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LEEDS-CARLISLE &
LEEDS-MORECAMBE
Rail Timetable
11 December 2011
to 13 May 2012
(PDF file, 287KB)


LEEDS-CARLISLE &
LEEDS-MORECAMBE
Rail Timetable
14 May 2012 to
8 December 2012
(PDF file, 61KB)

AIREDALE LINE
(LEEDS TO SKIPTON)

Rail Timetable
14 May 2012 to
8 December 2012

(PDF file, 506KB)

National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
(external link)


Engineering Works
Update (external link)


Walk Leader's Checklist (Microsoft Word document)
To view PDF files, you may need Adobe Reader, a free download from the Adobe website - please click below to obtain this


CALDERVALE LINE
Rail Timetable
14 May 2012 to
8 December 2012

(PDF file, 524KB)

HALLAM LINE
Rail Timetable
14 May 2012 to
8 December 2012

(PDF file, 207KB)

HARROGATE LINE
Rail Timetable
14 May 2012 to
8 December 2012

(PDF file, 212KB)

HUDDERSFIELD LINE
Rail Timetable
14 May 2012 to
8 December 2012

(PDF file, 313KB)

PENISTONE LINE
Rail Timetable
14 May 2012 to
8 December 2012

(PDF file, 217KB)

WHARFEDALE LINE
Rail Timetable
14 May 2012 to
8 December 2012

(PDF file, 189KB)

Ribblehead from the west. Taken from just past Gunnerfleet Farm; accessible for all walkers.

Northern Rail Network Map (PDF file, 144KB)

Dent railway Station, the highest railway station in England and the start of many walks down the Dent dale valley (Be warned, Dent village is about 5 miles away!) and up Whernside, the highest of the "Three Peaks".

Plaque on Settle Station the start for many walks for all types of walker.

 

 


Saturday Guided Walks 2012 from the Leeds-Settle-Carlisle,

Leeds-Morecambe and other selected Railways

plus Sunday walks from the Caldervale Line

Please click the links below to view the walks for the month of your choice

May June July Aug Sept Oct

Every weekend there are free guided walks for the general public. The walks are of various lengths and degrees of difficulty. They are all designed to link up with train services from the Leeds area. For details of the individual walks, please see the tables below. All of the walks will have an experienced leader and backup. These will meet you at the designated railway station.

The starting times of the trains from Leeds are below within the relevant tables. You can check these and find fares information by using the links opposite, or you can ring National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50. All you have to do is buy the appropriate rail ticket, get on the train at your most convenient station and alight at the designated station. You will then be met by the leader and backup, who will explain the walk.

Please choose a level of walk with which you are comfortable. If you are new to walking we recommend you choose an easy grade until you discover your level of fitness and the suitability of your equipment. If in doubt please speak to the leader at the start of the walk. Please click here for information about walk grades.


IMPORTANT - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Whilst leaders take every care, your comfort and safety are your own responsibility
- The pace of the walk is appropriate to the distance and the available time. We ask that walkers accept the pace set. Anyone getting ahead of the leader may be deemed to have left the walk.
- Dogs (on a short lead) are welcome on most walks but please check this website beforehand.
- Good footwear and adequate clothing are essential.
- Please carry enough food and drink for the day.
- Under 18 year olds to be accompanied by a responsible adult.

 
Saturday Guided Walks from the Leeds-Settle-Carlisle,
Leeds-Morecambe and other selected Railways
TRAIN TIMES :
All walks are from the 08.49 Leeds-Settle-Carlisle service unless otherwise stated
Walks will usually finish in time to return to Leeds by 7.00 pm
 
May 2012
DATE
ROUTE
BOOKING DETAILS
LENGTH/GRADE
19 May Ribblehead to Horton
via Ingleborough, Gaping Ghyll and Crummackdale
Book and alight Ribblehead: return Horton 17 miles Strenuous
Ripley to Summerbridge
via Nidderdale Way
from the 09.29 Leeds to York train [Harrogate Line]
Book, alight and return Harrogate
(bus out from and back to Harrogate)
8 miles Easy/Moderate
26 May Dent Circular
via Peggleswright, Dent village and Coventree
Book, alight and return Dent 10 miles Moderate
Grassington Circular
via Wharfedale Villages
Book, alight and return Skipton
(bus out from and back to Skipton)
7 miles Easy
 
