Giuseppe
Founder & editor
Started Saltaire Guide to make it easier for visitors and locals to actually enjoy this area without trawling ten different tabs. Walks, cafés, parks and practical details are checked on foot and kept as honest as possible.
About Saltaire Guide
Saltaire Guide is a small, independent project based in Saltaire & Shipley. The idea is simple: practical guides with original photos, clear maps and accessibility notes, so you can enjoy the area without ten open tabs and guesswork.
- Local & independent
- Original photography
- Accessibility first
What we stand for
Local, practical, independent
We live in Saltaire & Shipley and walk these paths weekly. No pay-to-play listings, no fluff—just the details visitors and locals actually need.
Accuracy over hype
Opening hours change. Paths flood. Prices go up. We re-check high-traffic pages, note uncertainty, and remove outdated tips fast.
Accessible by default
We include step-free notes, surfaces and pinch-points wherever possible. We welcome feedback from wheelchair users and parents with prams.
Original photos & maps
We prioritise our own imagery and route checks. Stock is used only as temporary filler while we shoot fresh coverage.
Who writes Saltaire Guide
Saltaire Guide is run day-to-day by Giuseppe, based in Saltaire & Shipley. Most guides are researched, walked and photographed locally. We also rely on corrections and tips from people who use these routes every week.
Editorial & research
Routes, guides & fact-checking
Plans content, verifies facts with primary sources (council, operators, venue signage) and maintains cornerstone guides like Parking, Walks and Salts Mill.
Field & photography
Walks, photos & accessibility checks
Walks, step-free routes and venue exteriors are checked on foot. We annotate rough patches, gradients and seasonal conditions.
Community
Corrections, tips & local leads
Locals often know first when things change. We welcome polite corrections and tips via email—credited where useful.
How we work
Verification & sources
- On-site signage and operator notices
- Bradford Council and West Yorkshire Combined Authority materials
- National Rail Enquiries / Northern for services affecting Saltaire & Shipley
- Venue websites and on-the-day social announcements
- Printed local history references for the village & UNESCO context
Updates & uncertainty
When details are fluid (festival schedules, seasonal toilets), we say so and point to official notices. We will remove or revise info that becomes inaccurate.
See also our editorial policy and corrections page. We publish a small masthead & imprint for transparency.
Advertising & monetisation
No paid placements
We do not sell spots in guides. If we accept ads or relevant affiliate links in the future, they will be clearly labelled and kept separate from editorial decisions.
Conflicts of interest
If any contributor has a material connection to a business we cover, we disclose it on the page or avoid the assignment altogether.
Contact, imprint & press
General & corrections
Email: hello@saltaireguide.uk
Please include date/time seen, a short description, and any evidence (photo or link).
Media, re-use & local businesses
For press enquiries, image use or if you run a Saltaire or Shipley business and would like to work together, email us with subject “Press” or “Business”. We usually allow non-commercial re-use with credit and a link.
Quick answers
Q1.How often do you update pages?
Cornerstones (Parking, Walks, Salts Mill, Plan) are reviewed regularly, with extra checks around holidays and festival dates. Minor notes are patched as soon as we spot them.
Q2.Do businesses pay to be listed?
No. We do not sell placements. We may accept relevant ads or affiliate links in future, and will label them clearly if we do.
Q3.Can I send a correction or tip?
Yes, please email hello@saltaireguide.uk. Include date/time, what changed, and a photo or source link if possible.
Q4.Can I use your photos or maps?
Ask first. We usually allow non-commercial reuse with credit and a link. Commercial use requires permission.
Explore the essential guides
Start with parking or a classic towpath walk, browse cafés and pubs, or plan your day around Salts Mill.