Zip the Cow, which takes place each year in July, sees brave individuals walk up to the top of the iconic ‘cow’ at the Cow and Calf Rocks above Ilkley, before whizzing 270m down Ilkley Moor at speeds of up to 35mph.
This year’s event follows the sell-out success of last year, which saw 550 people take flight and generate thousands of pounds for the Sue Ryder, a charity that provides expert palliative care and support to people living with life-limiting conditions.
Below are 11 of the best pictures from this year’s Zip The Cow.
1. Get your medal
Everyone who takes part will receive a bespoke ‘I Zipped the Cow’ medal. Photo: Steve Riding
2. Sponsored by local businesses
Zip the Cow is sponsored by RDC Solicitors, 247 Nursing and Woodhouse Grove School. Photo: Steve Riding
3. Zip The Cow challenges adrenaline junkies
Zip the Cow sees brave individuals walk up to the top of the iconic ‘cow’ at the Cow and Calf Rocks above Ilkley and zip line down. Photo: Steve Riding
4. The first participants arrive
This year organisers are encouraging friends and families to Zip the Cow together. Photo: Steve Riding
5. "A superb way for local families to come together."
“We saw from Zip the Cow in 2021 that it was a superb way for local families to come together and celebrate a loved one’s big birthday,” shares Andrew Wood, community fundraising manager. Photo: Steve r
6. Participants awaiting their turn
“We hope that this year’s Zip the Cow will once again offer the opportunity for families and friends to have fun, try something new on their doorstep and share a truly memorable experience, all while raising funds for a very worthwhile local cause.” Photo: Steve Riding