, the workload was softened. Metal tags for some of the route marking were kindly donated by local business NSF Controls.

The actual sweat and toil of the route marking was down to a dedicated team of volunteers from Bradford's Countryside Service. Below is a selection of photographs, taken whilst the route marking was being carried out.

Official opening.
Woody in the hole.
The Cow and Calf Rocks, on the White Wells to Weecher setion.
The Bronte Bridge, on the Oxenhope to Oldfield School section.

Walking alongside the River Aire, on the Bracken Hall to Harden section.

Looking on to Ponden Reservoir, on the Oxenhope to Oldfield School section.

This is Hewenden Viaduct, on the Harden to Denholme section.

Approaching Horncliff Well, on the White Wells to Weecher section.

For anybody fit enough and crazy enough to try it, the Millennium Way can be walked in 20 hours or under! Here, the Millennium Way team open up the challenge - if anybody out there can walk the route in 20 hours or under, they will be presented with a certificate and have their names added below in the Millennium Way Hall of Fame!!

Chris Buckley
Malcolm Hutton
Andy Wood
19 hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds

And so ends the Millennium Way Information Page. If you would like to order a booklet, click on the link at the bottom of this page, which will return you to the main page. Please feel free to sign our guestbook (also on the front page) before you leave, and to browse through our links page (under construction).

Remember, if it takes you 20 hours or 20 years, the Millennium Way is a fantastic walk for anybody, of any age, to complete. The experience is well worth it! Happy walking! Here are the founder members of Bradford's Millennium Way -
Chris Buckley,
Jim Thornber,
Malcolm Hutton,
Andy Wood and
Phil Hatton

For your enjoyment, are two line drawings depicting various stages of Bradford's Millennium Way. These drawings, and others like them, can be seen in Bradford's Millennium Way Walk Booklet, available now for Ł1.99 (see front page for information on ordering)

Official opening.	Woody in the hole.	The Cow and Calf Rocks, on the White Wells to Weecher setion.	The Bronte Bridge, on the Oxenhope to Oldfield School section.
Walking alongside the River Aire, on the Bracken Hall to Harden section.	Looking on to Ponden Reservoir, on the Oxenhope to Oldfield School section.	This is Hewenden Viaduct, on the Harden to Denholme section.	Approaching Horncliff Well, on the White Wells to Weecher section.