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.


19 September 2026 - Ribblehead to Hawes

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Ribblehead 09:06 Depart: Garsdale 17:28
Length
13 miles
Grade
Explorer
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

A scenic walk to Hawes via the Roman Road and Wether Fell. 

Route: Ribblehead, Cam End, Kidhow Gate, Roman Road, Wether Fell, Hawes

Distance: 13m / 21km

Important Information

The walk leaders will be arriving at 09:18 on the southbound train.

Bus:  From Hawes to Garsdale (single fare to Garsdale).

 


26 September 2026 - Pen-y-ghent and Plover Hill

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Horton in Ribblesdale 10:30 Depart: Horton in Ribblesdale 16:21
Length
10 miles
Grade
Explorer
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

An ascent of the Lion of Ribblesdale and moorland bird of the dales.

Route: Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Brackenbottom, Pen-y-ghent, Plover Hill, Swarth Gill Gate, Hull Pot, Horton-in-Ribblesdale.

Distance: 10m / 16km