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Train
Walks 2005
Below are reports and photos of selected train walks from
2005. Please click on the appropriate links for further details
1 January 2005 - Shipley to Ilkley
via Dick Hudson's
8 January 2005 - Annual Dinner
and Walks (Settle Circular)
29 January 2005 - Horton to Ribblehead
via Ribble & Pennine Ways
7 May 2005 - Ribblehead Celebration
30th Anniversary of Dales Rail
28 May 2005 - Gargrave to Skipton
via Thornton-in-Craven
9 July 2005 - Lazonby to Langwathby
via Long Meg & her daughters
22 October 2005 - Horton to Settle
via Feizor & Giggleswick Scar
17 December 2005 - Skipton Circular
via Lothersdale
1 January 2005 Shipley to
Ilkley via Dick Hudson's
26 people took part in the first FDR walk of the year on
New Year's Day from Shipley to Ilkley via Dick Hudson's. Please
click on the links below to view the photos, taken by Diane
Taylor.
8 January 2005 Annual Dinner
and Walks (Settle Circular)
Please click on the links below to view the photos -
The morning after the "Great Storm" dawned bright,
dry and calm but revealed the fury of the previous day - a
field visible from the Falcon Hotel had been turned into a
lake and the car park was littered with branches, fortunately
missing any cars. A group of hardy soles who had braved the
conditions, both the night before and the following morning,
gathered in the small bar of the Falcon for a briefing from
the chairman, to decide what to do. Dave Reed volunteered
to lead a party over the fells, Joyce Broughton , a "keeping
to the road and out of the water" meander and four ladies
("not on bicycles") decided to do "their own
thing"
Joyce's group of six set off from Settle by a back lane, with
water pouring out walls, towards Langcliffe, but flood water
soon proved impassable. Undaunted, our intrepid leader, rather
than retrace our steps back to Settle, decided to indulge
in a little fearless trespass!!! Unfortunately the best laid
plans oft go astray and passing through a farmyard we were
quietly informed there was no right of way. Ever the diplomat,
Joyce turned on the charm, pleading the extreme weather and
that no self respecting DailsRailer would ever do such a thing
in normal circumstances, etc., etc. The force of Joyce's advocacy
was such, that with tears in her eyes, the farmer's wife actually
opened the gate for us!
A planned coffee stop in the Watershed Mill Café was
abandoned as when we arrived the staff were busy pouring buckets
of water out of the front door! The path leading up from the
river to Stainforth Lane was completely full of fast flowing
flood water, but was safely negotiated albeit having to cling
on to the wall.
The walk along the lane was an absolute delight, with shafts
of sunlight breaking through the clouds and "spotlighting"
the fields and fells. Lunch was taken by Stainforth Force,
an awe inspiring sight in full spate.
The return journey followed much the same route, less any
trespassing, and feet were rested and parched throats quenched
in the Golden Lion after a most enjoyable meander, many thanks
to Joyce.
Report and photos by Trevor Grimston
29 January 2005 Horton to Ribblehead
via Ribble & Pennine Ways
Please click on the links below to view the photos -
Courtesy Eric Bottomley
7 May 2005 - Ribblehead Celebration
30th Anniversary of Dales Rail
Approximately 100 people enjoyed a series of walks from Ribblehead
station today to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Dales Rail
(see the news page for further details). The weather was kind
to us for most of the day and the Dales scenery was enjoyed
at its best. Most people headed for the Station Inn after
the walks to enjoy either a drink or two or the excellent
celebration buffet. A couple of short speeches were made by
our chairman, David Sherborne and Colin Speakman, one of the
originators of the Dales Rail train. These reminded us of
the history of Dales Rail and how lucky we are to be able
to enjoy the Dales by public transport. This just left time
for a visit to the Dales Rail exhibition of past and present
memorabilia at the station visitor centre followed by the
train home.
Thanks to Joyce Broughton and all others who helped in the
organisation of the day, including the walks leaders and the
strong support for the event shown by Friends of DalesRail
members.
A selection of photos (mainly from Walk 5) can be seen below.
Please click on the links to view these.
Photos by Philip Birtwistle (1, 4, 6, 8); Eric Bottomley
(2, 3, 5, 7) and Brian Causier (9)
28 May 2005 - Gargrave to
Skipton via Thornton-in-Craven
Please click on the links below to view the photos -
Photos by Eric Bottomley
9 July 2005 - Lazonby to Langwathby
via Long Meg & her daughters
Please click on the links below to view the photos -
Photos courtesy Eric Bottomley (1-4 & 8-9) & Diane
Taylor (5-7)
22 October 2005 - Horton to Settle
via Feizor & Giggleswick Scar
Please click on the links below to view the photos -
Photos by Eric Bottomley
17 December 2005 - Skipton Circular
via Lothersdale
24 bodies off on 10 miles moderate in good weather well protected
against the cold and in good heart. A steady walk across fields
to Carlton, A walkers champing at the bit, through the village
up a long steady climb on paths I have not used before, turning
round one had a panoramic view of Skipton, Sharp Haw, Rough
Haw and way up to Inglborough and beyond. A short stop for
elevenses and passing round of biscuits (chocolate) a few
jovial comments and we were off. Still climbing steadily with
a good view of Pen-y-ghent and Ingleborough behind us, we
then turned left descending to Lothersdale, (guess what) we
turned right and climbed out of Lothersdale.
Lunch was taken after a short climb, wait a minute what's
this? Smoke rising from a body lying flat on the ground, have
heard of internal combustion but never seen it, could someone
have lit a fire to stay warm, no its only Penny S---- having
a drag. Forward on to the moor turning right heading towards
Elslack (some of these names) turning right again towards
Carlton, one of the group having a problem with a knee, on
reaching Carlton our friend Gordon arranged a lift to Skipton
for our wounded walker. The rest of us continued on over the
river and back to Skipton.
A good walk on some new paths good weather good company
led by John Gramshaw and backed up by Derek Little or Little
Derek thanks to you both.
Report by Eric Bottomley
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