Dalesbus Ramblers - Walks Programme Summer 2010
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. Some walks are organised by the Friends of the Settle Carlisle Line.
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 dont 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:
WEEKDAY WALK: WEDNESDAY 28th JULY: JANET'S FOSS AND GORDALE SCAR
An easy walk from Malham to Janet's Foss and Gordale Scar.
Start: Malham National Park Centre: 11.45.
Finish: Malham: Approx. 14.30
Distance/Grading: 2 to 3 miles / Easy
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 898 from Bradford (10.00), Keighley (10.40) and Skipton (11.00)
Return: Bus 898 to Skipton, Keighley and Bradford
Walk Leaders: John and Heulwen: 01924 266122 johnojacks@hotmail.co.uk Heulwen.Goodall@sky.com
WEEKDAY WALK: FRIDAY 30th JULY: EXPLORING KETTLEWELL
An exploration of Kettlewell including some hidden delights.
Start: Kettlewell, Car Park: 12.15
Finish: Kettlewell: Approx. 14.00
Distance/Grading: 1.5 miles / Easy
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 899 from Bradford (10.00), Keighley (10.40) and Grassington (11.45)
Return: Bus 899 to Grassington, Keighley and Bradford
Walk Leader: Veronica vmb@dalesbusramblers.org.uk
SUNDAY 1st AUGUST: ADVENTURE WALK BREATHTAKING
Walk up the top end of Nidderdale past Scar House Reservoir and over the hill to How Stean Gorge.
Start: Lofthouse: 11.20
Finish: How Stean Gorge: Approx. 16.30
Distance/Grading: 10 miles / Strenuous
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 825 from Harrogate (10.10) and Pateley Bridge (11.00). Connections on bus 812 from York Railway Station (09.25) and Ripon (10.20) or bus 820 from Leeds (09.30) and Otley (10.05) to Pateley Bridge. Please note that due to road closures for Jane Tomlinson's 10K Run for All on Sunday 1st August bus 812 will start from opposite York Railway Station (Stand J). The bus stops at Heslington East, Heslington Hall and Piccadilly will not be served on this date.
Return: Bus 825 to Pateley Bridge for onward connections.
Walk Leader: Brenda & Duncan: 0796 951 2743 dward222@hotmail.com
WEEKDAY WALK: FRIDAY 6th AUGUST: RIVERSIDE MEANDER
A gentle riverside meander from Kettlewell down to the stepping stones and back on the other side with plenty of opportunity to watch the wildlife and admire distant views.
Start: Kettlewell, Car Park: 12.15
Finish: Kettlewell: Approx. 14.00
Distance/Grading: 2 miles / Easy
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 899 from Bradford (10.00), Keighley (10.40) and Grassington (11.45)
Return: Bus 899 to Grassington, Keighley and Bradford
Walk Leader: Terry: 01756 792371
SUNDAY 8th AUGUST: FoSCL WALK BLEA BARF AND OXNOP
Explore Swaledale with the Friends of the Settle-Carlisle Line
Start: Low Row: 11.50
Finish: Muker
Distance/Grading:
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 832 from Settle (09.35), Ingleton (10.00) and Ribblehead Station (10.30) onto bus 831 at Hawes (11.00). Connections on train from Leeds (09.00) to Ribblehead.
Return: Bus 831/832 to Ribblehead Station.
Walk Leader: Friends of Settle Carlisle Line walksinfo@settle-carlisle.com
SUNDAY
8th AUGUST: THE HAWES MOSAICS
Follow part of the Hawes Mosaic Trail in the capital of Upper Wensleydale.
Start: Hawes, Dales Museum: 13.00
Finish: Hawes: Approx. 15.30
Distance/Grading: 4.5 miles / Easy to Moderate
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 800 from York (09.00), Leeds (10.00), Ilkley (10.45) and Grassington (11.40). Connections on bus 812 from York (09.20), Ripon (10.20) and Pateley Bridge (11.00), or on bus 66A from Keighley (09.45) and Skipton (10.24) to Grassington.
Return: Bus 800 to Ilkley, Leeds and York for onward connections.
Walk Leader: Howard: 0776 640 5517
SUNDAY
8th AUGUST: DID LEGIONNAIRES RIDE THIS WAY?
A walk to Toft Gate Kiln and the village of Greenhow, one of the highest in Yorkshire.
