25 July 2026 - Ribble Valley Line: Clitheroe Circular

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Lancaster - Morecambe
Special Instructions
Arrive: Clitheroe 11:54 Depart: Clitheroe 16:37
Length
8 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Description and notes

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

Route: Clitheroe, Brungerley Bridge, Ribble Way, West Bradford, Drake House, Eaves House, Waddington, Waddow Hall, Brungerley Bridge, Clitheroe

Distance: 8m / 13km

Important information: 
Connecting train times:
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.

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: Hellfield to Clitheroe

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.