22 March 2025 - Ribble Valley Line: Langho to Whalley then train to Clitheroe

Altered route / timing - Distance and route have changed - see notes
Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Langho 12:04 - Depart: Clitheroe 16:38 - See notes for further info on trains
Length
8 miles
Grade
Walk Leaders
Description and notes

Another opportunity to use the Yorkshire Dales Explorer train to visit the Ribble Valley.

Route: Langho, Dean Clough Reservoir, Dean Wood, Riverside Walk, Read Park, Spring Wood, Whalley then train to Clitheroe

Distance: 7.5mi / 12km

Please note: The distance and route of this walk have changed due to time restrictions and closed paths.
The walk will now finish at Whalley in time for the 15:50 train to Clitheroe where there will be time to visit the cafes and pubs before the return train at 16:38.

Important information: 

Train fare tips: If travelling from Leeds, it is cheaper to split your ticket –
Return: Leeds to Settle (Alighting at Hellifield on outward journey)
Return: Hellifield to Langho
 

Connecting train times on outward journey:
10:18 Leeds to Morecambe - Alight Hellifield at 11:11
09:27 Carlisle to Leeds – Alight Hellifield at 11:13
Board Rochdale Service - Depart 11:30

Note: We strongly recommend making return connections at Settle rather than Hellifield due to additional facilities and railway staff being on hand should problems arise.
Train arrives 17:10 for Leeds 17:58 and Carlisle 17:49.

Tip: To view definitions for grades, walk leaders and themes, click / tap on the relevant code or refer to the code lists on the 'Important Information' page.