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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 23h

This Saturday we'll be walking 11 miles from Horton to Settle visiting the beautiful limestone country through the enchanting landscape of Crummackdale.

Leaving Horton at 10:30

For more details click here foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 2d

Celebrate New Year at Dent Station!

We can’t promise snow, but we can promise spectacular views and excellent accommodation.

To find out more email Rachel at [email protected] or visit: www.dentstation.co.uk

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 5d

**CANCELLED WALK**
Due to the heavy rain and high winds forecast by the Met Office, we have taken the decision to cancel the walk on Saturday 4 October and reschedule it for Saturday 11 October. Apologies for any inconvenience.

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 8d

This Saturday we'll be walking 11 miles from Horton to Settle visiting the beautiful limestone country through the enchanting landscape of Crummackdale.

Leaving Horton 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 · 21d

Last Saturday's walk took us from Langwathby through the Eden Valley to Armathwaite.

Rain clouds all around on the North Pennine hills but we stayed (mostly) dry!

We paused to admire Long Meg & Her Daughters, the mysterious & magnificent neolithic stone circle!

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 22d

On Saturday will be walking from Hellifield to Settle via Scaleber Force - a stunning 40ft waterfall within the Scaleber Wood Nature Reserve

Our 7.5 mile walk leaves Hellifield at 10:12

For more details click here www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 27d

This Saturday's walk will be a 13 mile linear walk from Langwathby to Armathwaite through the Eden Valley with time for a visit to see Long Meg and Her Daughters ancient stone circle.

Departing Langwathby at 10:01

www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 28d

Fancy taking a trip to Dent or Settle Station or stopping by the famous Ribblehead Viaduct ...be careful not to end up in Jail 😲😲😲

The famous board game has been given a Yorkshire makeover.

Available in our shops or from our online web store

shop.foscl.org.uk/bespoke-gift...

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · Sep 7

Just a few dates left before the end of the year at Dent Station – why not book a short break today!

To find out more email Rachel at [email protected] or visit: www.dentstation.co.uk

Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · Sep 6

Looking for something to do on the S&C this month?

Here's some ideas for you!

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · Sep 5

Last Sunday's walk, using the 830 @DalesBus to Hawes, followed the Pennine Way from Hawes over Great Shunner Fell to Muker in Swaledale.

The weather was much better than forecast and the views along the route were spectacular.

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · Sep 4

This Sunday we'll be leaving Ribblehead at 10:36 and taking the @DalesBus to Reeth, walking 10 miles along the River Swale to Muker before return on the bus!.

Don't forget your bus fare!

www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · Sep 3

On Saturday on our 8 mile walk, we'll be having 'Lunch with Pendragon'!

We'll be leaving Kirkby Stephen at 11:05 and will be admiring the views on this leisurely paced circular walk.

For further details click here www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · Sep 1

Less than 4 months to Christmas 🎅 🎅 🎄 ☃️

Be ahead of the game and buy your 2025 Christmas cards and 2026 calendars.

Click here for more details

shop.foscl.org.uk

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · Aug 29

Our 11 mile walk this Sunday will take us from Hawes to Muker, walk along the glorious Pennine Way from Wensleydale to Swaledale!

Leaving Ribblehead at 10:36 and bring some money for the bus fare @DalesBus

www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · Aug 28

Saturday's 8 mile 'away day' walk is on the Ribble Valley Line, leaving Ramsgreave at 12.09 and walking to Whalley.

**See our website for train info**

Website: www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · Aug 25

Want a practical momento of the S&C?

How about a set of 4 wooden coasters or an A5 notebook...they will bring back happy memories of your last journey along the line!

shop.foscl.org.uk/bespoke-gift...

shop.foscl.org.uk/bespoke-gift...

Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · Aug 21

Saturday's 10.5 mile circular walk will leave from Kirkby Stephen at 9:34 and take in the Smardale Nature Reserve, just one of the highlights we'll see in the area around Kirkby Stephen.

www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · Aug 20

Thanks to the train developing a fault, we sadly never made to to Mallerstang Edge 🥲 🥲 .

All those years of experience and knowledge our Walk Leaders possess came to the fore as they saved the day with a walk from Gargrave to Skipton 😀 😀 .

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · Aug 18

Looking for a gift for a loved one or a treat for yourself?

Why not buy a copy of the latest book by John Bentley - The Settle-Carlisle LIne.

shop.foscl.org.uk/books/the-se...

In this book photographer John Bentley captures the variety of workings to be seen on this line.

Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · Aug 15

Another fantastic Sunday outing using the DalesBus from Ribblehead. We alighted at Hawes & made our way back to Ribblehead via the Pennine Way with a detour to the remote peak of Dodd Fell.

Plenty of time to enjoy refreshments at the Station Inn before taking the train home !

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · Aug 14

The annual Settle Flowerpot Festival is always worth a visit and when combined with a Friends free Guided Walk it's a recipe for a great day out.

We took a meandering route through the streets to take in the many brilliant flowerpot creations finishing in the town centre.

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · Aug 12

Like Jigsaws?

Why not visit our shop and purchase a copy of our anniversary jigsaw of Sir Nigel Gresley at Settle Station.

shop.foscl.org.uk/150th-annive...

Or enter our jigsaw competiton for 2026!

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · Aug 8

Our bonus 10 mile walk on Sunday will take us from Hawes along the Pennine Way & Cam High Road towards Ribblehead taking in Dodd Fell.

Leaving Ribblehead at 10:36 & taking the 830 @DalesBus

www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · Aug 7

On Saturday we'll be having a 'Flowerpot Frenzy' with Bill and Ben - remember them?

Leaving Settle at 10:21 and enjoying splendid views of the Ribble Valley on this leisurely paced walk plus a chance to enjoy the Settle Flowerpot Festival

www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks

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