The starting times of the trains from Leeds (unless otherwise stated) are given 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 03457 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.

 

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

TRAIN TIMES : Walks take place on Saturdays from the 0919 Leeds-Settle-Carlisle train unless otherwise stated Walks will usually finish in time to return to Leeds by 7.07 pm (Settle/Carlisle line) 7.36 pm (Bentham line)

November 2018
DATE	ROUTE	BOOKING DETAILS	LENGTH/GRADE
Most walks on Saturdays 24 November to 29 December have been changed due to planned strike action on the railways. These changes will remain in place even if the strike is called off.
24 Nov	Grassington Circular via Grassington Moor	From the 0826 Leeds to Skipton train Book, alight and return Skipton (bus out from and back to Skipton)	10 miles Moderate
	Slaithwaite to Marsden via Narrow Canal and Tunnel End [Huddersfield Line]	From the 0940 Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly train Book and return Marsden: alight Slaithwaite	6 miles Easy
December 2018
DATE	ROUTE	BOOKING DETAILS	LENGTH/GRADE
1 Dec	Ilkley Circular via Ilkley Tarn, White Wells, Windgate Nick, Addingham Moorside and Dales Way [Wharfedale Line]	From the 0903 Leeds to Ilkley train Book, alight and return Ilkley	10 miles Moderate
	Skipton Circular via Crookrise Crag, Rylestone Edge, Cracoe, Rylestone, Flasby Fell and Crag Wood Sorry no dogs	From the 0856 Leeds to Skipton train Book, alight and return Skipton	15 miles Strenuous
8 Dec	Skipton to Addingham via Embsay and Bolton Abbey	Train time to be confirmed Book, alight and return Skipton (bus back to Keighley or Skipton)	13 miles Moderate/Strenuous
	Chatburn to Clitheroe via Downham	From the 0826 Leeds to Skipton train Book, alight and return Skipton (bus out from and back to Skipton)	8 miles Easy
15 Dec	Ilkley to Skipton via Dales High Way and Millennium Way [Wharfedale Line]	From the 0832 Leeds to Ilkley train Book and alight Ilkley: return Skipton	14 miles Strenuous
	Ripon Circular via Littlethorpe and Studley Royal [Harrogate Line]	From the 0929 Leeds to York train Book, alight and return Harrogate (bus out from and back to Harrogate)	11 miles Moderate
22 Dec	Keighley to Bingley via East Morton and Five Rise Locks	From the 0926 Leeds to Skipton train Book and alight Keighley: return Bingley	7/8 miles Easy
	Moderate walk details to be confirmed
29 Dec	Addingham Circular Figure of Eight via Hammerthorn Hill	Train time to be confirmed Book, alight and return Keighley (bus out from and back to Keighley)	13.5 miles Moderate/Strenuous
	Gargrave to Skipton via Flasby Fell	From the 0856 Leeds to Skipton train Book, alight and return Skipton (bus out from Skipton)	8 miles Easy

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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