About us
We run guided walks most weekends in the Yorkshire Dales. These are usually linear walks using the bus to one place and returning from another - with time for a drink before the bus back!
These walks vary in length, difficulty and location. But are designed to be as accessible to as many people as possible using public transport.
You don’t have to be a member to come on any of our walks. But we hope if you enjoy them and continue to come you would join. The money from your membership does directly to supporting the DalesBus network we use.
We post all walks on meetup. You can join as a member and find out more about our campaigning and join at: www.friendsofdalesbus.org You do not have to reserve a space or anything like that - just say hello on the bus!
You do not need any experience walking in order to come on our walks. But you do need to have suitable gear (footwear, waterproofs etc.) as well as bring your own food + drinks. In order to ensure we arrive in time for the bus back there may be a pace to keep, if you are unsure about this we would encourage you to come on an easier walk first. Contact details for the walk leader are included in the event description if you have any questions you need to ask.
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Great Shunner Fell: Muker to Hawes
Muker, Swaledale, North Yorkshire DL11 6QG, GB11 miles – Strenuous - (Explanation of gradings). Please note this is a one way walk, please see the information below for access by public transport or let us know if you need a hand.
OUT Catch train from Leeds (0909) Shipley (0922) Skipton (0954) alight Ribblehead Station (1033). Catch bus 830 from Ribblehead Station (1042) alight Muker (1132).
RETURN on bus 830 from Hawes (1810) to Ribblehead stn. (1832) for (1851) train via Settle & Shipley to Leeds arr (2008).
Led by FoSCL - guidedwalks@settle-carlisle.com
1 attendeeScar House to West Burton
Scar House reservoir, Lofthouse, Pateley bridge, GBA great walk visiting 3 dales! Starting in Scar House in Upper Nidderdale we will head over into Coverdale, climbing up and over again to finish at West Burton in Bishopdale.
9.5 miles – Strenuous - (Explanation of gradings). Please note this is a one way walk, please see the information below for access by public transport or let us know if you need a hand.
OUT: catch bus 821 from Keighley (0925) Shipley Mkt Square (0950) & Otley (1020) & Pateley Bridge (1115) to alight Scar House (1150).
OR bus 874 from Leeds (0910), alight at Otley (0953). Catch bus 821 (1020) from Otley & alight Scar House (1150)
OR bus 822 from York (0930) alight (1110) Pateley Bridge for bus 821 (1115) to alight Scar House (1150)
OR bus 820 from Bradford Interchange (0910) to alight Shipley Mkt Squ (0925). Change to bus 821 (0950) & continue as for bus 821 above to Scar House
RETURN: Bus 875 from West Burton (1655) to Ilkley (1835) -change to bus X84 to Otley, Leeds arr (1925) and York (2020). Change at Ilkley for train (1853) to Shipley and Bradford Foster Square, arr. (1925).
OR For Keighley catch Aireline bus 60 from Shipley Town Square (1928),10 minute walk from Shipley train stn, to Keighley. Arr (1953).
Led by Paul Wood paul_wood91@hotmail.co.uk
3 attendeesMonk’s Walk to Fountains Abbey
Brimham Rocks, Summerbridge, Harrogate,, North Yorkshire, HG3 4DW, GBMonks Walk Guided walk following on the footsteps of the Cistercian Monks to Fountains Abbey Along the way, you'll be met with expansive views from Riva Hill to Brimham Rocks.
8 miles – Moderate/Strenuous - (Explanation of gradings). Please note this is a one way walk, please see the information below for access by public transport or let us know if you need a hand.
OUT Catch bus 825 York Railway Stn (0917), Harrogate (1015), Ripley Cross (1028) alight Brimham Rocks (1043). Meet at the Welcome Hut in the car park at 11am.
RETURN on bus 825 from Fountains Abbey (1639) via Brimham Rocks to Ripley Cross to Harrogate (1727) & York arr. (1815).
Led by National Trust brimhamrocks@nationaltrust.org.uk tel:01423 780688
See: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/brimham-rocks/events/948d5c4c-9dbd-4e95-bef6-659ae79b318b for more information
1 attendeeThe Abbotts way
fountains abbey, Fountains Abbey, Fountains, Ripon, HG4 3DY, Ripon, GBBe a pilgrim walking old tracks and footpaths near Fountains Abbey. Bring some cash to spend at the farm shop.
9 miles – Moderate/Strenuous - Some uphill terrain & one short steep section - (Explanation of gradings). Please note this is a one way walk, please see the information below for access by public transport or let us know if you need a hand.
OUT Catch bus 820 Bradford Interchange (0910), Shipley Mkt Square (0925), Otley Bus Stn (0950), Pateley Bridge (1036), alight Fountains Abbey Visitor Centre (1102).
OR bus 822 York opp Rail Station (0930), Ripon Bus Stn (1030), alight Fountains Abbey (1045).
OR bus 825 York opp Rail Station (0917), Harrogate Bus Station, (1011), alight Fountains Abbey (1115).
RETURN from Fountains Abbey Catch bus 820 (1650), Otley Bus Stn (1800), Shipley Mkt Squ (1822), arr. Bradford Interchange (1840).
OR Bus 822 (1652), Ripon (1705), arr York Rail Stn (1800).
OR Bus 825 (1639), Harrogate (1727), arr York Rail Stn (1815).
Led by Howard Handley howard.handley07@ntlworld.com
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