Dalesbus Ramblers - Walks Programme Winter 2012
Dalesbus Ramblers organise an extensive programme of weekend guided walks amidst the magnificent scenery of the Yorkshire Dales, all of which are accessible by public transport. The walks are free of charge to bus users and are suitable for people of average fitness.
There's no need to book in advance if you'd like to join any of the walks, simply catch the bus or train to the listed start-point. Please bring a packed lunch, and don’t forget your waterproof clothing and spare warm clothes packed in a waterproof bag just in case!
The
leader reserves the right to refuse walkers on the grounds of health or
unsuitable clothing/footwear etc, however walkers remain responsible for their
own safety.
In the
case of adverse weather conditions or other unexpected circumstances, the walk
leader reserves the right to change
or cancel the walk.
As many walks cross areas with livestock, dogs are not permitted on our walks.
CLASSIFICATION
OF WALKS
EASY Suitable for all, a short and generally level stroll
MODERATE
A longer walk with occasional uphill sections
STRENUOUS An extended walk with more uphill climbs and over rougher ground
Details of our main programme of walks appear below.
A programme of walks in Bowland, organised by our sister organisation, The Bowland Transit Club, is also available.
FORTHCOMING WALKS:
SUNDAY 15th JANUARY: BURNSALL AND APPLETREEWICK PASTURE
Exploring the area above these two popular villages.
Start: Burnsall: 10.45
Finish: Burnsall: approx 14.15
Distance/Grading: 6 miles / Moderate
Travel: Outward: Bus 874 from Ilkley (10.15) Connections on bus 870 from Wakefield (08.50) and Leeds (09.20) to Ilkley.
Return: Bus 874 to Ilkley or Grassington and beyond for onward connections.
Walk Leader:
(updated)
Jim: 07766 799177
SUNDAY 15th JANUARY: HAWES BACK
TO GARSDALE
See the hidden delights of Upper Wensleydale on this varied walk back to Garsdale. Please book in advance with the walk leader.
Start: Hawes: 11.05
Finish: Garsdale Rail Station: approx 17.30
Distance/Grading: 8 miles / Moderate to Strenuous
Travel: Outward: Bus 855 from Garsdale Rail Station (10.45). Connection on Settle-Carlisle Train from Leeds (09.00).
Return: Carlisle to Leeds train from Garsdale Station.
Walk Leader:
Howard: 07766 405517
SUNDAY 22nd JANUARY: GARGRAVE
TO SKIPTON
A Bowland Transit Club walk, from Gargrave to Skipton along the Leeds Liverpool
Canal.
Start: Gargrave: 12.45
Finish: Skipton: Approx. 15.00
Distance/Grading: 5 miles / Easy
Travel: Outward: Bus 883 from Ilkley (11.45) and Skipton (12.30). Connections on
bus X80 from Preston (11.00) and Clitheroe (11.45), on bus 28 from Burnley
(10.58) and on bus 66A from Keighley (11.45).
Return: Bus 883 to Ilkley, bus 66A to Keighley, bus 28 or 872 to Burnley or bus
X80 to Preston.
Walk Leader: Brian: 01200 443 561
SUNDAY 22nd JANUARY: MALHAMDALE CLASSIC 2
See the very best of Malhamdale's limestone country.
Start: Kirkby Malham: 11.20
Finish: Malham village: approx 14.30
Distance/Grading: 6 miles / Moderate
Travel: Outward: Bus 883 from York (08.30), Harrogate (09.25), Ilkley (10.15) and Skipton (10.45). Connections on bus 870 from Wakefield (08.50) and Leeds (09:20) to Ilkley, and on bus 872 from Burnley (09.15) to Skipton.
Return: Bus 883 to Skipton, Ilkley, Harrogate and York for onward connections.
Walk Leaders:
Duncan and Brenda: 07969 512743
SUNDAY 29th JANUARY: DREBLEY TO GRASSINGTON
Walk across the upper reaches of Barden Moor before descending into Upper Wharfedale.
Start: Drebley Lane End: 10.40
Finish: Grassington: approx 14.30
Distance/Grading: 6 miles / Moderate
Travel: Outward: Bus 874 from Ilkley (10.15). Connections on bus 870 from Wakefield (08.50) and Leeds (09.20) to Ilkley.
