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England: Yorkshire Dales – 5 Nights from the Vale to the Peak in God's Own County Telephone: +44 (0) 1722 322 652 Email: [email protected] England: Yorkshire Dales – 5 nights From the vale to the peak in God's Own County https://www.onfootholidays.co.uk/routes/england-yorkshire-dales/england-yorkshire-dales-5-nights/ page 1/9 Route Summary At a glance Yorkshire Dales 5-night option (4 days walking). Misses 2 nights and starts at Hebden. Add extra nights (we recommend Malham and Austwick) to give you a rest in the middle and to celebrate the end. Dog-friendly (small dogs only owing to ladder stiles!) with some accommodation variations How much walking? Full days: 15-24 km per day, 3½-6 hours walking Using shortening options: 10-15km per day, 2¼-4 hours walking using ride-with-luggage transfers at the start of each day Max. Grade: This route, our third in England and our first in the north of the country, seeks to show walkers the two sides of Yorkshire’s rural heritage, and was designed by local residents and On Foot clients Shaun and Lynda Callaghan. Our 5-night version starts at Hebden or Burnsall (depending on room availability). The route then starts to climb, gradually at first, through the sheep country of the Dales (sheep were as important in medieval times as they became in the 18th century when they were the basis for Yorkshire’s industrial growth). Linking the pretty villages of Grassington and Kettlewell, your route reaches limestone country via justly famous Malham “Cove”, before traversing the market town of Settle to your destination, Austwick village, nestling in the dale below the gaunt massif of Ingleborough, one of Yorkshire’s “three peaks”, and your final challenge. Stay in country pubs and comfortable B&Bs, upgrading if you wish to smarter hotels, and eat well – the route boasts two French-chef-run establishments to supplement the hearty Yorkshire fare that will ensure you do not flag during these long days (though shortening options are available). Medium sized dogs welcome on this version of the route – supplements payable, and some variation to accommodations. page 2/9 Route Highlights ● Yorkshire pudding and Gallic flair in quintessential pubs ● Drystone walls and unspoilt villages ● The “Cove” and cliff of Malham ● Settle and the steam railway to Carlisle ● The ascent of Ingleborough on your final day We Recommend Extra night in Austwick, and at Malham for an extra pretty walking circuit. Eating at French-owned Clarendon Hotel in Hebden and The Gamecock (Austwick), or at the Kings Head in Kettlewell and the famous Traddock in Austwick (also available as upgrade accommodation) Grading Full days: 15-24 km per day, 3½-6 hours walking Using shortening options: 10-15km per day, 2¼-4 hours walking using ride-with-luggage transfers at the start of each day Clear paths in the main, though the signage lapses on occasions and so an understanding of maps, use of compass and close attention to the notes is sometimes needed. A walk for everyone courtesy of the (taxi) shortening options (see below). Medium-hard: Average cumulative uphill stretches (CUSs) 625m (300m-820m) per day. OR Medium: CUSs 381m (250m-525m) per day using shortening options where available and/or riding with luggage for part of walk each day (shortening rides included in price). GPX file available for handheld GPS or smartphone App for complete route. Important note: Times given for each day are walking times for an “average” walker and exclude stops. “CUSs” stands for “Cumulative Uphill Stretches” and measures the aggregated ascents in each day, expressed in metres of climb. See “Walk Grading” for more information. page 3/9 When to go The best months to walk: late April, October Other possible months: March, April, May, June, July, August, September Best walking is throughout the late spring, summer and early autumn, though be aware that during the summer holidays and weekends the hotels we use can be busy and accommodation less available - do note that a couple of hotels always request two night stays at weekends. Please note: date ranges shown are for a 'normal' year. While Covid-19 restrictions remain, please contact us to discuss your plans and availability. Itinerary Day 1 - Arrive in Hebden After a taxi from Skipton station (usually), relax at your hotel and have a look around the tiny village of Hebden (not to be confused with Hebden Bridge) before settling down to a hearty French meal and some excellent wines. Some walkers may be staying at nearby Burnsall - an equally attractive village on the Wharfe. Day 2 - Hebden to Kettlewell An easy walk, both in terms of terrain and navigation! Firstly, the pretty riverside walk to Grassington (you might see