Yorkshire Dales - view of Pen y Ghent from the B walk route

SPRING/SUMMER PROGRAMME

YORKSHIE DALES
A WALK: Horton to Settle via Pen y Ghent - 10.8 miles, 1730 ft ascent.
Starting in the village of Horton in Ribblesdale, we follow 'The Pennine Journey' and the 'Pennine Way' as we ascend, initially gradually and then more steeply to the summit of Pen-y-Ghent (one of the Three Peaks of Yorkshire) from the North. We then descend steeply down the southern flank - please be aware that this entails quite a testing scramble - before crossing the moor to Overdale and Great Moor Head and descending along the 'Ribble Way' to the pretty village of Stainforth. The route crosses the Settle/Carlisle Railway and the River Ribble to at the popular spot of Stainforth Force Waterfall and follows the river south along its grassy, western bank, finishing in Settle where refreshment can be taken in the town's various pubs and cafes.

WALK A Link to OS map

WALK B: Horton in Ribblesdale to Settle - 9 miles, 980 ft ascent.
Starting in the village of Horton in Ribblesdale, the route heads upwards on the southern flanks of Pen y Ghent, across the limestone escarpment, and joining the 'Pennine Journey' part way up, before reaching the highest point of the walk on Overdale Moor, where we turn to head south, following the route of the 'A's as above.

WALK B Link to OS map

WALK C: Settle Circular 6 miles, minimal ascent A gentle paced scenic walk with limited ascent, with time to explore the fascinating Lime Kilns en route to Stainforth and then returning via picturesque Stainforth Force along the western bank of the River Ribble to Settle.

In the unlikely event of separation from the group or other emergency please take note of the following contact numbers:

Liz Moxham - 07876255849
Frank Jones - 07788736006