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.

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

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.

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

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/...

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

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

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...

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

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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!

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

Last Saturday was our first walk on the new Summer Programme and we missed the worst of Storm Dave! Walkers on Saturday's Garsdale Circular completed the first 10km and had their leaflets stamped for our 150km for 150 Years Challenge...only 140km to go!

Our Summer programme starts this Saturday with a 6 mile circular walk in the wild countryside around Garsdale. Start time 10:52 from Garsdale Station. For more details click here: www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

Ice-cream weather in Lancashire for the final walk of our winter programme when we enjoyed sunshine & blue skies on a lovely route through the pretty villages of Downham & Chatburn before returning to Clitheroe alongside the beautiful River Ribble.

This Saturday we are on an 'away day walk' in the Ribble Valley, travelling on the Yorkshire Dales Explorer train service! Starting from Clitehroe at 11:53 we'll be walking 8.5 miles around Clitheroe. IMPORTANT!: See our website for train info www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

On last Saturday's walk, we had lovely weather and the calls of frogs accompanied us on our walk from Dent Station to Ribblehead via the Craven Way. High up on the moors, the ponds are full of frogs!

This Saturday our 9.5 mile walk will take us from Dent via the Craven Way to the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct. Leaving Dent at 9:16, for more details click here www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

This Saturday will be heading off from Skipton station at 9:56 on an 11 mile hike to Skipton Moor. For further details click here www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

We are looking forward to this year's Ride2stride festival - which will open on the exact date of the S&C 150th Anniversary 1st May 2026. Click here to see the full programme www.ride2stride.co.uk There are walks, talks and much more to suit all abilities!

Disruption on the S&C! As a result of the collapse of a retaining wall between Kirkby Stephen and Garsdale, services between Leeds and Carlisle will be disrupted. Click here for further details

The Bolton Abbey Estate stretches across just under 30,000 acres of landscaped countryside including woodland, moorland, riverside pastures, historic ruins, and Sites of Special Scientific Interest. 📸 Andy Kay | #TuesdayThoughts #YorkshireDales

Tickets now on sale for the 150th Anniversary Steam Train. Not often you get a chance to board a steam train in Carlisle so definitely worth thinking about if you are local to the Northern end of the line Click here for full details shorturl.at/v1Nqi

Last Saturday we had 34 people on the walk which is awesome given the rotten weather forecast and sodden terrain. FoSCL walkers are tough! Mud glorious mud! We happily slid and sloshed our way through the mud as we walked from Gargrave out to Coniston Cold and back.

Last Saturday the Weather Gods must really love us as we had yet another rain-free outing! The Sun even made a guest appearance! Loads of people enjoyed the walk which we finished off with drinks and cake in the lovely town of Settle. www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

Our walk this Saturday is a 10 mile circular hike around Settle visiting Cleatop Wood, Scaleber Force and Attermire Scar. We'll be leaving Settle at 10:21 www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

Our first walk of 2026 gave us fantastic cold but sunny weather as we walked through the "Wild Ingleborough" project. So much is being done to improve the diversity of the flora and fauna in the area it's absolutely worth a visit! www.ywt.org.uk/Wild-Inglebo...

This Saturday, our first guided walk of 2026 is a low-level 7 mile linear walk from Ribblehead to Horton-in-Ribblesdale, through "Wild Ingleborough" Leaving Ribblehead at 10:38 www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

A Happy, Healthy & Prosperous 2026 to all our members, supporters and followers. Don't forget, it is the 150th anniversary of passenger travel on the Settle-Carlisle Line! Look out for exciting events throughout 2026! www.foscl.org.uk

Many thanks to Ian (chief elf) Barry and Beate for leading us on a scenic walk🥾

A very Merry Christmas to all our members, supporters and followers. We hope you have a great day!

This Saturday we'll be walking off all the turkey so get your hats on and meet at Skipton station at 9:56 The 13 mile circular walk from Skipton via Flasby will burn off all those extra Xmas calories! Website: www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

150th Anniversary means new technology... Whilst we are celebrating the history of the last 150 years, here is a new app for the railway that will allow people to explore and interact with us more easily. Find out more here & download from: settle-carlisle.co.uk

Saturday's pre-Christmas walk was great fun as usual. 35 happy walkers, many sporting some fine festive headgear, enjoyed a lovely walk from Horton to Settle in the sunshine.

Thanks to our very own Bob & Lindy for guiding us safely to Settle🥾🎅

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Apparently, due to a severe weather warning for Cumbria 14-15 December, check @northernrail.bsky.social trains will be running before you travel www.northernrailway.co.uk/check-before...

This Saturday our 9 mile walk will depart from Horton at 10:30 Let's get into the Christmas spirit, bring Santa hats and nibbles to share. We'll round the day off taking in the delights of the cafes and pubs of Settle! www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

Last Saturday we were very lucky and stayed dry until we reached Malham then a lovely, atmospheric walk through the mist towards Pike Daw followed by hazy sunshine and spectacular views. Finished the walk with time to join in the festivities and watch the fireworks in Settle.

Hellifield to Settle via Malham. This Saturday our 14 mile walk will take us from Hellifield passing through the popular village of Malham on the way to Settle. Leaving Hellifield at 8:40 For more details, click here www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

This Saturday will see the Settle Station Christmas event with free sherry and mince pies, book signing, carol singing & the chance to buy lots of gifts and goodies to support the Friends. If you can find time to pop along - it's on from 10am to 4.30pm just before the fireworks!