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)

Most walks during September have been changed due to planned strike action on the railways. This amended programme will remain in place even if the strike is called off.
September 2018
DATE	ROUTE	BOOKING DETAILS	LENGTH/GRADE
15 Sep	Bingley to Hebden Bridge via Ovenden, Warley and Midgley Moors	From the 0856 Leeds to Skipton train Book and return Keighley: alight Bingley (bus back to Keighley)	16 miles Strenuous
	Grassington Circular via Threshfield Quarry and Conistone Dib	From the 0826 Leeds to Skipton train Book, alight and return Skipton (bus out from and back to Skipton)	11 miles Moderate
22 Sep	Skipton Circular via Carleton and Elslack	From the 0926 Leeds to Skipton train Book, alight and return Skipton	8 miles Easy/Moderate
	Skipton Circular via Flasby and Rough Haw	Book, alight and return Skipton	10 miles Moderate
29 Sep	Whalley to Clitheroe via Nick Of Pendle	From the 0826 Leeds to Skipton train Book, alight and return Skipton (bus out from and back to Skipton)	8 miles Easy/Moderate
	Skipton Circular via Flasby, Rylstone and Embsay Sorry No Dogs	Book, alight and return Skipton	14 miles Strenuous
October 2018
DATE	ROUTE	BOOKING DETAILS	LENGTH/GRADE
6 Oct	Kirkby Stephen Circular via Kaber and Winton	Book, alight and return Kirkby Stephen	10 miles Moderate
	Skipton Circular via Carleton-in-Craven, Cononley and Skipton Moor * This walk has been changed from the one orginally advertised	From the 0856 Leeds to Skipton train Book, alight and return Skipton	14 miles Strenuous
13 Oct	Austwick to Clapham via Gaping Gill, Little Ingleborough and Long Kin West [Bentham Line]	From the 0819 Leeds to Lancaster train Book and return Clapham: alight Giggleswick (bus out from Giggleswick)	12 miles Moderate/Strenuous
	Walsden to Todmorden via Gauxholme [Calder Valley Line]	From the 0920 Leeds to Southport train Book and alight Walsden: return Todmorden	7/8 miles Easy
20 Oct	Dent to Ribblehead via Great Knoutberry Hill	Book and alight Dent: return Ribblehead	10 miles Moderate
27 Oct	Settle Circular via Pikedaw	Book, alight and return Settle	12 miles Moderate
	Settle Circular via Winskill, Catrigg Force and Stainforth	Book, alight and return Settle	7 miles Easy
November 2018
DATE	ROUTE	BOOKING DETAILS	LENGTH/GRADE
3 Nov	Kirkby Stephen Circular via Ash Fell Edge and Smardale	Book, alight and return Kirkby Stephen	13.5 miles Strenuous
	Bentham Circular via Fourstones and Low Bentham [Bentham Line]	From the 0819 Leeds to Lancaster train Book, alight and return Bentham	10 miles Moderate
10 Nov	Settle Circular via Winskill, Catrigg Force, Stainforth, Smearsett and Giggleswick Scars	Book, alight and return Settle	13 miles Moderate/Strenuous
	Settle Circular via Stockdale Lane and Attermire Scar	Book, alight and return Settle	7 miles Easy
17 Nov	Cononley Circular via Farnhill Bridge, Skipton Moor and Jubilee Tower	From the 0856 Leeds to Skipton train Book, alight and return Cononley	14 miles Strenuous
	Harewood Circular via Harewood Estate [Harrogate Line]	From the 0929 Leeds to York train Book, alight and return Harrogate (bus out from and back to Harrogate)	7 miles Easy
24 Nov	Ribblehead to Horton via Cam Houses	Book and alight Ribblehead: return Horton	12 miles Moderate
	Ribblehead to Horton via Colt Park And Selside	Book and alight Ribblehead: return Horton	7 miles Easy
December 2018
DATE	ROUTE	BOOKING DETAILS	LENGTH/GRADE
1 Dec	Gargrave Circular via Flasby, Hetton and Friars Head	Book, alight and return Gargrave	10 miles Moderate
	Bentham to Ribblehead via Ingleton and Twistleton Scar End [Bentham Line]	From the 0819 Leeds to Lancaster train Book and alight Bentham: return Ribblehead	13 miles Strenuous
8 Dec	Skipton to Addingham via Embsay and Bolton Abbey	Book, alight and return Skipton (bus back to Keighley or Skipton)	13 miles Moderate/Strenuous
	Settle Circular via Ribble Way, Victoria Cave and Langcliffe	Book, alight and return Settle	8 miles Easy
15 Dec	Hellifield to Settle via Pikedaw [Bentham Line]	From the 0819 Leeds to Lancaster train Book and return Settle: alight Hellifield	14 miles Strenuous
	Ripon Circular via Littlethorpe and Studley Royal [Harrogate Line]	From the 0929 Leeds to York train Book, alight and return Ripon (bus out from and back to Harrogate)	11 miles Moderate
22 Dec	Hellifield Circular via Otterburn and Kirkby Malham [Bentham Line]	From the 0819 Leeds to Lancaster train Book, alight and return Hellifield	12 miles Moderate
	Gisburn to Hellifield via Paythorne and Ribble Way	From the 0826 Leeds to Skipton train Book and return Hellifield: alight Skipton (bus out from Skipton)	7/8 miles Easy
29 Dec	Addingham Circular Figure of Eight via Hammerthorn Hill	Book, alight and return Keighley (bus out from and back to Keighley)	13.5 miles Moderate/Strenuous
	Giggleswick to Long Preston via Ribble Way and Settle [Bentham Line]	From the 1018 Leeds to Morecambe train Book and alight Giggleswick: return Long Preston	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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