The starting times of the trains from Leeds (unless otherwise stated) are given 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 03457 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.

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

TRAIN TIMES Walks take place on Saturdays from the 09.20 Leeds-Settle-Carlisle train unless otherwise stated. Each walk officially begins upon the actual arrival of the train at the designated station, where you should alight. The scheduled train arrival time is indicated below within the booking details for each walk. Walks will usually finish in time to return to Leeds by 7.08 pm (Settle/Carlisle line). Return times from other lines will be similar.

November 2025
DATE	ROUTE	BOOKING DETAILS	LENGTH/GRADE
15 Nov	Wennington to Bentham via Melling and Burton-in-Lonsdale Further information about the above walk	From the 08.19 Leeds to Morecambe train Book and alight Wennington (09.40) - return Bentham	10 miles Moderate
	Cononley to Glusburn via Ickornshaw	From the 9.26 Leeds to Skipton train Book and alight Cononley (10.01) - return Keighley (bus back to Keighley)	7 miles Easy
22 Nov	Haworth Circular via Packhorse Bridge, Grouse Inn, Old Bess, Wolf Stones, Ponden Reservoir and Bronte Bridge	Book, alight (09.43) and return Keighley (bus out from and back to Keighley)	12 miles Moderate/ Strenuous
	Settle to Long Preston via Ribble Way	Book and alight Settle (10.20) - return Long Preston	7 miles Easy
29 Nov	Settle Circular via Rathmell and Giggleswick	Book, alight (10.20) and return Settle	11 miles Moderate
	Hebden Bridge Circular via Gibson Mill	From the 09.43 Leeds to Chester train Book, alight (10.31) and return Hebden Bridge	7/8 miles Easy
December 2025
DATE	ROUTE	BOOKING DETAILS	LENGTH/GRADE
06 Dec	Settle Circular via the Courtyard Cheese Dairy: The Mains, Feizor, Kiln Hill, Dairy, Lawkland, Eldroth Road, Four Lane Ends, Tipperthwaite Barns and Giggleswick	Book, alight (10.20) and return Settle	11 miles Moderate/ Strenuous
	Ribblehead Circular via Chapel-le-dale	Book, alight (10.37) and return Ribblehead	10 miles Moderate
13 Dec	Hebden Bridge Circular via Crimsworth Dean and Hardcastle Crags	From the 08.57 Leeds to Blackpool North train Book, alight (09.38) and return Hebden Bridge	11 miles Moderate
	Thornton in Craven to Earby via Sough Bridge	Book, alight (09.56) and return Skipton (bus out from and back to Skipton)	6 miles Easy
20 Dec	Skipton Circular via Carlton, Elslack, Pinhaw Beacon, Lothersdale, Tewit Cote and Carlton Park	From the 08.18 Leeds to Morecambe train Book, alight (08.55) and return Skipton	12 miles Moderate/ Strenuous
	Steeton Circular via Cowling and Holden bridges, Spring Crag Wood, Carr Delph, Lower Holden and Millennium Way	From the 9.26 Leeds to Skipton train Book, alight (09.56) and return Steeton	7.5 miles Easy
27 Dec	Skipton Circular via Barden Moor SORRY NO DOGS	Book, alight (09.55) and return Skipton	12 miles Moderate
	Cononley to Skipton via canal towpath, Low and High Bradley	From the 10.26 Leeds to Skipton train Book and return Skipton - alight Cononley (11.01)	6 miles Easy

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.

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