@foscl.bsky.social
The UK's largest volunteer rail user/support group. Guardians of England's most scenic railway. Use the hashtags #foscl to show us what you're up to! 📸
We are looking forward to this year's Ride2stride festival - which will open on the exact date of the S&C 150th Anniversary 1st May 2026.
Click here to see the full programme www.ride2stride.co.uk
There are walks, talks and much more to suit all abilities!
Disruption on the S&C!
As a result of the collapse of a retaining wall between Kirkby Stephen and Garsdale, services between Leeds and Carlisle will be disrupted.
Click here for further details
Ruins of an ancient stone abbey nestled in a lush green valley surrounded by rolling hills and scattered trees under a cloudy sky.
The Bolton Abbey Estate stretches across just under 30,000 acres of landscaped countryside including woodland, moorland, riverside pastures, historic ruins, and Sites of Special Scientific Interest.
📸 Andy Kay | #TuesdayThoughts #YorkshireDales
Tickets now on sale for the 150th Anniversary Steam Train. Not often you get a chance to board a steam train in Carlisle so definitely worth thinking about if you are local to the Northern end of the line
Click here for full details shorturl.at/v1Nqi
Last Saturday we had 34 people on the walk which is awesome given the rotten weather forecast and sodden terrain. FoSCL walkers are tough!
Mud glorious mud! We happily slid and sloshed our way through the mud as we walked from Gargrave out to Coniston Cold and back.
Last Saturday the Weather Gods must really love us as we had yet another rain-free outing!
The Sun even made a guest appearance! Loads of people enjoyed the walk which we finished off with drinks and cake in the lovely town of Settle.
www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks
Our walk this Saturday is a 10 mile circular hike around Settle visiting Cleatop Wood, Scaleber Force and Attermire Scar.
We'll be leaving Settle at 10:21
www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks
Our first walk of 2026 gave us fantastic cold but sunny weather as we walked through the "Wild Ingleborough" project. So much is being done to improve the diversity of the flora and fauna in the area it's absolutely worth a visit!
www.ywt.org.uk/Wild-Inglebo...
This Saturday, our first guided walk of 2026 is a low-level 7 mile linear walk from Ribblehead to Horton-in-Ribblesdale, through "Wild Ingleborough"
Leaving Ribblehead at 10:38
www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks
A Happy, Healthy & Prosperous 2026 to all our members, supporters and followers.
Don't forget, it is the 150th anniversary of passenger travel on the Settle-Carlisle Line!
Look out for exciting events throughout 2026!
www.foscl.org.uk
Many thanks to Ian (chief elf) Barry and Beate for leading us on a scenic walk🥾
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A very Merry Christmas to all our members, supporters and followers. We hope you have a great day!
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This Saturday we'll be walking off all the turkey so get your hats on and meet at Skipton station at 9:56
The 13 mile circular walk from Skipton via Flasby will burn off all those extra Xmas calories!
Website: www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks
150th Anniversary means new technology...
Whilst we are celebrating the history of the last 150 years, here is a new app for the railway that will allow people to explore and interact with us more easily.
Find out more here & download from: settle-carlisle.co.uk
Saturday's pre-Christmas walk was great fun as usual.
35 happy walkers, many sporting some fine festive headgear, enjoyed a lovely walk from Horton to Settle in the sunshine.
Thanks to our very own Bob & Lindy for guiding us safely to Settle🥾🎅
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Apparently, due to a severe weather warning for Cumbria 14-15 December, check @northernrail.bsky.social trains will be running before you travel
www.northernrailway.co.uk/check-before...
This Saturday our 9 mile walk will depart from Horton at 10:30
Let's get into the Christmas spirit, bring Santa hats and nibbles to share. We'll round the day off taking in the delights of the cafes and pubs of Settle!
www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks
Last Saturday we were very lucky and stayed dry until we reached Malham then a lovely, atmospheric walk through the mist towards Pike Daw followed by hazy sunshine and spectacular views.
Finished the walk with time to join in the festivities and watch the fireworks in Settle.
Hellifield to Settle via Malham.
This Saturday our 14 mile walk will take us from Hellifield passing through the popular village of Malham on the way to Settle.
Leaving Hellifield at 8:40
For more details, click here www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks
This Saturday will see the Settle Station Christmas event with free sherry and mince pies, book signing, carol singing & the chance to buy lots of gifts and goodies to support the Friends.
If you can find time to pop along - it's on from 10am to 4.30pm just before the fireworks!
On last Saturday's walk we're delighted to report that the search for Salmo Salar was successful and salmon were spotted at Stainforth...BUT...they were too fast for any of us to take a photo!
Why not join us on a future guided walk?
www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks
Looking for a stocking filler or two for those train fanatics in your life?
You can buy these magnetic totem individually or in sets from our Settle and Appleby shops or online in FOSCL store
shop.foscl.org.uk/magnetic-sta...
Join us this Saturday 15th on 'The Great Stainforth Run and Leap'
We'll be leaving Settle at 10:21 on our 8 mile leisurely paced walk.
For more details click here www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks
Last Saturday we left the World Heritage site of Saltaire, & set off to explore the hills and woodlands around Baildon. It was surprisingly strenuous walking with plenty of ups and downs to work those legs. A great way to get fit and enjoy yourself at the same time!
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Looking for a Christmas gift?
Then look no further!
Available in our shops & Appleby & Settle or from our online shop.
shop.foscl.org.uk
Thank you Howard & Ian 🥾👏
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This Saturday we'll be out & about on a 12 mile circular walk from Saltaire - from the dark satanic mill to the highest point in Baildon and beyond!!
Leaving Saltaire at 09:10
For more details click here www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks
Big News 📷 as part of the Railway200 and Settle-Carlisle 150 celebrations, today our partners SCR CRP launch Traxplorer - a travel app that makes your train journeys more fun & informative!!
Download from the App Store & Google Play TODAY!
