What we’re about
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.
Upcoming events
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Dacre Banks to Pateley Bridge along The Nidderdale Way
Village hall in Dacre banks,, Dacre banks, Dacres banks, GBThis moderate 6 mile winter walk ends at the small town of Pateley Bridge. (For anyone’s who prefers to walk a bit longer we can do a further 2 mile loop as others descend into Pateley for refreshments).
6 miles - Moderate (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: We need to be in Harrogate early to catch the 24 Pateley Bridge bus to Dacre Banks at 10:15am from Harrogate Bus Station. Options for travel to Harrogate: from Leeds Bus station catch bus 36 (0910) arrives Harrogate (1010) or from Bradford catch A2 (0815), Apperley Bridge station (0841) Yeadon (0852) arrives Harrogate (0937). Trains From Leeds (9:06) arrives Harrogate at (0941).
Return: 24 bus from Pateley Bridge (1630) arr. Harrogate at (1722). Connections in Harrogate for Leeds & Bradford using the 36 at (1730) or A2 Flyer (1755) back towards Bradford.
Led by Amelia Letima - amelialetima@hotmail.com2 attendees
Starbotton to Kettlewell Racehorses (Easy - 3 miles)
Kettlewell with Starbotton, Skipton, GBEasy 2.5 mile walk in time for the Dales Folk Music event. For those that prefer a longer walk is also available which will get there later: https://www.meetup.com/the-friends-of-dalesbus-walking-group/events/312451471/
3 miles - Easy - (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 874 bus from Wetherby (0835) Leeds (0910), Otley (0950) Ilkley (1020) connection from Bradford on 864; connection at Grassington from 72 bus from Skipton, arr. Starbotton (1133).
Return: Bus 874 from Kettlewell (1635) to Ilkley, Otley and Leeds and Wetherby (connects to 864 at Ilkley (1750) for Bradford).
Led by Colin Speakman - Colinspeakman799@gmail.com 07722 1629572 attendeesStarbotton to Kettlewell Racehorses (Moderate/Strenuous - 6 miles)
Kettlewell with Starbotton, Skipton, GBStarbotton to Kettlewell via Arncliffe. To arrive at the Racehorses in Kettlewell for part of the Dales Folk Music event. A shorter walk is also available for those who would like to arrive in time for the start of the event: https://www.meetup.com/the-friends-of-dalesbus-walking-group/events/312451291/
6 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 874 bus from Wetherby (0835) Leeds (0910), Otley (0950) Ilkley (1020) connection from Bradford on 864; connection at Grassington from 72 bus from Skipton, arr. Starbotton (1133).
Return: Bus 874 from Kettlewell (1635) to Ilkley, Otley and Leeds and Wetherby (connects to 864 at Ilkley (1750) for Bradford).
Led by Nigel Galloway nigel_galloway@yahoo.com1 attendee
Past events
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