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Walks Programme 13th January 2018 to 29th April 2018

SUNDAY 22ND APRIL
Wharfedale: Down the Dales Way to Ilkley
9½ miles/Moderate but long
Walk through Strid Woods and past Bolton Priory to have a lunch break at Lobwood Friends Meeting House, before walking alongside the Wharfe to Ilkley.
Start at Strid Woods, 1045; finish at Ilkley, 1530
Steve 07982 764857
DalesBus connections: 874 from Wakefield 0840, Leeds 0915 and Ilkley 1012; 873 from Skipton 1025.
Return: 873 to Skipton 1617; 874 to Leeds and Wakefield 1737; other buses and trains.
Note minor time changes to accommodate the Summer timetable which comes into effect on 1st April.

SUNDAY 29TH APRIL
Craven: Hetton, Flasby and Winterburn Reservoir
9½ miles/Moderate but long
Explore the fields and moorland of Craven
Start at Rylstone, 1035; finish at Cracoe, 1630.
Paul 01535 608725 or 07933 824620
DalesBus connections: X43 from Manchester 0810, Colne 0940, and Skipton 1025.
Return: X43 from Cracoe, 1703 to Skipton for onward connections.
Note change of walk leader from printed programme.

Walks Programme 6th May 2018 to 30th September 2018

SUNDAY 6th MAY
There will be no organised walk due to the Tour de Yorkshire cycle race. Most DalesBus services will still operate.

BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 7th MAY
Dale to Dale: Lofthouse to Grassington via Meugher Dales Adventure
(Strenuous) 12 miles
Start: Lofthouse 1140. Finish: Grassington approx. 1730
Transport: Bus 821 from Keighley 0905, Otley 0955 and Pateley Bridge 1115. Connections at Otley from bus 874 from Wakefield 0840 and Leeds 0915; and from bus 884 from Dewsbury 0820 and Bradford 0905.
Return: Bus 875 to Leeds or bus X43 to Skipton and E Lancs, both at 1755.
Paul 01535 608725 or 07933 824620

SUNDAY 13th MAY
Ingleborough: The Ascent of Ingleborough
(Strenuous) 8 miles
Start: Horton-in-Ribblesdale 1020. Finish: Ingleton approx. 1500
Transport: Train from Leeds 0859 to Horton.
Return: Bus 881 at 1505 to Malham for onward connection on bus 884; or extend walk to Bentham for train.
Howard 07766 405517

SUNDAY 20th MAY
Nidderdale: Bluebells and Stones Mystery Walk
(Moderate) 8½ miles
Start: Birstwith Post Office 1040. Finish: Dacre Banks approx. 1600
Transport: Bus 24 from Harrogate 1015.
Return: Bus 24 at 1635 to Harrogate.
Anne 01423 771656

SUNDAY 20th MAY
Craven: Skipton to Barnoldswick
(Moderate) 11 miles
Walk via Carleton, Pinhaw Beacon and Thornton
Start: Skipton Bus Station 1045. Finish: Barnoldswick approx. 1530
Transport: Bus 884 from Dewsbury 0820, Bradford 0905 and Otley 0955. Connection at Otley with bus 874 from Wakefield 0840 and Leeds 0915.
Return: Bus X43 at 1555 to Skipton for onward connections.
Gary 07502 196327

SUNDAY 27th MAY
Wharfedale: Grass Wood and Lea Green Summer Saunter
(Easy) 5 miles
A nature walk exploring flowers and wildlife in ancient woodland and limestone pasture
Start: Grassington NPC 1100. Finish: Grassington approx. 1430
Transport: Bus 874 from Wakefield 0840, Leeds 0915 and Otley 0955 or bus X43 from Manchester 0810, Burnley 0920 and Skipton 1025.
Return: Bus 874 at 1655 to Leeds and Wakefield or bus X43 hourly to Skipton and E Lancs.
Alastair 07946 722860

BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 28th MAY
Malhamdale: Malham and Gordale Beck Dales Adventure
(Strenuous) 7 miles Steep gradients
Start: Malham NPC 1130. Finish: Malham approx. 1545
Transport: Bus 884 from Dewsbury 0820, Bradford 0905 and Otley 0955.
Connection at Otley with bus 874 from Wakefield 0840 and Leeds 0915.
Return: Bus 884 at 1630 to Skipton, Otley and Dewsbury.
Paul 01535 608725 or 07933 824620

SUNDAY 3rd JUNE
Dale to Dale Classic: Kirkby Malham to Grassington
(Moderate/Strenuous) 9½ miles
via the Weets, Bordley & Wood Nook: a repeat of last summer’s popular walk
Start: Kirkby Malham 1110. Finish: Grassington approx. 1600
Transport: Bus 884 from Dewsbury 0820, Bradford 0905, Otley 0955 and Skipton 1040. Connection at Otley with bus 874 from Wakefield and Leeds.
Return: Bus 874 to Leeds &Wakefield or bus X43 to Manchester, both at 1655.
Howard 07766 405517

SUNDAY 10th JUNE
Forest of Bowland: A Taste of Bowland Dales Adventure
(Strenuous) 11 miles
Please contact walk leader Paul 01535 608725 or 07933 824620 for details.

