West Yorkshire 25-45s Hiking Group

WE WILL BE DOING THIS AS A GROUP. There are opportunities to bail if you feel like you are unable to complete or stick with the group.

Start Time: 09:00 (Prompt start, it is a 9-12 hour hike)

there are trains back to Leeds from Horton at 1954 and 20:59

Miles/Kilometres: 24mi / 38.6km
Total ascent: 1530m.
Difficulty: Strenuous (see group info on main page for more info on difficulties)
Estimated length of time: 9-12 hours
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Public Transport: Yes – Train – Train leaves Leeds at 07:47 am and arrives at Horton-in-Ribblesdale at 08:58 am.
Parking: Yes - here: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@54.148931,-2.2952535,233m/data=!3m1!1e3 - if it is full already, a farmer opens a field, just after the road bends round, it goes super straight with the train station at the end, it will be on your right about half way along this straight bit of road. Cash only if have to park in the field.

WALK PAYMENT - £1 - Use this link to pay: https://settleup.starlingbank.com/jamiepope1 - please put e.g. "Y3P" as reference.

Itinerary

Meet at the national park's car park outside the public toilets. For those coming by train, walk down the road and over the footbridge. We set off through Horton-in-Ribblesdale and immediately start ascending up to the first peak, Pen-Y-Ghent. It is about 2.6mi (4.2km) to the top, climbing 461m. Be warned if not been up Pen-Y-Ghent before, it involves a bit of a scrambling, nothing too difficult but for a short part you will need to use both hands and feet. It is then a 1.8mi (2.9km) descent, followed by a short incline up and over Whitber Hill to join the Ribble Way.

It is then 4.8mi (7.7km) of mostly flat terrain, with a short ascent of about 80-90m to the road, which we then follow to Ribblehead. We can stop here for a quick pit stop, there's a catering van here (CASH ONLY!). You can also refill on water if needed behind the B&B next to the pub.

It is then onwards and up the second peak, Whernside. This is the easiest of the peaks that you will climb up today. It is a steady, 450m ascent along about 4 miles (6.4km), there are not really any steep sections. Once at the top, well done! You're over half way! 14.2mi (22.9km) done! It is then a steep 1.8mi (2.9km) descent to the bottom.

It is then a more steady 1mi (1.6km) descent down to a barn that has been converted into a a cafe with toilets. There is also a tap here you can refill on water for free.

We join the road between Ingleton and Ribblehead and follow it up for a short period. Once we leave it we have done 17mi (27.4km) and done 1084m of ascent (same height as Mt. Snowden!)We now start to ascend up the last peak, Ingleborough.

The first 1.9mi (3km) is a steadyish ascent (230m of ascent), about the same as going up Whernside. Take a breather once up this bit, eat some food to restore some energy while mentally psyching yourself up for the hardest part (physically) of the whole hike. The next 200m of ascent spans 0.1mi (0.2km). Yep, you read that right. It is a super steep climb up, would not go as far to say as a scramble but it is close to it.

Well done for making it up! Take a moment to take in the stunning views and congratulate yourself for making it up. You're almost to the top! 100m of ascent left to go, spanning 0.4mi (0.6km). Once up, you've done all three peaks and 19.5mi (31.4km)!

Now to descend back down to Horton-in-Ribblesdale, it is 5mi (8km) back to the start point and is the hardest part of the hike (mentally).

Disclaimers

The walk organisers do not have training or insurance. Therefore, anyone who joins the walk is accountable for their own safety and anyone they bring with them. By signing up you accept this.

Check the weather (on multiple websites) before leaving your residence. Bring clothing & footwear suitable for the forecast. We advise you to bring walking boots for any medium or harder walk. Trainers are only recommended for leisurely and easy walks. Bring a coat just in case (this is Britain after all...) and extra layers if it is going to be cold.

The walk will cost £1 to join. All proceeds go towards equipment for leading walks, group events & trips. A percentage will go to charities.

Bring a packed lunch and snacks. Bring enough food & water to last the estimated time.

We recommended bringing some cash just in case. Especially if parking. Not everywhere is contactless yet.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the walks organiser.

Join us for a hike in the North York Moors when the heather should be in its full glorious pink bloom. Goathland is the village that was featured in the 90's soap opera, Heartbeat and also the train station used for Hogsmeade in the Harry Potter films. I do believe it was also used in a recent Mission Impossible film too.

