4-Night Southern Yorkshire Dales Christmas Walking Holiday
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4-Night Southern Yorkshire Dales Christmas Walking Holiday Tour Style: Guided Walking Destinations: Yorkshire Dales & England Trip code: MDXFW-4 2, 3 & 4 HOLIDAY OVERVIEW Malhamdale in the Southern Yorkshire Dales provides the perfect setting for a festive break. There’s something magical about walking in winter. Whether it’s the frosty footsteps, the clear crisp air, or the breathtaking views, it’s a wonderful time to go walking. Join our festive breaks and choose from a guided walking holiday in the company of one of our knowledgeable leaders. We pull out all the stops on our festive holidays, with fabulous food, lots of seasonal entertainment and great walks and activities. The walks are tailored to the time of year and will remain flexible to suit the weather conditions. Each day three grades of walk will be offered. So wrap up warm, lace up your boots and go for an invigorating walk. WHAT'S INCLUDED • Wonderful meals – full selection at breakfast, your choice of picnic lunch, an excellent evening meal, afternoon tea and cakes every day, and plenty of festive sweets and nuts • A programme of organised walks and activities • The services of experienced HF Holidays’ leaders www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 1 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 • Any transport to and from the walks • A packed programme of evening activities offering something festive for everyone, including some old HF favourites • A celebration dinner with all trimmings on Christmas day and New Year's Eve HOLIDAYS HIGHLIGHTS • Stay in the comfort of our country house in this beautiful national park • Plenty of exercise to walk off the festive excesses • A choice of guided walks in spectacular winter scenery • Let your experienced leader bring classic routes and offbeat areas to life • Cosy country inns with roaring log fires and famous Yorkshire hospitality to round of many walks • Just relax, soak up the party atmosphere, enjoy wonderful festive fare and leave all the organising to us • Cosy Country House and a special festive cheer TRIP SUITABILITY This trip is graded Activity Level 2, 3 and 4. Typically, easier walks are up to a maximum of 7 miles (11km), up to a maximum of 9 miles (14½km), while harder walks can be up to a maximum of 12 miles (19km). ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival Day You're welcome to check in from 4pm onwards. Enjoy a complimentary Afternoon Tea on arrival. Day 2: Through Ribblesdale To Settle Option 1 - Ribblesdale Distance: 7 miles (11.5km) Ascent: 800 feet (240m) In Summary: Explore the attractive village of Langcliffe before heading north to Catrigg Force and the villlage of Stainforth. We shall visit the Hoffman lime kiln and follow the River Ribble past Stainforth Force to Settle. Highlight: Settle is a picturesque market town, first chartered in 1249 and famous for the Settle-Carlisle railway. Option 2 - Above Settle Distance: 9 miles (14km) Total ascent:1,200 feet (380m) www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 2 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 In Summary: Starting from Settle we take the Ribble Way to Stainforth Force Waterfalls. An ascent on the eastern side of the valley takes us to the Jubilee and Victoria Caves before our descent back to Settle. Highlight: The inner chamber of Victoria cave was discovered in 1837. the year of Victoria's coronation. Take a torch to explore the first easy section. Option 3 - Ribblesdale Circuit Distance: 11½ miles (19km) Total ascent: 2,000 feet (600m) In Summary: A longer circuit of Ribblesdale from Settle. We first explore the west side of the valley as we cross the hills to the hamlet of Feizor. We return via the Hoffman lime kilns and Catrigg Force. Highlight: Enjoy views of Ingleborough as we explore this quintessential Dales' landscape. Day 3: Otterburn Option 1 - Otterburn Beck Distance: 7 miles (11.5km) Ascent: 500 feet (160m) In summary: Our walk takes us across fields to Kirk Syke and along lanes to the small village of Otterburn, before returning via Bell Busk to Newfield Hall. Highlight: Discover the hidden history of Otterburn, which was mentioned in the Domesday Book. The village took its name from the beck, “the stream of the otter”, which runs through the middle of the village. Option 2 - Otterburn And Wenningber Distance: 9.5 miles (15.5km) Ascent: 800 feet (240m) In Summary: After crossing the fields to Kirk Syke, this walk heads north along the old Green Lane of Kirk Syke Lane before visiting Otterburn. Another Green lane takes us on a loop round Wenningber Hill, before before returning to Newfield Hall via Kendal Hill. Highlight: The history of Otterburn and the ‘perfect green drumlin’ of Wenningber Hill. Option 3 - Orms Gill And Hellifield Moor Distance: 