Guided Walks Test

27 August 23 - Whelpstone Crag from Settle

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Settle 10:07 - Depart: Settle 17:34
Length
12 miles
Grade
Hiker
Walk Leaders
StW
SuW
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

A Settle Circular walk via Whelpstone Crag, the highest point of Gisburn Forest in the Forest of Bowland.

Distance: 12mi / 19.3km

26 August 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
Explorer
Walk Leaders
IB
JL
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: Walk has changed to Saturday 9 September due to industrial action on Saturday 26 August.

19 August 23 - Appleby Circular via Dufton Pike

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Appleby 09:48 - Depart: Appleby 17:00
Length
13 miles
Grade
Explorer
Walk Leaders
AF
RF
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Climb Dufton Pike to be rewarded with views of the Lake District, Cross Fell and Great Dun Fell.

Distance: 13mi / 20.9km

13 August 23 - Grisedale, the Dale that died...

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Garsdale 10:40 - Depart: Garsdale 16:28
Length
7 miles
Grade
Walker
Walk Leaders
JL
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

A remote valley with an absorbing tale to tell of the history and area around Garsdale. This walk will be at a relaxed pace.

Route: Garsdale, Blakemire, Moor Rigg, West Scale, Easthouse, South Lunds Pasture, Moorcock Inn, Garsdale

Distance: 7mi / 11.3km

Note: This walk has been cancelled. Please see alternative walks on Saturday 12 August.

12 August 23 - Long Preston to Settle

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Long Preston 10:15 - Depart: Settle 16:28
Length
8 miles
Grade
Walker
Walk Leaders
BC
LC
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Interesting architecture and views across the valley on this riverside walk from Long Preston.

Route: Long Preston, Ribble Way, Cappleside, Runley Mill, Settle

Distance: 8mi / 12.8km

06 August 23 - Duo: Long Preston Circular or to Settle

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Long Preston 11:26 - Depart: Settle 16:58 or Long Preston 17:04
Length
10 miles
Walk Leaders
AC
JL
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Want to walk with a friend but you like different length walks? Stop at Settle after 6.5 miles while they carry on to Long Preston!

Distance: 6.5mi / 10.4km or 10mi / 16km

05 August 23 - Two Weirs Walk

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Settle 10:22 - Depart: Settle 16:28
Length
7 miles
Grade
Walker
Walk Leaders
RS
SW
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

A pleasant circular walk from Settle following in part the Ribble Way and visiting two weirs.

Distance: 7mi / 11.3km

30 July 23 - Gargrave Circular

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Gargrave 09:50 - Depart: Gargrave 16:56
Length
11 miles
Grade
Hiker
Walk Leaders
StW
SuW
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

A lovely walk from Gargrave with a taster of the mighty Pennine Way and glorious views of the Yorkshire countryside.

Distance: 11mi / 17.7km

29 July 23 - Appleby Circular via Great Rundale Tarn

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Appleby 09:48 - Depart: Appleby 17:00
Length
15 miles
Grade
Explorer
Walk Leaders
AF
RF
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Walk through beautiful Dufton Village climbing a miners path to Great Rundale Tarn.

Distance: 15mi / 24.1km

Important: This walk is cancelled due to planned industrial action

22 July 23 - On the Trail of the Lonesome Pine

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Horton 10:31 - Depart: Ribblehead 17:42
Length
12 miles
Grade
Hiker
Walk Leaders
AS
RS
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Some new routes following forest tracks put a different twist on this walk from Horton to Ribblehead.

Distance: 12mi / 19.3km

Please note this walk has been rescheduled to Sunday 23 July due to planned industrial action