Best walks from Horton-in-Ribblesdale

Horton-in-Ribblesdale Station to Settle Station

so much on offer; an incredibly varied walk; the views down into Settle were excellent; the views looking down into Settle were a definite reward. A varied, mainly low-level walk following the River Ribble on grassy riverside paths, then quiet tarmac lanes with great valley views, low fell paths across fields and a section through historic limeworks. A short steep climb out of Langcliffe near the end. Underfoot includes kissing gates, stone and ladder stiles, narrow bridges and tree roots and steps; can be wet after rain. Follows the Ribble Way and partly the Pennine Bridleway, running between two stops on the scenic Settle–Carlisle Railway, which offers a convenient way back to the start. Stainforth Force waterfall is a short detour worth taking.

Tough: steep ascents. 11km.

A short stretch of the road to Helwith Bridge is used by quarry lorries, though a safe parallel path has been created. The riverside path has tricky stretches with tree roots and narrow bridges. A steep climb out of Langcliffe near the end. A few ladder stiles over walls.

Lunch: A cafe with bar at Little Stainforth and a pub at Helwith Bridge; pub and toilets at Stainforth; shops and cafes at the Settle end.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route

Ribblehead Station to Horton-in-Ribblesdale Station

Both natural beauty and historical interest abound; the view back to Pen-y-ghent was really impressive. A valley walk that weaves from one side of the railway to the other, with enough height gained for good views. Field paths and limestone pavement and a stretch of B-road; a National Nature Reserve path that is stony and rough at times with stone paving across boggier sections. Gates including one with steps. Crosses a level crossing. Passes through the Wild Ingleborough National Nature Reserve, with wild flowers and moorland birds. Weaves across the Settle-Carlisle Railway and passes railway cottages, an old limekiln and a 17th-century farmhouse. An optional diversion via Alum Pot crosses private land with a suggested honesty-box donation.

Easy: 10km, moderate ascents.

Care needed on the busy B-road from Ribblehead towards Selside, with several stretches lacking verges or shoulders.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route

Horton-in-Ribblesdale Station to Garsdale Station

spectacular countryside.

Tough: 25km, steep ascents. 7h30.

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Horton-in-Ribblesdale Station Circular

Open moorland, remote valleys, engineered hill paths, ancient trading routes, rocky scrambles, boggy plateau and sweeping Dales views.

17km. 4h30.

Can be boggy.

Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.