Start: Pateley Bridge: 11.00
Finish: Pateley Bridge: Approx. 16.00
Distance/Grading: 8 miles / Moderate to Strenuous
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 812 from York (09.20) and Ripon (10.20), bus 820 from Leeds (09.30) and Otley (10.05) or bus 825 from Harrogate (10.10).
Return: Bus 812 to Ripon and York, bus 24 to Harrogate or bus 820 to Leeds for onward connections.
Walk Leader: Cherry: 01423 866322 Frank: 0779 077 8385
WEEKDAY WALK: FRIDAY 13th
AUGUST: DOWBER GILL
A walk from Kettlewell to Dowber Gill and back.
Start: Kettlewell, Car Park: 12.15
Finish: Kettlewell: Approx. 14.30
Distance/Grading: 3 miles / Moderate
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 899 from Bradford (10.00), Keighley (10.40) and Grassington (11.45)
Return: Bus 899 to Grassington, Keighley and Bradford
Walk Leader: Hazel: 0113 282 0057 hazel.ranby@ls26.eclipse.co.uk
SUNDAY 15th AUGUST: GRIMWITH RESERVOIR
Visit this large reservoir in its beautiful, wild surroundings.
Start: Burnsall: 11.15
Finish: Burnsall: Approx. 15.30
Distance/Grading: 7 miles / Moderate
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 800 from York (09.00), Leeds (10.00) and Ilkley (10.45). Connections on bus 884 from Gargrave (10.08) and Skipton (10.20) to Bolton Abbey, Village Green.
Return: Bus 800 to Ilkley, Leeds and York or bus 874 to Ilkley for onward connections.
Walk Leader:
Irene: 0192 484 9815
SUNDAY 15th AUGUST: ADVENTURE WALK TAN HILL
Take a brisk ramble to the highest inn in Great Britain and back to Muker for the bus home.
Start: Keld, Tan Hill Road End: 11.25
Finish: Muker: Approx. 16.40
Distance/Grading: 10 miles / Moderate to Strenuous
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 832 from Settle (09.35), Ingleton (10.00) and Ribblehead Station (10.30) onto bus 831 at Hawes (11.00). Connections on train from Leeds (09.00) to Ribblehead.
Return: Bus 831/832 to Ribblehead Station.
Walk Leader: Paul: 01535 608725
SUNDAY 22nd AUGUST: FoSCL WALK ARKENGARTHDALE
Explore Swaledale with the Friends of the Settle-Carlisle Line
Start: Healaugh: 11.55
Finish: Reeth: Approx. 16.15
Distance/Grading: 9 miles / Moderate to Strenuous
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 832 from Settle (09.35), Ingleton (10.00) and Ribblehead Station (10.30) onto bus 831 at Hawes (11.00). Connections on train from Leeds (09.00) to Ribblehead.
Return: Bus 831/832 to Ribblehead Station.
Walk Leader: Friends of Settle Carlisle Line walksinfo@settle-carlisle.com
SUNDAY
22nd AUGUST: WONDERFUL WHARFEDALE ON HIGH ABOVE KETTLEWELL
After a steep climb, see Upper Wharfedale and beyond from on high.
Start: Starbotton: 11.35
Finish: Kettlewell: Approx. 15.00
Distance/Grading: 6 miles / Moderate
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 874 from Ilkley (10.15). Connections on bus 650 from Bradford (09.20), bus X52 from Knaresborough (09.05) or bus 870 from Leeds (09.20) to Ilkley, or on bus 66A from Keighley (09.45) and Skipton (10.24) to Grassington.
Return: Bus 874 to Grassington and Ilkley, bus 800 to Ilkley, Leeds and York and bus 872 to Skipton and Ilkley for onward connections.
Walk Leader: Duncan: 0796 951 2743 dward222@hotmail.com
SUNDAY
22nd AUGUST: THE SCARECROW WALK
After the walk to Kettlewell, there's plenty of time to look at the scarecrows - so don't forget your camera.
Start: Buckden: 12.15
Finish: Kettlewell: Approx. 14.45
Distance/Grading: 5.5 miles / Easy to Moderate
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 800 from York (09.00), Leeds (10.00), Ilkley (10.45) and Grassington (11.40). Connections on bus 812 from York (09.20), Ripon (10.20) and Pateley Bridge (11.00), or on bus 66A from Keighley (09.45) and Skipton (10.24) to Grassington.
