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7-Night Southern Yorkshire Dales Guided Walking Holiday 7-Night Southern Yorkshire Dales Guided Walking Holiday Tour Style: Guided Walking Destinations: Yorkshire Dales & England Trip code: MDBOB-7 2, 3 & 4 HOLIDAY OVERVIEW Renowned for its warm welcomes and wonderful walks, the Yorkshire Dales will charm you with its choice of landscapes. The huge rock amphitheatre of Malham Cove – once a waterfall to rival Niagara Falls – and the scenic cascades of Gordale Scar, are a snapshot of the wealth of natural wonders nearby. Whether you’re seeking solitude and wilderness or the charm of cobbled streets in quaint villages, the quiet homely beauty of the Yorkshire Dales will have you hooked. WHAT'S INCLUDED • High quality en-suite accommodation in our country house • Full board from dinner upon arrival to breakfast on departure day • 5 days guided walking and 1 free day • Use of our comprehensive Discovery Point • Choice of up to three guided walks each walking day • The services of HF Holidays Walking Leaders www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 1 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 HOLIDAYS HIGHLIGHTS • Head out on guided walks to discover the varied landscape of the Southern Yorkshire Dales on foot • Enjoy magnificent views from impressive summits • Admire green valleys and waterfalls on riverside strolls • Marvel at the wild landscape of unbroken heather moorland and limestone pavement • Explore quaint villages and experience the warm Yorkshire hospitality at its best • Let our experienced leader bring classic routes and offbeat areas to life • A relaxed pace of discovery in a sociable group keen to get some fresh air in one of England's most beautiful walking areas TRIP SUITABILITY This trip is graded Activity level 2, level 3 and level 4. Explore the beautiful Yorkshire Dales on our guided walks. We offer a great range of walks to suit everyone - including gentle walks along the green valleys as well as opportunities to climb impressive local peaks. Join our friendly and knowledgeable guides who will bring this stunning national park to life. Our experienced guides offer the choice of up to three different walks each day, choose the option which best suits your interests and fitness. We provide flexible holidays. Join our guided walks, explore independently, or relax at Newfield Hall. ITINERARY Version 1 Day 1: Arrival Day You're welcome to check in from 4pm onwards. Enjoy a complimentary Afternoon Tea on arrival. Day 2: Airton And The River Aire Option 1 - Kirkby Malham & The River Aire Distance: 6½ miles (10.5km) Ascent: 650 feet (200m) In Summary: Our circular walk from Newfield Hall takes us to historic Airton village before continuing along the valley to Kirkby Malham. In the afternoon we'll return along the Pennine Way beside the River Aire. Highlight: Discover plenty of historical interest including an 18th Century watermill, the 'Cathedral of the Dales’ at Kirkby Malham and the curious story of a watery grave! Option 2 - Malham & River Aire Distance: 9 miles (15km) Total ascent: 1,050 feet (340m) www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 2 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 In Summary: Discover the beautiful countryside of the Aire Valley as we explore the valley visiting the villages of Airton, Malham and Kirkby Malham. Highlight: Enjoy views of Malham Cove, and walk past Aire Head Spring where the river resurges from underground. Option 3 - Malhamdale Highlights Distance: 13 miles (21km) Ascent: 1,750 feet (540m) In Summary: We walk through the villages of Airton and Kirkby Malham, enjoying stunning scenery before descending into Malham village. From here we visit the iconic Janet’s Foss and Malham Cove, before returning alongside the River Aire. Highlight: Discover more about the fascinating geology of Malhamdale from the Famous Limestone Pavement and the classic limestone landscapes above Malham. Day 3: Clapham, Gaping Gill And Ingleborough Option 1 - Gaping Gill Distance: 6 miles (9.5km) Ascent: 1,050 feet (320m) In Summary: Today’s circular walk starts in the traditional Dales village of Clapham. Pass through the Ingleborough Estate, with an optional guided tour of Ingleborough Cave,and ascend the limestone gorge of Trow Gill to reach the huge pot hole of Gaping Gill. Highlight: We'll stop for an optional tour of Ingleborough Cave with its impressive stalactites and stalagmites. Option 2 - Norber Distance: 7½ miles (12km) Ascent: 1,300 feet (400m) In Summary: Through a boulder field of glacial erratics at Norber and onto Thwaite Scars, with views of the Crummackdale, this walk peaks at Gaping Gill. We return through the Ingleborough estate. Highlight: Gaping Gill is awe-inspiring in its scale. This huge pot hole drops 100 metres into a cavern large enough to fit York Minster. Option 3 - Ingleborough Distance: 10½ miles (17.5km) Ascent: 2,100 feet (640m) In Summary: Walk from Clapham, over limestone pavements, to the summit of Ingleborough. Our descent www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 3 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 route takes us via Gaping Gill to Clapham. Highlight: The distinctive shape of Ingleborough, one of the Three Peaks, dominates the landscape. There's a great view from the top over the Yorkshire Dales towards the Lake District. Day 4: Free Day Discover more about Newfield Hall and the local area for ideas on how to fill your free day. Day 5: Otterburn Option 1 - Otterburn Beck Distance: 7 miles (11.5km) Ascent: 500 feet (150m) 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. 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 - Crayke And Hellifield Moor Distance: 11.5 miles (19km) Ascent: 1,250 feet (380m) In summary: After starting our walk the same way as option 2 as far as the quarries, we head off to Orms Gill Green where there is an HF Pathways plantation. After crossing Crayke Moor to reach Langber Lane we head for Otterburn over Hellifield Moor and round Wenningber Hill, before ascending Kendal Hill and returning through Bell Busk. Highlight: Superb views all round from Hellifield Moor and a glimpse of Ingleborough. Day 6: Through Ribblesdale To Settle Option 1 - Ribblesdale Distance: 7 miles (11.5km) Ascent: 800 feet (240m) www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 4 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 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) Ascent: 1,200 feet (380m) In Summary: A circular walk from Settle visits the Hoffman lime kiln near Stainforth. We then ascend to Catrigg Force and walk across the higher moorland fells, before returning to Settle. Highlight: Catrigg Force waterfall is a real hidden gem, situated in a deep wooded ravine. 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 7: 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 - Moor Above Malham Distance: 10 miles (16km) Total 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 Cove and complete our circular walk in Malham village. Highlight: Step onto the limestone pavement atop Malham Cove and soak up the panoramic view ahead www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 5 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 over Malhamdale. Option 3 - Gordale & Malham Tarn Distance: 12½ miles (20.5km) Ascent: 1,900 feet (600m) In Summary: After passing Janet’s Foss waterfall, we visit Gordale Scar before heading up on to Malham Moor with views of limestone pavements. We continue past Great Close Scar and join the Pennine Way north of Malham Tarn, returning to Malham via the Cove. Highlight: A truly memorable day as we step onto the limestone pavement atop Malham Cove and soak up the panoramic view ahead over Malhamdale. Day 8: Departure Day Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home. Version 2 Day 1: Arrival Day You're welcome to check in from 4pm onwards. Enjoy a complimentary Afternoon Tea on arrival. Day 2: Malhamdale Option 1 - Kirkby Malham Circular Distance: 7 miles (11km) Ascent: 700 feet (200m) In Summary: This circular walk takes us through the village of Calton before joining the Pennine Way t take us to the medieval church at Kirkby Malham.
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