Water Trail: Walk 1 – Tarn and Moor

Water Trail: Walk 1 – Tarn and Moor

Ilkley now has two new Water Trails that explore the town’s rich H20 heritage. The first Water Trail (Walk 1 Tarn and Moor – see above) leads you from the fountain at the top of Brook Street in Ilkley up Mill Ghyll en route to the Moor, via Darwin Gardens. Both...
Darwin Gardens and Ilkley Moor Tree Trail

Darwin Gardens and Ilkley Moor Tree Trail

The Darwin Gardens and Ilkley Moor Tree Trail, created by Neil and Sue Stevens at ilkleytrees.org.uk, is one of many different tree trails around Ilkley. For more information about Ilkley’s Tree Trails, visit the dedicated Tree Trails website. This trail starts...
Winter Time at Darwin Gardens

Winter Time at Darwin Gardens

Wrap up warm, ensure your outerwear is waterproof and footwear sturdy and venture up Mill Ghyll enjoying the pretty stream and little footpath bridges before you reach the Millennium Green....
The Darwin Gardens Trail

The Darwin Gardens Trail

We’ve put together this handy trail and map to help you discover Darwin Gardens and help you make the most of your visit. We think you’ll be amazed at how much there is to take in, from a maze, to waterfalls, trees and flowers and lots more besides. The Darwin Gardens...
Contemplation Spots at Darwin Gardens

Contemplation Spots at Darwin Gardens

The purpose of Darwin Gardens is to provide an area of relaxation, enjoyment and contemplation for residents and visitors.  With very few exceptions which date from earlier times, the plants and trees within the gardens are all endemic species so as to encourage and...
Millennium Green Maze

Millennium Green Maze

A key feature of Darwin Gardens is the unique Millennium Green Maze which was designed by Dr John Haigh of Ilkley and laid in May 2000 by Bradford Countryside Service and local volunteers of the Darwin Gardens Trust. There is a wildlife hedgerow of 1000 dedicated...