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Andy Feather

19 September 2026 - Ribblehead to Hawes

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Ribblehead 09:06 Depart: Garsdale 17:28
Length
13 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

A scenic walk to Hawes via the Roman Road and Wether Fell. 

Route: Ribblehead, Cam End, Kidhow Gate, Roman Road, Wether Fell, Hawes

Distance: 13m / 21km

Important Information

The walk leaders will be arriving at 09:18 on the southbound train.

Bus:  From Hawes to Garsdale (single fare to Garsdale).

 

01 August 2026 - Ribblehead to Hawes

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Ribblehead 09:06 Depart: Garsdale 17:28
Length
11 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Enjoy the views on this lovely walk into Wensleydale. 

Route: Ribblehead Station, Gearstones, Pennine Way, Gaudy Lane, Gayle, Hawes 

Distance:  11m / 18km

Important information:

  N.B The walk leaders will be arriving at 09:18 on the southbound train.

We catch the bus back to Garsdale (single fare to Garsdale).

 

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
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
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