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.


06 September 2025 - Lunch with Pendragon

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Kirkby Stephen 11:05 Depart: Kirkby Stephen 17:15
Length
8 miles
Grade
Walker
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

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

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Ribblehead 10:36 Depart: Ribblehead 18:50
Length
10 miles
Grade
Explorer
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

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

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Langwathby 10:01 Depart: Armathwaite 16:32
Length
13 miles
Grade
Explorer
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

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

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Hellifield 10:12 Depart: Settle 16:30
Length
8 miles
Grade
Walker
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

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

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Gargrave 10:03 Depart: Gargrave 16:47
Length
10 miles
Grade
Hiker
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

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