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.


29 June 24 - Appleby Circular via Great Rundale Tarn

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Appleby 09:48 - Depart Appleby 17:00
Length
13 miles
Grade
Explorer
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Walk through beautful Dufton village before climbing a miners' path to Great Rundale Tarn.

Distance: 12.5mi / 20.1km


06 July 24 - Settle Dawdle

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Settle 10:20 - Depart: Settle 15:06
Length
6 miles
Grade
Walker
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Splendid views of the Ribble valley on this leisurely paced circular walk from Settle.

Distance: 6mi / 9km


13 July 24 - In Search of Flora

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Settle 10:20 - Depart: Settle 16:30
Length
5 miles
Grade
Walker
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

A slower paced walk through the Craven countryside around Settle with some wildflower spotting!

Distance: 5mi / 8km


20 July 24 - Wild Boar Fell

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Garsdale 09:21 - Depart: Kirkby Stephen 17:15
Length
14 miles
Grade
Explorer
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

This high level hike from Garsdale has great vistas of the remote Mallerstang Valley from the summit of Wild Boar Fell.

Route: Garsdale, Grisedale Common, Swarth Fell, Wild Boar Fell, Little Fell, Bullgill, Wharton Hall, Kirkby Stephen

Distance: 14mi / 22.5km


27 July 24 - Lazonby Circular via Kirkoswald

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Lazonby & KO 10:07 - Depart: Lazonby & KO 16:39
Length
13 miles
Grade
Explorer
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Discover historic Kirkoswald including its community run shop and follow Raven Beck through the village.

Distance: 12.5mi / 20km


03 August 24 - Kirkby Humdinger

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Kirkby Stephen 11:05 - Depart: Kirkby Stephen 17:15
Length
10 miles
Grade
Hiker
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

A humdinger of a walk through the Westmorland countryside with some stunning views along the way.

Distance: 10mi / 16km


10 August 24 - High Cup Nick from Appleby

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Appleby 09:48 - Depart: Appleby 17:00
Length
13 miles
Grade
Explorer
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Come along on this enthralling walk with jaw dropping scenery from the top of a glaciated U shaped valley. A definite must see!

Route: Appleby Station, Flakebridge Woods, Town Head, High Cup Nick, Harbour Flatt, Appleby

Distance: 13mi / 20.9km


17 August 24 - Ingleborough: There and back again

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Ribblehead 09:06 - Depart: Ribblehead 17:43
Length
13 miles
Grade
Explorer
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

An alternative route to the summit of Ingleborough via Crina Bottom and back along a beautiful ridge walk offering incredible views.

N.B. Walk will start at 09:18 on arrival of Southbound train.

Route: Ribblehead, Ivescar, Bruntscar, Ellerbeck, Ingleborough, Simon Fell and Park Fell

Distance: 13mi / 20.9km


24 August 24 - Ribblehead Circular

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Ribblehead 09:06 - Depart: Ribblehead 17:43
Length
14 miles
Grade
Explorer
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Discover the source of the River Ribble on this fascinating walk!

N.B. Walk leaders will arrive at 09:18 on Southbound train.

Route: Ribblehead, Blea Moor, Ribble Way, Gavel Gap and Cam End

Distance: 13.5mi / 21.7km


31 August 24 - Settle Circular via Nappa Cross

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Settle 10:20 - Depart: Settle 16:30
Length
11 miles
Grade
Hiker
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Journey through the hills above Settle to see local landmarks Nappa Cross and Jubilee Cave.

Route: Settle Station, Stockdale Lane, Nappa Cross, Jubilee Cave, Constitution Hill, Settle

Distance: 11mi / 17.7km