June 2012
DATE
ROUTE
BOOKING DETAILS
LENGTH/GRADE
 
2 June Grassington Circular
via Gill House and Moss Dale
Sorry no dogs
Book, alight and return Skipton
(bus out from and back to Skipton)
11 miles Moderate
Giggleswick to Ribblehead
via Fountains Fell and the Three Peaks


from the 08.19 Leeds to Morecambe train
Book and return Ribblehead: alight Giggleswick
(Minibus to start, please ring to book a place)
Very late train return
21.5 miles Strenuous Plus


9 June Kirkby Stephen Circular
via Smardale, Crosby Garrett and Potts Valley
Book, alight and return Kirkby Stephen 13 miles Moderate/Strenuous
Dent village to Sedbergh
via Dales Way
Book, alight and return Dent
(bus out from and back to Dent station)
7 miles Easy
16 June Settle to Horton
via Jubliee Cave and Helwith Bridge
Book and return Horton: alight Settle 10 miles Moderate
23 June Appleby to Brough
via Warcop village
Book and alight Appleby
(bus back to Appleby or Kirkby Stephen)
Late train return
11 miles Moderate
Whalley Circular
via Wiswell Moor, Nick of Pendle and Wiswell
Book, alight and return Skipton
(bus out from and back to Skipton)
8 miles Easy
30 June Dent to Ingleton
via Great Coum and Gragareth
Book and alight Dent: return Settle
(Minibus back to Settle, fare payable)
Late train return
16 miles Strenuous
Penistone to Silkstone Common
via River Don and Trans Pennine Trail
from the 10.08 Huddersfield to Sheffield train [Penistone line]
Book and return Silkstone Common: alight Penistone
7/8 miles Easy
 
July 2012
DATE
ROUTE
BOOKING DETAILS
LENGTH/GRADE
 
7 July Wennington to Carnforth
via Arkholme and Priest Hutton
from the 0819 Leeds to Morecambe train
Book and return Carnforth: alight Wennington
15 miles Strenuous
Chatburn Circular
via Pendle Hill and Downham
from the 0819 Leeds to Morecambe train
Book, alight and return Skipton
(bus out from and back to Skipton)
10 miles Moderate
14 July Buckden Circular
via Cray and Yockenthwaite
Book, alight and return Skipton
(bus out from and back to Skipton)
8 miles Easy
Kirkby Stephen Circular
via Ravenstonedale, Smardale and Waitby
Book, alight and return Kirkby Stephen 13 miles Moderate/Strenuous
21 July Horton to Settle
via Pen-y-Ghent, Fountains Fell and Langcliffe
Book and alight Horton: return Settle 15 miles Strenuous
Littleborough to Marsden
via Station to Station walk
from the 0907 Leeds to Manchester Victoria train [Caldervale line]
Book and alight Littleborough: return Marsden
11 miles Moderate
28 July Ribblehead Circular
via Whernside
Book, alight and return Ribblehead 10 miles Moderate
Appleby Circular
via Bandley Bridge, Rutter Force and Great Ormside
Book, alight and return Appleby 8 miles Easy
 
