Guided Walks Test

7 September 2025 - Along the Swale: Reeth to Muker

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Ribblehead 10:36 Depart: Ribblehead 18:50
Length
10 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

A lovely low-level walk following the route of the River Swale from Reeth to Muker.

Route: Reeth, Healaugh, Low Row, Gunnerside, Muker

Distance: 10m/16.1km

BUS: This walk makes use of the Northern Dalesman Bus to Reeth. Bus return from Muker. The bus fare is payable.

31 August 2025 - Great Shunner Fell: Hawes to Muker

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Ribblehead 10:36 Depart: Ribblehead 18:50
Length
11 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Walk the glorious Pennine Way from Wensleydale to Swaledale!

Route: Hawes, Pennine Way, Great Shunner Fell, Muker

Distance: 11m/17.7km

BUS: This walk makes use of the Northern Dalesman Bus to Hawes. Bus return from Muker. The bus fare is payable.

 

10 August 2025 - Dodd Fell: Hawes to Ribblehead

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Ribblehead 10:36 Depart: Ribblehead 18:50
Length
10 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Take the Pennine Way and Cam High Road towards Ribblehead taking in Dodd Fell.

Route: Hawes, Pennine Way, Cam High Road, Ribblehead

Distance: 10m/16.1km

BUS: This walk makes use of the Northern Dalesman Bus to Hawes. The bus fare is payable.

13 July 2025 - Great Pinseat: Healaugh to Gunnerside

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Ribblehead 10:36 Depart: Ribblehead 18:50
Length
8 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

The desolate summit of Great Pinseat provides amazing views of the surrounding countryside.

Route: Healaugh, Barney Beck, Surrender Bridge, Great Pinseat, Gunnerside

Distance: 8m/12.9km

BUS: This walk makes use of the Northern Dalesman Bus to Healaugh. Bus return from Gunnerside. The bus fare is payable.

 

01 June 2025 - Oxnop Ghyll: Gunnerside to Muker

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Ribblehead 10:36 Depart: Ribblehead 18:50
Length
8 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Alight Ribblehead for bus to Gunnerside (return fare to Gunnerside ). Fabulous views of Swaledale on this walk on seldom-used tracks and back roads.

Route: Gunnerside, Ivelet, Oxnop Ghyll, Thwaite, Muker

Distance: 7.5m/12.1km

BUS: This walk makes use of the Northern Dalesman Bus to Gunnerside. Bus return from Muker. The bus fare is payable.

18 May 2025 - Maiden Castle: Reeth to Gunnerside

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Ribblehead 10:36 Depart: Ribblehead 18:50
Length
8 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Alight Ribblehead for bus to Reeth (return fare to Reeth).  Stunning views of Swaledale and visiting the remains of an Iron Age fort.

Route: Reeth, Maiden Castle, Birks, Crackpot, Gunnerside

Distance: 7.5m/12.1km

BUS: This walk makes use of the Northern Dalesman Bus to Reeth. Bus return from Gunnerside. The bus fare is payable.

 

 

 

 

05 May 25 - ride2stride Walking Festival - Appleby Circular

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive Appleby 09:47
Length
9 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Enjoy the scenic train ride to Appleby followed by a fabulous walk to Flakebridge Woods and beyond.

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

05 May 25 - ride2stride Walking Festival - Lazonby Circular

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive Lazonby and Kirkoswald 10:07
Length
12 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Lazonby circular via Kirkoswold, Raven Beck, Raven Bridge and Eden Bridge.

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

04 May 25 - ride2stride Walking Festival - Horton to Settle

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Horton in Ribblesdale 10:28
Length
11 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

A favourite walk from Horton to Settle via glorious Crummackdale and the wild flowers of Oxenber Woods.

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

 

03 May 25 - ride2stride Walking Festival - Whalley to Clitheroe

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Start 12:00 Whalley
Length
9 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Whalley, Wiswell Moor and Nick of Pendle.

 Alight at Hellifield to catch the 11.30 Rochdale service, Your walk leaders will meet you at Hellifield. The return train departs Clitheroe 16.38 change at Hellifield or Settle

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