kingfishers en route). Spend time in this famously lovely village, before heading away from the River Wharfe for a few hours to walk on the Dales Way through a range of ancient landscapes – semi-moorland, remote dales and a beautifully-viewed descent to Kettlewell, nestling picturesquely in the Wharfe valley. (Easy-medium: 3½ hrs, 15 km, CUSs 300m) Day 3 - Kettlewell to Malham The highlights of Malham Tarn and Malham Cove must be on anyone’s list who visits Yorkshire, let alone walking a bit of the Pennine Way too! After a pleasant leg stretcher of an ascent and a couple of pretty riverside villages on the way, your route climbs via the Monk’s Path to the remote, wild landscape above Malham before a descent to the highest upland lake in England and on to walk on the extraordinary lunar landscape above the Cove, before a night in attractive, busy Malham village. (Medium-hard: 5½ hrs, 18½ km, CUSs 700m, or Easy-medium: 3¾ hrs, 14 km, CUSs 525m with ride-with-luggage start) Option If the weather is poor, or you would just like an easier day, take a taxi to Malham and do one of two easier walks in this lovely valley (these can also form the basis of an extra day and night spent at Malham, a good mid-route resting place). page 4/9 Day 4 - Malham to Austwick Lots to see today, and choices to be made too. First a sustained, but fairly gentle, climb out of Malham with a good view onto the Cove. Then a remote section with fine views opening up into the valley where Settle lies – and a choice: either to include some additional walking (extra 2.3km, CUSs 70m) and a sneak preview of Ingleborough – your final walk’s goal – or take a more direct route along the Dales High Way to Settle, and lunch. In the afternoon you walk alongside the River Ribble – either right next to it, or, for more interest, via a fascinating and extensive, lime kiln. Finally a delightful entrance through the fields into the little village of Austwick. (Medium-hard: 5hrs, 20¼ km, CUSs 680m, or ride-with-luggage to Settle, and walk the rest - easy-medium: 2½ hrs, 10½ kms, CUSs 250m) Option This could also be a day for a ride-with-luggage into Settle and a trip on the Settle-Carlisle railway line - best when they are running steam trains (needs to be pre-booked and is expensive!), but lovely even when not. The Ribblehead Viaduct is a classic of Victorian engineering. Timetables in your Walker's Pack! Day 5 - The Ingleborough circuit A fitting climax to your walk. Taking in either the ‘Norber erratics’ or a medieval clapper bridge (or both with diversion) the day takes you up onto a limestone pavement, over Beggar’s Stile and off along a route up the easiest approach to Ingleborough, perhaps the most iconic hill of the Three Peaks range. The return takes you past Gaping Gill sink hole, through Trow Gill gorge and offers Ingleborough Cave as a distraction en route to pretty Clapham village and a final wander through grassy fields back to Austwick, nestling in the landscape. (Hard: 6hrs, 19½ km, CUSs 820m, or easier option avoiding Ingleborough itself Medium: 3½ hrs, 14km, CUSs 450m) Option A couple of shorter, lower circuits around Austwick village are also offered, taking in a clapper bridge, and Clapham Village (lunch here seems right!), or just laze at your accommodation with a good book... we recommend an extra night here if you want to do everything! Travel Information INFORMATION BELOW FOR ARRIVING TO THE 5 NIGHT ROUTE, starting in Hebden or Burnsall ARRIVING BY AIR The best “local” airport is either Leeds-Bradford or Manchester. Intercontinental flights use Manchester or one of the London airports. Please contact us for transfer advice in view of the options available. A final taxi transfer from Skipton to your first accommodation may be necessary, and one can also be pre-booked from Leeds or Harrogate (supplements payable). Flight information can change rapidly and not all flights run daily. Please do check directly with the airlines’ websites or Skyscanner (see below) before finalising any booking with us. Do not book your flights until we have confirmed that we have provisionally reserved accommodation for you. For up-to-date schedules and flights from all airports check Skyscanner. page 5/9 See “Getting to the start of the walk” below for more detailed transfer information ARRIVING BY TRAIN Skipton is the nearest station for 4- and 5-night versions starting in Hebden or Kettlewell, both requiring taxis from Skipton (supplement). Nearest railway station: Start: Skipton Finish: Settle or Clapham ARRIVING BY CAR Leave your car at the end of the route either on a quiet village square in Austwick or – if staying there – at The Traddock (no charge). Taxi back to your first night.
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