Wharfedale Greenway
| Wharfedale Greenway | |
|---|---|
Bridge over the abandoned railway cutting in Otley, to become part of the greenway | |
| Length | 6.7 mi (10.8 km) |
| Location | Wharfedale, West Yorkshire, England |
| Established | 2020 |
| Trailheads | Addingham (west) to Pool in Wharfedale (east) |
| Use | Cycling, pedestrians, horses |
| Trail map | |
The Wharfedale Greenway is a proposed cycleway, footpath and equestrian route which will run along the route of the former Otley and Ilkley Joint Railway between Burley in Wharfedale and Pool in Wharfedale via Otley, West Yorkshire, England. The railway previously connected the extant Wharfedale and Harrogate lines until its closure in 1965. It will also have a branch southwards towards Menston alongside the remaining railway to Ilkley. The rail trail has been planned by Sustrans and the parish councils along the route since 2010 and was approved by Leeds City Council in July 2020. The Friends of Wharfedale Greenway was established in 2021. It is a group of volunteers dedicated to raising awareness and support for the creation of a greenway along the Wharfe Valley. Its mission is to connect communities, promote sustainable transportation, and preserve the natural beauty of the area.