Dalesbus Ramblers - Walks Programme Winter 2008
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. The programme also includes a selection of walks organised by the Bowland Transit Club.
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, and are also available to download as a PDF file: Winter 2008 Walks
A programme of walks in Bowland, organised by our sister organisation, The Bowland Transit Club, is also available.
FORTHCOMING WALKS:
SUNDAY 16th NOVEMBER: BACK TO ADDINGHAM
An afternoon's walk from the top of Halton Heights into Wharfedale at Addingham.
Start: Halton Heights: 12.10
Finish: Addingham: Approx. 16.15
Distance/Grading: 7.5 to 8 miles / Moderate
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 884 from Ilkley (11.45). Connection on bus X84 from Leeds (10.35).
Return: Buses 762, 874 and 884 to Ilkley, Skipton or Keighley for onward connections.
Walk Leader:
Steve: 0798 276 4857
***NEW WALK *** SATURDAY 22nd NOVEMBER: HETTON TO CRACOE
Start: Rylstone: 11.13
Finish: Cracoe: Approx. 14.00
Distance/Grading: 5 miles / Moderate
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 72 from Skipton Rail Station (11.00)
Return: Bus 72 to Skipton for onward connections.
Walk Leader: Duncan: 07969 512 743
SUNDAY 23rd NOVEMBER: LATE AUTUMN ON THE DALES WAY
Experience Mid-Wharfedale in late autumn as this walk follows the river through woodland and pasture to its “capital” of Grassington.
Start: The Strid: 10.45
Finish: Grassington: Approx. 16.00
Distance/Grading: 9 to 10 miles / Moderate
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 874 from Ilkley (10.15). Bus 884 from Skipton High Street (10.25). Connection on bus X84 from Leeds (09.05) to Ilkley and bus 66A from Keighley (09.45) to Skipton.
Return: Bus 874 to Ilkley or bus 66A to Skipton and Keighley for onward connections.
Walk Leader:
Josie: 0113 259 0653
SUNDAY 30th NOVEMBER: GRASS WOOD AND GHAISTILL'S STRID
A circular walk from Grassington visiting Grass Wood and Ghaistill's Strid.
Start: Grassington, National Park Centre: 11.10
Finish: Grassington: Approx. 14.00
Distance/Grading: 4 miles / Easy to Moderate
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 874 from Ilkley (10.15) or bus 66A from Keighley (09.45) and Skipton Rail Station (10.29). Connection on bus X84 from Leeds (09.05) to Ilkley.
Return: Bus 874 to Ilkley or bus 66A to Skipton and Keighley for onward connections.
Walk Leader:
Howard: 0776 640 5517
SUNDAY 7th DECEMBER: PATELEY CIRCULAR
A walk with a bit of nearly everything, including lead mines and Eagle Hall.
Start: Pateley Bridge, Bus Stand: 11.00
Finish: Pateley Bridge: Approx. 14.30
Distance/Grading: 6.5 miles / Moderate
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 26 from Harrogate (10.10). Connection on bus 36 from Leeds (09.15).
Return: Bus 24 or 26 to Harrogate for onward connections.
Walk Leaders:
Brenda/Hazel: 0113 282 0057
***NEW WALK *** SATURDAY 13th DECEMBER: RIBBLEHEAD HISTORY WALK
An easy walk to Ribblehead Viaduct, plus a tour of the visitor centre.
Start: Ribblehead Station: 12.02
Finish: Ribblehead Station: Approx. 14.00
Distance/Grading: 2 miles / Easy
TRAVEL: Outward: Train from Leeds (10.49) or Skipton (11.26)
Return: Train to Skipton and Leeds for onward connections.
Walk Leader: Duncan: 07969 512 743
***NEW WALK*** SUNDAY 14th DECEMBER: MALHAM FAMILY WALK
A pre-Christmas stroll to Janet’s Foss and Gordale, returning through some spectacular limestone scenery.