Start Time: 9:45am
Miles/Kilometres: 13mi/20.5km (Approx)
Total ascent: 365m (Approx)
Difficulty: Hard (due to distance)
Estimated length of time: 6 hours (including a lunch break)
Dogs Allowed: Yes but must be on a lead at all times on moorland.
Public Transport: No. Happy to give people a lift from Halifax, Brighouse or Leeds city centre.
Parking: Main car park - https://maps.app.goo.gl/rV4Fd8usmna77WkH8. There looks to be a field opened next to it too but likely cash only to park there.
Payment: £1 for the walk - Use this link to pay: https://settleup.starlingbank.com/jamiepope1 - please put "Goathland" as reference.

Itinerary

Meet across the road from the Goathland Hotel outside the gift shop, where you can get a coffee if you wish. We start by walking down the main road to the station. We can pause here for people to take photos of Hogsmeade station if they wish. Once ready we continue down the road under the railway and then follow the Inn Way north alongside the railway. We then veer off until we come to Darnholme Lane.

We walk along the road until it ends and then head up the hillside through the ferns and heather onto the moors until we come out onto Beck Hole Road. We walk along this country road across the moors, cross over Cow Wath Bank and then the A169. We now follow a dirt track across the moors, passing a forest plantation until the tracks turn into a footpath.

We follow the footpath south across the moors to the Stony Leas trigpoint. Where we can stop for lunch. Once ready we continue until we join the Lyke Wake Walk footpath. We descend down to Eller Beck and walk through this valley back to the A169. Crossing over it again and continue to follow the Lyke Wake Walk path as it ascends up to the Simon's Howe trigpoint.

We now rejoin the Inn Way and follow it across Goathland Moor passing a tarn as it descends back down to Goathland. We follow follow the main road back to the village, where any fans of Heartbeat can take pictures of the shops and Post Office that were used in the TV show. We can then find a pub for some food & drink before heading home.

Disclaimers

The walk organisers do not have training or insurance. Therefore, anyone who joins the walk is accountable for their own safety and anyone they bring with them. By signing up you accept this.
Check the weather (on multiple websites) before leaving your residence. Bring clothing & footwear suitable for the forecast. We advise you to bring walking boots for any medium or harder walk. Trainers are only recommended for leisurely and easy walks. Bring a coat just in case (this is Britain after all...) and extra layers if it is going to be cold.
All proceeds go towards equipment for leading walks, group events & trips. A percentage will go to charities.
Bring a packed lunch and snacks. Bring enough food & water to last the estimated time.
We recommend bringing some cash just in case. Especially if parking. Not everywhere is contactless yet.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the walks organiser.

Join us for a moorland hike in the Lake District#s eastern feels when the heather should be in full bloom.

Start Time: 9:45am
Miles/Kilometres: 10mi/16km (Approx)
Total ascent: 940m (Approx)
Difficulty: Hard
Estimated length of time: 6-7 hours (including a lunch break)
Dogs Allowed: Yes but must be on a lead at all times on moorland.
Public Transport: No. Happy to give people a lift from Halifax, Keighley, Skipton, Gargrave or anywhere between.
Parking: Park here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/u2UQoDcMC4Hj7VJq6
Payment: £1 for the walk - Use this link to pay: https://settleup.starlingbank.com/jamiepope1 - please put "Haweswater" as reference.

Itinerary

Meet at the car park above. The walk starts by taking the dirt road up and over Gatescarth Pass. It is a gradual 250m ascent over 1mi/1.6km. It is then a 100m descent down the dirt road over another 1mi/1.6km. We then turn off onto a footpath that is a steepish 250m ascent to the top of the first wrainright. Wainright #1 - Tarn Crag (664m).

It is then a small descent over the moors to Wainright #2 - Grey Crag (638m). We then slightly retrace our steps around Tarn Crag and then descend 200m to ascend 200m again to Wainright #3 - Branstree (712m). We should be able to enjoy views of Haweswater from now on.

It is then over the moors to Wainright #4 - Selside Pike (655m). We then continue on over to what was a packhorse road, lovely named, Old Corpse Road. Which we follow back down to the road and reservoir which we then follow back to the car park.

Disclaimers

The walk organisers do not have training or insurance. Therefore, anyone who joins the walk is accountable for their own safety and anyone they bring with them. By signing up you accept this.
Check the weather (on multiple websites) before leaving your residence. Bring clothing & footwear suitable for the forecast. We advise you to bring walking boots for any medium or harder walk. Trainers are only recommended for leisurely and easy walks. Bring a coat just in case (this is Britain after all...) and extra layers if it is going to be cold.
All proceeds go towards equipment for leading walks, group events & trips. A percentage will go to charities.
Bring a packed lunch and snacks. Bring enough food & water to last the estimated time.
We recommend bringing some cash just in case. Especially if parking. Not everywhere is contactless yet.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the walks organiser.