Guided Walks Test

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

14 September 24 - Kirkby Stephen Wander

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Kirkby Stephen 11:05 - Depart: Kirkby Stephen 17:15
Length
10 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

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

Distance: 10mi / 16km

7 September 24 - Armathwaite to Carlisle

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Length
14 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

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).

31 August 24 - Settle Circular via Nappa Cross

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Settle 10:20 - Depart: Settle 16:30
Length
11 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

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

24 August 24 - Ribblehead Circular

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Ribblehead 09:06 - Depart: Ribblehead 17:43
Length
14 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

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

17 August 24 - Ingleborough: There and back again

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Ribblehead 09:06 - Depart: Ribblehead 17:43
Length
13 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

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.

10 August 24 - High Cup Nick from Appleby

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

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.