10.5 miles (17km) Ascent: 950 feet (290m) In Summary: A circular walk from the house that will bring us through the village of Otterburn, before ascending up towards Newton Moor Top where there will be panoramic views of the surrounding hills. We then head back passing through the dramatic outcrop of Haw Crag. Highlight: Superb panoramic views of Warrendale Knotts, Rye Loaf Hill, Kirkby Fell, Weets Top, Cracoe Fell, www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 3 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 Sharp Haw, Pendle Hill & Ingleborough from Newton Moor Top. Day 4: Malham Cove Option 1 - Around Malham Distance: 7 miles (11.5km) Ascent: 1,000 feet (320m) In Summary: We ascend gradually up to Malham Tarn and return to Malham via the impressive Gordale Scar and beautiful Janet's Foss waterfall. Highlight: The huge natural ampitheatre of Malham Cove is always an impressive sight. Option 2 - Gordale And Malham Cove Distance: 9 miles (14.5km) Ascent: 1,600 feet (480m) In Summary: A classic walk from Malham that leads to the beautiful sights of Janet’s Foss and magnificent Gordale Scar before heading north over moorland, past the top of Malham Cove, to reach Malham Tarn. The return route provides stunning views of limestone countryside before descending by a green lane to reach the bottom of Malham Cove. Highlight: The pretty woodland waterfall of Janet’s Foss, the collapsed cave system of Gordale Scar from the last Ice Age, and the serene Malham Tarn, that is surrounded by pervious limestone. Option 3 - Moor Above Malham Distance: 10 miles (16km) Ascent: 1,850 feet (560m) In summary: Walk via Janet's Foss waterfall to view Gordale Scar before heading onto the moor. We walk as far as the shores of Malham Tarn before descending via the famous Cove and complete our circular walk in Malham village. Highlight: Step onto limestone pavement atop Malham Cove and soak up panoramic views ahead over Malhamdale. Day 5: Departure Day Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home. ACCOMMODATION Newfield Hall Situated close to Malham in South Yorkshire’s portion of the famous Dales, Newfield Hall offers country-pile atmosphere amid beautiful rural surroundings. A grand country house, this stately, storied property retains many of its original nineteenth century features, from the grand entrance to the sweeping staircase inside. The Hall has 48 bedrooms, as well as two cosy lounges and an elegant bar, providing guests with a laid-back and www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 4 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 unstuffy retreat with a generous sprinkling of style. The Dales and countryside on the doorstep are a rambler’s paradise, with easy access to Malham Cove and its deeply indented limestone pavement, Gordale Scar and Pen y Ghent as well as the pretty villages of Grassington and Kettlewell. Matchless Country House Accommodation Accommodation Info Need To Know Important Covid-19 Steps We Have Taken For Guest Safety: Please Read Following the relaxation in government guidance on 19 July, we are continuing to take extra steps to keep our guests leaders, and staff safe in our HF country houses. We ask all our guests to respect the measures put in place. The English, Scottish and Welsh governments are not in sync, so measures in our country houses will vary between the nations. With the relaxation of social distancing in England, from 19 July we will be allowing larger groups to dine and relax in the bar together. However, we will still give guests space e.g. we will seat 6 people at a table where pre-pandemic we may have seated 8. We will ensure our public rooms are well ventilated by opening doors and windows wherever possible. If you have any concerns about distancing, please speak to the House Manager. The government recommendation for England is to wear face coverings in crowded areas. You must wear a face covering by law in public areas in hotels in Scotland. This is mandatory in public spaces; however, face coverings will not be required whilst eating and drinking in the restaurant and bar areas or whilst you are outside our houses. In Wales face coverings will remain a legal requirement indoors, with the exception of hospitality premises. As a temporary measure, we will not be servicing rooms during a stay. Extra tea, coffee, milk, and toiletries will be made available on request for all guests. It is recommended that guests bring their own toiletries for the duration of their stay. We will though be increasing the frequency of cleaning in our public areas providing particular attention to frequently touched items including door handles and handrails. Menus for the week will be available in your room on arrival. A self-service breakfast will be served from 7.45am – 9am. Picnic lunches will now be pre-ordered the night before from an order form in the room.