ride2stride

Festival Programme 2018

A week long programme of Walks, Talks and Music.

No booking required - just turn up at the start of each event!

Please note: NO DOGS other than registered assistance dogs, will be accepted on Ride2Stride walks. The festival attracts large numbers of walkers, and this decision has been taken in the interest of safety and enjoyment for everyone and to protect lifestock and wildlife. This does not affect walks led by participating organisations for the rest of the year.

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. 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. Please be aware that weather conditions can result in the walk grade and/or route changing significantly. 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.

No Dogs: No dogs on any walk 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

FotD - Friends of the Dales (brandname of the Yorkshire Dales Society); phone: 01756 749400

YDNP - Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority; email: learning@yorkshiredales.org.uk

FDHW - Friends of A Dales High Way; email: chris@daleshighway.co.uk  phone: 07875 240898

3PFC – Three Peaks Folk Club. email: rustichubby@live.co.uk  phone: 07712 936801

FoDB - Friends of DalesBus;

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.