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Festival Programme 2015
A week long programme of Walks, Talks and Music.
No booking required - just turn up at the start of each event!
| DATE | EVENT TYPE |
DETAILS | WALK GRADE | VENUE/ START STN. (RETURN) |
START TIME (FINISH) |
MEET TRAIN departs: |
RUN BY |
| Tue Apr 28 |
Walk | Decoding the Landscape Join Dr David Johnson of Ingleborough Archaeology Group on a circular walk following the Settle Geology Trail to Attermire Scar and Winskill and interpreting geology including the Craven Fault system and its impact on the present landscape, cave archaeology and settlement from late prehistory to the medieval period. The walk is steep in parts and will ‘stop and start’ as Dr Johnson interprets this fascinating area. The walk leaders will meet the trains from both Leeds and Carlisle before setting off. FESTIVAL LAUNCH EVENT |
6 miles Moderate |
Settle (Settle) |
10.32 (15.45) |
Leeds 08.49/ Carlisle 08.53 |
IAG |
| Walk | Three Waterfalls Walk A moderate circular walk from Settle which visits 3 Dales waterfalls. There is some steep ascent. FESTIVAL LAUNCH EVENT |
10 miles Moderate |
Settle (Settle) |
09.48 (17.57) |
Leeds 08.49 | FDR | |
| Walk & Talk | Behind the Scenes A Guided tour of the newly converted Settle Water Tower (as seen on Channel 4's "Restoration Man") with owners Mark and Pat Rand, plus a visit to the restored Settle Signal Box. Finishes in time for the Hoffman Kiln walk. FESTIVAL LAUNCH EVENT |
½ mile Easy |
Settle, (Settle) | 09.48 (11.30) |
Leeds 08.49 | FoSCL | |
| Walk | Stainforth and the Hoffman Kiln Join Colin Speakman on a moderately easy walk to the rarely visited Hoffman Kiln to the north of Settle. This is an extraordinary example of a large industrial lime kiln with echoing tunnels to explore (bring a torch). The circular walk will also visit Stainforth and return along the banks of the river Ribble on the route of A Dales High Way. |
7 miles Moderate |
Settle, (Settle) | 11.44 (16.35) |
Leeds 10.49 | YDS/ FDHW |
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| Talk | Historical Roads, Routes and Lines of
Travel A talk by Dr David Johnson focussing on historical roads and tracks, mainly in North Craven – what were they like, where did they go and who used them? £3.00 includes light refreshments. Numbers in the venue are limited but tickets can be bought in advance at ingleborougharchaeologygroup.org.uk Unsold tickets will be available on the door. |
Friends Meeting House, Settle | 19.30 (21.00) |
IAG | |||
| Music | Music Sessions in the pub Music at the Royal Oak, Settle. |
Royal Oak, Settle | 16.00 (23.30) |
3PFC |
| DATE | EVENT TYPE |
DETAILS | WALK GRADE | VENUE/ START STN. (RETURN) |
START TIME (FINISH) |
MEET TRAIN departs: |
RUN BY |
| Wed Apr 29 |
Walk | Ribblehead Heritage Tour The Ribblehead Viaduct is the highlight of the route with its magnificent 24 arches spanning Batty Moss over 100 ft below. Join the Ribblehead Tour to look at the archaeological sites and history of the Viaduct. (There's an optional extended tour (5 miles, approx 4.5 hours) of the Ribblehead Viaduct site and a visit to the Force Gill aquaduct from where the entrance to Blea Moor Tunnel can be viewed - bring a packed lunch - Moderate). Meet at the Ribblehead Station Heritage Centre. (Walk leader - Peter Davies) |
3 miles
Easy |
Ribblehead (Ribblehead) |
10.25 (13.00) (longer tour ends 15.29) |
Leeds 08.49 / Carlisle 08.53 |
FoSCL |
| Walk | Appleby circular Follow the River Eden to the villages of Great Ormside and Hoff before returning along Hoff Beck. (Walk leader - John Disney) |
9 miles Moderate |
Appleby (Appleby) |
11.34 (17.01) |
Leeds 09.47 | FoSCL | |
| Walk | Appleby circular via High Cup Nick A very strenuous walk to this spectacular natural featurewill involve some boulder scrambling. (Walk leaders - ) |
14 miles Strenuous |
Appleby (Appleby) |
10.46 (18.56) |
Leeds 08.49 | FDR | |
| Walk | Appleby circular via Looking Flatt A moderate circular walk from Appleby station via Looking Flatt. |
8 miles Easy |
Appleby (Appleby) |
10.46 (17.01) |
Leeds 08.49 | FDR | |
