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 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.

 

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

TRAIN TIMES : Walks take place on Saturdays from the 0849 Leeds-Settle-Carlisle service unless otherwise stated Walks will usually finish in time to return to Leeds by 7.00 pm

July 2017
DATE	ROUTE	BOOKING DETAILS	LENGTH/GRADE
15 July	Ribblehead to Horton via Ingleborough, Crummack, Norber and Studrigg	Book and alight Ribblehead: return Horton	15 miles Strenuous
	Weeton to Harrogate [Harrogate Line] via Almscliffe Crag	From the 0929 Leeds to York train Book and return Harrogate: alight Weeton	8 miles Easy
22 July	Horton Circular via Smearsett Scar	Book, alight and return Horton	11 miles Moderate
	Rylstone to Skipton via Embsay Moor Sorry No Dogs	Book, alight and return Skipton (bus out from Skipton)	8 miles Easy/Moderate
29 July	Chatburn Circular via Pendle Hill and Downham	Book, alight and return Skipton (bus out from and back to Skipton)	10 miles Moderate
	Ulverston Circular via Birkrigg Common, Canal Fort and Hoad Hill	From the 0819 Leeds to Morecambe train Book, alight and return Ulverston Late train return	13 miles Moderate/Strenuous
August 2017
DATE	ROUTE	BOOKING DETAILS	LENGTH/GRADE
05 Aug	Horton Circular via Hull Pot, Foxup and Dalehead	Book, alight and return Horton	16 miles Strenuous
	Carnforth to Arnside via Jenny Brown Point	From the 0819 Leeds to Morecambe train Book and return Arnside: alight Carnforth	10 miles Moderate
12 Aug	Haworth Circular via Packhorse bridge over river Worth, Wolf Stone, Ponden Hall and Bronte Bridge	Book, alight and return Keighley (bus out from and back to Keighley)	12 miles Moderate/Strenuous
	Appleby Circular via Coupland	Book, alight and return Appleby	7-8 miles Easy
19 Aug	Appleby Circular via Murton Pike	Book, alight and return Appleby	10 miles Moderate
	Todmorden Circular [Calder Valley Line] via Stoodley Pike and Whirlaw Common	From the 0851 Leeds to Manchester Victoria train Book, alight and return Todmorden	14 miles Strenuous
26 Aug	Skipton Circular via Flasby, Cracoe and Rylstone Edge	Book, alight and return Skipton	16 miles Strenuous
	Skipton Circular via Lothersdale and Pinhaw Beacon	Book, alight and return Skipton	12 miles Moderate
	Arnside Circular via Coastal Path	From the 0819 Leeds to Morecambe train Book, alight and return Arnside	8 miles Easy
September 2017
DATE	ROUTE	BOOKING DETAILS	LENGTH/GRADE
02 Sept	Garsdale Circular via Shunner Fell and Cotterdale	Book, alight and return Garsdale	15 miles Strenuous
	Bentham Circular via Heritage Trail	From the 0819 Leeds to Morecambe train Book, alight and return Bentham	8 miles Easy
09 Sept	Dent to Ribblehead via Craven Way	Book and alight Dent: return Ribblehead	10 miles Moderate
16 Sept	Dent to Ribblehead via the Megger Stones, Great Coum and Whernside	Book and alight Dent: return Ribblehead	16 miles Strenuous
	Burley in Wharfedale to Otley [Wharfedale Line] via Chevin Forest Park	From the 0932 Leeds to Ilkley train Book and alight Burley in Wharfedale: return Menston (bus back to Menston)	10 miles Moderate
23 Sept	Ribblehead Circular via Twisleton	Book, alight and return Ribblehead	12 miles Moderate
	Grassington Circular via Bolton Gill and Hebden	Book, alight and return Skipton (bus out from and back to Skipton)	7-8 miles Easy
30 Sept	Laneshaw Bridge to Skipton via Pendle Way and Cowling Hill	Book and return Skipton: alight Keighley (bus out from Keighley)	10 miles Moderate
