28 March 2026 - Ribble Valley Line: Clitheroe Circular

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Clitheroe 11:53 - Depart: Clitheroe 16:38 - See notes for further info on trains
Length
9 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Description and notes

Travel on the Yorkshire Dales Explorer train service to the beautiful Ribble Valley.

Route: Clitheroe, High Moor, Little Mearley Hall, Rad Brook, Downham, Ribble Way, Clitheroe.

Distance: 8.5m / 14km

Important information: 

Train fare tips: If travelling from Leeds, it is cheaper to split your ticket –
Return: Leeds to Settle (Alighting at Hellifield on outward journey)
Return: Hellifield to Clitheroe
 Connecting train times on outward journey:
10:18 Leeds to Morecambe - Alight Hellifield at 11:11
09:27 Carlisle to Leeds – Alight Hellifield at 11:13
Board Rochdale Service - Depart 11:30

Note: We strongly recommend making return connections at Settle rather than Hellifield due to additional facilities and railway staff being on hand should problems arise.
Train arrives 17:10 for Leeds 17:58 and Carlisle 17:49.

Tip: To view definitions for grades, walk leaders and themes, click / tap on the relevant code or refer to the code lists on the 'Important Information' page.