| Talk | Lady Anne’s Way Join Sheila Gordon for an entertaining talk about how she created the spectacular long distance trail, Lady Anne’s Way, and the remarkable Lady Anne Clifford whose travels between her castles in the north of England inspired the route. £3.00. |
Friends Meeting House, Settle | 19.30 (21.00) |
YDS/ FDHW |
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| Music | Music Sessions in the pub Music at the Midland Hotel, Appleby. |
Midland Hotel, Appleby |
16.00 (23.30) |
3PFC |
| DATE | EVENT TYPE |
DETAILS | WALK GRADE | VENUE/ START STN. (RETURN) |
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| Thur Apr 30 |
Walk | Lady Anne's High Way If you have been inspired by Sheila Gordon’s talk you can join this walk from Garsdale to Kirkby Stephen following Lady Anne’s High Way. |
13 miles Strenuous |
Garsdale (Kirkby Stephen) |
10.34 (17.14) |
Leeds 08.49 | FDR |
| Walk | Kirkby Stephen Circular via
Lammerside and Pendragon Castles A shorter walk that visits one of the castles restored by Lady Anne Clifford. |
10 miles Moderate |
Kirkby Stephen (Kirkby Stephen) |
10.34 (17.14) |
Leeds 08.49 | FDR | |
| Walk | Kirkby Stephen Circular A strenuous circular walk via Heggerscales and the River Belah to the villages of Winton and Nateby, where the musicians will be playing in the Nateby Inn. (Walk leaders - Bob and Lindy Clarke) |
15 miles Strenuous |
Kirkby Stephen (Kirkby Stephen) |
10.34 (17.14) |
Leeds 08.49 | FoSCL | |
| Walk | Landscapes of Upper Ribblesdale A circular walk to experience the changing landscapes of Upper Ribblesdale including classic limestone scenery and views of the magnificent Three Peaks. The walk follows sections of the Pennine Way, Ribble Way and Pennine Bridleway and is a National Park event led by Dales Volunteers. NO DOGS. |
7 miles Moderate | Horton-in-R (Horton -in-R) |
09.58 (15.36) |
Leeds 08.49 | YDNP | |
| Music | Music Sessions in the pub Music at the Nateby Inn, Nateby, Kirkby Stephen. |
Nateby Inn, Nateby, Kirkby Stephen |
16.00 (23.30) |
3PFC |
| DATE | EVENT TYPE |
DETAILS | WALK GRADE | VENUE/ START STN. (RETURN) |
START TIME (FINISH) |
MEET TRAIN departs: |
RUN BY |
| Fri May 1 |
Walk | Giggleswick Circular A strenuous circular walk from Giggleswick to Feizor, Austwick and Eldroth, returning to the Craven Arms near Giggleswick station where the musicians will be playing. (Walk leaders - Stephen and Susan Way) |
14 miles Strenuous |
Giggleswick (Gigglesw.) |
09.24 (17.08) |
Leeds 08.19 (Morec. train) |
FoSCL |
| Walk (TBC) |
Garsdale to Hawes via Mossdale
(*b) Returning to Garsdale station by bus from Hawes (£3.50). (Early bus to station for those coming from Hawes. See associated walk below). |
6 miles Moderate |
Garsdale (Garsdale) |
10.21 (16.16) |
Leeds 08.49/ Carlisle 08.53 |
WR | |
| Walk (TBC) |
Garsdale to Hawes via Mossdale
(*b) Returning to Garsdale station by bus from Hawes (£3.50). (Early bus to station for those coming from Hawes. See associated walk above). |
10 miles Strenuous |
Garsdale (Garsdale) |
10.21 (16.16) |
Leeds 08.49/ Carlisle 08.53 |
WR | |
| Walk | Conservation & Farming in Ribblesdale Join conservationist David Tayler, farmer Anthony Bradley and RSPB expert Adrian Shepherd on this fascinating walk that visits Mearbeck Farm, home to the famous Blue Pig Company, views the managed habitat of wading birds along the Ribble valley and returns through Cleatop Park Wood Nature Reserve. Blue Pig Company sausage sandwiches are available to buy at the farm at lunchtime. |
6 miles Easy |
Long Preston (Gigglesw.) | 11.17 (17.08) |
Leeds 10.19 (Morec. train) |
YDMT | |
| Music | Music Sessions in the pub Music at the Craven Arms, Giggleswick. |
Craven Arms, Giggleswick | 16.00 (24.00) |
3PFC |
| DATE | EVENT TYPE |
DETAILS | WALK GRADE | VENUE/ START STN. (RETURN) |
START TIME (FINISH) |
MEET TRAIN departs: |
RUN BY |
| Sat May 2 |
Walk | Ribblehead Heritage Tour The Ribblehead Viaduct is the highlight of the route with its magnificent 24 arches spanning Batty Moss over 100 ft below. Join the Ribblehead Tour to look at the archaeological sites and history of the Viaduct. Meet at the Ribblehead Station Heritage Centre. (Walk leader - Peter Davies) |
3 miles
Easy |
Ribblehead (Ribblehead) |
12.30 (15.49) |
Leeds 10.49 | FoSCL |