Start: Buck Inn, Malham: 11.10
Finish: Malham - in time for 1445 or 1645 bus 814, dependent on weather
Distance/Grading: 4 to 5 miles / Easy
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 814 from Bradford (09.30) or Skipton (10.30)
Return: Bus 814 to Skipton and Bradford for onward connections
Walk Leader: Colin: 01943 430652
SUNDAY 14th DECEMBER: FRIARS HEAD AND FLASBY
An ancient well site and a late Tudor farmhouse are among the attractions on this ramble to the “Gateway to the Dales.”
Start: Eshton, Winterburn Road End: 10.45
Finish: Skipton: Approx. 15.00
Distance/Grading: 7.5 to 8 miles / Moderate
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 814 from Bradford (09.30), Shipley (09.40), Bingley (09.50) and Skipton High Street (10.30). Connections on train from Leeds and bus 784 from Ilkley.
Return: Various buses and trains.
Walk Leader:
Steve: 0798 276 4857
***NEW WALK *** SATURDAY 20th DECEMBER: CRACOE TO GRASSINGTON
Walk from Cracoe to Grassington, via Thorpe.
Start: Cracoe: 11.20
Finish: Grassington: Approx. 14.30
Distance/Grading: 5.5 miles / Moderate
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 72 from Skipton Rail Station (11.00)
Return: Bus 72 to Skipton or bus 74 to Ilkley for onward connections.
Walk Leader: Duncan: 07969 512 743
SUNDAY 21st DECEMBER: KETTLEWELL WITH STARBOTTON
Don your winter 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) and Grassington (11.10). Connections to Ilkley from Leeds (bus X84 at 09.05) and to Grassington on bus 66A from Keighley (09.45) and Skipton Rail Station (10.29).
Return: Bus 874 to Grassington and Ilkley for onward connections.
Walk Leader:
Irene: 0192 484 9815
SUNDAY 28th DECEMBER: SIMON'S SEAT
A firm favourite in our winter programme. See the year out with a walk to one of the most popular landmarks in the area.
Start: Cavendish Memorial: 10.35
Finish: Burnsall: Approx. 16.00
Distance/Grading: 9.5 miles / Moderate to Strenuous
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 874 from Ilkley (10.15). Connection on bus X84 from Leeds (09.05).
Return: Bus 874 to Ilkley for onward connections.
Walk Leader:
Howard: 0776 640 5517
***NEW WALK*** THURSDAY 1st JANUARY 2009: BARDEN RESERVOIRS & THE STRID
A New Year’s Day walk on Barden Access Area to blow away the cobwebs.
Start: Halton Heights: 12.10
Finish: The Strid - in time for 15.42 Cravenlink bus 884 to Ilkley
Distance/Grading: 5 miles / Moderate
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 884 from Ilkley (11.45) - train connection from Leeds at 11.02
Return: Bus 884 to Ilkley or Skipton for onward train connections
Walk Leader: Colin: 01943 430652
***NEW WALK*** THURSDAY 1st JANUARY: BOLTON ABBEY AND BARDEN MOOR
Valley and moorland, ancient and modern - finish in Skipton for regular train services
Start: Bolton Abbey Village Green: 10.50
Finish: Skipton: Approx. 16.30
Distance/Grading: 11 miles / Moderate
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 884 from Skipton Rail Station (10.20) - train connections from Leeds (09.26) and Bradford (09.41)
Return: Train from Skipton to Leeds or Bradford (normal weekday service)
Walk Leaders: Ray and Jackie: 01274 403540
SUNDAY 4th JANUARY: EAVESTONE LAKE
A walk to the rarely-visited Eavestone Lake, via moorland and pasture.
Start: Near Fellbeck: 10.40
Finish: Half Moon Inn: Approx. 14.00
Distance/Grading: 4 miles / Moderate
TRAVEL: Outward: Bus 26 from Harrogate (10.10). Connection on bus 36 from Leeds (09.15).
Return: Bus 26 to Pateley Bridge or Harrogate for onward connections.
Walk Leader: Amanda: 01423 711 252
Details of further walks will be posted here during December.