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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This Saturday on our 10 mile walk we'll be ascending Pen-y-ghent and Plover Hill. Departing Horton-in-Ribblesdale at 10:30 settlecarlislerailway.org.uk

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

On Saturday our 13 mile scenic walk will take us from Ribblehead to Hawes via the Roman Road and Wether Fell. Departing Ribblehead at 9:06 and on the return we'll be using the Little White Bus from Hawes to Garsdale Station (fare payable) settlecarlislerailway.org.uk

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

This Saturday, our 11.5 mile circular walk from Appleby will take us along the old Roman Road and the River Eden in the beautiful Eden Valley Leaving Appleby at 09:46 Website: settlecarlislerailway.org.uk/explore-the-line/guided-walks/

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

On our Hawes Circular via Hardraw Force guided walk, we dodged rain clouds whilst on our lovely circular walk from Hawes which we reached via the DalesBus. It was worth getting slightly damp as the light over Wensleydale was a sight to behold.

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

First set of photos from one of last weeks' "We Talk to Trees" guided walk. We had a select band of adventurers on our walk deep into the remote Cam Woodlands. Absolutely stunning but you have to be there to see it!

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Last Saturday the weather gods were smiling on us during our guided walk around Carlisle. We had a warm, sunny day rather than the very wet one that was forecast! A lovely walk along the River Eden taking in some Roman history and industrial archaeology!

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

On Sunday, we'll be taking the DalesBus from Ribblehead to visit the highest single drop waterfall in England, Hardraw Force (Entrance fee payable). Departing Ribblehead at 10:33 and alighting 830 Northern DalesBus to Hawes (fare payable) settlecarlislerailway.org.uk

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

On Part 1 of this weeks doubled header, on Saturday we'll be talking to the trees! We'll be walking to the remote Cam Woodlands, leaving Ribblehead at 09:06 settlecarlislerailway.org.uk

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

One of the joys of our Guided Walks is reaching awesome places using the iconic Leeds-Settle-Carlisle line. Last week we teamed up with the fantastic DalesBus service to explore Great Shunner Fell. Who needs a car when we can use the train and bus?

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

On Saturday we'll be departing from Carlisle at 10:30 on our 10.5 mile walk. An opportunity to walk along the River Eden and see some of the beautiful architecture in historic Carlisle For more details: settlecarlislerailway.org.uk/explore-the-line/guided-walks/

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

On Sunday we'll be walking 11 miles along the glorious Pennine Way from Swaledale to Wensleydale. Departing Ribblehead at 10:33 alighting 830 @dalesbus.bsky.social (fare payable). settlecarlislerailway.org.uk/explore-the-...

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

1st of our walks this weekend is on Saturday! Leaving Kirkby Stephen at 11:04 our 9.5 mile walk will give you an opportunity to discover some wonderful trails with stunning views along the way. settlecarlislerailway.org.uk/explore-the-...

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Last Saturday high above Kirkby Stephen we saw the mysterious monoliths know as Nine Standards Rigg. No one knows who put them there 600 years ago or why. It was, however, a lovely spot to have lunch!

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Our double header this weekend concludes this Sunday with a 7.5 mile walk from Gunnerside to Muker We'll experience rugged moorland and industrial archaeology in Swaledale. Alight Ribblehead at 10:33 for the 830 bus. www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

On Saturday our guided walk goes in Search of the Straw Man! Our 8 mile walk leaves Settle at 10:21 & we'll have splendid views of the Ribble Valley plus at the end there is a chance to explore the Settle flowerpot trail. www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

To prove we have 'High Standards' Saturday's 13 mile walk will take us along Nine Standards Rigg where rock cairns have stood since the 13th century and no-one really knows why! Depart Kirkby Stephen at 09:34 www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Saturday's 11 mile walk will take us from Ribblehead to Hawes and we'll be enjoying the views on this lovely walk into Wensleydale. We'll be leaving Ribblehead at 09:06 For details: www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

The walk on Sunday to Swaledale was supposed to be to Fremington Edge. However the "Ard Rock" Mountain Bike Festival had other ideas, but the Walk Leaders, Susan & Stephen, came up with an alternative route so it was still a great day out.

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Whilst the vast majority of people walk Whernside using the famous Yorkshire 3 Peaks route, we like to do things a little differently. Last Saturday we strode out around to the far side of the mountain getting fabulous and rarely seen views.

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

'Away Day' trip this Saturday on the Ribble Valley Line! An 8 mile circular walk around Clitheroe Circular where we'll travel on the Yorkshire Dales Explorer train service to the beautiful Ribble Valley. **Important: see our website for train info** www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Tops and Tarns as we tackle the highest of the Yorkshire Three Peaks - the Mighty Whernside! This Saturday we'll be departing Ribblehead at 9:06 on our 11 mile walk. www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

To celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Settle Carlisle Line we organised a special walk up mighty Cross Fell on the Pennines. We had perfect weather which is a rare thing in this most remote of locations. Enjoy the views!

