3-Night Southern Yorkshire Dales Gentle Guided Walking Holiday Tour Style: Guided Walking Destinations: Yorkshire Dales & England Trip code: MDBEW-3 1, 2 & 3 HOLIDAY OVERVIEW Renowned for its warm welcomes and wonderful walks, the Yorkshire Dales will charm you with its choice of landscapes. 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. HOLIDAYS HIGHLIGHTS • Head out on guided walks to discover the varied landscape of the Southern Yorkshire Dales on foot • Experience this beautiful national park at a very gentle pace with plenty of time to admire your surroundings • 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 www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 1 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 beautiful walking areas TRIP SUITABILITY This trip is graded Activity level 1, 2 and 3. This easier variation of our best-selling Guided Walking holidays is the perfect way to enjoy a gentle exploration of the Yorkshire Dales. The choice of up to three guided walks including a walk of 3 or 4 miles. ITINERARY Day 2: Through Ribblesdale To Settle Option 1 - Ribble Valley Wander Distance: 4 miles (6.5km) Ascent: 300 feet (100m) In Summary : Visit the fascinating Hoffman brick kilns then walk below the limestone crags of Stainforth Scar. We visit the dramatic Stainforth Force before enjoying the pleasant riverside path back to the picturesque town of Settle. Highlight : The Hoffman Kiln, an industrial scale lime kiln which was constructed for the Craven Lime Company in 1873. Option 2 - 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 3 - 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. www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 2 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 Day 3: Around Malham Cove Option 1 - Janet's Foss & Malham Distance: 4 miles (6.5km) Ascent: 900 feet (280m) In Summary : We leave Malham and cross National Trust land to Janet's Foss. A gentle walk takes us up to the magnificent Malham Cove, before walking back into Malham village. Highlight : Malham cove is truly spectacular. Look out for peregrine falcons nesting on the cliffs, and the river emerging from the base of the cove. Option 2 - Around Malham Distance: 7 miles (11.5km) Ascent: 1,000 feet (320m) In Summary : See the key sights of Malham including Janet's Foss waterfall and Goredale Scar. We ascend gradually up the Watlowes dry river valley and return to Malham via the Cove. Highlight : A memorable day of outstanding limestone scenery as we visit the geological wonders of Malhamdale. Option 3 - Malham Moor Distance: 10 miles (16km) Ascent: 1,850 feet (560m) In Summary : Walk via Janet’s Foss waterfall to view Gordale Scar before heading onto Malham Moor. We reach a high point at Nappa Cross and complete our circular walk in Malham village. Highlight : Step onto the limestone pavement atop Malham Cove and soak up the panoramic view ahead over Malhamdale. Day 4: Free Day 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 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 www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 3 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 Pen y Ghent as well as the pretty villages of Grassington and Kettlewell. At The House • Excellent boot and drying rooms • Two lounges • Bar • Dining room • Ballroom • Multi-purpose activity room • Range of board games and books • Free WiFi is available in some public rooms • Heated indoor swimming pool • Extensive gardens with views of the Yorkshire Dales • Outside there is a walled garden and putting green • Mini-golf Dining All holidays at our Country Houses are full board accommodation including evening meal on arrival to breakfast on the day of your departure. All of our Country Houses have a well-stocked bar serving local beers, wine and spirits. • Start your day with our extensive breakfast. • Take your fill from our famous self-service picnic lunches • A relaxed social dinner is a highlight of any stay at our Country Houses Your Evenings Just relax and take it easy, or if you'd like to continue to chat with our guides and fellow guests then why not grab a drink or take part in one of our optional evening activities. All of our bars are stocked with locally sourced drinks so you can really soak up your surroundings. Additional Information • Fire procedure is displayed in each room and explained to guests on arrival. Guests requiring assistance at an evacuation are identified at this time and door hanger cards are issued • Mobile phone reception is generally good from the main building • Assistance dogs accompanying visually or hearing impaired guests are welcome; dogs must be kept on a lead or harness at all times • Information can be provided in large print • Staff have received disability awareness training • Special diets can be catered for. Specialist food can be obtained with prior notice • Hired equipment can be arranged for your stay with prior notice • Fridge for medication can be supplied Matchless Country House Accommodation Accommodation Info Rooms Tea & coffee-making facilities, TV, Hairdryer, Toiletries, Wi-Fi Stay in one of the main building’s beautifully presented rooms or in the tastefully converted coach house, www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 4 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 which has been reimagined as pretty bedrooms, where pops of mustard contrast with the blue and teal furnishings. With 48 bright and well-appointed rooms, Newfield Hall is one of our largest properties and there’s a range of Good, Better and Best rooms to choose from: we love rooms 3 and 6, both of which are large corner rooms containing original features, with large bay windows overlooking the gardens and beyond the pristine farmland, hills, and yes, dales, of this picturesque pocket of Yorkshire: make use of the telescope trained through the window of Room 6 to scour the countryside for trails to explore. All ‘Good’ rooms are ensuite and furnished to a high standard. There are also several ‘Better’ and ‘Best’ Rooms that are either larger or have a desirable view, a more luxurious mattress, larger television, enhanced toiletries and a fluffy bathrobe & slippers – upgrade your stay for just an extra £15-20 per person per night. You can choose a specific room for an extra £30 per room, subject to availability. Upgrade supplements still apply. Facilities Free Wi-Fi, boot room and drying room, walled garden, putting green, heated indoor swimming pool, multi- purpose activity room, ballroom, library and board games to borrow After a day exploring, return to the house and its specially tailored walkers’ facilities. Once settled, stroll the large gardens and gaze out over the Yorkshire Dales, step in to the walled garden or try your hand on the putting green. Slip in to the heated indoor swimming pool to soak while still being able to look out over the gardens. Make use of the activity room or simply retreat to one of the lounges: grab a book and curl up in the stylish Ingleborough Lounge or pull up a chair and challenge someone to cards and board games in the smart Pen-y-Ghent Lounge. Stop in the Heritage Room for inspiration at our helpful Discovery Point and look out for our founder T A Leonard’s boots, long since retired and sat on the mantlepiece. Pop in to the stylish bar before dinner for a pint of excellent local ale or a favourite gin, pausing to admire the maps set into the bar itself, and retire there later to strike up conversation with other guests and swap stories of your adventures in the Dales. Food & Drink As at all our country houses, holidays are full board, from afternoon tea served as a welcome treat through that evening’s meal to a hearty breakfast on the day of departure. Lunch is a chance to stock up on our famous picnic snacks. Food at Newfield Hall is varied and eclectic but has a strong emphasis on ingredients from the area and seasonal produce.