Guided Walks Test

29 March 2025 - Moorland Walk and the Doubler Stones

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Bingley 09:38 - Depart: Keighley 17:09
Length
14 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

A beautiful moorland walk from Bingley to Keighley via the impressive gritstone rocks of the Doubler Stones.

Route: Bingley, Micklethwaite, Bingley Moor, Ilkley Moor trig, Addingham High Moor, Doubler Stones, High Moor Plantation, Riddlesden, Keighley

Distance: 14mi / 22.5km

Please note walk is 14 miles not 12 miles as printed in leaflet

29 September 24 - Marrick Priory - Grinton to Reeth

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Ribblehead 10:36 - Depart: Ribblehead 18:50
Length
9 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Alight Ribblehead for bus to Grinton (return fare to Grinton). Our final walk of the season using the iconic Northern DalesBus.

We will be passing mediaeval Marrick Priory and have another chance to walk part of the wonderful Fremington Edge.

Route: Grinton, Marrick Priory, Marrick Park, Fremington Edge, Reeth

Distance: 9mi / 14.5km

BUS: This walk makes use of the Northern DalesBus to Grinton. Bus return from Reeth. The bus fare is payable.

18 August 24 - Muker to Gunnerside via Swinner Gill

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Ribblehead 10:36 - Depart: Ribblehead 18:50
Length
8 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Alight Ribblehead for bus to Muker (return fare to Gunnerside). Visit the breathtaking Swinner Gill on this fascinating walk in the Swaledale countryside.

Route: Muker, Kisdon, Crackpot Hall, Jingle Pot Edge, Gunnerside

Distance: 8mi / 12.8km

BUS: This walk makes use of the Northern Dalesman Bus to Muker. Bus return from Gunnerside. The bus fare is payable.

28 July 24 - Thwaite to Muker via Ravenseat

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Ribblehead 10:36 - Depart: Ribblehead 18:50
Length
10 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Alight Ribblehead for bus to Thwaite (return fare to Muker). A fabulous walk over moorland and a chance to see the famous Ravenseat returning to Muker on the banks of the River Swale.

Please note that this is a strenuous walk over rough terrain.

Route: Thwaite, Keld Side, Ravenseat, Muker

Distance: 10mi / 16km

BUS: This walk makes use of the Northern Dalesman Bus to Thwaite. Bus return from Muker. The bus fare is payable.

06 October 24 - Ivelet Moor in Glorious Swaledale

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Ribblehead 10:36 - Depart: Ribblehead 18:50
Length
9 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Alight Ribblehead for Northern DalesBus to Gunnerside (return fare to Gunnerside) for a fabulous walk to Ivelet Moor.

Route: Gunnerside, Gunnerside Gill, Ivelet Moor, High Kisdon, Gunnerside

Distance: 9mi / 14.5km

BUS: This walk makes use of the Northern DalesBus to Gunnerside. The bus fare is payable.

30 June 24 - Fremington Edge: Reeth Circular

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Ribblehead 10:36 - Depart: Ribblehead 18:50
Length
8 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Alight Ribblehead for bus to Reeth (return fare to Reeth). Stunning views of Swaledale, Arkengarthdale and the lead mines.

Route: Reeth, Fremington, Fremington Edge, Storthwaite Hall, Arkle Beck, Reeth

Distance: 8mi / 12.8km

BUS: This walk makes use of the Northern Dalesman Bus to Reeth. Bus return from Reeth. The bus fare is payable.

13 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 has been rescheduled to Saturday 13 April from Saturday 6 April.

This is due to industrial action.

02 May 24 - ride2stride Walking Festival - Perambulation of Skipton

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Start time: Skipton 10:39
Length
5 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Perambulation of Skipton looking at some very unusual features in this popular market town. Walk starts after the arrival of the train from Carlisle.

Note: This is part of the ride2stride Walking Festival. See www.ride2stride.co.uk for more details.

28 September 24 - Dent to Ribblehead via Gearstones

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Dent 09:16 - Depart Ribblehead 16:15
Length
10 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

A classic walk for our last weekend of the Summer season from the highest mainline station in England to the famous Viaduct at Ribblehead.

Route: Dent, Greenbank, Black Lake Road, Gearstones, Ribblehead

Distance: 10mi / 16km

21 September 24 - Langwathby Circular

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Langwathby 10:01 - Depart: Langwathby 16:46
Length
11 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Another chance to visit Long Meg and Her Daughters stone circle on this walk exploring the area around Langwathby.

Route: Langwathby, Winskill, Hunsonby, Little Salkeld, Long Meg, Glasonby, Langwathby

Distance: 11mi / 17.7km