Guided Walks Test

20 January 24 - Kirkby Stephen Circular

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Kirkby Stephen 09:34 - Depart Kirkby Stephen 15:47
Length
12 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

This walk has changed from the one advertised in our leaflet. This is due to closure of part of Smardale Nature Reserve due to ash tree removal.

Route: Kirkby Stephen station, Halfpenny House, Stenkrith Bridge, Rookby Scarth, Rob Ridding, Belay Bridge, Kaber, Winton, Kirkby Stephen

Distance: 12mi / 16.8km

06 January 24 - Bingley to Saltaire via Harden Moor

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Bingley 10:15 - Depart Saltaire 16:30
Length
11 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

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

16 December 23 - Flasby Fell Festive Fun

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

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

02 December 23 - Settle Zigzag

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

Some zig and some zag on this route with good views of limestone country surrounding the beautiful town of Settle.

Distance: 10mi / 16km

18 November 23 - Hellifield to Gargrave

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Hellifield 10:12 - Depart Gargrave 16:45
Length
11 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Walk through gently rolling countryside and picture perfect villages on this walk via Otterburn and Airton.

Route: Hellifield, Otterburn, Airton, Calton, Friars Head, Gambers Wood, Gargrave

Distance: 11mi / 17.7km

04 November 23 - Ingleborough via Park Fell

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Ribblehead 10:38 - Depart Horton 16:21
Length
9 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

This is a fabulous route to Ingleborough via the steep slope of Park Fell and then a fine ridge walk to the peak.

Route: Ribblehead, Park Fell, Ingleborough, Horton

Distance: 9mi / 14.5km

21 October 23 - In Search of Salmo Salar

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

A mainly riverside walk from Settle via Stainforth Force where we might see salmon leaping!

Route: Settle, Settle riverside, Stackhouse, Hoffman Kilns, Stainforth Force, Settle

Distance: 8mi / 12.8km

07 October 23 - Rutter Force from Appleby

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Appleby 09:48 - Depart Appleby 17:01
Length
12 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

A lovely hike from Appleby along Hoff Beck to one of Eden's most picturesque waterfalls.

Route: Appleby, Hoff, Rutter Force, Great Ormside, Appleby

Distance: 12mi / 19.3km

03 September 23 - Ribblehead Circular

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Ribblehead 10:24 - Depart: Ribblehead 16:43
Length
8 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

A fascinating walk around Ribblehead including lesser known views of Ribblehead Viaduct.

Route: Ribblehead, Quarry, Longhouse, Great Douk Cave, Chapel-le-Dale, The Scar, Ribblehead

Distance: 8mi / 12.8km

Please note: This walk has changed from Saturday 2 September to Sunday 3 September due to industrial action.

9 September 23 - On Top of the World at Mallerstang Edge

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

Start at Garsdale to experience incredible views of Wild Boar Fell, the Mallerstang Valley and the Howgills from Mallerstang Edge.

Route: Garsdale Station, Moorcock Pub, Lady Anne's Highway, Hell Gill, Mallerstang Edge, High Seat, High Pike, Nateby Common, Nateby, Kirkby Stephen Station

Distance: 14mi / 22.5km

Please note: This walk was previously scheduled for Saturday 26 August but has changed to 9 September due to industrial action.