Ribble me this! Settle the Force via Victoria Caves
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This event will open for bookings on Friday 6th June We are trialling delayed booking for all day walks in the Northeast and Yorkshire Region to reduce waiting lists and late cancellations. We know that a significant number of members who book places on our walks eventually decide not to attend the event. This causes long waiting lists and makes it harder for those who wish to attend an event to obtain a place. If you are interested in attending this event, please click the ‘bookmark’ button to add this page to your list of bookmarked events. This will make it easier for you to find the page when the event opens for bookings.
Explore the stunning beauty and spectacular views in part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, rising above the market town of Settle on this circular countryside walk.
Our route takes us through Attermire Scar where we'll take in Victoria Cave and the smaller Jubilee Cave, carved into the limestone cliff. Victoria cave was discovered in 1837 during the reign of Queen Victoria. It is considered an important archaeological site due to the discovery of animal bones up to 130,000 years old! There was also the discovery of 11,000-year-old tools and artefacts, providing evidence of human settlement in the area.
Next, we'll take in Catrigg Force, a waterfall cascading over a deep gorge, before we head down to the quaint village of Stainforth and steppingstones that cross Stainforth Beck before we meet the torrent of Stainforth Force.
A stroll along the River Ribble leads us all the way back to Settle.
There’ll be an optional trip to Ye Olde Naked Man Café, or the Golden Lion pub
Dogs: Well-behaved, socialised and under-control dogs are welcome on this event.
Dogs should be kept on a lead whenever this is signposted and whenever we are in the vicinity of livestock, and at the event leader's request. If it's hot you'll need to make sure you're carrying sufficient extra water. We will meet natural water on parts of the walk. If you're unsure, contact the leader for guidance.
If the event is fully booked: Please join the wait list as people frequently drop out during the week before an event and you are likely to get a place on the walk.
If this is your first OutdoorLads walk event: If this is your first event, we’ll make sure you feel welcomed. Please check out the My First Event page, and don’t hesitate to drop me a message if you have questions or want to know more about this walk.
You MUST complete a Participation Statement, in addition to booking your event space before attending an OutdoorLads event. You only need to complete this once and before your first event.
Image / photo credits: All leader's own images - with permission for OutdoorLads to use.
What to bring
Water: Bring at least 2 litres if possible. Hot drinks recommended, it gets cold quickly on the exposed moorland section.
Medicines: If you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Rucksack: A 20l day backpack or similar. They are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely.
Footwear: We may encounter boggy/muddy conditions at points, so please wear boots designed for hiking.
Socks: Proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters.
Layered clothing: Lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid-layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece).
Trousers: Ideally not jeans which become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and easier to dry. On warm days shorts are ok but be prepared for wind when we reach the summit of our walk.
Gloves: Who knows what June's weather will bring, you may still need gloves on windy and wet days. Waterproof gloves are best.
Waterproof jacket: Breathable fabrics are more comfortable and drier.
Hat or cap: Hats will keep you warm and protect you from the wind, and give you shade if the sun is shining down on us.
Sunglasses: For any sunny day.
Sun cream: You need to protect your skin from the sun, even on cloudy days.
Snacks: Bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: Bring a packed lunch.
Food & drink
Please bring a packed lunch and drinks. Plenty of water/juice, and bring extra if the weather is going to warm.
There are local shops and a Co-op in Settle should you need anything before the walk.
Once we leave Settle, there won't be any access to food and drink along the route until we return to the village.