Settle down lads! It’s only caves and waterfalls…
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Join Mike and OutdoorLads for a 9-mile circular walk from Settle to Stainforth in North Yorkshire. We will start our journey through the quaint market town centre before an uphill ascent via the Dales Highway, with spectacular views of the surrounding countryside and town below.
Our route will then take us through Attermire Scar; here we will pass the larger Victoria Cave and smaller Jubilee Cave, carved into the limestone cliff. Victoria cave was discovered in 1837 during the reign of Queen Victoria, hence the name. 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 the first evidence of human settlement in the area.
On our descent into Stainforth we will pass Catrigg Force, a waterfall cascading over a deep gorge. The beautiful village of Stainforth awaits; we will stop for lunch here after crossing some stepping stones over Stainforth Beck. After lunch, we will pass another waterfall, Stainforth Force, before taking a gentle stroll along the bank of the River Ribble leading us all the way back to Settle. There will be an opportunity to stop for a drink at one of the local establishments in Settle at the end of the walk.
All photos taken by walk leader, Michael Rhodes.
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What to bring
Rucksack: a day sack large enough to carry a packed lunch and spare layers of clothing.
Footwear: A robust pair of hiking boots, preferably waterproof.
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 dry.
Waterproof jacket/trousers: just in case it rains!
Hat/suncream.
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Food & drink
Water: I would recommend bringing at least two litres.
Snacks: biscuits, energy bars or fruit etc.
Lunch: please bring a packed lunch as we will have a lunch break at the mid-way point.
Thermos flask: you may wish to bring a hot drinks flask – tea/coffee etc.