Return: Bus 874 to Ilkley or bus 872 to Skipton and beyond for onward connections.
Walk Leaders:
Duncan and Brenda: 07969 512743
SUNDAY 29th JANUARY: ABOVE DARLEY
Explore the less trodden paths of Nidderdale.
Start: Birstwith: 11.25
Finish: Darley, Wellington Inn: approx 14.15
Distance/Grading: 6 miles / Easy to Moderate
Travel: Outward: Bus 24 from Harrogate (11.05). Connections on bus 36 from Leeds (10.15) to Harrogate and from Ripon (10.45) to Killinghall.
Return: Bus 24 to Harrogate for onward connections.
Walk Leader:
Howard: 07766 405517
SUNDAY 5th FEBRUARY: HEATHFIELD AND ASHFOLD
Join Amanda for this local mystery walk.
Start: Fellbeck, Half Moon Inn: 10.40
Finish: Bridgehousegate: approx 15.00
Distance/Grading: 7 miles / Moderate to Strenuous
Travel: Outward: Bus 825 from Harrogate (10.10) Connections on bus 36 from Leeds (09.15) to Harrogate or Ripon (09.45) to Ripley.
Return: Bus 825 or bus 24 to Harrogate for onward connections.
Walk Leader:
Amanda: 01423 711252
SUNDAY 5th FEBRUARY: SKIPTON TO CRACOE
This walk takes in Skipton Woods, Flasby and Rylstone.
Start: Skipton Bus Station: 10.30
Finish: Cracoe Devonshire Arms: approx 15.15
Distance/Grading: 8 miles / Moderate
Travel: Outward: Bus 883 from Ilkley (09.15), train from Leeds (09.00) or bus 872 from Burnley (09.15) and Barnoldswick (09.59).
Return: Bus 872 to Grassington, Skipton and beyond for onward connections.
Walk Leader:
Howard: 07766 405517
SUNDAY 12th FEBRUARY: LEYBURN SHAWL
A linear walk via the popular Aysgarth Falls, Freeholders Wood and Redmire Village. Please book in advance with the walk leader.
Start: Aysgarth Falls Corner: 11.30
Finish: Leyburn Market Place: approx 16.15
Distance/Grading: 9 miles / Moderate to Strenuous
Travel: Outward: Bus 856 from Hawes Market Place (11.12), connections from Carlisle train from Leeds (09.00) on bus 855 from Garsdale Rail Station (10.45).
Return: Carlisle to Leeds train from Garsdale Station, connections from bus 856 (16.40) at Leyburn to Hawes then bus 855 at 17.22 from Hawes to Garsdale.
Walk Leader: Paul:
07933 824 620
SUNDAY 12th FEBRUARY: STRID, STORITHS and BEAMSLEY
A varied walk through woodland, field paths before leading up to Beamsley Beacon then descending into the popular village of Addingham - lots to see!
Start: Strid Wood: 10.45
Finish: Addingham Fleece Inn: approx 15.15
Distance/Grading: 8 miles / Moderate
Travel: Outward: Bus 874 from Ilkley (10.15). Connections on bus 870 from Wakefield (08.50) and Leeds (09.20) to Ilkley.
Return: Bus 874 or bus 883 to Ilkley for onward connections.
Walk Leader:
Howard: 07766 405517
SUNDAY 19th FEBRUARY: HAWKSWICK CLOWDER
An exploration of the open access land to the west of Kilnsey Crag.
Start: Kilnsey, Tennant Arms: 11.20
Finish: Threshfield Village: approx. 16.00
Distance/Grading: 8 miles / Moderate to Strenuous
Travel: Outward: Bus 874 from Ilkley (10.15) and Grassington (11.05). Connections on bus 870 from Wakefield (08.50) and Leeds (09.20) to Ilkley, or on bus 872 from Burnley (09.15), Barnoldswick (09.59) and Skipton (10.30) to Grassington.
Return: Bus 874 to Ilkley or bus 872 to Grassington, Skipton and beyond for onward connections.
