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.
Upcoming events
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Low Laithe to Brimham Rocks ending at Pateley Bridge (7.5 miles)
Low Laithe, Harrogate, GBA moderate linear walk mostly following Nidderdale way starting at village of Low Laithe up to Brimham Rocks - an amazing collection of weird and wonderful Millstone Grit rock formations, sculpted over centuries by ice, wind and rain - and then descending the Panorama Walk into Pateley Bridge.
Expect muddy footpaths- if weather is good we can linger a while at Brimham Rocks to explore & take photos.
(Note: No toilet at Low Laithe so take the opportunity to use public toilets in Harrogate if possible.)
OUTWARD: We need to be in Harrogate to catch the 24 Pateley Bridge bus to Low Laithe at 10:15am from Harrogate Bus Station
Options to reach Harrogate are:
- From Leeds Bus Station 36 bus at 9:10 arriving in Harrogate at 10:10 (If you pay for the bus see details below of new Transdev Yorkshire ticket for both 36 & 24 bus £7.50. )
- Airport bus - the A2 leaving Bradford at 8:15 arrives in Harrogate Bus Station for 9.37 (dep Apperley Bridge stn 8:41, Yeadon 8:52)
- Trains - 9:06 Leeds to Harrogate train arrives at 9:41 (Harrogate train Station is next door to the Bus Station)
RETURN: Returning on 24 bus leaving from Pateley Bridge 16:30 arr Harrogate at 17:22 with connections in Harrogate for Leeds & Bradford using the 36 at 17:30 or A2 Flyer 17:55 back towards Bradford
Anyone travelling on the 36 or A2 to connect at Harrogate only needs to pay £7.50 for a Yorkshire ticket: https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-harrogate-bus-company/fares-info-pages/fares/2026/travel-in-yorkshire/
Contact email: Amelialetima[at]hotmail[dot]com
3 attendees
Starbotton 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/313103296/
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.com
1 attendeeStarbotton 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/313103227/
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 162957
2 attendees
Bolton Bridge to Ilkley via Haw Pike, Addingham and Windgate Nick
Bolton Bridge, B6160/A59 junction, BD23 6HB, GBA great walk with fabulous views of Chelker Reservoir and the Wharfe Valley and many points of interest and a great place to finish at around 1530 with plenty of time for a meal/shopping/drink/further exploration at the end.
10 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 Leeds City Bus Station (0910) Headingley Opp Shopping Centre (0925) Otley Bus Station (0950) Ilkley Bus Station (1020), alighting at Bolton Bridge (1032). OR catch bus 864 from Bradford (0925) Shipley Market Place (0940) Ilkley Bus Station (1020) changing to the 874.
Return: either via the 874 or 864 from Ilkley (1750) depending on your destination.
Led by John Waterhouse John00waterhouse@gmail.com 07906 105272
3 attendees
Past events
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