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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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