Walk Leader: Paul:
07933 824 620
SUNDAY 19th FEBRUARY: EXPLORING AROUND GARGRAVE
Learn more about this area by making good use of local field tracks and the canal towpath.
Start: Gargrave Square: 11.05
Finish: Gargrave Square: approx 15.00
Distance/Grading: 7 miles / Moderate
Travel: Outward: Bus 883 from York (08.30), Harrogate (09.25), Ilkley (10.15) and Skipton (10.45). Connections on bus 870 from Wakefield (08.50) and Leeds (09:20) to Ilkley, or on bus 872 from Burnley (09.15) to Skipton.
Return: Bus 883 to Skipton, Ilkley, Harrogate and York for onward connections.
Walk Leader: Jim:
07766 799177
SUNDAY 26th FEBRUARY: MID TO UPPER WHARFEDALE
See Littondale at its best on this steady traverse into Wharfedale.
Start: Skirfare Bridge: 11.30
Finish: Kettlewell: approx 14.30
Distance/Grading: 6 miles / Moderate
Travel: Outward: Bus 874 from Ilkley (10.15). Connections on bus 870 from Wakefield (08.50) and Leeds (09.20) to Ilkley, or bus 872 from Burnley (09.15), Barnoldswick (09.59) and Skipton (10.30) to Grassington.
Return: Bus 874 to Ilkley or Grassington and beyond for onward connections.
Walk Leader: Syd:
0113 2689345
SUNDAY 26th FEBRUARY: A NIDDERDALE STROLL
See the history gone by, following the old disused railway line.
Start: Dacre Banks: 11.40
Finish: Pateley Bridge: approx 14.30
Distance/Grading: 5 miles / Easy
Travel: Outward: Bus 24 from Harrogate (11.05). Connections on bus 36 from Leeds (10.15) to Harrogate and from Ripon (10.45) to Killinghall.
Return: Bus 24 to Harrogate for onward connections.
Walk Leader:
Brenda: 07969 512743
SUNDAY 4th MARCH: DALES WAY LINK
A classic Dale to Dale walk using the Dales Way link paths. Lovely views!
Start: Bolton Abbey Village Green: 10.30
Finish: Darley Mill: approx 15.00
Distance/Grading: 9 miles / Moderate
Travel: Outward: Bus 874 from Ilkley (10.15). Connections on bus 870 from Wakefield (08.50) and Leeds (09.20) to Ilkley.
Return: Bus 24 to Harrogate for onward connections.
Walk Leader:
Howard: 07766 405517
SUNDAY 4th MARCH: MORE CHURCHES AND VILLAGES OF UPPER NIDDERDALE
Learn the history of the churches and villages of Upper Nidderdale.
Start: Brimham Rocks: 10.40
Finish: Pateley Bridge: approx 14.30
Distance/Grading: 6 miles / Moderate
Travel: Outward: Bus 825 from Harrogate (10.10). Connections on bus 36 from Leeds (09.15) to Harrogate or Ripon (09.45) to Ripley.
Return: Bus 825 or 24 from Pateley Bridge to Harrogate for onward connections.
Walk Leaders:
Duncan and Brenda: 07969 512743
SUNDAY 11th MARCH: LADY ANNE CLIFFORD'S WAY
Take to the highway via Cotterdale and the Pennine Way to arrive in Wensleydale. Please book in advance with the walk leader.
Start: Garsdale Station: 10.45
Finish: Hawes Market Place: approx 16.30
Distance/Grading: 9 miles / Moderate to Strenuous
Travel: Outward: Carlisle train from Leeds (09.00).
Return: Carlisle to Leeds train from Garsdale Station, connection on bus 855 at 17.22 from Hawes to Garsdale.
Walk Leader: Paul:
07933 824 620
SUNDAY 11th MARCH: WHARFEDALE IN EARLY SPRING
Follow the Dales Way along the River Wharfe.
Start: Strid Wood: 10.45
Finish: Grassington: approx 15.30
Distance/Grading: 7 miles / Easy to Moderate
Travel: Outward: Bus 874 from Ilkley (10.15). Connections on bus 870 from Wakefield (08.50) and Leeds (09.20) to Ilkley or bus 884 from Skipton (10.20).
