THE YORKSHIRE DALES – Cancelled due to government travel guidelines

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We spend the Easter weekend traversing the idyllic countryside that is known as the Yorkshire Dales.

ITINERARY:

Day 1: April 10th, Friday (Bank holiday)

We make our way to Malham and check into our accommodation anytime from 3:00 pm onwards.

Dinner at the accommodation.

Day 2: April 11th, Saturday

MALHAM TARN AND COVE

After breakfast, we begin a guided hike starting and finishing at Malham to explore the beautiful countryside of the surrounding area. Highlights of the walk will include the tranquil Malham Tarn and the famous Malham Cove.

We’ll initially take paths that lead to Janet’s Foss – a pretty waterfall in a woodland setting.

We’ll then move on, and gradually make our way up the hillside on a stony path up onto a lane that leads towards the scenic lake, and nature reserve called Malham Tarn.

Following part of the Pennine Way path through stunning limestone scenery, we’ll eventually arrive at the top of the famous Malham Cove – a huge, curved limestone cliff, and then we’ll take the steep path down the side of it to view this magnificent geological feature from below.

The walk is about 19 km/12 miles with approx 470 metres of ascent/descent. Some of the terrains are rough and stony, and parts could be a little bit muddy depending on the weather.

Dinner at accommodation or local Pub/Restaurant.

Day 3: April 12th, Sunday

RIBBLESDALE, CATRIGG FORCE AND WARRENDALE KNOTTS

A guided walk to explore the scenic area to the northeast of the town of Settle.

Heading northwards from Settle, we follow part of the ‘Pennine Journey’ path through typical Yorkshire Dales countryside, passing through the villages of Langcliffe and Stainforth in Ribblesdale.

We then join part of the Pennine Bridleway route to visit the beautiful Catrigg Force waterfall. Next, it’s over moorland, passing areas of limestone pavement into the valley where we take a look at a couple of interesting caves set into the side of the impressive Attermire Scar limestone cliffs.

The caves are called Jubilee Cave and Victoria Cave. One of the highlights of the walk comes towards the end when we ascend the hill called Warrendale Knotts, with stunning views over the surrounding countryside.

The walk will be about 8 miles/ 13 km with about 500 metres of ascent/descent.

Dinner at accommodation or local Pub/Restaurant.

Day 4: April 13th, Monday

BOLTON ABBEY

 We make our way back to London and on the way, for those that travel by car we stop off at the famous Bolton Abbey.

After a short hike around the area and its nature trails and a visit to the grounds, we make our way back to London.

What’s included:

• 3 nights accommodation (Mixture of dorms/twins)
• 3 Breakfasts
• 2 Packed lunches
• 1 dinner (2-course dinner Friday evening)
• 2 hikes led by local mountain leader based in Yorkshire with extensive knowledge of the area
• Entry into Bolton Abbey
• Transport from hostel to hike locations

What’s excluded:

• Dinners
• Towels and toiletries are not provided but are available to hire or purchase from reception

Transport to Malham

Either London – Leeds – Skipton by train and then a taxi share to Malham approx 12 miles OR Car share from London

WE CAN ONLY TAKE 12 PEOPLE FOR THIS TRIP SO IF YOU’RE REALLY INTERESTED THEN DO BOOK SOON

COST:

£270 

PAYMENT

Bank Account: 41764527 

Sort code: 40 09 25

Reference: Your name / Dales