Heritage Tours 2019 Heritage Tours 2019 (continued) Important Notes Important Notes (continued) Important Notes (continued) SETTLE HISTORICAL WALK Train Tips: RIBBLEHEAD VIADUCT TOURS – THE Conditions of Participation Grades of Walks Free Guided BUILDING OF AN ICON MAY 11th A short historical stroll around Settle looking at some of its These grades are for guidance only and participants should be Save 1/3rd on all your trips on the Leeds - Settle Carlisle and oldest buildings and finding out about their history. The walk will Walking in the Dales can involve crossing rough terrain with Leeds - Lancaster - Morecambe lines with a Dales Railcard AND Free guided tours starting from the Visitor Centre on Ribblehead aware of their own capabilities. If you are unsure, ask the leader at finish at Settle Station and the Water Tower where a short talk will be steep slopes and in inclement weather. All participants on get some great winter offers. The Dales Railcard is available to Station will take place on : the start of the walk. given by owner Mark Rand who will describe its complete renovation. these guided walks are asked to be aware of this and accept all residents along the line and ALL FoSCL Members irrespective Thursday 30th May, Thursday 27th June, Thursday 25th July. the following conditions: EASY – generally flat walks on well surfaced paths/tracks/lanes The tour will start outside the Naked Man Café at 1.30pm and finish of where you live. See www.foscl.org.uk for full details. Thursday 29th August with very few stiles at the Royal Oak where a reception is being held as part of the NO DOGS except Registered Assistance Dogs. MODERATE – walks with some gentle climbs/descents on If your walk is between stations it is normally cheaper to buy a Walks The tour begins with a talk at the Visitor Centre, followed by a ¾ Dr John Disney Memorial Day. mile stroll on a stony track to the famous Ribblehead Viaduct to Young people under 18 and vulnerable adults must be distinct paths with several stiles return to the FURTHEST station. Off peak Day Returns are valid For further information contact [email protected] at all times on Saturdays and Sundays and after 0930 on 27th April - 31st October 2019 learn about how it was built. On return to the Visitor Centre we accompanied at all times by a responsible adult/carer. MODERATE STRENUOUS – walks with one steep ascent and weekdays. Remember that break of journey is allowed so you take the train to Garsdale (fare payable). At Garsdale Station we Walkers safety is their own responsibility. descent and possibly a short section of rough / indistinct path Leeds - Settle - Carlisle will visit the Bronze Statue of Ruswarp, the only dog that signed can stop off on the way back for a drink or meal or catch an STRENUOUS – walks with several steep climbs and descents with his paw, the petition to save the line. We then return by No liability or claim can be accepted by the Friends of the earlier morning train and have breakfast en route. Settle and Settle Carlisle Line or its Officers, or Committee Members or partly on rough boggy ground with stream crossings without Skipton have several eateries and there are pubs within five train to Ribblehead Station. bridges Connecting train times to Ribbblehead – 1049 from Leeds/1049 Walk Leaders; The Settle-Carlisle Railway Development minutes walk of Ribblehead and Horton stations. Company or the Leeds - Lancaster - Morecambe Community If you have not walked previously or for several years please start from Carlisle If you are travelling from further afield than Leeds please check Rail Partnership for any loss, damage, accident or personal with easier, shorter walks and build-up to longer, more strenuous Snacks, drinks and cakes can be obtained from the Visitor to see if “split-ticketing ” is cheaper than the through fare but injury however caused on these walks. walks. Centre Café. Strong footwear is advisable, with waterproofs in remember that the trains that you use MUST stop at the station case of bad weather. Participants are NOT covered by any of the above bodies for Travel information where you split the tickets. For further information contact [email protected]/ Personal Injury or Accident whilst on these walks. FoSCL Membership phone 01524 811492 Walk leaders will be entitled to refuse participation on a walk Most walks are timed to use the 0917 train from Leeds to Carlisle (0859 on Sundays). However, some walks use the earlier (0747 if the leader judges that the person concerned is not fit or The DalesBus Network RIBBLEHEAD TRAMWAY TOURS from Leeds) or later (1049 from Leeds) trains or trains from Leeds - Help support the Settle-Carlisle railway, adequately clothed or equipped, or on health grounds, for the Free guided tours starting from the Visitor Centre on Ribblehead Lancaster (Bentham Line). Several guided walks use the DalesBus