If you don't have a car there are many ways to get to and from your walks. If you are staying in a B&B, guesthouse or hotel your hosts may be able to drive you to walk starts and collect you at the end of the day - it is always worth asking.

By train
The Settle-Carlisle railway makes a delightful journey in its own right. There are walks from all the stations along the line, some starting at one station and ending at another. Kirkby Stephen station is about a mile from the town centre and can be reached by footpath.

By bus
For something a bit different, Cumbria Classic Coaches have a fleet of vintage buses. A scheduled service (569) runs from Ravenstonedale - Kirkby Stephen - Hawes and back on Tuesdays and to Barnard Castle on Wednesdays - check the timetable.

Taxi
Taxis can be booked with B D Taxis (017683 71682), Steady Eddie's (017683 72036) and Prima Taxi (017683 72557).

Baggage transfer
Coast to Coast Packhorse, The Sherpa Van Project and Brigantes Walking Holidays carry your baggages for the Coast to Coast Path and Lady Anne Way. Pre-booked passengers may be carried.

'Give your car a holiday'
Natural England and Cumbria Tourism have produced a guide with ideas for holidaying 'car-free' in the Eden Valley, whether for your whole stay or just for a few days. Download the guide (PDF)