Heber's Ghyll Wood
📍 IlkleyWest Yorkshire
Victorian ravine walk up to Ilkley Moor with footbridges, little waterfalls and hidden dinosaurs
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What’s free
Free to walk the ghyll
About
A steep wooded ravine where a Victorian path follows Black Beck up to Ilkley Moor, crossing a string of footbridges past small waterfalls. Children can hunt for ten toy dinosaurs hidden in the trees, and the Swastika Stone is a short walk from the top. Best after rain, but paths are steep.
Opening times
- Open during daylight hours
Times can change, so check with the venue before a special trip.
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