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Isn't July supposed to be hot & sunny? Last Saturday the weather lost the memo explaining that it is supposed to be July and instead we got wind and rain! Luckily our guided walks are completely free so no one can ask for a refund! 🤣

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Our 8.5 mile walk this Saturday starts from Kirkby Stephen Station and will have marvellous views of the Westmorland countryside on this meandering route close to the town. Start time from Kirkby Stephen 11:04 www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

On Saturday we'll be having a taste of the wild side on our 10 mile walk from Dent to Ribblehead via Great Knoutberry and Wold Fell. A taste of the wild side as we make our way from Dent to Ribblehead via Great Knoutberry. Departing Dent at 09:16 www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Pt2 of our double header is on Sunday when we walk in Upper Swaledale to one of the most remote villages in the Dales. Our 7 mile walk starts at 10:33 from Ribblehead Station. IMPORTANT: Alight Ribblehead for 830 Northern DalesBus to Muker (fare payable) www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Pt1 of this weekends' double walk header! On Saturday we'll be admiring the magnificent Smardale Gill Viaduct and walking along the disused railway track through Smardale Nature Reserve. We start our 10.5 mile walk at 9:34 from Kirkby Stephen Station. www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Not a very promising forecast for Saturday's walk to Gaping Gill but it stayed dry & there was even some sunshine. We enjoyed fantastic views of Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough & the spectacular limestone scenery of the area & finished at the Horton Station Cafe Bar for refreshments.

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Why not join our 9.5 mile walk this Saturday and see Gaping Gill on a circular route from Horton-in-Ribblesdale. Leaving Horton Station at 10:30 For more details click here www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Four seasons in one day on last Saturday's twisting and turning route up to the summit of Ingleborough! Not much to be seen from the top but some lovely views of Morecambe Bay, Wild Boar Fell and Ribblehead Viaduct on the way down.

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

This weeks' Saturday walk will be 12 miles with twists and turns aplenty during a different approach to Ingleborough, one of the Yorkshire Three Peaks Leaving Ribblehead Station at 08:58 For more details click here www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Last Saturday we had a gorgeous sunny walk through the beautiful Eden Valley with far-reaching views of the Lake District fells & ice-creams from the fantastic Community Shop in Kirkoswald! It was lovely to welcome several walkers from the northern end of the line to the walk.

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

On Saturday we'll be walking a circular route of 10.5 miles through the beautiful countryside in the Eden Valley. Starting from Lazonby & Kirkoswald station at 10:07 For more details click here: www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

How about taking the train on Sunday 21st with your Father and treat him to a Special Fathers' Day afternoon tea at Ribblehead Visitor Centre Served at the Ribblehead Station Visitor Centre and please order by June 16th, spaces are limited! shop.foscl.org.uk/fathers-day/...

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Tomorrow's 8 mile walk is a leisurely paced walk through Winskill Stones Nature Reserve with a chance to see the Orchis mascula Departing Settle Station at 10:21 For more details click here: www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Our 14 mile 'Magic Roundabout' walk this Saturday starts from Horton-in-Ribblesdale at 8:58 and it is your chance to walk around a mountain when we circumnavigate the base of Pen-y-Ghent. For details: www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Engineering Works on the Settle-Carlisle line THIS WEEKEND Due to short-notice improvement works on the Settle-Carlisle line services will be affected on 8, 9, 10 and 11 May. Get the latest travel updates at www.northernrailway.co.uk/check-before...

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

This Saturday our 12 mile circular walk will be from Settle to the unloved top of Smearsett Scar and onto Catrigg Force. A visit to the unloved top of Smearsett Scar. Leaving Settle Station at 10:21 For full details click here: www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

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Mark Reid FRGS @teamwalking.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

TeamWalking Top Tips #5: "This little bottle of water will do for the day..." Being thirsty at the end of a long walk is very common, but how dehydrated are you? Follow for more weekly Top Tips!

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bahanick16.bsky.social @bahanick16.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

@lakesstiles.bsky.social one from yesterday's @foscl.bsky.social walk

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Unfortunately, due to roadworks, the Free Guided Walk from Gunnerside using the DalesBus scheduled for SUNDAY 10th MAY has been cancelled! We hope to run the walk on another date.

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Walkers on Saturday's Friends Guided Walk were treated to glorious sunshine, stunning views of the North Pennines, wild flowers in abundance, lots of lambs, beautiful cherry blossom and a five-star lunch spot on their walk from Kirkby Stephen.

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Don't forget folks, the Ride2Stride 2026 Walking Festival starts today until Monday 4th May Join us for a week of fantastic Free Guided Walks on the Leeds-Settle-Carlisle railway. Several walks every day plus music and talks in the evenings. Visit ride2stride.co.uk

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Two days to go before the R2S Festival which runs from Tuesday 28th to Monday 4th May. Walks, Talks, Music along the Settle-Carlisle Line. For full details click here www.ride2stride.co.uk

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Saturday's Ribblehead Circular began with April showers & finished in glorious sunshine. Along the way we visited a National Nature Reserve, a Saxon Longhouse, Great Douk Cave, St Leonard's Church in Chapel-le-Dale, Hurtle Pot & Ribblehead Viaduct and watched some boxing hares!

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Our 9 mile circular walk this Saturday is around the beautiful countryside surrounding Kirkby Stephen with views of the river Eden. Start time 09:34 from Kirkby Stephen Station. For more details click here www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Just over a week to go before the R2S Festival which runs from 28.04 to 4.05 Walks, Talks, Music along the Settle-Carlisle Line. For full details click here www.ride2stride.co.uk

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Our circular 7 mile walk this Saturday leaves from Ribblehead at 10:37 Visit a quarry that's now a National Nature Reserve, a longhouse, a chapel and a shanty town plus experience lesser seen views of Ribblehead Viaduct. www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

This weeks expedition got off to an inauspicious start when the train was delayed by an hour. A quick bit of re-routing by our fantastic Walk Leaders to compensate for the time difference saved the day. And what a good day it was! Beautiful long range views & our way to Clapham!

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

A two train line day out this Saturday, walking from Horton to Clapham via Nappa Scars with a cheeky stop in Clapham for tea & cakes! Leaving Horton-in-Ribblesdale at 08:58 Click here for full details www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

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