Guided Walks and Tours
Welcome to FoSCL's Programme of Guided Walks and Tours.
We look forward to welcoming you on one of our walks!
Make sure you bring adequate food and drink; waterproofs and spare dry warm clothing; walking boots or strong shoes for shorter summer walks.
Please read the 'Important Information' page. You will find some good advice on what to expect and what you need to know before you come on a walk.
For a brief introduction to the Footsteps in Time Ribblehead Heritage Tours see the 'Heritage Tours' page.
18 July 2026 - Whernside
Tops and Tarns as we tackle the highest of the Yorkshire Three Peaks - mighty Whernside!
Route: Ribblehead, Blea Moor Signal Box, Craven Wold, The Tarns, Whenside top, Broadrake, Viaduct, Ribblehead
Distance: 11m / 18km
25 July 2026 - Ribble Valley Line: Clitheroe Circular
Travel on the Yorkshire Dales Explorer train service to the beautiful Ribble Valley.
Route: Clitheroe, Brungerley Bridge, Ribble Way, West Bradford, Drake House, Eaves House, Waddington, Waddow Hall, Brungerley Bridge, Clitheroe
Distance: 8m / 13km
Important information:
Connecting train times:
10:18 Leeds to Morecambe - Alight Hellifield at 11:11
09:27 Carlisle to Leeds – Alight Hellifield at 11:13
Board Rochdale Service - Depart 11:30
Note: We strongly recommend making return connections at Settle rather than Hellifield due to additional facilities and railway staff being on hand should problems arise.
Train arrives 17:10 for Leeds 17:58 and Carlisle 17:49.
Train fare tips: If travelling from Leeds, it is cheaper to split your ticket –
Return: Leeds to Settle (Alighting at Hellifield on outward journey)
Return: Hellfield to Clitheroe
26 July 2026 - Fremington Edge
Climb up to Fremington Edge and be rewarded with stunning views of Swaledale.
Route: Reeth, Fremington, Fremington Edge, Storthwaite Hall, Arkle Beck, Reeth
Distance: 8m / 13km
BUS: This walk makes use of the Northern DalesBus to Reeth. Bus return from Reeth. The bus fare is payable.
01 August 2026 - Ribblehead to Hawes
Enjoy the views on this lovely walk into Wensleydale.
Route: Ribblehead Station, Gearstones, Pennine Way, Gaudy Lane, Gayle, Hawes
Distance: 11m / 18km
Important information:
N.B The walk leaders will be arriving at 09:18 on the southbound train.
We catch the bus back to Garsdale (single fare to Garsdale).
08 August 2026 - We have High Standards!
Rock cairns have stood atop Nine Standards Rigg since the 13th century and no-one really knows why...
Route: Kirkby Stephen Station, Nateby, Ladthwaite, Nine Standards Rigg, Hartley Quarries, Kirkby Stephen, Stenkrith Bridge, Kirkby Stephen Station.
Distance: 13m /21 km
15 August 2026 - In Search of the Straw Man
Splendid views of the Ribble Valley on this leisurely paced walk and at the end a chance to explore Settle flowerpot trail.
Route: Upper Settle, Lodge Road, Ribble Way, Giggleswick, Settle
Distance: 8m / 13km
16 August 2026 - Gunnerside to Muker
Rugged moorland and industrial archaeology on this lovely walk in Swaledale.
Route: Gunnerside, Ivelet Moor, Swinner Gill, Crackpot Hall, Muker
Distance: 7.5m / 12km
BUS: This walk makes use of the Northern DalesBus to Gunnerside. Bus return from Muker. The bus fare is payable.
22 August 2026 -Westmorland Meander
An opportunity to discover some wonderful trails with stunning views along the way.
Route: Highmore Hill, Smardale Hall, Sandwath, Kirkby Stephen Town, Stenkrith
Distance: 9.5m / 15km
23 August 2026 -Great Shunner Fell
Walk the glorious Pennine Way from Swaledale to Wensleydale.
Route: Muker, Great Shunner Fell, Hawes.
Distance: 11m / 18km
BUS: This walk makes use of the Northern DalesBus to Muker. Bus return from Hawes. The bus fare is payable.
29 August 2026 -Carlisle Circular along the River Eden
An opportunity to walk along the river Eden and see some of the beautiful architecture in historic Carlisle.
Route: Carlisle Station, Carlisle Castle, Hadrian's Wall Path, Stainton, Etterby, Cricket Ground, Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle Station.
Distance: 10.5m /17 km
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