Guided Walks and Tours
Welcome to FoSCL's Programme of Guided Walks and Tours.
We look forward to welcoming you on one of our walks!
Make sure you bring adequate food and drink; waterproofs and spare dry warm clothing; walking boots or strong shoes for shorter summer walks.
Please read the 'Important Information' page. You will find some good advice on what to expect and what you need to know before you come on a walk.
For a brief introduction to the Footsteps in Time Ribblehead Heritage Tours see the 'Heritage Tours' page.
20 April 24 - Garsdale Circular via Grisedale
A fascinating walk in this remote area where we will get a taster of Lady Anne’s Way and visit mysterious Hell Gill!
Route: Grisedale, East House, Ais Gill Cottages, Hell Gill, The Highway, Ure Force
Distance: 10mi / 16km
21 April 24 - Dent to Ribblehead via Blea Moor
A classic walk with iconic views especially of Blea Moor Tunnel and the famous Viaduct as we head to Ribblehead.
Route: Dent Station, Coal Road, Arten Gill, Dalesway, Blea Moor, Ribblehead
Distance: 10mi / 16km
27 April 24 - Pottering around Horton-in-Ribblesdale
Short, leisurely walk with a later start and lots of Pots! We are taking it easy before the start of ride2stride Walking Festival.
Distance: 6mi / 9.6km
30 April 24 - ride2stride Walking Festival - Settle Circular via Giggleswick
Explore Giggleswick School Chapel and Observatory with a talk by Giggleswick School Archivist, Mr James Bellis.
Note: This is part of the ride2stride Walking Festival. See www.ride2stride.co.uk for more details.
01 May 24 - ride2stride Walking Festival - Ribblehead: Footsteps in Time
Walk through the Nature Reserve at Gauber and visit Chapel le Dale while learning more about the history of the Ribblehead area. Lunch at St Leonard's includes an outdoor graveyard theatre to celebrate the lives of the Ribblehead Navvies buried there.
Note: This is part of the ride2stride Walking Festival. See www.ride2stride.co.uk for more details.
01 May 24 - ride2stride Walking Festival - Horton Circular Geology Walk
A walk with geologist, Bill Fraser looking at the geology of the area including quarrying and glacial activity. There will also be a talk in the evening.
Note: This is part of the ride2stride Walking Festival. See www.ride2stride.co.uk for more details.
02 May 24 - ride2stride Walking Festival - Mallerstang Edge
Garsdale to Kirkby Stephen via the stunning Mallerstang Edge.
Note: This is part of the ride2stride Walking Festival. See www.ride2stride.co.uk for more details.
02 May 24 - ride2stride Walking Festival - Perambulation of Skipton
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.
03 May 24 - ride2stride Walking Festival - Settle Circular
Settle Circular via Cleatop Wood, Scaleber Force and Attermire Scar
Note: This is part of the ride2stride Walking Festival. See www.ride2stride.co.uk for more details.
04 May 24 - ride2stride Walking Festival - Settle Circular via Oxenber Woods
Settle Circular via Feizor and Oxenber Woods. A chance to see wild flowers in bloom.
Note: This is part of the ride2stride Walking Festival. See www.ride2stride.co.uk for more details.
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