SUNDAY 17th JUNE
Swaledale: Keld to Gunnerside
(Moderate) 7 miles
Start: Keld 1140. Finish: Gunnerside approx. 1530
Transport: Bus 830 from Preston 0820 and Ribblehead 1030 meeting 0859 train from Leeds; change buses in Muker for connection to Keld. Bus 830 from Middlesbrough 0915 and Darlington 0955.
Return: Bus 830 at 1730 for train from Ribblehead at 1850, or bus 830 at 1700 to Darlington and Middlesbrough.
Colin 01943 430652 or 07722 162957

SUNDAY 24th JUNE
Nidderdale: Scar House and How Stean Gorge
(Moderate) 7 miles
Start: Scar House 1145. Finish: Ramsgill approx. 1530
Beautiful bus ride to Scar House, great views from lunch stop and a visit to the glass floored café at How Stean. One steep ascent.
Transport: Bus 821 from Keighley 0905, Otley 0955 and Pateley Bridge 1115. Connections at Otley from bus 874 from Wakefield & Leeds and bus 884 from Dewsbury and Bradford and at Pateley Bridge from bus 24 from Harrogate and bus 822 from York and Ripon.
Return: Bus 821 at 1606 to Pateley Bridge, Otley and Keighley.
Anne 01423 771656

SUNDAY 1st JULY
Pendle: Colne to Barnoldswick
(Easy) 8 miles
Along the Leeds Liverpool Canal via Barrowford and Foulridge Reservoir
Start: Colne Bus Station 1205. Finish: Barnoldswick approx. 1500.
Transport: Bus X43 from Grassington 1055 and Skipton 1130. Connection at Skipton from Keighley on bus 66.
Return: Bus X43 at 1555 to Skipton for onward connections.
Gary 07502 196327

SUNDAY 8th JULY
Fountains Abbey: Brimham Rocks to Fountains Abbey
(Moderate) 8½ miles
Walk the monastic way to a world heritage site via ancient crosses and packhorse bridges
Start: Brimham Rocks 1145. Finish: Fountains Abbey approx. 1600 or Ripon approx. 1700
Transport: Bus 825 from Harrogate 1120.
Return: Bus 36 to Harrogate and Leeds for onward connections.
Howard 07766 405517

SUNDAY 15th JULY
Dale to Dale: Fewston to Bolton Abbey
(Strenuous) 11 miles
Reservoir and woodland using streamside and moorland tracks, with a visit to Rocking Hall shooting house.
Start: Fewston main car park 1020. Finish: Bolton Abbey approx. 1645
Transport: Bus 821 from Keighley 0905 and Otley 0955. Connections at Otley on bus 874 from Wakefield & Leeds and on bus 884 from Dewsbury.
Return: Bus 874 at 1721 to Otley, for onward connections, Leeds & Wakefield.
Anne 01423 771656

SUNDAY 22nd JULY
Malhamdale: Kirkby Malham and Malham Cove Summer Saunter
(Easy) 5 miles
Walk the Pennine Way alongside the infant Aire, explore Kirkby Malham and stroll on to Malham Cove.
Start: Malham 1115. Finish: Malham approx. 1415
Transport: Bus 884 from Dewsbury 0820, Bradford 0905, Otley 0955 and Skipton 1040. Connection at Otley with bus 874 from Wakefield 0840.
Return: Bus 884 at 1630 to Skipton, Otley for onward connections & Dewsbury
Chris 01756 700096 or 07552 025105

SUNDAY 29th JULY
Nidderdale: Ashford Side Beck and Gate Up Gill Dales Adventure
(Strenuous) 12 miles
A little used rough crossing of the Nidderdale/Wharfedale watershed.
Start: Greenhow Hill 1040. Finish: Grassington approx. 1715.
Transport: Bus 821 from Keighley 0905 and Otley 0955. Connection at Otley on bus 874 from Wakefield 0840 and Leeds 0915.
Return: Bus 875 to Leeds or bus X43 to Skipton and E Lancs, both 1755.
Paul 01535 608725 or 07933 824620

SUNDAY 5th AUGUST
Ingleborough: Moughton and Crummackdale
(Moderate) 6 miles
Linear walk from Horton-in-Ribblesdale to Clapham. Some rocky sections.
Start: Horton 1020. Finish: Clapham approx. 1430
Transport: Train from Leeds 0859.
Return: Bus 881 at 1513 to Settle for onward train connections.
Alastair 07946 722860

