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.
30 June 24 - Fremington Edge: Reeth Circular
Alight Ribblehead for bus to Reeth (return fare to Reeth). Stunning views of Swaledale, Arkengarthdale and the lead mines.
Route: Reeth, Fremington, Fremington Edge, Storthwaite Hall, Arkle Beck, Reeth
Distance: 8mi / 12.8km
BUS: This walk makes use of the Northern Dalesman Bus to Reeth. Bus return from Reeth. The bus fare is payable.
06 July 24 - Settle Dawdle
Splendid views of the Ribble valley on this leisurely paced circular walk from Settle.
Distance: 6mi / 9km
13 July 24 - In Search of Flora
A slower paced walk through the Craven countryside around Settle with some wildflower spotting!
Distance: 5mi / 8km
20 July 24 - Wild Boar Fell
This high level hike from Garsdale has great vistas of the remote Mallerstang Valley from the summit of Wild Boar Fell.
Route: Garsdale, Grisedale Common, Swarth Fell, Wild Boar Fell, Little Fell, Bullgill, Wharton Hall, Kirkby Stephen
Distance: 14mi / 22.5km
27 July 24 - Lazonby Circular via Kirkoswald
Discover historic Kirkoswald including its community run shop and follow Raven Beck through the village.
Distance: 12.5mi / 20km
28 July 24 - Thwaite to Muker via Ravenseat
Alight Ribblehead for bus to Thwaite (return fare to Muker). A fabulous walk over moorland and a chance to see the famous Ravenseat returning to Muker on the banks of the River Swale.
Route: Thwaite, Keld Side, Ravenseat, Crackpot Hall, Muker
Distance: 10mi / 16km
BUS: This walk makes use of the Northern Dalesman Bus to Thwaite. Bus return from Muker. The bus fare is payable.
03 August 24 - Kirkby Humdinger
A humdinger of a walk through the Westmorland countryside with some stunning views along the way.
Distance: 10mi / 16km
10 August 24 - High Cup Nick from Appleby
Come along on this enthralling walk with jaw dropping scenery from the top of a glaciated U shaped valley. A definite must see!
Route: Appleby Station, Flakebridge Woods, Town Head, High Cup Nick, Harbour Flatt, Appleby
Distance: 13mi / 20.9km
17 August 24 - Ingleborough: There and back again
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
18 August 24 - Muker to Gunnerside via Swinner Gill
Alight Ribblehead for bus to Muker (return fare to Gunnerside). Visit the breathtaking Swinner Gill on this fascinating walk in the Swaledale countryside.
Route: Muker, Kisdon, Crackpot Hall, Jingle Pot Edge, Gunnerside
Distance: 8mi / 12.8km
BUS: This walk makes use of the Northern Dalesman Bus to Muker. Bus return from Gunnerside. The bus fare is payable.
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