Guided Walks Test

An opportunity to discover some wonderful trails in the environs of Kirkby Stephen.

Distance: 10mi / 16km

Walk Cancelled: We apologise for any inconvenience. There is an alternative Explorer walk from Ribblehead.

If you are collecting stamps for the Station to Station Challenge, these will still be provided for Armathwaite or Carlisle.

If you wish to do the alternative walk from Ribblehead, the walk leaders will wait for the southbound train as long as it is running to time (10:51).

Journey through the hills above Settle to see local landmarks Nappa Cross and Jubilee Cave.

Route: Settle Station, Stockdale Lane, Nappa Cross, Jubilee Cave, Constitution Hill, Settle

Distance: 11mi / 17.7km

Discover the source of the River Ribble on this fascinating walk!

N.B. Walk leaders will arrive at 09:18 on Southbound train.

Route: Ribblehead, Blea Moor, Ribble Way, Gavel Gap and Cam End

Distance: 13.5mi / 21.7km

An alternative route to the summit of Ingleborough via Crina Bottom with a beautiful ridge walk offering incredible views.

N.B. Walk will start at 09:18 on arrival of Southbound train.

Route: Ribblehead, Park Fell, Simon Fell, Ingleborough, Crina Bottom, Southerscales Scars, Great Douk Cave, Gauber, Ribblehead

Distance: 13mi / 20.9km

This walk is an Explorer grade so suitable for experienced hikers used to long distances at a brisk pace in challenging terrain.

Come along on this challenging and enthralling walk with jaw dropping scenery from the top of a glaciated U shaped valley. A definite must see!

Route: Appleby Station, Flakebridge Woods, Town Head, High Cup Nick, Harbour Flatt, Appleby

Distance: 13mi / 20.9km

This walk is an Explorer grade so suitable for experienced hikers used to long distances at a brisk pace in challenging terrain.

A humdinger of a walk through the Westmorland countryside with some stunning views along the way.

Distance: 10mi / 16km

Discover historic Kirkoswald including its community run shop and follow Raven Beck through the village.

Distance: 12.5mi / 20km

This high level hike from Garsdale has great vistas of the remote Mallerstang Valley from the summit of Wild Boar Fell.

Route: Garsdale, Grisedale Common, Swarth Fell, Wild Boar Fell, Little Fell, Bullgill, Wharton Hall, Kirkby Stephen

Distance: 14mi / 22.5km

Note: Due to recent weather conditions this walk is likely to be very boggy!

Gaiters and/or waterproof boots are recommended.

This walk is an Explorer grade so suitable for experienced hikers used to long distances in challenging terrain.

A slower paced walk through the Craven countryside around Settle with some wildflower spotting!

Distance: 5mi / 8km

Please note that the date of this walk has changed from the original advertised in our leaflet.

It will now take place on 6 July not 13 July.