Ticket to explore best of the Dales on foot

The week-long Settle-Carlisle Walking Festival runs from May 1-7. On each day there will be a programme of guided walks leaving from stations along the Settle-Carlisle line.

They will be led by experienced local guides.

Good walking boots, waterproofs and food and drink for a full day should be brought.

The festival also includes folk music events in local pubs.

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There will be talks about the Settle-Carlisle line and its walking country by well-known Dales experts.

Speakers will include the ex-Dalesman editor Bill Mitchell and Yorkshire Dales Society chairman Colin Speakman.

Dales Rail Trails by Tony and Chris Grogan is published by Skyware Press, price £8.99. It is available online from www.skyware.co.uk.

Friends of the Settle-Carlisle Line www.settle-carlisle.co.uk