Rail to Trail

A collection of walks through spectacular Lancashire and Yorkshire countryside.

12 SELF-GUIDED WALKS ALONG THE BENTHAM LINE

The walks combine into a 68 mile linear walk from station to station

The Bentham Line provides access to spectacular scenery, so why not combine a trip on the line with a self-guided walk in the surrounding Lancashire and Yorkshire countryside.

The walks, a number of which follow ancient paths, offer the opportunity to explore the Lune, Wenning, Ribble and Aire valleys and pass through many villages each with their own unique charm and character.

The programme of walks has been designed to appeal both to the experienced walker and to the leisure walker who enjoys a varied but not too demanding walk. The easier walks may be attempted by families with children.

Rail to Trail leaflet

Rail to Trail

The Introductory Leaflet contains a brief overview of the 12 walks, detailing start and finish point along with times, distances and level of difficulty.

Bowland Leaflet

Bowland Leaflet

In partnership with the Forest of Bowland AONB, four of the stations along the route, Wennington, Bentham, Clapham and Giggleswick have been designated ‘Gateways to the Forest of Bowland’.

The Countryside Code leaflet

Countryside Code

The Countryside Code gives common sense advice to help everybody respect, protect and enjoy the countryside. It’s also there to support local communities who live in the countryside.

About the walks

The timing for each of the walks is based on a ‘look around and enjoy pace’ and allows for a break of 30 minutes. All walks end where there are refreshment facilities available. It is possible to combine many of the neighbouring routes to make a longer day walk. Take plenty to drink with you. Waterproofs and spare warm clothing are recommended, as are walking boots.

Walk 1 – Heysham Port to Morecambe

WALK ONE

Heysham Port to Morecambe

Walk 2 – Lancaster to Morecambe

WALK TWO

Lancaster to Morecambe

Walk 3 – Morecambe to Bare Lane

WALK THREE

Morecambe to Bare Lane

Walk 4 – Bare Lane to Carnforth

WALK FOUR

Bare Lane to Carnforth

Walk 5 – Wennington to Carnforth

WALK FIVE

Wennington to Carnforth

Walk 6 – Wennington to Bentham

WALK SIX

Wennington to Bentham

Walk 7 – Clapham to Bentham

WALK SEVERN

Clapham to Bentham

Walk 8 – Clapham to Giggleswick

WALK EIGHT

Clapham to Giggleswick

Walk 9 – Giggleswick to Long Preston

WALK NINE

Giggleswick to Long Preston

Walk 10 – Long Preston to Hellifield

WALK TEN

Long Preston to Hellifield

Walk 11 – Hellifield to Gargrave

WALK ELEVEN

Hellifield to Gargrave

Walk 12 – Gargrave to Skipton

WALK TWELVE

Gargrave to Skipton

High Bentham Circular walk leaflet

WALK THIRTEEN

High Bentham Circular

Clapham Circular Walk Leaflet

WALK FORTEEN

Clapham Circular

The Bentham Line Community Rail Partnership

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