August 2012
DATE
ROUTE
BOOKING DETAILS
LENGTH/GRADE
 
4 Aug Murton to Appleby
via Scordale, Maize Beck and High Cup Nick
Book, alight and return Appleby
Late train return (minibus to start, ring to book a place)
16 miles Strenuous Plus
Burton-in-Kendal to Kirkby Lonsdale
via Farleton Fell
from the 0819 Leeds to Morecambe train
Book and alight Carnforth: return Settle
(bus out from Carnforth and back to Settle)
10 miles Moderate
11 Aug Ribblehead Circular
via Gavel Gap, Cam Cob and Thorns Ghyll
Book, alight and return Ribblehead 13 miles Moderate/Strenuous
Threshfield to Grassington
via Kilnsey
Book, alight and return Skipton
(bus out from and back to Skipton)
9 miles Easy/Moderate
18 Aug Oxenholme to Kendal
via Brigsteer, Cunswick and Scout Scars
from the 0819 Leeds to Morecambe train
Book and return Kendal: alight Oxenholme
Late train return
14 miles Strenuous
Langwathby Circular
via Melmerby
Book, alight and return Langwathby 11 miles Moderate
25 Aug Buckden Circular
via Chapel Moor Open Access Area
Book, alight and return Skipton
(bus out from and back to Skipton)
10 miles Moderate
Ribblehead to Horton
via Nature Reserve, Colt Park and High Birkwith
Book and alight Ribblehead: return Horton 7 miles Easy
 
September 2012
DATE
ROUTE
BOOKING DETAILS
LENGTH/GRADE
 
1 Sep Bentham to Ribblehead
via Crina Bottom
from the 0819 Leeds to Morecambe train
Book and alight Bentham: return Ribblehead
13 miles Moderate/Strenuous
Lazonby to Langwathby
via Lacey's Cave and Winskill
Book and alight Lazonby: return Langwathby 8 miles Easy
8 Sep Skipton to Cracoe
via Sharp Haw, Hetton and Rylstone
Book, alight and return Skipton
(bus back to Skipton)
8 miles Easy/Moderate
15 Sep Grassington to Linton Falls
via Embsay Reservoir and Rylstone Cross
Book, alight and return Skipton
(bus out from and back to Skipton)
16 miles Strenuous
Ilkley to Bolton Abbey Strid
via Dales Way
from the 0932 Leeds to Ilkley train [Wharfedale line]
Book, alight and return Ilkley
(bus back to Ilkley)
8 miles Easy
22 Sep Cononley Circular
via Lund's Tower and Wainman's Pinnacle
from the 0926 Leeds to Skipton train
Book, alight and return Cononley
11 miles Moderate
Cononley Circular
via Lothersdale
from the 0926 Leeds to Skipton train
Book, alight and return Cononley
7 miles Easy
29 Sept Appleby Circular
via Murton Pike and Hilton
Book, alight and return Appleby 14 miles Strenuous
Cornholme to Hebden Bridge
via Centenary Way
from the 0913 Leeds to Manchester Victoria train [Caldervale line]
Book and alight Todmorden: return Hebden Bridge
(bus out from Todmorden)
11 miles Moderate
 
October 2012
DATE
ROUTE
BOOKING DETAILS
LENGTH/GRADE
 
6 Oct Sedbergh to Dent Station
via Middleton Fell and Aye Gill Pike
Book, alight and return Dent
(bus out from Dent)
15.5 miles Strenuous
Clapham to Settle
via Austwick
from the 0819 Leeds to Morecambe train
Book and alight Clapham: return Settle
9 miles Easy/Moderate
13 Oct Settle Circular
via Smearsett Scar
Book, alight and return Settle 10 miles Moderate
20 Oct Garsdale to Kirkby Stephen
via Dandry Mire, Aisgill, High Way and Outhgill
Book and return Kirkby Stephen: alight Garsdale 12 miles Moderate/Strenuous
Grassington Circular
via Linton, Far Langerton, Thorpe and Hebden
Book, alight and return Skipton
(bus out from and back to Skipton)
8 miles Easy
27 Oct Garsdale to Kirkby Stephen
via Hell Gill, Mallerstang Edge and Nine Standards
Book and return Kirkby Stephen: alight Garsdale 17 miles Strenuous
Ilkley Circular
via Beamsley Beacon
from the 0932 Leeds to Ilkley train [Wharfedale line]
Book, alight and return Ilkley
10 miles Moderate
 
