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.


17 August 24 - Ingleborough: There and back again

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

An alternative route to the summit of Ingleborough via Crina Bottom and back along a beautiful ridge walk offering incredible views.

N.B. Walk will start at 09:18 on arrival of Southbound train.

Route: Ribblehead, Ivescar, Bruntscar, Ellerbeck, Ingleborough, Simon Fell and Park Fell

Distance: 13mi / 20.9km


24 August 24 - Ribblehead Circular

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Ribblehead 09:06 - Depart: Ribblehead 17:43
Length
14 miles
Grade
Explorer
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


31 August 24 - Settle Circular via Nappa Cross

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Settle 10:20 - Depart: Settle 16:30
Length
11 miles
Grade
Hiker
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


7 September 24 - Armathwaite to Carlisle

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Armathwaite 10:15 - Depart: Carlisle 18:24
Length
14 miles
Grade
Explorer
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Follow the River Eden from Armathwaite to the historic city of Carlisle on this epic walk with much to see along the way.

Route: Armathwaite, River Eden, Weatherall, Scotby, River Eden, Carlisle

Distance: 14mi / 22.5km


14 September 24 - Kirkby Stephen Wander

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Kirkby Stephen 11:05 - Depart: Kirkby Stephen 17:15
Length
10 miles
Grade
Hiker
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


21 September 24 - Langwathby Circular

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Langwathby 10:01 - Depart: Langwathby 16:46
Length
11 miles
Grade
Hiker
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


28 September 24 - Dent to Ribblehead via Gearstones

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Dent 09:16 - Depart Ribblehead 16:15
Length
10 miles
Grade
Hiker
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

We end our Summer season with a classic walk from the highest mainline station in England to the famous Viaduct at Ribblehead.

Route: Dent, Greenbank, Black Lake Road, Gearstones, Ribblehead

Distance: 10mi / 16km