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 09.19 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.

September 2023
DATE	ROUTE	BOOKING DETAILS	LENGTH/GRADE
23 Sep	Laneshaw Bridge to Wycoller via Walton Monument and Boulsworth Hill	From the 08.54 Leeds to Skipton train Book, alight (09.21) and return Keighley (bus out from and back to Keighley)	12 miles Moderate/strenuous
	Grassington Circular via Conistone	From the 08.25 Leeds to Skipton train Book, alight (09.09) and return Skipton (bus out from and back to Skipton)	7/8 miles Easy
30 Sep	Due to planned industrial action on the railways, the changes below will apply on this date
	Otley Circular via Clifton, Dob Park, Lindley Wood reservoir, Leathley	Please meet at Otley bus station at 10.00 Otley can be reached by bus from Leeds, Skipton and Ilkley	12 miles Moderate
	Barnoldswick Circular towards Earby	Bus out from and back to Skipton 280 Preston bus outside Skipton train station at 10.12 (10.10 from Skipton bus station) Alight in Barnoldswick at 10.38	7/8 miles Easy
October 2023
DATE	ROUTE	BOOKING DETAILS	LENGTH/GRADE
7 Oct	Skipton to Grassington via Barden Moor following the Lady Anne Way Sorry no dogs	Book, alight (09.56) and return Skipton (bus back to Skipton)	15 miles Strenuous
	Malham Tarn to Gargrave via Malhamdale	From the 08.25 Leeds to Skipton train Book, alight (09.09) and return Skipton (bus out from and back to Skipton)	10 miles Moderate
14 Oct	Skipton Circular via Carleton-in-Craven and Lothersdale	Book, alight (09.56) and return Skipton	10 miles Moderate
21 Oct	Ribblehead Circular via Ingleborough	Book, alight (10.37) and return Ribblehead	10 miles Moderate
	Clapham to Settle via Auswick and Feizor	From the 08.19 Leeds to Morecambe train Book and alight (09.29) Clapham: return Settle	8 miles Easy
28 Oct	Hebden Bridge Circular via Five Reservoirs	From the 09.12 Leeds to Manchester Victoria train Book, alight (09.55) and return Hebden Bridge	14 miles Moderate/strenuous
	Gisburn to Barnoldswick via Horton	Book, alight (09.56) and return Skipton (bus out from and back to Skipton)	7/8 miles Easy
November 2023
DATE	ROUTE	BOOKING DETAILS	LENGTH/GRADE
4 Nov	Hellifield to Settle via Malham and Pike Daw	From the 08.19 Leeds to Morecambe train Book and return Settle: alight Hellifield (09.10)	14 miles Strenuous
	Settle to Horton via Helwith Bridge	Book and return Horton: alight Settle (10.20)	10 miles Moderate
11 Nov	Horton Circular via Pen-y-Ghent, Dub Cote and Moughton Scar	From the 07.48 Leeds to Carlisle train Book, alight (08.58) and return Horton	12 miles Moderate/strenuous
	Ripley to Knaresborough via Greenway path and Nidd Gorge	From the 08.59 Leeds to York (via Harrogate) train Book and return Knaresborough: alight Harrogate (09.33) (bus out from Harrogate)	7 miles Easy
18 Nov	Bentham to Ribblehead via Scars of Whernside	From the 08.19 Leeds to Morecambe train Book and alight (09.35) Bentham: return Ribblehead	12 miles Moderate
	Barnoldswick Circular west towards Weets	Book, alight (09.56) and return Skipton (bus out from and back to Skipton)	7/8 miles Easy
25 Nov	Bingley to Ilkley via Rombalds Moor and the Thimble Stones	Book and alight Bingley (09.37) return Ilkley	14 miles Moderate/strenuous
	Haworth Circular via Bronte Seat, Top Withins and Stanbury	Book, alight (09.42) and return Keighley (bus out from and back to Keighley)	7.5 miles Easy
December 2023
DATE	ROUTE	BOOKING DETAILS	LENGTH/GRADE
2 Dec	Horton to Settle via Fountains Fell and Henside	From the 07.48 Leeds to Carlisle train Book and alight (08.58) Horton: return Settle	14 miles Strenuous
	Laneshaw Bridge Circular via Noyna Hill, Great Edge and Knarrs	From the 08.25 Leeds to Skipton train Book, alight (08.51) and return Keighley (bus out from and back to Keighley)	10.5 miles Moderate
9 Dec	Todmorden to Hebden Bridge via Calderdale Way	From the 09.12 Leeds to Manchester Victoria train Book and alight (10.03) Todmorden: return Hebden Bridge	10 miles Moderate
	Horton to Clapham via Ingleton Cave	Book and alight (10.30) Horton: return Settle (bus back to Settle)	7 miles Easy
16 Dec	Gargrave to Settle via Otterburn and Scaleber Force	From the 08.19 Leeds to Morecambe train Book and return Settle: alight Gargrave	12 miles Moderate/strenuous
	Gargrave to Thornton in Craven via Bank Newton, Ingthorpe Grange and Pennine Way	Book and alight Gargrave: return Skipton (bus back to Skipton)	7 miles Easy
23 Dec	Skipton Circular via Eastby Gate and Lower Barden Reservoir Sorry no dogs	From the 08.19 Leeds to Morecambe train Book, alight and return Skipton	12 miles Moderate/strenuous
	Settle Circular via Mearbeck Woods	Book, alight and return Settle	7 miles Easy
30 Dec	Hellifield Circular via Otterburn and Kirkby Malham	Book, alight and return Hellifield	12 miles Moderate
	Skipton Circular via Skipton Woods and Stirton	Book, alight and return Skipton	6-7 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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