November 2012
DATE
ROUTE
BOOKING DETAILS
LENGTH/GRADE
 
3 Nov Horton to Ribblehead
via Moughton Scar and Gaping Gill
Book and return Ribblehead: alight Horton 15 miles Strenuous
Clapham to Bentham
via Burn Moor Open Access Area
Sorry No Dogs
from the 0819 Leeds to Morecambe train
Book and return Bentham: alight Clapham
10 miles Moderate
10 Nov Kirkby Stephen to Garsdale
via Pendragon and the High Way
Book and alight Kirkby Stephen: return Garsdale 13 miles Moderate/Strenuous
Settle Circular
via Eldroth
Book, alight and return Settle 8 miles Easy
17 Nov Horton Circular
via Selside and the Ribble Way
Book, alight and return Horton 14 miles Strenuous
Darton to Denby Dale
via Dearne Way and Yorkshire Sculpture Park
from the 0932 Leeds to Sheffield train [Hallam line]
Book and alight Darton: return Denby Dale
10 miles Moderate
24 Nov Horton Circular
via Crummack Dale and Norber Erratics
Book, alight and return Horton 12 miles Moderate
Gargrave Circular
via East Marton
Book, alight and return Gargrave 7 miles Easy
 
December 2012
DATE
ROUTE
BOOKING DETAILS
LENGTH/GRADE
 
1 Dec Embsay to Skipton
via Embsay Crag, Norton Tower and Flasby Fell
Sorry No Dogs
from the 0819 Leeds to Morecambe train
Book, alight and return Skipton
(bus out from Skipton)
15 miles Strenuous Plus
Lancaster to Morecambe
via River Lune and Heysham Head
from the 0819 Leeds to Morecambe train
Book and return Morecambe: alight Lancaster
10 miles Moderate
8 Dec Settle Circular
via Giggleswick Scar, Feizor, Smearsett, Stainforth, Catrigg and Langcliffe
Book, alight and return Settle 12 miles Moderate/Strenuous
Skipton to Addingham
via Skipton Moor
Book, alight and return Skipton
(bus back to Skipton)
7/8 miles Easy
15 Dec Hellifield to Settle
via Malham and Pike Daw
Book and return Settle: alight Hellifield 13 miles Strenuous
Harrogate Circular
via Valley Gardens and Birk Craggs
from the 0959 Leeds to Knaresborough train [Harrogate line]
Book, alight and return Harrogate
6 miles Easy
22 Dec Settle Circular
via Ribble Way, Lambert Lane, Victoria Cave and Langcliffe
Book, alight and return Settle 8 miles Easy
29 Dec Horton to Settle
via Smearsett Scar
Book and alight Horton: return Settle 10 miles Moderate

 

 

Sunday Guided Walks from the Caldervale Line

TRAIN TIMES:
Walks are from the 09.02 Leeds to Manchester Victoria service unless otherwise stated

2012
DATE
ROUTE
BOOKING DETAILS
LENGTH/GRADE
27 May Todmorden Circular
via Stoodley Pike
Book, and alight and return Todmorden 9 miles Easy/Moderate
24 June Walsden to Todmorden
via Todmorden Centenary Way
Book and alight Walsden, return Todmorden 11 miles Moderate
29 July
Walsden to Hebden Bridge
via Todmorden Centenary Way
Book and alight Walsden: return Hebden Bridge 11 miles Moderate
26 Aug Portsmouth to Hebden Bridge
via Centenary Way
Book and alight Todmorden: return Hebden Bridge
(bus out to Portsmouth)
11 miles Moderate
23 Sep Hebden Bridge Circular
via Five Reservoirs
Book, alight and return Hebden Bridge 14 miles Strenuous
Hebden Bridge Circular
via Mytholmroyd and Errington Moor
Book, alight and return Hebden Bridge 7 miles Easy
28 Oct Hebden Bridge Circular
via Heptonstall and Hardcastle Craggs
Book, alight and return Hebden Bridge 11 miles Moderate



 


definitions of walk grades

EASY
Leisurely walks at a gentle pace with regular stops for viewing and refreshment. Any climbs will be of modest gradient and length.

MODERATE
These walks cater for the more experienced walkers. Expect a full day's walk at a steady pace. The walk may well encounter steeper gradients and more difficult terrain.

STRENUOUS
A full day's walk at a brisk pace, you probably will encounter steep slopes and difficult terrain. The walk may also include yomping and/or short scrambles. There could be time constraints.

 

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