Return: Bus 872 to Skipton or bus 874 to Ilkley for onward connections.
Walk Leader:
Terry: 0774 2976380
SUNDAY 18th MARCH: WEETS CROSS
Using the tracks across Calton and Hanlith Moor to arrive at one of the most prominent viewpoints of Malhamdale.
Start: Airton: 11.15
Finish: Cracoe, Devonshire Arms: approx 15.15
Distance/Grading: 8.5 miles / Moderate
Travel: Outward: Bus 883 from York (08.30), Harrogate (09.25), Ilkley (10.15) and Skipton (10.45). Connections on bus 870 from Wakefield (08.50) and Leeds (09.20) to Ilkley, or on bus 872 from Burnley (09.15) and Barnoldswick (09.59) to Skipton.
Return: Bus 872 to Skipton or Grassington for onward connections.
Walk Leader:
Howard: 07766 405517
SUNDAY 18th MARCH: MALHAM MOOR
Take a look at Threshfield Quarry from above on this circular walk from Threshfield.
Start: Threshfield, Skirethorns Lane: 11.10
Finish: Threshfield village: approx 15 30
Distance/Grading: 8 miles / Moderate to Strenuous
Travel: Outward: Bus 874 from Ilkley (10.15). Connections on bus 870 from Wakefield (08.50) and Leeds (09.20) to Ilkley, or bus 872 from Burnley (09.15), Barnoldswick (09.59) and Skipton (10.30).
Return: Bus 872 to Skipton or bus 874 to Ilkley for onward connections.
Walk Leader: Paul:
07933 824 620
SUNDAY 25th MARCH: BUCKDEN PIKE
Back by popular demand - best foot forward to Upper Wharfedale's high peak.
Start: Buckden: 11.35
Finish: Starbotton, Fox and Hounds Inn: approx 15.45
Distance/Grading: 6 miles / Strenuous
Travel: Outward: Bus 874 from Ilkley (10.15). Connections on bus 870 from Wakefield (08.50) and Leeds (09.20) to Ilkley, or bus 872 from Burnley (09.15), Barnoldswick (09.59) and Skipton (10.30) to Grassington.
Return: Bus 874 to Ilkley or Grassington and beyond for onward connections.
Walk Leader: Jim:
07766 799177
SUNDAY 25th MARCH: COLDSTONES CUT
A steady climb to view Nidderdale's giant sculpture.
Start: Pateley Bridge: 11.50
Finish: Pateley Bridge: approx 16.30
Distance/Grading: 7.5 miles / Moderate
Travel: Outward: Bus 24 from Harrogate (11.05). Connections on bus 36 from Leeds (10.15) to Harrogate and from Ripon (10.45) to Killinghall.
Return: Bus 24 to Harrogate for onward connections.
Walk Leaders: Anne: 01423 771 656 and Jenny: 07900 272595
SUNDAY 1st APRIL:
BARDEN FELL
Using the paths and tracks via Hammerthorn Gate.
Start: Bolton Abbey Village Green: 10.50
Finish: Bolton Abbey Bus Stop: approx 16.00
Distance/Grading: 8 miles / Moderate
Travel: Outward: Bus 874 from Ilkley (10.15). Connections on bus 870 from Wakefield (08.50) and Leeds (09.20) to Ilkley or bus 884 from Skipton (10.20).
Return: Bus 874 or 883 to Ilkley for onward connections.
Walk Leader: Syd:
0113 2689345
SUNDAY 1st APRIL: A TOUGH RAMBLE IN UPPER NIDDERDALE
Join Amanda for this varied and challenging walk at the top of the Dale.
Start: Ramsgill: 11.15
Finish: Lofthouse Bus Stop: approx 15.15
Distance/Grading: 6 miles / Moderate to Strenuous
Travel: Outward: Bus 825 from Harrogate (10.10) and Pateley Bridge (11.00). Connections on bus 36 from Leeds (09.15) to Harrogate or Ripon (09.45) to Ripley.
Return: Bus 825 or 24 to Harrogate for onward connections.
Walk Leader:
Amanda: 01423 711252