Guided Walks Test

28 January 23 - Kirkby Stephen Circular

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Kirkby Stephen 09:34 - Depart: Kirkby Stephen 17:14
Length
12 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

An opportunity to discover more wonderful trails around Kirkby Stephen and walk across Podgill and Merrygill Viaducts.

Route: Kirkby Stephen Station, Stainmore Viaducts, Belah Bridge, Kaber, Winton, Kirkby Stephen

14 January 23 - Hellifield To Gargrave

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Hellifield 10:13 - Depart: Gargrave 15:22 or 15:51
Length
8 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

A super winter walk in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside eventually following the Pennine Way into Gargrave.

Route: Hellifield, Otterburn, Bell Busk, Gargrave

PLEASE NOTE - Route has been amended and distance is now 8 miles not 10

07 January 23 - Clapham to Ribblehead

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Lancaster - Morecambe
Special Instructions
Arrive: Clapham (Bentham Line) 09:29 - Depart: Ribblehead 16:14
Length
9 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Start 2023 with an invigorating walk! Highlights include the chance to see the entrance to Gaping Gill: Yorkshire’s famous cavern!

Route: Clapham, Gaping Gill, Little Ingleborough, Park Fell, Ribblehead

28 December 22 - Christmas Pud Plod

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

Put those socks you got for Christmas to good use and get out of the house for a few hours to stroll from Long Preston to Settle.

Route: Long Preston, Hunter Bark, Sugar Loaf Hill, Warrendale Knotts, Settle

17 December 22 - Settle Circular via Sugar Loaf Hill

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

Have a great start to the festivities on our Christmas walk around Settle - bring santa hats and nibbles to share!!

Route: Settle, Mearbeck, Sugar Loaf Hill, Attermire, Settle

10 December 22 - Appleby circular via Dufton

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Appleby 11:19 - Depart: Appleby 17:00
Length
9 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

A great day out along the line with a scenic ride to Appleby, visiting the picturesque village of Dufton.

Route: Appleby, Black Hill, Dufton, Flakebridge Woods, Appleby

26 November 22 - Around Kirkby Stephen

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Kirkby Stephen 09:34 - Depart: Kirkby Stephen 17:14
Length
12 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Learn about the history of the Stainmore Line, visit Smardale nature reserve and enjoy superb distant views of the Howgills.

Route: Kirkby Stephen, Smardale Fell, Smardale Bridge, Nature Reserve, Waitby, Kirkby Stephen Town

12 November 22 - Ribblehead to Horton in Ribblesdale

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Ribblehead 10:39 - Depart: Horton in Ribblesdale 16:20
Length
10 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

A chance to walk the Roman Road and enjoy spectacular views of each of the Yorkshire Three Peaks.

Route: Ribblehead, Gearstones, Roman Road, Ling Gill, Horton in Ribblesdale

05 November 22 - Flasby Fell from Skipton

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Skipton Bus Station 10:20 - Depart: Skipton 16:54
Length
11 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

A circular walk from Skipton visiting Flasby Fell, Sharp Haw and Rough Haw with a taste of the iconic Dales High Way.

Route: Skipton, Flasby, Roughaw, Sharphaw, Dales High Way, Skipton

Update 31 October - This walk will now start from Skipton Bus Station (NOT Train Station) and the start time is amended to 10:20.

29 October 22 - Nine Standards Rigg

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Kirkby Stephen 09:34 - Depart: Kirkby Stephen 17:14
Length
12 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

After a steep climb, visit nine mysterious cone shaped stones steeped in folklore and enjoy fine views along Mallerstang.

Route: Kirkby Stephen Station, Nine Standards Rigg, Kirkby Stephen Town, Kirkby Stephen Station