	Lancaster to Wennington via River Lune and Stede Castle	From the 0819 Leeds to Morecambe train Book and alight Lancaster: return Wennington	13 miles Moderate/Strenuous
October 2017
DATE	ROUTE	BOOKING DETAILS	LENGTH/GRADE
07 Oct	Garsdale Circular via Mossdale Moor Sorry No Dogs	Book, alight and return Garsdale	10 miles Moderate
	Ripley to Pateley Bridge [Harrogate Line] via Fountains Abbey and Brimham Rocks	From the 0859 Leeds to Knaresborough train Book, alight and return Harrogate (bus out from and back to Harrogate)	14 miles Strenuous
14 Oct	Settle Circular via the Elgar Way	Book, alight and return Settle	13 miles Moderate/Strenuous
	Whalley Circular via Old Langho	Book, alight and return Skipton (bus out from and back to Skipton)	8 miles Easy
21 Oct	Colne to Barnoldswick via Barrowford	Book, alight and return Skipton (bus out from and back to Skipton)	10 miles Moderate
28 Oct	Settle Circular via Rathmell and Giggleswick	Book, alight and return Settle	11 miles Moderate
	Settle Circular via Langcliffe, Hoffman Kilns and Stainforth	Book, alight and return Settle	8 miles Easy
November 2017
DATE	ROUTE	BOOKING DETAILS	LENGTH/GRADE
04 Nov	Settle Circular via Malham Tarn and Nature Reserve	Book, alight and return Settle	15 miles Strenuous
	Wennington to Bentham via Hindburn Bridge	From the 0819 Leeds to Morecambe train Book and alight Wennington: return Bentham	10 miles Moderate
11 Nov	Horton Circular via Feizor and Giggleswick Scar	Book, alight and return Horton	12 miles Moderate/Strenuous
	Settle to Horton via Helwith Bridge and Dub Cote	Book and return Horton: alight Settle	8 miles Easy
18 Nov	Horton to Settle via Fountains Fell	Book and alight Horton: return Settle	14 miles Strenuous
	Strid to Addingham [Wharfedale Line] via Dales Way and Bolton Abbey	From the 0902 Leeds to Ilkley train Book, alight and return Ilkley (bus out from and back to Ilkley)	7 miles Easy
25 Nov	Horton to Ribblehead via Ling Gill	Book and return Ribblehead: alight Horton	11 miles Moderate
	Horton to Ribblehead via Colt Park and Selside	Book and return Ribblehead: alight Horton	8 miles Easy
December 2017
DATE	ROUTE	BOOKING DETAILS	LENGTH/GRADE
02 Dec	Ribblehead to Horton via Sulber Gate	Book and alight Ribblehead: return Horton	10 miles Moderate
	Hellifield to Skipton via Otterburn, Sharp Haw and Haw Crag	From the 0819 Leeds to Morecambe train Book and alight Hellifield: return Skipton	15 miles Strenuous
09 Dec	Skipton to Grassington via Embsay Reservoir and Rylstone Cross Sorry No Dogs	Book, alight and return Skipton (bus back to Skipton)	13 miles Moderate/Strenuous
	Foulridge Circular via Historic Waterways	Book, alight and return Skipton (bus out from and back to Skipton)	8 miles Easy
16 Dec	Hellifield to Settle via Malham Cove	Book and return Settle: alight Hellifield	14 miles Strenuous
	Knaresborough Circular [Harrogate Line] via Forest Lane Head and the Nidd Gorge	From the 0929 Leeds to York train Book, alight and return Knaresborough	10 miles Moderate
23 Dec	Hellifield to Settle via Ribble Way	Book and return Settle: alight Hellifield	11 miles Moderate
	Settle Circular via Attermire Cave and Catrigg Force	Book, alight and return Settle	7-8 miles Easy
30 Dec	Bingley to Apperley Bridge via Shipley Glen and Baildon Hall	Book and alight Bingley: return Apperley Bridge	11.5 miles Moderate/Strenuous
	Horton to Settle via Stainforth Scar	Book and alight Horton: return Settle	10 miles Moderate

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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