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.


16 March 24 - Settle Roundabout

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Hellifield 10:12 - Depart: Settle 16:30
Length
10 miles
Grade
Hiker
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

This is definitely not the direct route and there are a few twists and turns as we make our way to Settle.

Distance: 10mi / 16km


30 March 24 - Whernside Tarns from Dent - changed from leaflet

Altered route / timing - Walk changed from leaflet - see description
Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Dent 09:16 - Depart: Ribblehead 17:43
Length
12 miles
Grade
Explorer
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

A change to the advertised walk in the leaflet -

We will depart from Dent and follow a favourite route to Whernside tarns and the summit finishing at Ribblehead.

Route: Dent Station, Cowgill, Craven Way, Boot of the Wold, Whernside Tarns, Whernside summit, Broadrake, Winterscales, Ribblehead

Distance: 12mi / 19.3km


06 April 24 - Armathwaite to Lazonby

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Armathwaite 10:15 - Depart: Lazonby & KO 16:39
Length
10 miles
Grade
Hiker
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Woods, water and sculpture are all included in this beautiful walk in the Eden valley. A great way to start off our new season!

Route: Armathwaite, Coombs Wood, Ruckcroft, Staffield Park, Kirkoswald, Lazonby

Distance: 8mi / 12.8km


13 April 24 - Three Haws from Gargrave to Skipton

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Gargrave 10:03 - Depart: Skipton 16:59
Length
12 miles
Grade
Hiker
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Fabulous views from the tops of Haw Crag, Rough Haw and Sharp Haw on this linear walk from Gargrave to Skipton.

Route: Gargrave, Haw Crag, Friars Head, Flasby, Rough Haw, Sharp Haw, Skipton Woods, Skipton

Distance: 12mi / 19.3km


20 April 24 - Garsdale Circular via Grisedale

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Garsdale 09:21 - Depart: Garsdale 14:40
Length
10 miles
Grade
Hiker
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

A fascinating walk in this remote area where we will get a taster of Lady Anne’s Way and visit mysterious Hell Gill!

Route: Grisedale, East House, Ais Gill Cottages, Hell Gill, The Highway, Ure Force

Distance: 10mi / 16km


21 April 24 - Dent to Ribblehead via Blea Moor

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Dent 10:46 - Depart: Ribblehead 16:44
Length
10 miles
Grade
Hiker
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

A classic walk with iconic views especially of Blea Moor Tunnel and the famous Viaduct as we head to Ribblehead.

Route: Dent Station, Coal Road, Arten Gill, Dalesway, Blea Moor, Ribblehead

Distance: 10mi / 16km


27 April 24 - Pottering around Horton-in-Ribblesdale

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Horton 11:59 - Depart: Horton 17:49
Length
6 miles
Grade
Walker
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Short, leisurely walk with a later start and lots of Pots! We are taking it easy before the start of ride2stride Walking Festival.

Distance: 6mi / 9.6km


30 April 24 - ride2stride Walking Festival - Settle Circular via Giggleswick

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Start time: Settle 10:40
Length
6 miles
Grade
Walker
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Explore Giggleswick School Chapel and Observatory with a talk by Giggleswick School Archivist, Mr James Bellis.

Note: This is part of the ride2stride Walking Festival. See www.ride2stride.co.uk for more details.


01 May 24 - ride2stride Walking Festival - Ribblehead: Footsteps in Time

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Start time: Ribblehead 10:39
Length
8 miles
Grade
Hiker
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Walk through the Nature Reserve at Gauber and visit Chapel le Dale while learning more about the history of the Ribblehead area. Lunch at St Leonard's includes an outdoor graveyard theatre to celebrate the lives of the Ribblehead Navvies buried there.

Note: This is part of the ride2stride Walking Festival. See www.ride2stride.co.uk for more details.


01 May 24 - ride2stride Walking Festival - Horton Circular Geology Walk

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Start time: Horton 10:30
Length
10 miles
Grade
Hiker
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

A walk with geologist, Bill Fraser looking at the geology of the area including quarrying and glacial activity. There will also be a talk in the evening.

Note: This is part of the ride2stride Walking Festival. See www.ride2stride.co.uk for more details.