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Guided
Walks from the Leeds-Settle-Carlisle,
Leeds-Morecambe
and other selected Railways
ALL WALKS
ARE ON SATURDAY (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED)
Please click the links below to view
the walks for the month of your choice
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
(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.
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IMPORTANT
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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- Please check this
website the day before travel, in case of any late alterations
or cancellations
- Leaders also reserve the right to alter the walk on
the day due to adverse weather conditions, etc
- 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 and any vulnerable adults to be
accompanied by a responsible adult
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Guided
Walks from the Leeds-Settle-Carlisle,
Leeds-Morecambe and other selected Railways
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TRAIN
TIMES :
Walks take place on Saturdays from the 09.19 Leeds-Settle-Carlisle
train unless otherwise stated.
Walks
will usually finish in time to return to Leeds by 7.08
pm (Settle/Carlisle line). Return times from other lines
will be similar.
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DATE
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ROUTE
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BOOKING DETAILS
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LENGTH/GRADE
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| 27 Nov |
Cononley Circular
via Ramshaw, Pinhaw Beacon, Lothersdale and Gill Bridge
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From the
08.54 Leeds to Skipton train
Book, alight and return Cononley |
11 miles moderate/strenuous |
Apperley Bridge Circular
via Esholt and canal
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From the
10.12 Leeds to Bradford Forster Square train
Book, alight and return Apperley Bridge |
7 miles easy |
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DATE
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ROUTE
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BOOKING DETAILS
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LENGTH/GRADE
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| 4 Dec |
Keighley to Ilkley
via Riddlesden, Rombalds Moor and The Twelve Apostles
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Book and alight Keighley:
return Ilkley |
12 miles strenuous |
Horton to Settle
via Foredale and Feizor |
Book and alight Horton: return
Settle |
10 miles moderate |
| 11 Dec |
Long Preston to Settle
via Rye Loaf Hill |
From the
08.19 Leeds to Morecambe train
Book and return Settle: alight Long
Preston |
13 miles moderate/strenuous |
Settle Circular
via Langcliffe, Hoffman Kilns and Stainforth |
Book, alight and return Settle |
7-8 miles easy |
| 18 Dec |
Settle Circular
via Capon Hall, Malham Tarn and Stockdale Lane |
From the
07.48 Leeds to Carlisle train
Book, alight and return Settle |
14 miles strenuous |
Hellifield to Settle
via Attermire Scar |
Book and return Settle: alight
Hellifield |
10 miles moderate |
Wednesday
29 Dec |
Skipton Circular
via Barden Moor
Sorry No Dogs |
Train
time to be confirmed
Book, alight and return Skipton |
12 miles moderate |
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DATE
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ROUTE
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BOOKING DETAILS
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LENGTH/GRADE
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| 1 Jan |
Bingley Circular
via Sunny Dale, Keighley Gate and Ilkley Moor |
Train time
to be confirmed
Book, alight and return Bingley |
12 miles moderate/strenuous |
Bingley Circular
via St Ives Estate |
Train time
to be confirmed
Book, alight and return Bingley |
6 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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