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.
02 December 23 - Settle Zigzag
Some zig and some zag on this route with good views of limestone country surrounding the beautiful town of Settle.
Distance: 10mi / 16km
16 December 23 - Flasby Fell Festive Fun
Let's get into the festive mood - bring Santa hats and nibbles to share! We'll round off the day with refreshments in Skipton.
Route: Gargrave Station, Flasby, Rylstone, Flasby Fell, Skipton
If possible, please wear bright clothing as daylight will be in short supply!
Distance: 12mi / 19.3km
06 January 24 - Bingley to Saltaire via Harden Moor
This walk has got it all - we will visit mills, moors, canal, woods and the impressive Goit Stock Waterfall.
Route: Bingley, Alter Lane, Harden Moor, Cullingworth, Goitstock Falls, Bingley, Leeds Liverpool Canal, Saltaire
Distance: 11mi / 17.7km
20 January 24 - Kirkby Stephen Circular
Take the opportunity to view the newly refurbished Smardale Gill Viaduct plus a visit to Waitby Bird Hide.
Route: Kirkby Stephen, Smardale Fell, Smardale Viaduct, Waitby Bird Hide, Kirkby Stephen Town, Kirkby Stephen
Distance: 10.5mi / 16.8km
03 February 24 - Skipton Circular via Farnhill Moor
Explore the countryside surrounding the pretty market town of Skipton and enjoy spectacular views of the Aire Valley.
Route: Skipton, Canal, Farnhill, Farnhill Moor, High Bradley Moor, Skipton
Distance: 11.5mi / 18.5km
17 February 24 - Garsdale to Hawes
Join us on this scenic walk via the High Way, Cotter End and Hardraw. Bus back to Garsdale from Hawes (single fare payable).
Route: Garsdale, the Highway, Cotter End, Hardraw, Hawes
Distance: 9.5mi / 15.3km
02 March 24 - Hell Gill and the Dale that died ...
Come along and visit a remote dale that was nearly abandoned with an opportunity to peer into Hell Gill if you dare!
Route: Garsdale Station, Grisedale, East Shaw Paddock, Hell Gill, High Dyke, Ure Force, Moorcock Inn, Garsdale
Distance: 10mi / 16km
16 March 24 - Settle Roundabout
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 - Dent to Garsdale via Mossdale
A walk full of interest that takes us near the former Garsdale to Hawes railway (closed in 1959) and through Mossdale.
Route: Dent Station, Great Knoutberry Hill, Widdale, Appersett, Mossdale, Moorcock Inn, Garsdale
Distance: 14mi / 22.5km
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