| Walk | Pennine Way from Horton to Ribblehead Celebrate 50 years since the creation of Britain’s first National Trail by walking this lovely section of the Pennine Way from Horton to Ribblehead via Ling Gill. (Walk leader - John Disney) |
8 miles Moderate |
Horton-in-R (Ribblehead) |
11.54 (17.42) |
Leeds 10.49 | FoSCL |
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| Walk | Dent to Ribblehead A moderate walk from Dent to Ribblehead via Blea Moor Tarn. |
10 miles
Moderate |
Dent (Ribblehead) |
10.16 (17.42) |
Leeds 08.49 | FDR | |
| Walk | Ribblehead Circular A strenuous circular walk from Ribblehead going to Gearstones and Newby Head before climbing Great Knoutberry to Cowgill, returning via Duncan Sike on the Dales Way and Craven Way. (Walk leader - Bob Clarke) |
17 miles Strenuous |
Ribblehead (Ribblehead) |
10.06 (17.42) |
Leeds 08.49 | FoSCL | |
| Walk | Ribblehead Circular A shorter moderate circular walk from Ribblehead via Colt Park and Winterscale. |
7 miles Easy | Ribblehead (Ribblehead) |
10.06 (17.42) |
Leeds 08.49 | FDR | |
| Walk | Climb the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Day 1 –
Whernside This year’s Ride2stride offers the opportunity to climb the Yorkshire Three Peaks on 3 consecutive days. The first walk leaves Dent station and climbs Whernside via WhernsideTarns, finishing at Ribblehead. |
14 miles
Strenuous |
Dent (Ribblehead) |
10.16 (17.42) |
Leeds 08.49 | FDR | |
| Walk | Wainwright Walk - Settle Circular A circular walk from Settle via Langcliffe and Stackhouse. Short but steep with 500 feet of ascent and great views. (Walk leader - Caroline Nichol) |
4 miles Moderate |
Settle (Settle) |
09.50 (13.28) |
Leeds 08.49 | WS | |
| Talk | An Afternoon with Alfred Wainwright John Burland gives a dramatic presentation of the life and works of AW from his humble upbringing in Blackburn through his life-changing visit to the Lake District in 1930 to the years spent writing his Pictorial Guides. £3.00. No booking required. |
St. John's Church Hall, Settle |
14.30 (16.30) |
WS | |||
| Music | Music Sessions in the pub Music at The Station Inn, Ribblehead. |
Station Inn Ribblehead |
16.00 (24.00) |
3PFC |
| DATE | EVENT TYPE |
DETAILS | WALK GRADE | VENUE/ START STN. (RETURN) |
START TIME (FINISH) |
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| Sun May 3 |
Walk | Climb the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Day 2 –
Ingleborough Climb Ingleborough from Ribblehead, returning to Horton-in-Ribblesdale. |
15 miles Strenuous |
Ribblehead (Horton-in-R) |
10.27 (18.32) |
Leeds 09.01 | FDR |
| Walk | Ribblehead to Horton-in-Ribblesdale A moderately strenuous walk via Thorns, High Birkwith, Selside and Moughton Scars. (Walk leaders - Alan Prosser and Ian Moffat) |
10 miles Strenuous |
Ribblehead (Horton-in-R) |
10.27 (18.32) |
Leeds 09.01 |
FoSCL | |
| Walk | Horton circular A moderately easy circular walk from Horton-in-Ribblesdale via Cragghill Farm, Helwith Bridge and Dubb Cote. (Walk leader - Duncan Ward) |
7 miles Moderate |
Horton-in-R (Horton -in-R) |
10.19 (14.30) |
Leeds 09.01 | FoSCL | |
| Music | Music Sessions in the pub Music at the Crown Inn, Horton-in-Ribblesdale. |
Crown Inn, Horton-in-R | 16.00 (24.00) |
3PFC |
| DATE | EVENT TYPE |
DETAILS | WALK GRADE | VENUE/ START STN. (RETURN) |
START TIME (FINISH) |
MEET TRAIN departs: |
RUN BY |
| Mon May 4 |
Walk | Ribblehead Heritage Tour The Ribblehead Viaduct is the highlight of the route with its magnificent 24 arches spanning Batty Moss over 100 ft below. Join the Ribblehead Tour to look at the archaeological sites and history of the Viaduct. (There's an optional extended tour (5 miles, approx 4.5 hours)of the Ribblehead Viaduct site and a visit to the Force Gill aquaduct from where the entrance to Blea Moor Tunnel can be viewed - bring a packed lunch - Moderate). Meet at the Ribblehead Station Heritage Centre. (Walk leader - Peter Davies) |
3 miles Easy | Ribblehead (Ribblehead) |
10.25 (13.00) (longer tour ends 15.29) |
Leeds 08.49 / Carlisle 08.53 |
FoSCL |
| Walk | Horton to Settle A moderately strenous walk from Horton-in-Ribblesdale up the lower slopes of Ingleborough to Sulber Nick before heading into the little visited Crummackdale and the hamlets of Wharfe and Feizor and returning to Settle. (Walk leaders - Stephen and Susan Way) |