network to offer more walk and prevailing conditions. destinations for walkers. Useful bus connections from stations Station will take place on: part of our scenic and historic heritage Return trains are shown for GUIDANCE only - these may be varied Walk leaders reserve the right to vary or cancel the walk for walkers include: Thursday 4th July, Thursday 11th July, Thursday 18th July, on the day by the Walk Leaders due to prevailing or forecast Many improvements have taken place on the line since it was under without notice if weather conditions or train operations so Skipton to Grassington: (daily) & Malham (Sat and Sun) Thursday 1st August, Thursday 8th August, Thursday 15th weather conditions or the pace of the group. You are strongly Please check the threat of closure in the 1980s. The Friends now work closely with the August, Thursday 22nd August dictate. Wherever possible an update will be placed on the advised NOT to purchase Advance Tickets for specific timed trains. Settle & Giggleswick to Austwick, Clapham, Ingleton & Kirkby website for any last railway authorities to ensure it has a successful future. Your FoSCL website which participants should check before they Lonsdale (regular Mon-Sat) minute changes or The walking route is about 2½ miles at a leisurely pace, mainly subscription or donation will help to enhance the route. commence their journey. Changes or cancellations to these walks will be notified on the Settle to Malham Tarn and Malham (summer Sunday) cancellations along paths, with short stretches of rough ground which can be FoSCL website: www.foscl.org.uk Walks may be cancelled due to www.foscl.org.uk boggy at times. Membership benefits include:- The Walk Leaders decision shall be final. train disruptions (e.g. engineering works or industrial action) or Ribblehead to Hawes, Swaledale & Richmond (summer Sunday) Connecting train times to Ribbblehead – 1049 from Leeds/1049 Quarterly magazine featuring news of the line, available as Please bring adequate food and drink; waterproofs and spare adverse weather conditions. If a walk is cancelled or amended the from Carlisle traditional printed paper copy, or as an e mail pdf attachment dry warm clothing; walking boots or strong shoes for shorter website will provide full details. However, leaders will not go to the Dent to Dent village Sedbergh and Kendal (Sat only) start of cancelled walks. www.westerndalesbus.co.uk Friends of the Settle - Carlisle Line Snacks, drinks and cakes can be obtained from the Visitor Optional Dales Railcard currently offering 1/3 discount off fares on summer walks. Garsdale to Hardraw & Hawes (daily) Centre Café. Strong footwear is advisable, with waterproofs in the Leeds-Settle-Carlisle and Leeds-Morecambe lines plus Some walks are accessible by train from Carlisle with a short wait Walkers are requested to remain with the party and to accept www.littlewhitebus.co.uk case of bad weather. occasional special offers for the train from Leeds. We regret that if the train from Carlisle is The volunteers of Friends of the Settle Carlisle the pace set by the Leader which will take into account the Kirkby Stephen to Brough & Sedbergh (Fri only) Line organise and lead guided walks from For further information or group bookings, contact Free Dales Railcard for a year when you enrol as a Life Member delayed the walk will start upon the arrival of the train from Leeds. free distance, terrain, weather and time available. www.westerndalesbus.co.uk [email protected] or phone 01524 811492 Guided walks throughout the year the railway for all abilities on weekends and some Return times are given in good faith but cannot be guaranteed. All train times correct at time of printing but please check the Full details at www.dalesbus.org or pick up a leaflet from Opportunities to volunteer current timetable and Northern Rail website for any alterations. weekdays throughout the year. Most walks are offered on a “turn up and go” basis. The walk stations. Social functions held at various times The walks usually take place from the 0917 (ex will not commence until the train from Leeds has arrived. Friends of the Settle-Carlisle Line and Northern Rail are pleased Satisfaction of knowing that you are contributing to the upkeep Useful Contact Details: to be supporting DalesBus services Leeds) train on Saturdays/weekdays or 0859 (ex and development of England's most scenic railway Some walks may be of limited capacity usually due to the use National Rail enquiries: www.nationalrail.co.uk 03457 484950 Leeds) train on Sundays unless otherwise stated. of a public service minibus. In these instances contact must be Northern Rail: www.northernrailway.co.uk 0800 200 6060 Apply on-line at www.foscl.org.uk made with the walk leader before 1900 hours on the previous Settle Carlisle Partnership: www.settle-carlisle.co.uk day to advise participation in the walk.