Updates
Horton Station - new footbridge construction - Feb to August 2024
7. Pen-y-ghent - Map 7 page 32 & 11. Ribblesdale & a
Bridge to Far Moor - Map 11 page 47
Three Peaks Challenge Route - page 41
A new footbridge with lifts is being constructed at
Horton-in-Ribblesdale Station to take walkers and foot passengers
from crossing the line. The bridge will be built at the site of the
current footpath crossing. Whilst construction is underway a
temporary footpath diversion is in place taking the footpath across
the line at the northern end of the station.
Arcow Quarry new rail link - Winter 2015
5. Helwith Bridge & the Ribblesdale Quarries - Map 5 page 24.
The welcome re-introduction of a rail link from Arcow Quarry, near
Helwith Bridge, has been constructed under the public footpath
that runs along the southeast of the quarry and offers an optional route
to visit Dry Rigg Quarry on walk 5.
A new footbridge has been constructed to cross the new railhead in June 2016.
The footpath is now open as usual.
Pendragon Castle closed to public - April 2015
16. Pendragon - Map 16 page. 73
Pendragon Castle in the valley of Mallerstang (Walk 16) is currently
closed to the public for building repairs. Presumably the walls are
unsafe. You can still get a close look from the roadside, but can no
longer enter the grounds and inspect the castle at close range. It
doesn't affect the walk route.
UPDATE: Jan 2017 - the castle can now be visited, but people are
advised to remain outside the walls.
New Three Peaks alternative open for use - October 2012
7. Pen-y-ghent - Map 7 page 32.
A new section of footpath crossing Whitber Hill has been completed
and opened for walkers to use. The path gives a better alternative to
the heavily eroded Black Dubb Moss section of the Three Peaks Challenge
Route, between Pen-y-ghent and Ribblehead.
See full details of the route here.
Pennine Bridleway officially opens - June 2012
11. Ribblesdale & a Bridge to Far Moor - Map 11 page 47.
The 52-mile section of the Pennine Bridleway through
the Yorkshire Dales National Park was officially opened by the actor and
President of the British Horse Society, Martin Clunes.
The new completed route runs between Long Preston and the Fat Lamb Inn
at Ravenstonedale, and includes the award-winning Bridlebridge at Far
Moor.
Though these sections featured in the guidebook,
some new signage has appeared in places.
See the
National
Pennine Bridleway site here.