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LEEDS-CARLISLE &
LEEDS-MORECAMBE
Rail Timetable
23 May 2010 to
11 December
(PDF file, 266KB)


AIREDALE LINE
(LEEDS TO SKIPTON)

Rail Timetable
23 May 2010 to
11 December
(PDF file, 249KB)

National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
(external link)


Engineering Works
Update (external link)


Walk Leader's Checklist (Microsoft Word document)
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CALDERVALE LINE
Rail Timetable
23 May 2010 to
11 December
(PDF file, 250KB)

WHARFEDALE LINE
Rail Timetable
23 May 2010 to
11 December
(PDF file, 184KB)

HARROGATE LINE
Rail Timetable
23 May 2010 to
11 December

(PDF file, 141KB)

HUDDERSFIELD LINE
Rail Timetable
23 May 2010 to
11 December

(PDF file, 299KB)

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 2010 from the
Leeds-Settle-Carlisle, Leeds-Morecambe
and other selected Railways

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

July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

 

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
 
 
July 2010
24 Settle Circular
via Jubilee Cave and Stockdale Lane
Book, alight and return Settle
10 miles moderate
31 Garsdale to Kirkby Stephen
via Hell Gill, Mallerstang Edge and Tail Bridge
Book and return Kirkby Stephen: alight Garsdale
15 miles strenuous
August 2010
07 Appleby Circular
via Keisley and Dufton
Book, alight and return Appleby
10 miles moderate
AND
Carnforth Circular
from the 08.19 Leeds to Morecambe train
via Arnside Knott, Wharton Crag and Silverdale (possible late train return)
Book, alight and return Carnforth
14 miles strenuous
14 Gargrave Circular
via Bell Busk, Airton and Pennine Way (bus back to Skipton)
Book, alight and return Gargrave
8 miles easy
21 Dent to Ribblehead
via Dales Way
Book and alight Dent: return Ribblehead
8 miles easy
AND
Thorpe to Burnsall [Wharfedale Line]
from the 9.02 Leeds to Ilkley train
via Meugher and Mossdale Scar SORRY NO DOGS
Book, alight and return Ilkley
15 miles strenuous plus
28 Horton Circular
via Smearsett Scar
Book, alight and return Horton
11 miles moderate
September 2010
04 Appleby Circular
via High Cup Nick, Murton Pike and Dufton (possible late train return)
Book, alight and return Appleby

16 miles strenuous
AND
Arnside to Carnforth
from the 08.19 Leeds to Morecambe train - change at Carnforth
via Arnside Knott and Leighton Hall
Book and alight Arnside: return Carnforth
10 miles moderate
11 Blubberhouses to Pateley Bridge
from the 08.25 Leeds to Skipton train
via Thornthwaite and Nidderdale Way (bus out from Skipton and back to Harrogate)
Book and alight Skipton: return Harrogate
10 miles moderate
18 Lazonby Circular
via Lacy's Caves
Book and alight Lazonby
8 miles easy
AND
Ilkley to Steeton & Silsden [Wharfedale Line]
from the 09.32 Leeds to Ilkley train
via Windgate Nick and Doubler Stones
Book and alight Ilkley: return Steeton & Silsden
10 miles moderate
25 Laneshaw Bridge to Haworth
via Wycoller, Boulsworth Hill, Bronte and Pendle ways (bus out from and back to Keighley)
Book, alight and return Keighley
15 miles strenuous
October 2010
2 Kirkby Stephen Circular
via Smardale and Waitby Nature Reserves
Book, alight and return Kirkby Stephen
9 miles easy/moderate
AND
Austwick to Clapham
from the 08.19 Leeds to Morecambe train
via Borrins Moor Cave, Ingleborough and Long kin West (bus out from Giggleswick)
Book and return Clapham: alight Giggleswick
15 miles strenuous plus
9 Dent to Sedbergh
via Frostrow Fell (bus back to Kirkby Stephen - late train return)
Book and return Kirkby Stephen: alight Dent
11 miles moderate
16 Skipton to Earby
via Carleton, Elslack and Thornton in Craven (bus back to Skipton)
Book, alight and return Skipton
8 miles easy
23 Ribblehead to Clapham
via Ingleborough
Book and alight Ribblehead: return Clapham
11 miles moderate
30 Settle Circular
via Lower and Higher Wham
Book, alight and return Settle
8 miles easy
November 2010
6 Skipton to Grassington
via Barden Moor SORRY NO DOGS (bus back to Skipton)
Book, alight and return Skipton
15 miles strenuous
AND
Wennington to Kirkby Lonsdale
from the 08.19 Leeds to Morecambe train
via Lune Valley Ramble (bus back to Settle)
Book and alight Wennington: return Settle
11 miles moderate
13 Settle to Horton
via Stainforth Scar
Book and return Horton: alight Settle
10 miles moderate
20 Settle to Horton
via Stainforth and Plover Hill
Book and return Horton: alight Settle
14 miles strenuous
AND
Addingham to Appletreewick [Wharfedale Line]
from the 8.32 Leeds to Ilkley train
via the Dales Way (bus out from and back to Ilkley)
Book, alight and return Ilkley
9 miles easy
27 Gargrave to Grassington
via Flasby, Rylstone and Linton (bus back to Skipton)
Book and alight Gargrave: return Skipton
11 miles moderate
December 2010
4 Gargrave to Broughton
via Catlow Gill (bus back to Skipton)
Book and alight Gargrave: return Skipton
15 miles strenuous plus
AND
Clapham Circular
from the 08.19 Leeds to Morecambe train
via Clapper Bridge, Wharfe and Austwick
Book, alight and return Clapham
9 miles easy/moderate
11 Horton to Ribblehead
via Crummack Dale
Book and return Ribblehead: alight Horton
10 miles moderate
18 Horton to Settle
via Dub Cote and Helwith Bridge
Book and alight Horton: return Settle
8 miles easy
28 (Tues) Hellifield to Settle
via Langber Lane
Book and return Settle: alight Hellifield
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
25 July Todmorden to Hebden Bridge
via Patmos & Blackshaw Head
Book & alight Todmorden: return Hebden Bridge
10 miles moderate
22 Aug Mytholmroyd to Hebden Bridge
via Scotland & Jerusalem
Book and return Hebden Bridge: alight Mytholmroyd
10 miles easy/moderate
26 Sept 1) Hebden Bridge Circular
via Gibson Mill & Blake Dean
Book, alight & return Hebden Bridge
2) Mytholmroyd to Hebden Bridge
via Two Crows & Two Cocks
Book and return Hebden Bridge: alight Mytholmroyd
1) 10 miles easy


2) 12 miles moderate/strenuous
31 Oct Walsden to Hebden Bridge
via Warland Reservoir
Book & alight Walsden: return Hebden Bridge
11 miles moderate
12 Dec Hebden Bridge to Mytholmroyd
via Hebden Royd CP & Erringden CP
Book & alight Hebden Bridge: return Mytholmroyd
10 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 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

 

 

 

 

 

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