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.


21 September 24 - Langwathby Circular

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Langwathby 10:01 - Depart: Langwathby 16:46
Length
11 miles
Grade
Hiker
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Another chance to visit Long Meg and Her Daughters stone circle on this walk exploring the area around Langwathby.

Route: Langwathby, Winskill, Hunsonby, Little Salkeld, Long Meg, Glasonby, Langwathby

Distance: 11mi / 17.7km


28 September 24 - Dent to Ribblehead via Gearstones

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Dent 09:16 - Depart Ribblehead 16:15
Length
10 miles
Grade
Hiker
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

A classic walk for our last weekend of the Summer season from the highest mainline station in England to the famous Viaduct at Ribblehead.

Route: Dent, Greenbank, Black Lake Road, Gearstones, Ribblehead

Distance: 10mi / 16km


29 September 24 - Marrick Priory - Grinton to Reeth

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

Alight Ribblehead for bus to Grinton (return fare to Grinton). Our final walk of the season using the iconic Northern Dalesman Bus.
We will be passing mediaeval Marrick Priory and have another chance to walk part of the wonderful Fremington Edge.

Route: Grinton, Marrick Priory, Marrick Park, Fremington Edge, Reeth

Distance: 9mi / 14.5km

BUS: This walk makes use of the Northern Dalesman Bus to Grinton. Bus return from Reeth. The bus fare is payable.