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The background to The Cowper Cross on Ilkley Moor
If you have ever hiked up on Ilkley Moor near the old Keighley Road, you may have come across an old stone cross by the side of the track. It can be found if walking from Ilkley up to Whetstone Gate if you head up towards a giant TV mast. It is known as The Cowper Cross.
timbarber
3 days ago3 min read


The Ilkley Moor Alien
Living in Burley in Wharfedale, I spend a lot of time on Ilkley Moor with my dog and love exploring the wild moorland. So when a friend...
timbarber
May 31, 20212 min read


Ilkley to The Doubler Stones loop walk
This is a good lockdown leg stretch with a few short climbs to get your lungs going. A pal of mine Lee from Burnley (over on the...
timbarber
Feb 7, 20214 min read


The Poetry Seat on Ilkley Moor
A few years ago on the way back from a good yomp over Ilkley Moor to the 12 Apostles stone circle, I took a slight detour on my way back...
timbarber
Apr 11, 20202 min read


Yorkshire's Stonehenge! - Pre-history on Ilkley Moor
If you’re out for a stroll on Ilkley Moor - a great place to head for is the Twelve Apostles Stone Circle. It’s not quite to the scale...
timbarber
Mar 26, 20202 min read
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