SUNDAY 12th AUGUST
Wensleydale: Sedbusk and Hardraw Summer Saunter
(Easy) 5 miles
Start: Hawes Countryside Museum 1230. Finish: Hawes approx. 1530
Circular exploration of Upper Wensleydale with an optional visit to Hardraw Force (charge).
Transport: Bus 875 from Wakefield 0915 and Leeds 0945, or bus 830 from Middlesbrough 0915 and Darlington 0955.
Return: Bus 875 at 1630 to Leeds and Wakefield or bus 830 at 1630 to Darlington and Middlesbrough.
Chris 01756 700096 or 07552 025105

SUNDAY 19th AUGUST
Pendle: Weets Hill
(Moderate) 8 miles
Start: Barnoldswick 1150. Finish: Barnoldswick approx. 1500
Ascend Weets Hill via Lister Wells Land and return via Folly Lane
Transport: Bus X43 from Grassington 1055 and Skipton 1130. Connection at Skipton from Keighley on bus 66.
Return: Bus X43 at 1555 to Skipton and Grassington.
Gary 07502 196327

SUNDAY 26th AUGUST
Wharfedale: Scarecrow Walk
(Easy to Moderate) 6½ miles
Start: Grassington NPC 1100. Finish: Kettlewell approx. 1430
Transport: Bus 874 from Wakefield 0840, Leeds 0915 and Otley 0955 or bus X43 from Manchester 0810, Burnley 0920 and Skipton 1025.
Return: Bus 874 at 1530 to Grassington or at 1630 to Wakefield.
Howard 07766 405517

BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 27th AUGUST
Wharfedale: Posforth Gill and the Valley of Desolation
(Moderate) 5½ miles Good footwear advised.
Start: Strid Wood 1045. Finish: Bolton Abbey approx. 1500
Explore Posforth Gill and enjoy the woodlands and waterfalls.
Transport: Bus 874 from Wakefield 0840, Leeds 0915 and Otley 0955 or bus 873 from Skipton at 1025.
Return: Bus 873 at 1551 to Ilkley, bus 873 at 1633 to Skipton or bus 874 at 1721 to Otley and Wakefield.
Steve 07982 764857

SUNDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER
Craven: Malham to Cracoe
(Moderate) 8½ miles
Hanlith, Carlton and the west bank of Winterburn Reservoir
Start: Malham, National Park Centre 1115. Finish: Cracoe approx. 1640
Transport: Bus 884 from Dewsbury 0820, Bradford 0905, Otley 0955 and Skipton 1040; connection at Otley from bus 874 from Wakefield 0840 and Leeds 0915; connection at Skipton from bus X43 from Manchester 0810.
Return: Bus X43 at 1737 to Grassington connecting with bus 875 at 1755 to Wakefield; or bus X43 at 1703 to Manchester.
Carol 07511 386190

SUNDAY 9th SEPTEMBER
Wensleydale: Bainbridge to Hawes Summer Saunter
(Easy) 4½ miles
Follow the line of the railway via Sedbusk
Start: Bainbridge 1245. Finish: Hawes Market Place approx. 1515
Transport: Bus 875 from Wakefield 0915 and Leeds 0945, connection at Cracoe from bus X43 from Manchester 0810 and Skipton 1025.
Return: Bus 875 at 1630 to Leeds and Wakefield, connecting at Grassington with bus X43 at 1755 to Skipton and Manchester.
Howard 07766 405517

SUNDAY 16th SEPTEMBER
Swaledale: Gunnerside to Reeth
(Moderate) 7 miles
Start: Gunnerside 1110. Finish: Reeth approx. 1545
Transport: Bus 830 from Preston 0820 and Ribblehead 1030; connection at Ribblehead from 0859 train from Leeds. Bus 830 from Middlesbrough 0915 and Darlington 0955.
Return: Bus 830 at 1715 for train from Ribblehead at 1850, or bus 830 at 1715 to Darlington and Middlesbrough.
Colin 01943 430652 or 07722 162957

SUNDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER
Swaledale: Buttertubs and Lovers Gill Dales Adventure
(Strenuous) 6 miles Includes steep descent.
Start: Buttertubs 1115. Finish: Muker approx. 1530.
Transport: Bus 830 from Preston 0820 and Ribblehead 1030. Connection at Ribblehead from 0859 train from Leeds.
Return: Bus 830 at 1740 for train from Ribblehead at 1850.
Paul 01535 608725 or 07933 824620

SUNDAY 30th SEPTEMBER
Dale to Dale: Scar House to Kettlewell Dales Adventure
(Strenuous) 11 miles
Start: Scar House 1150. Finish: Kettlewell approx. 1700
Transport: Bus 821 from Keighley 0905 and Otley 0955, connection at Otley from bus 874 from Wakefield 0840 and Leeds 0915.
Return: Bus 875 at 1730 to Leeds and Wakefield, connecting at Grassington with bus X43 at 1755 to Skipton.
Paul 01535 608725 or 07933 824620

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