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.
23 August 2025 - Kirkby Stephen Circular
Smardale Nature Reserve is just one of the highlights on this stunning walk in the area around Kirkby Stephen.
Route: Kirkby Stephen Station, Smardale Bridge, Nature Reserve, Waitby Crossing, Kirkby Stephen Town
Distance: 10.5mi / 17km
30 August 2025 - Ribble Valley Line: Ramsgreave to Whalley
Travel on the Yorkshire Dales Explorer train service to the beautiful Ribble Valley. Important: see our website for train info.
Route: Ramsgreave, Wilpshire, Dean Clough Reservoir, Sunny Bank, Nab Wood, Whalley
Distance: 8mi / 13kmImportant 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 Ramsgreave and Wilpshire
31 August 2025 - Great Shunner Fell: Hawes to Muker
Walk the glorious Pennine Way from Wensleydale to Swaledale!
Route: Hawes, Pennine Way, Great Shunner Fell, Muker
Distance: 11m/17.7km
BUS: This walk makes use of the Northern Dalesman Bus to Hawes. Bus return from Muker. The bus fare is payable.
06 September 2025 - Lunch with Pendragon
You will have plenty of time to admire the views on this leisurely paced circular walk from Kirkby Stephen.
Route: Kirkby Stephen station,Halfpenny House,Bullgill,Tommy Road,Pendragon Castle,Birkett Common,Mire Close bridge,Kirkby Stephen Station
Distance: 8mi / 13km
7 September 2025 - Along the Swale: Reeth to Muker
A lovely low-level walk following the route of the River Swale from Reeth to Muker.
Route: Reeth, Healaugh, Low Row, Gunnerside, Muker
Distance: 10m/16.1km
BUS: This walk makes use of the Northern Dalesman Bus to Reeth. Bus return from Muker. The bus fare is payable.
13 September 2025 - Langwathby to Armathwaite
A long walk through the Eden Valley with time for a visit to a must see: Long Meg and Her Daughters ancient stone circle.
Route: Langwathby, Hunsonby, Long Meg, Kirk Oswald, Staffield Park, Coombs Wood, Armathwaite
Distance: 13mi / 21km
20 September 2025 - Hellifield to Settle via Scaleber Force
This walk offers a chance to visit the impressive Scaleber Force, a stunning 40ft waterfall within Scaleber Wood Nature Reserve.
Route: Hellifield, Newton Moor, Langbar Lane, Scalebor Force, Settle
Distance: 7.5mi / 12km
27 September 2025 - Gargrave Circular along the Aire
Circular riverside walk from Gargrave following the Aire with fabulous views and fascinating architecture.
Route: Gargrave, Airton, Calton, Friars Head, Gamsbers Wood, Gargrave
Distance: 10mi / 16km
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