INGLETON - 14th September 2025


The weather forecast in the days preceding the walk warned of heavy rain and strong winds. All were prepared for the worst but were pleasantly surprised in the end. Even the updated forecast of rain arriving at 2pm proved unfounded, and the wettest everyone got was making their way from the pub to the coach at the end of the day!!

Martin’s group walked up the road to below Twistleton Scar and then picked up a path on the East side of Kingsdale, not very clear in places to Braida Garth Farm and crossed Kingsdale Beck by an impressive single beam footbridge. A short distance along the road brought them to the track to Yorda’s Cave. Unfortunately Martin had forgotten exactly where the entrance to the cave could be found so he led the party uphill where they had a pleasant lunch stop next to the stream. They then went down again to the cave which was well worth the effort. After that they returned on the West side of Kingsdale and across farmland to Ingleton and the coach - not troubled by rain at all.

Steve Jackson’s walk was across and above Twistleton where he didn't see anyone, with a descent on the track to Chapel-le- Dale. From there up to Souther Scales and the quiet, but steep in its final stages, route alongside the wall, and then on to Simon Fell. Ingleborough was a very windy place, but the hill fog had cleared and so there were some great views! The descent to Ingleton was via Crina Bottom, where there was one heavy but short shower, to the Fell Lane back to Ingleton. Just over 12 miles.

Alan’s walk was a shorter one with the group expecting bad weather high up, but of course which came much later. Starting in Clapham, they took the Old Road to Newby Cote then went north up on to Newby Moss, crossed over Grey Scars to get to the descent path from Ingleborough and went down that to Cold Cotes. They then followed footpaths back to Ingleton.

The Oldham’s were first off the coach at Giggleswick ready for a character building 18 mile hike into the Forest of Bowland. With everyone aware of the torrential rain forecast for later in the day and a warning of no paths in places, the group set off fully prepared for what lay ahead. With this mindset, the overgrown paths, the field of very excited young bulls and the continuous wading through bogs, did not stop the group from reaching the top of Bowland Knotts, Hailshowers Fell and Burn Moor. Thankfully the rain held off, allowing the group to thoroughly enjoy the Forest of Bowland countryside. They arrived back at the coach with an hour to spare, many stories to share and just a few sore feet.

Clare’s walk saw the group embark upon a relatively short walk of 8.5 miles to explore North End Scar due to the weather forecast. But being a small group allowed for flexibility depending on time and inclination. Starting with easy walking up Tow Scar Lane to the western end of the scar and a wander through the limestone pavements, the group decided to try and find the Cheese Press Stone, not easy when they had no idea what it looked like. Thank goodness for 5G and armed with photo and map it was successfully located. Pam of course felt obliged to climb the smaller piece of cheese while the views of Ingleborough in cloud were enjoyed by those not experiencing it. Another detour to take in the trig point on Tow Scar then back on plan past Twisleton Hall (for sale - 5 beds, 3 baths, nice interior, a snip at £950k!)

Over a nice coffee at Beezley’s, the group decided to extend the walk so it was off to cross the stepping stones over the River Doe. “Fairly easy said Sue” but that was before it started raining. It was a close call on a couple of stones and a wobble that nearly ended in disaster but all stayed dry! Stopping at the viewpoint over the large quarry to the east of the Ingleton trail and a final off-piste search of Storrs Common to find Storrs Cave, Pam and Sue just had time to go and explore the cave, leaving Clare imagining Ele’s expression if she turned up at the coach with 2 less people than she started with. Turned out to be an enjoyable walk with lots of interest and great views of Ingleborough and Whernside. 10.25mls 1700ft.

Paul’s nine mile walk became a 10.5 miler, after a couple of minor variations! Starting off in Clapham the group made their way up past the Ingleborough Show cave and to Gaping Gill when…DISASTER!! Darren’s drone that he’d decided to launch to get a fabulous aerial shot of the group around the opening to the 322 foot shaft, took a closer than healthy look! Malfunctioning, it went plummeting down into the depths and probably now sits at the bottom within the famous main chamber. Requests have been made to the Craven and Bradford potholing clubs to retrieve it if found. Fingers crossed! The remainder of the walk was uneventful by comparison, reaching Ingleborough with the winds picking up considerably and then descending back down into Ingleton. A great days walking.

Thanks to the leaders and photographers for their fabulous contributions. Keep them coming!!

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See another of Darren's videos of the walk by clicking HERE


Next Walks:

Sunday 28th September 2025 – Betws-y-Coed via Dolwyddelan

5.30 p.m. departure

M57 south, Mersey Gateway Bridge, M56, A55 westbound to junction 19, A470 to Dolwyddelan, A470 back to Betws-y-Coed. Park in Betws-y-Coed. Morning coffee stop at Chester services, M56.

Sunday 12th October 2025 –Torver to Broughton-in-Furness

5.30 p.m. departure

Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 36, A590 through Newby Bridge to Penny Bridge, A5092/A5084 to Torver, A593 to Broughton. Park in Broughton. Morning coffee stop at Burton services.

Sunday 26th October 2025 – Malham

5.00 p.m. departure

Northbound to Preston, on to the M65, M65 eastbound to junction 7, via A6185/A678 to the A680, A671 to roundabout N of Whalley, A59 to the Skipton roundabout, A65 to Gargrave, minor roads through Airton and Kirkby Malham to Malham. Park in Malham. Morning coffee stop at Darwen services, M65.


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