Guided Walks Test

20 April 24 - Garsdale Circular via Grisedale

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Garsdale 09:21 - Depart: Garsdale 14:40
Length
10 miles
Grade
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

13 April 24 - Three Haws from Gargrave to Skipton

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Gargrave 10:03 - Depart: Skipton 16:59
Length
14 miles
Grade
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: 14mi / 22.5km

PLEASE NOTE: The distance of this walk has increased from the advertised 12 miles to 14 miles.

Therefore this is now an Explorer grade walk. Please see definitions of grades on our leaflet or on our Important Information page

06 April 24 - Armathwaite to Lazonby

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Armathwaite 10:15 - Depart: Lazonby & KO 16:39
Length
8 miles
Grade
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

PLEASE NOTE: This walk will now take place on Saturday 13 April NOT Saturday 6 April.

This is due to industrial action.

01 October 23 - Horton to Settle via Crummackdale

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Horton 10:16 - Depart Settle 16:58
Length
11 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Another chance to visit limestone country on this walk through the enchanting landscape of Crummackdale.

Route: Horton, Sulber Nick, Crummackdale, Wharfe, Feizor, Giggleswick Scar, Giggleswick, Settle

Distance: 11mi / 17.7km

Note: Date of this walk has changed to Sunday 1 October due to industrial action on Saturday.

16 September 23 - Ribblehead to Hawes

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Ribblehead 09:06 - Depart Garsdale 17:27
Length
12 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Great views down Wensleydale and Semerwater. We catch the bus back to Garsdale (single fare to Garsdale).

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

Distance: 12mi / 19.3km

The date of this walk has changed from 23 to 16 September due to engineering work

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

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Dent 09:16 - Depart: Ribblehead 17:43
Length
12 miles
Grade
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

16 March 24 - Settle Roundabout

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Hellifield 10:12 - Depart: Settle 16:30
Length
10 miles
Grade
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

02 March 24 - Hell Gill and the Dale that died ...

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Garsdale 09:21 - Depart Garsdale 16:00
Length
10 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

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

Please note: Due to the very wet and muddy conditions underfoot in this area, this walk has been regraded as "Explorer".

Gaiters and walking poles, if you have them, are recommended.

 

17 February 24 - Garsdale to Hawes

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Garsdale 09:21 - Depart Garsdale 17:28
Length
10 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

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

03 February 24 - Skipton Circular via Farnhill Moor

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Skipton 09:56 - Depart Skipton 16:56
Length
12 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

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