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 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
04 October 2025 - Horton to Settle via Crummackdale
Visit limestone country with this walk through the enchanting landscape of Crummackdale.
Route: Horton, Sulber Nick, Crummackdale, Wharfe, Feizor, Giggleswick Scar, Giggleswick, Settle
Distance: 11mi / 18km
18 October - Kirkby Stephen Circular
A chance to explore the countryside around Kirkby Stephen and visit the town.
Route: Kirkby Stephen Station, Halfpenny House, Rockby Scarth, Rob Ridding, Belah Bridge, Kaber, Winton, Kirkby Stephen town, Kirkby Stephen Station
Distance: 12m / 19km
01 November 2025 - Saltaire and Baildon Hill Circular
From the dark satanic mill to the highest point in Baildon and beyond.
Route: Saltaire, Baildon Hill, Hawksworth, Rena Reservoir, Dales High Way, Saltaire
Distance: 12m / 19km
PLEASE NOTE - the Settle Carlisle train does not stop at Saltaire. The Skipton to Leeds/Bradford and Leeds/Bradford to Skipton trains stop at Saltaire.
15 November 2025 - The Great Stainforth Run and Leap
On this leisurely paced walk in Ribblesdale we might see Salmo Salar!
Route: Settle, Langcliffe, Stainforth, Stainforth Force, Langcliffe, Settle
Distance: 8m / 13km
29 November 2025 - Hellifield to Settle via Malham
A lovely walk passing through the popular village of Malham on the way to Settle.
Route: Hellifield, Otterburn, Kirkby Malham, Malham, Stockdale, Settle
Distance: 14m / 23km
13 December 2025 - Horton to Settle via Dry Rigg
Let's get into the Christmas spirit, bring Santa hats and nibbles to share. We'll round the day off taking in the delights of the cafes and pubs of Settle.
Route: Horton in Ribblesdale, Dry Rigg Quarry, Stainforth, Langcliffe, Settle
Distance: 8m / 13km
27 December 2025 - Skipton Circular via Flasby
Post Christmas Skipton circular, get your hats on, we're still in the season of goodwill!
Route: Skipton, Skipton Woods,Tarn Moor, below Sharp Haw, Crag Wood, Flasby, canal path back to Skipton.
Distance: 13m / 21km
10 January 2026 - Ribblehead to Horton
A low-level walk through "Wild Ingleborough"
Route: Ribblehead, Colt Park, Selside, Sulber, Horton
Distance: 7m / 11km
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