11 miles Moderate |
Horton-in-R (Settle) |
09.58 (17.57) |
Leeds 08.49 | FoSCL | |
| Walk | Highway to Ancient Woodland A moderately easy circular walk with a steep climb through Settle onto the old highway to Cleatop Park ancient woodland. Features include Settle history, limestone scenery, distant views, conservation measures and beautiful woods. Return on field paths and lanes. A National Park event led by Dales volunteers. NO DOGS. |
5.5 miles Easy | Settle (Settle) |
10.43 (15.30) |
Leeds 09.47 | YDNP | |
| Walk | Climb the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Day 3 –
Pen-y-Ghent The third of the Three Peaks. Climb Pen-y-ghent from Horton-in-Ribblesdale returning to Settle. |
13 miles Strenuous |
Horton-in-R (Settle) |
09.58 (17.57) |
Leeds 08.49 | FDR | |
| Music | Music Sessions at the pub Round off the festival at the home of the 3 Peaks Folk Club. |
Settle Social Club | 16.00 (23.30) |
3PFC |
NOTES
Walks:
All walks start and finish at a station. Start times generally correspond with the arrival of a train from Leeds or Carlisle and may be subject to delay. The walk leader will meet you at the station. Walks marked (*b) include a bus ride, fare payable. Finish times show the time of the next return train after the end of the walk. Walkers are responsible for their own travel arrangements to and from the start and finish of each walk. All walks are free and do not require booking.
WALK GRADES:
Easy – Leisurely walks with regular stops for viewing & refreshment. Any climbs will be of fairly modest gradient & length.
Moderate – These cater for the more experienced walkers. Expect a full day at a steady pace. You may well encounter steeper gradients & 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.
The pace of the walk is appropriate to the distance and the available time. We ask that walkers accept the pace set. Anyone getting ahead of the leader may be deemed to have left the walk. Good footwear & adequate clothing (including waterproofs) are essential. Please carry enough food & drink for the day. The walk leader reserves the right to refuse participation to anyone who is judged to be not fit or adequately clothed or equipped for the walk concerned, and to vary the walk if conditions so dictate. Under 18 year olds to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Well behaved dogs on a lead allowed, unless otherwise stated.
No Dogs: Indicates No dogs on these walks please, except approved assistance dogs.
Whilst walk leaders take every care, your comfort and safety are your own responsibility.
Talks:
There is a small charge to cover room hire.
Music:
Most music sessions run from late afternoon and late into the evening, with breaks. It is your responsibility to make your way to the station for the last departing trains. There is no charge for admittance, but bucket collections will be made towards musicians’ expenses.
KEY:
FoSCL - Friends of Settle Carlisle Line; email: walksinfo@settle-carlisle.com
FDR - Friends of DalesRail; email: diane.taylor350@ntlworld.com phone: 0113 293 1924
YDS - Yorkshire Dales Society; phone: 01756 749400
YDNP - Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority; email: events.ranger@yorkshiredales.org.uk
FDHW - Friends of A Dales High Way; email: chris@daleshighway.co.uk phone: 07875 240898
WS - The Wainwright Society; email: secretary@wainwright.org.uk phone: 07901 823885
WR - Wensleydale Railway; phone: 01969 650349 (walk only)
IAG – Ingleborough Archaeology Group; email: ingleborougharchaeologygroup@gmail.com
3PFC – Three Peaks Folk Club. email: rustichubby@live.co.uk phone: 07712 936801
YDMT - Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust; email: david.tayler@ydmt.org
For further details on any event please contact each organising group directly.
Neither the festival organisers nor any participating organisation can accept responsibility for any loss, damage, injury or inconvenience resulting from these events.
The Printed Programme is now available to download as a large pdf file. Click on the image above to download a copy.