Return: Bus 874 to Grassington and Ilkley, bus 800 to Ilkley, Leeds and York and bus 872 to Skipton and Ilkley for onward connections.
Walk Leader:
Howard: 0776 640 5517
SUNDAY 29th AUGUST: FoSCL WALK OXNOP GHYLL
Explore Swaledale with the Friends of the Settle-Carlisle Line
Start: Gunnerside: 11.45
Finish: Muker: Approx. 15.45
Distance/Grading: 7.5 miles / Moderate
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 832 from Settle (09.35), Ingleton (10.00) and Ribblehead Station (10.30) onto bus 831 at Hawes (11.00). Connections on train from Leeds (09.00) to Ribblehead.
Return: Bus 831/832 to Ribblehead Station.
Walk Leader: Friends of Settle Carlisle Line walksinfo@settle-carlisle.com
SUNDAY
29th AUGUST: ADVENTURE WALK A TEST OF FITNESS IN WHARFEDALE
A long walk following Wharfedale on high to Simons Seat before dropping to the river and onwards to Grassington.
Start: Bolton Bridge: 10.30
Finish: Grassington: Approx. 16.30
Distance/Grading: 12 miles / Strenuous
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 874 from Ilkley (10.15). Connections on bus 650 from Bradford (09.20), bus X52 from Knaresborough (09.05) or bus 870 from Leeds (09.20) to Ilkley.
Return: Bus 66A to Skipton and Keighley, bus 874 to Ilkley, bus 800 to Ilkley, Leeds and York or bus 872 to Skipton and Ilkley for onward connections.
Walk Leader: Brenda & Duncan: 0796 951 2743 dward222@hotmail.com
MONDAY 30th AUGUST:
HEBDEN GILL
A walk along the River Wharfe forms the prelude to a ramble up Hebden Gill and past the former lead mines, before descending to Grassington.
Start: Burnsall: 10.45
Finish: Grassington: Approx. 15.00
Distance/Grading: 8 miles / Moderate
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 874 from Ilkley (10.15). Connections on bus 650 from Bradford (09.20), bus X52 from Knaresborough (09.05) or bus 870 from Leeds (09.20) to Ilkley.
Return: Bus 66A to Skipton and Keighley, bus 812 to Pateley Bridge, Ripon and York, bus 874 to Ilkley, bus 800 to Ilkley, Leeds and York or bus 872 to Skipton and Ilkley for onward connections.
Walk Leader:
Duncan: 0796 951 2743
dward222@hotmail.com"
MONDAY 30th AUGUST: NIDDERDALE BELOW PATELEY BRIDGE
Walk down from the wind-sculptured Brimham Rocks to the capital of Upper Nidderdale.
Start: Brimham Rocks: 10.35
Finish: Pateley Bridge: Approx. 13.30
Distance/Grading: 5 miles / Easy to 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 812 to Grassington, Ripon and York, bus 24 to Harrogate or bus 820 to Leeds for onward connections.
Walk Leader:
Amanda: 01423 711252
SUNDAY 5th SEPTEMBER: KETTLEWELL WITH STARBOTTON
Don your boots for a short potter around this popular parish in Upper Wharfedale.
Start: Kettlewell, Bus Shelter: 11.30
Finish: Kettlewell: Approx: 15.00
Distance/Grading: 5 miles / Easy to Moderate
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 874 from Ilkley (10.15). Connections on bus 650 from Bradford (09.20) or on bus 870 from Leeds (09.20) to Ilkley, or on bus 66A from Keighley (09.45) and Skipton (10.24) to Grassington.
Return: Bus 874 to Grassington and Ilkley, bus 800 to Ilkley, Leeds and York and bus 872 to Skipton and Ilkley for onward connections.
Walk Leader: Irene: 0192
484 9815
SUNDAY 5th SEPTEMBER: TRANS-DALES ROCKING MOOR
This walk begins in the pretty Washburn valley with a gradual ascent to Rocking Moor. Excellent views on the descent to Bolton Abbey make this a very special walk finishing at the Cavendish Pavilion.
Start: Sun Inn: 10.25
Finish: Bolton Abbey: Approx. 17.00
Distance/Grading: 14 miles / Moderate
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 820 from Leeds (09.30) and Otley (10.05), connection on bus X52 from Knaresborough (09.05) to Otley.
