DISCOVER

Nidderdale

Celebrating the character and history of this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

NEXT WALK

March 26 2024

 

Fountains Explorer

Walk with picnic lunch

Distance: 5.5 miles

Meet: Fountains Abbey Visitors Car Park  

NEXT TALK

March 18 2024

 

The Commonwealth War Graves

 Elizabeth Smith

COME JOIN US

We are open to everyone

Discover the fascinating history of how the landscape has been developed over the centuries by the people working in it. Learn more about the local agriculture, mining, quarrying and textiles, the political power of the monasteries and natural resource of the River Nidd. This is a complex historic environment with a great variety of man-made landscape features to complement the natural flora, fauna and countryside which give the area such character.

nidderdale society

BE INFORMED

Our speaker meetings

There are subjects to interest everyone ranging from The Mills of Nidderdale and The Railway of Scar House through to Grouse Moors around Middlesmoor and My Life in Music at Batley Variety Club! One of the joys is coming along to all of the meetings and being surprised to discover new interests. The meetings are regularly attended by upwards of 60 people – we’d be delighted if you joined us.

EXPLORE THE LANDSCAPE

Our social walks

Join our welcoming group to explore the rich surroundings of Nidderdale. Exercise, education and a fun few hours – what better way to enjoy Nidderdale! The walks are not too taxing, usually no more than around 5 miles.