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Main Instructor:

Susan Spall

Hosted By:

Susan Spall

Walk Description:

  Join us for a group AW for a 10 km walk from Settle in the Yorkshire Dales.

Along the River Ribble to Stainforth, stopping at Stainforth falls known for salmon jumping in the season, for lunch before walking through Stainforth.  

Stainforth is a lovely little village, with many paths from it to do further exploring.  From here we will start our return, stopping at the spectacular example of a Hoffman Kiln. We can explore into the kiln and wonder at the sheer size of it. 

Next stop is  Langcliffe, another lovely little village, before gaining a bit of height for fabulous views before returning down into Settle. 

Settle – is thought to have 7th century origins. In 1250 a market charter was granted, a market square was granted. During the English civil War, John Lambert of carlton in malhamdale was a general in Cromwells Army and his troops camped at Settle in 1651 while on the road to an encounter in Lancaster,

 Stainforth force – in Autumn salmon can often be seen leaping on their final journey to the spawning grounds. Just above the force is a former monastic road crosses the Ribble on a pack horse bridge that was built in 1675 

Stainforth – name derives from stony ford, which linked two settlements half a mile apart on opposite banks of the river. On the eastern side was formerly owned by Sawley Abbey whose monks developed the estate which prospered, while little Stainforth under private ownership declined. In 1670’s the ford was replaced by a packhorse bridge 

Hoffman Kiln – craven lime works, the kiln was built in 1873 using a patented system created by a German inventor to burn lime. There where 22 individual burning chambers working in a continuous circuit taking around 6 weeks to complete the cycle. 

Langcliffe – the early settlement was nearer to the Winskill lane at the bottom of the scar then it is now. In about 1200 the monks of Furness Abbey built a corn mill on the Langcliffe side of the Ribble.  

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

It is advisable to wear a bum bag with a water bottle or hydration pack. Do bring a high energy snack to have on the hoof or as soon as we finish. Wear comfortable clothing that suitable for the weather. Do wear sturdy grippy shoes.

We respect people`s busy agendas and do like to start promptly. Please arrive 5 minutes early for your class and be ready to start on time.

Walk speed guide:

Gentle stroll - Gear 1 - Nice pace that you can do for extended periods. 2-2.5mph (these generally are our Wellness walks)   Easy walk - Gear 2 - Faster pace gained through technique. Expect Gear 2 at times throughout the walk with occasional photo stops. 2.5mph (Most of our 1-hour Explorer walks)   Moderate walk - Gear 2/3 - Faster again using technique and with less recovery. Very little stopping. 2.5mph-3mph+ (these are generally Total Body Walx, but also explore this pace on our Explorer and Adventure walks)   Strenuous walk - gear 3/4  (these are generally Total Body Walx, but also explore this pace on our Explorer and Adventure walks).

You are asked to contact your WALX Guide by phone, leaving a voicemail or sending an sms text to the number listed below, if you are likely to be delayed as we do start classes promptly.

Whilst we do understand that sometimes it is not possible to make a class, please be aware that we do operate a no refund policy if you give us less than 2 hours’ notice.

All activities are undertaken at your own risk. We cannot be held responsible for any injuries or accidents incurred. We undertake to deliver all classes with qualified staff and have made every effort to risk assess all WALX. On occasions it is necessary to make dynamic risk assessment decisions when there is a localised incident such as trees fallen en route, flooding, traffic changes, etc.

Please ensure your PARQ is up to date and notify us in writing if you have any change to your medical records, or physical or mental wellbeing. This should include any surgery, falls, knocks, or accidents. Thank you.

Contact details (only contact to notify if late or cancelling)

Matt 07530 813225

Location Notes:

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