Guided Walks and Tours

Welcome to FoSCL's Programme of Guided Walks and Tours.

We look forward to welcoming you on one of our walks!

Make sure you bring adequate food and drink; waterproofs and spare dry warm clothing; walking boots or strong shoes for shorter summer walks.

Please read the 'Important Information' page. You will find some good advice on what to expect and what you need to know before you come on a walk.

For a brief introduction to the Footsteps in Time Ribblehead Heritage Tours see the 'Heritage Tours' page.


19 April 2025 - Two Valleys Walk (Easter Weekend)

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Horton 10:30 Depart: Horton 16:21
Length
8 miles
Grade
Hiker
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

A wonderful walk around Horton-in-Ribblesdale exploring spectacular Crummackdale and the intriguing Whetstone Hole!

Route: Horton-Sulber Nick-Crummackdale-Washdub-Moughton Sike-Nowhere Named-Horton

Distance: 7.5mi / 12km


26 April 2025 - South of Gargrave

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Gargrave 10:03 Depart: Gargrave 16:47
Length
11 miles
Grade
Hiker
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

It’s the 60th anniversary of the Pennine Way, Britain’s first national trail! Get a taster of the route on this section from Gargrave.:

Route: Gargrave-Pennine Way- Ingthorpe Lane-Newton Hall- Leeds Liverpool Canal-Gargrave

Distance: 11mi / 17.7km


29 April 25 - ride2stride Walking Festival - Settle Circular

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Settle 10:20
Length
10 miles
Grade
Hiker
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Settle circular via Clea Top Park, Hunter Bark, Langber Lane and Sugar Loaf Hill.

Note: This is part of the ride2stride Walking Festival. See www.ride2stride.co.uk for more details.


30 April 2025 - ride2stride Walking Festival - Dent Marble Geology Walk

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive Dent 10:47
Length
10 miles
Grade
Explorer
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

A look at Geology with Bill Fraser following on from Tuesday’s talk, via Arten Gill and Blea Moor.

Note: This is part of the ride2stride Walking Festival. See www.ride2stride.co.uk for more details.


30 April- ride2stride Walking Festival - Ribblehead Shanty Town Walk

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Ribblehead 10:38
Length
5 miles
Grade
Walker
Walk Leaders
Theme
RAILWAY THEMED WALK.
Description and notes

Ribblehead viaduct, Winterscales, Blea Moor Sidings, Tramway, Brickworks Batty Green, and site of Hospital and Offices.

Note: This is part of the ride2stride Walking Festival. See www.ride2stride.co.uk for more details.

 


01 May 24 - ride2stride Walking Festival - Skipton History Walk

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Start 10:27 Skipton
Length
5 miles
Grade
Walker
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Local Historian Sue Wrathmell will lead a short walk around Skipton with commentary on places of interest and the history of the town ending with a visit to the Craven Museum

Note: This is part of the ride2stride Walking Festival. See www.ride2stride.co.uk for more details.


02 May 25 - ride2stride Walking Festival - Kirkby Stephen Circular

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive Kirkby Stephen 09:34
Length
11 miles
Grade
Explorer
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Kirkby Stephen Station, Smardale Fell, Smardale Bridge, Witches Stride, Waitby Crossing and Kirkby Stephen Town.

Note: This is part of the ride2stride Walking Festival. See www.ride2stride.co.uk for more details.


03 May 25 - ride2stride Walking Festival - Whalley to Clitheroe

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Start 12:00 Whalley
Length
9 miles
Grade
Explorer
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Whalley, Wiswell Moor and Nick of Pendle.

 Alight at Hellifield to catch the 11.30 Rochdale service, Your walk leaders will meet you at Hellifield. The return train departs Clitheroe 16.38 change at Hellifield or Settle

Note: This is part of the ride2stride Walking Festival. See www.ride2stride.co.uk for more details.


03 May 25 - ride2stride Walking Festival - Langwathby to Lazonby

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive Langwathby 10:01
Length
9 miles
Grade
Hiker
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Enjoy the beautiful countryside of the Eden valley and be awed by the impressive Long Meg and her Daughters stone circle.

Note: This is part of the ride2stride Walking Festival. See www.ride2stride.co.uk for more details.

 

 

 

 


04 May 25 - ride2stride Walking Festival - Horton to Settle

Date
Line
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Horton in Ribblesdale 10:28
Length
11 miles
Grade
Hiker
Walk Leaders
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

A favourite walk from Horton to Settle via glorious Crummackdale and the wild flowers of Oxenber Woods.

Note: This is part of the ride2stride Walking Festival. See www.ride2stride.co.uk for more details.