Guided Walks Test

17 September 23 - Hellifield to Skipton

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Hellifield 09:59 - Depart: Skipton 17:58
Length
14 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

An exhilarating walk through the moors and villages to the West of Skipton, the Gateway to the Dales.

Distance: 14mi / 22.5km

16 September 23 - Kirkby Stephen Circular via Ravenstonedale

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Kirkby Stephen 11:06 - Depart: Kirkby Stephen 17:14
Length
11 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Views of Wild Boar Fell and the Howgills, a walk over Smardale Gill Viaduct and a visit to Ravenstonedale.

Route: Kirkby Stephen Station, Lane Head, Ash Fell Edge, Ravenstonedale, Scandal Beck, Dismantled Railway, Smardale Hall, Smardale Fell, Kirkby Stephen Station

Distance: 11mi / 17.7km

09 September 23 - Sweet Settle Circular via Sugar Loaf

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Settle 10:22 - Depart: Settle 17:56
Length
8 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Marvel at glorious Settle on this circular walk via Mearbeck, Sugar Loaf and Attermire Scar.

Route: Settle Station, Mearbeck, Sugar Loaf, Attermire Scar, Settle

Distance: 8mi / 12.8km

02 September 23 - Ribblehead Circular

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Ribblehead 10:31 - Depart: Ribblehead 17:42
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 to Sunday 3 September due to industrial action on Saturday.

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
Walk Leaders
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
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: 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
Walk Leaders
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
Walk Leaders
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
Walk Leaders
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
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