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LEEDS-CARLISLE &
LEEDS-MORECAMBE
Rail Timetable
13 Dec 2009 to
22 May 2010
(PDF file, 285KB)


AIREDALE LINE
(LEEDS TO SKIPTON)

Rail Timetable
13 Dec 2009 to
22 May 2010
(PDF file, 304KB)

National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
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CALDERVALE LINE
Rail Timetable
13 Dec 2009 to
22 May 2010
(PDF file, 301KB)

WHARFEDALE LINE
Rail Timetable
13 Dec 2009 to
22 May 2010
(PDF file, 160KB)

HARROGATE LINE
Rail Timetable
13 Dec 2009 to
22 May 2010
(PDF file, 172KB)

PENISTONE LINE
Rail Timetable
13 Dec 2009 to
22 May 2010
(PDF file, 169KB)

HUDDERSFIELD LINE
Rail Timetable
13 Dec 2009 to
22 May 2010
(PDF file, 307KB)

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

 

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 from the
Leeds-Settle-Carlisle, Leeds-Morecambe
and other selected Railways

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

March April May June

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 table 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 & adequate clothing are essential.
- Please carry enough food & 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
DATE
ROUTE and BOOKING DETAILS
LENGTH/GRADE
 
 
February 2010
 
6 Gargrave to Settle
via Airton and Malham Cove
Book and return Settle: alight Gargrave
14 miles strenuous
AND
Overton to Morecambe
From the 0819 Leeds to Morecambe train

via Sunderland and Sambo's Grave
(bus out from Morecambe)
Book, alight and return Morecambe
Please click here for further information about this walk
8 miles easy/moderate
13 Ribblehead to Horton
via Ribble and Pennine Ways
Book and alight Ribblehead: return Horton
10 miles moderate
20 Horton Circular
via High Birkwith, Selside and Sulber Nick
Book, alight and return Horton
8 miles easy
AND
Settle to Linton
via Malham Tarn area and Bordley
(bus back to Skipton)
Book and alight Settle: return Skipton
14 miles strenuous
27 Buckden to Grassington
via Kettlewell and Dales Way
(bus out from and back to Skipton)
Book, alight and return Skipton
11 miles moderate
     
 
March 2010
 
6 Garsdale to Kirkby Stephen
via Grisedale and Wild Boar Fell
Book and return Kirkby Stephen: alight Garsdale
15 miles strenuous plus
AND
Glasson Dock Circular
From the 0819 Leeds to Morecambe train

via Condor Green and Cockerham Sands
(bus out from and back to Lancaster - possible late train return)
Book, alight and return Lancaster
10 miles moderate
13 Dent to Ribblehead
via Newby Head
Book and alight Dent: return Ribblehead
10 miles moderate
20 Long Preston to Settle
via Langber Lane and Giggleswick
Book and return Settle: alight Long Preston
8 miles easy
AND
Weeton to Harrogate [Harrogate Line]
via Almscliffe Crag
From the 0929 Leeds to York train (via Harrogate)
Book and return Harrogate: alight Weeton
10 miles moderate
27 Hetton to Hellifield
via Weets Top and Malham
(bus out from Skipton)
Book and return Hellifield: alight Skipton
12 miles moderate
     
 
April 2010
 
3 DALESRAIL EASTER SPECIAL - THREE WALKS
1) Horton to Ribblehead
via Whernside and Ingleborough
Book and return Ribblehead: alight Horton
2) Ribblehead Circular
via Chapel-le-dale and the Scars of Whernside
Book, alight and return Ribblehead
3) Horton to Ribblehead
via Colt Park and Selside
Book and return Ribblehead: alight Horton

1) 15 miles
strenuous

2) 10 miles
moderate

3) 8 miles
easy
10 Kirkby Stephen Circular
via Crosby Garrett
Book, alight and return Kirkby Stephen
12 miles moderate
17 Appleby Circular
via Bandley Bridge and Rutter Force
Book, alight and return Appleby
8 miles easy
AND
Denby Dale to Holmfirth [Penistone Line]
From the 0940 Leeds to Huddersfield train then the 1013 train to Denby Dale
via Kirklees Way
(bus back to Huddersfield)
Book and alight Denby Dale: return Huddersfield
11 miles moderate
24 Skipton Circular
via Bolton Abbey
Book, alight and return Skipton
14 miles moderately strenuous
May 2010
1 Ribblehead to Hawes
via Dodd Fell, Wether Fell and Burtersett
(bus back to Garsdale)
Book and alight Ribblehead: return Garsdale
14 miles strenuous
AND
Wennington to Bentham
From the 0819 Leeds to Morecambe train
via Wray and Hindburn Valley
Book and alight Wennington: return Bentham
10 miles moderate
8 Laneshaw Bridge Circular
via Boulsworth Hill
(bus out from and back to Keighley)
Book, alight and return Keighley
10 miles moderate
15 Sawley to Gisburn
via Bolton by Bowland and Ribble Way
(bus out from and back to Skipton)
Book, alight and return Skipton
9 miles easy
AND
Ilkley to Harrogate [Wharfedale line]
From the 0832 Leeds to Ilkley train
via Denton Moor, Swinsty Reservoir and Dales Way link
Book and alight Ilkley: return Harrogate
19 miles strenuous
22 Garsdale Circular
via High Dyke and Cotter Force
Book, alight and return Garsdale
12 miles moderate
29 Settle Circular
via Malham
Book, alight and return Settle
16 miles strenuous
     
 
June 2010
 
5 Garsdale Circular
via Swarth Fell, Sand Tarn, Angerholme Potts and Hellgill Force
Book, alight and return Garsdale
15 miles strenuous plus
AND
Grange over Sands Circular
From the 0819 Leeds to Morecambe train
via Hampsfell
Book, alight and return Grange over Sands (late train return)
10 miles moderate
12 Armathwaite Circular
via Hawkcliffe Scar and Ainstable church
Book, alight and return Armathwaite (late train return)
11 miles moderate
19 Grassington Circular
via Bolton Gill, Hebden and Riverside
(bus out from and back to Skipton)
Book, alight and return Skipton
7 miles easy
AND
Marsden Circular [Huddersfield line]
From the 0843 Leeds to Huddersfield train then the 0932 train to Marsden
via Standedge and Pennine Way
Book, alight and return Marsden
11 miles moderate
26 Kirkby Stephen Circular
via Outhgill and Nateby
Book, alight and return Kirkby Stephen
10 miles moderate





Sunday Guided Walks from the Caldervale Line

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

 
DATE
ROUTE and BOOKING DETAILS
LENGTH/GRADE
     
2010
28 Feb Sowerby Bridge Circular
via Norland and Greetland Moors
Book, alight and return Sowerby Bridge
11 miles moderate
28 Mar Hebden Bridge Circular
via Colden Clough and Long High Top
Book, alight and return Hebden Bridge
7 miles easy
25 Apr Hebden Bridge Circular
via Heptonstall Moor and Egypt
Book, alight and return Hebden Bridge
11 miles moderate
23 May Hebden Bridge Circular
via War Memorial, Aberdeen Flat and Midgley Moor
Book, alight and return Hebden Bridge
11 miles moderate
27 June Littleborough to Hebden Bridge
via Blackstone Edge Reservoir
Book and alight Littleborough: return Hebden Bridge
12 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.

 

Past Train Walks 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

 

 

 

 

 

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