Return: Bus 800 to Ilkley, Leeds and York or bus 874 to Ilkley for onward connections.
Walk Leader: Hazel: 0113 282 0057 hazel.ranby@ls26.eclipse.co.uk
SUNDAY 12th SEPTEMBER: HACKFALL WOODS
Discover the fascinating follies and grottoes created in Hackfall Woods by William Aislabie of Studley Royal.
Start: Masham, Little Market Place: 10.20
Finish: West Tanfield: Approx. 15.00
Distance/Grading: 7 miles / Moderate
TRAVEL: Outward: Vintage Bus 127 from Ripon (09.40). Connections on bus 36 from Leeds (08.15) and Harrogate (09.05).
Return: Bus 820 to Ripon, Pateley Bridge and Leeds for onward connections.
Walk Leaders: Cherry: 01423 866322 & Frank: 0779 077 8385"
SUNDAY 19th SEPTEMBER: FoSCL WALK COGDEN GILL AND GRINTON GILL
Explore Swaledale with the Friends of the Settle-Carlisle Line.
Start: Reeth: 12.00
Finish: Reeth: Approx. 16.00
Distance/Grading: 7.5 miles / Moderate
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 832 from Settle (09.35), Ingleton (10.00) and Ribblehead Station (10.30) onto bus 831 at Hawes (11.00). Connections on train from Leeds (08.40 - service subject to engineering work - please check before travelling) to Ribblehead.
Return: Bus 831/832 to Ribblehead Station.
Walk Leader: Friends of Settle Carlisle Line walksinfo@settle-carlisle.com
SUNDAY 19th SEPTEMBER: ADVENTURE WALK
ALONG THE EDGE OF THE LIMESTONE
A steep climb to the viewpoint of Pikedaw leads onto a traverse of the less-well known access land above the Cove before descending to the bottom of Goredale and Janet's Foss.
Start: Malham, National Park Centre: 11.30
Finish: Malham: Approx. 15.30
Distance/Grading: 6 miles / Moderate to Strenuous
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 883 from Ilkley (10.15) and Skipton (10.45). Connections on bus 650 from Bradford (09.20), bus X52 from Knaresborough (09.05) or bus 870 from Leeds (09.20) to Ilkley.
Return: Bus 883 to Skipton and Ilkley for onward connections.
Walk Leader: Steve: 0798 276 4857
SUNDAY 19th SEPTEMBER: LATE SUMMER ON THE DALES WAY
Experience Mid-Wharfedale in late summer as this walk follows the river through woodland and pasture to its capital of Grassington.
Start: The Strid: 10.45
Finish: Grassington: Approx. 15.45
Distance/Grading: 9 miles / Moderate
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 874 from Ilkley (10.15) or bus 884 from Gargrave (10.08) and Skipton (10.20). Connections on bus 650 from Bradford (09.20), bus X52 from Knaresborough (09.05) or bus 870 from Leeds (09.20) to Ilkley.
Return: Bus 66A to Skipton and Keighley, bus 812 to Pateley Bridge, Ripon and York, bus 874 to Ilkley, bus 800 to Ilkley, Leeds and York or bus 872 to Skipton and Ilkley for onward connections.
Walk Leader: Duncan: 0796 951 2743 dward222@hotmail.com
SUNDAY 26th SEPTEMBER: ADVENTURE WALK
BUCKDEN PIKE AND HUBBERHOLME
Walk up the mountain at the top of Upper Wharfedale and descend to the ancient church in the dale bottom.
Start: Buckden: 12.15
Finish: Buckden: Approx. 16.45
Distance/Grading: 7 miles / Strenuous
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 800 from York (09.00), Leeds (10.00), Ilkley (10.45) and Grassington (11.40). Connections on bus 812 from York (09.20), Ripon (10.20) and Pateley Bridge (11.00), or on bus 66A from Keighley (09.45) and Skipton (10.24) to Grassington.
Return: Bus 872 to Skipton and Ilkley for onward connections.
Walk Leader: Hazel: 0113 282 0057 hazel.ranby@ls26.eclipse.co.uk
SUNDAY 3rd OCTOBER: CRUMMACKDALE IN AUTUMN
See the autumn colours amongst some of the finest limestone scenery in the Western Dales.
Start: Settle Railway Station: 10.05
Finish: Horton-in-Ribblesdale: Approx. 16.00
Distance/Grading: 8 miles / Moderate
TRAVEL: Outward: Train from Leeds (08.25 - service subject to engineering work - please check before travelling).
Return: Trains to Leeds.
Walk Leader: Duncan: 0796 951 2743 dward222@hotmail.com
SUNDAY 3rd OCTOBER: ADVENTURE WALK ADDLEBROUGH
A steep walk up this prominent hill in Wensleydale.
Start: Thornton Rust, Throstle Nest: 12.45
Finish: Worton: Approx. 15.45
Distance/Grading: 5.5 miles / Strenuous
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 800 from York (09.00), Leeds (10.00), Ilkley (10.45) and Grassington (11.40). Connections on bus 812 from York (09.20), Ripon (10.20) and Pateley Bridge (11.00), or on bus 66A from Keighley (09.45) and Skipton (10.24) to Grassington.
Return: Bus 800 to Ilkley, Leeds and York for onward connections.
Walk Leader: Steve: 0798 276 4857
SUNDAY 10th OCTOBER: LOFTHOUSE MOOR AND SYPELAND MOOR
Cross Upper Nidderdale and walk along the moors to the east on Nidderdale before dropping down to Ramsgill.
Start: Middlesmoor: 11.25
Finish: Ramsgill: Approx. 15.00
Distance/Grading: 6 to 7 miles / Strenuous
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 825 from Harrogate (10.10) and Pateley Bridge (11.00). Connections on bus 812 from York (09.20) and Ripon (10.20) or bus 820 from Leeds (09.30) and Otley (10.05) to Pateley Bridge
Return: Bus 825 to Pateley Bridge for onward connections.
Walk Leader: Amanda: 01423 711252
SUNDAY 10th OCTOBER: ADVENTURE WALK
THE RAKES OF REETH
A traverse of the north side of Swaledale via the post-industrial landscape of Surrender Bridge and Calver Hill.
Start: Low Row, Isles Bridge Lane End: 11.50
Finish: Reeth: Approx. 16.00
Distance/Grading: 7 miles / Moderate
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 832 from Settle (09.35), Ingleton (10.00) and Ribblehead Station (10.30) onto bus 831 at Hawes (11.00). Connections on train from Leeds (09.00) to Ribblehead.
Return: Bus 831/832 to Ribblehead Station.
Walk Leader: Steve: 0798 276 4857
SUNDAY 17th OCTOBER: TRANS-DALES
WETHER FELL
Take the Pennine Bridleway and the old Roman Road to Fleet Moss and visit the top of Wether Fell before descending to Hawes.
Start: Newby Head: 10.40
Finish: Hawes: Approx. 15.40
Distance/Grading: 10 miles / Moderate
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 832 from Settle (09.35), Ingleton (10.00) and Ribblehead Station (10.30). Please check for details of engineering work affecting train connections.
Return: Bus 832 to Ribblehead Station.
Walk Leader: Steve: 0798 276 4857
SUNDAY 24th OCTOBER: BACK IN HISTORY
Go back in history as we walk through the disused lead mines near Pateley Bridge.
Start: Glasshouses: 09.45
Finish: Pateley Bridge: Approx. 16.30
Distance/Grading: 12 miles / Moderate to Strenuous
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 24 from Harrogate (09.05). Connections on bus 36 from Leeds (08.15) to Harrogate or from Ripon (08.45) to Killinghall.
Return: Bus 812 to Ripon and York, bus 24 to Harrogate or bus 820 to Leeds for onward connections.
Walk Leader: Brenda & Duncan: 0796 951 2743 dward222@hotmail.com
SUNDAY 24th OCTOBER: TRANS-DALES
THE ROMAN ROAD TO SKIPTON
Follow in the footsteps of the Romans between Wharfedale and Airedale.
Start: Addingham, The Fleece: 11.00
Finish: Skipton: Approx. 14.30
Distance/Grading: 6 miles / Moderate
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 800 from York (09.00), Leeds (10.00) and Ilkley (10.45) or bus 884 from Gargrave (10.08) and Skipton (10.20).
Return: Various buses and trains
Walk Leader: Terry: 01756 792371
Details of further walks will be posted here during October 2010.