The VISITOR 2020 by Hille

THE

Yorkshire Dales National Park

EE FR

VISITOR 2020

www.yorkshiredales.org.uk Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 1

HOLIDAY LETTING MADE EASY With the local experts Choose the trusted name in Yorkshire to enjoy a hassle-free letting service. We offer a range of property management services priced from only ÂŁ20 per month.

Request your free property ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pack today Call 01969 625320, email Leyburn@cottages.com or visit our local office in Leyburn or Grassington www.yorkshire-cottages.info

Welcome to the Yorkshire Dales National Park There is so much to see and do in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. Soak up the atmosphere at a traditional agricultural show or follow in the footsteps of film makers, writers and artists at some awe-inspiring sights. Visit amazing attractions or challenge yourself on long distance trails. Or you can just sit back, relax and breathe in the view. With over 2,500km of rights of way in the National Park, there are abundant ways to get out and about, from discovering ancient droving routes to exploring bridleways on foot, bike or horseback. Step out on your own (we’ve suggested a great heritage trail on pages 16-17) or join one of our guided walks with an expert leader to learn about the Dales’ landscape and wildlife.

What makes it special?

The area is a paradise for those seeking adventure with some of the best climbing and caving opportunities in the country.

You can be assured of a warm welcome from the many brilliant businesses that make this such a fantastic destination. Please do your bit to look after it by spending a little money in local shops and on local produce to help ensure the future well-being of its communities. We hope that The Visitor 2020 shows just why we think the Yorkshire Dales is so special. With a huge ‘what’s on’ calendar, all the information you need to plan the perfect trip, and a map to help you find your way around, you can explore the National Park your way at your pace. Discover Yorkshire Dales National Park and plan your trip at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

The Yorkshire Dales landscape has many moods; it can be wild and windswept or quietly tranquil.

Did you know..? Yorkshire Dales National Park was designated in 1954 in recognition of its extraordinary natural beauty, the diversity of its wildlife habitats, its rich cultural heritage and its fantastic opportunities for outdoor recreation. Covering a stunning 2,179 square kilometres (841 square miles), the National Park is not a wilderness area, but a living, working environment, home to 24,000 people. It’s one of a family of 15 National Parks in the UK, protected for future generations to enjoy. It’s Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority’s job to care for this very special place and its communities, and to help people understand, enjoy and share in it.

It includes some of the finest limestone scenery in the UK, from crags and pavements to an underground labyrinth of caves. Each valley or ‘dale’ has its own distinct character, set against expansive heather moorland tops. Stone-built villages sit amongst traditional farming landscapes of field barns, drystone walls and flower-rich hay meadows, and show how the area has been shaped over thousands of years by the people who have lived and worked here. Spectacular waterfalls and ancient broadleaved woodland contrast with the scattered remains of former mine workings and other rural industries which remind us of the area’s rich industrial heritage. Together, nature and people have created a special landscape of immense beauty and character.

Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 3

Highland calf above Malham Cove (Stephen Garnett Photography)

We welcome the Tour de Yorkshire pedalling right through the heart of the National Park on 1 May, while in September the fourth Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival will take place. Join us to raise a glass to the Dales’ incredible food and drink, and to the people who make it and showcase it.

Wharfedale Given its steep hills, great views and rocky crags, it’s no surprise that Wharfedale is popular with walkers. Popular routes include the Dales Way along the River Wharfe, Grass Woods, and the fascinating leadmining remains on Grassington Moor, brought to life by a series of interpretation panels. Grassington has seen itself transformed into Grassington is the a nostalgic 1930s film set this year main town, with (pictured above right and below) as shops, cafés and one of the locations for the new a regular series of ‘All Creatures Great and farmers market. Small’. Telling the story of fictional In June, the Find out the story of the land-letting candle at The George in vet James Herriot, and based on the Grassington Hubberholme or visit the stunning cruck barn at the Craven Arms in author’s real-life experiences, Festival brings Appletreewick. And don’t miss the tranquil valley of Littondale with its the show will be aired on music and arts, famous pubs - the Falcon Channel 5 in 2020. while the at Arncliffe and the Queens Dickensian Festival in Arms at Litton. Visit www.buckden.org, December turns it into a kettlewellvillage.co.uk or Victorian-themed wonderland. The peaceful gardens of Parcevall Hall www.grassington.uk.com are well worth a visit, as are the accessible Burnsall, with its five-arched bridge is a for more information. paths around Grimwith Reservoir. popular picnic spot, and Kettlewell holds a Scarecrow Festival each August, alongside offering plenty of food and drink options.

Stump Cross Caverns has been newly refurbished for 2020 and has a fantastic local menu and themed events throughout the year. At Kilnsey Park Estate you can say hello to the alpacas and the red squirrels that are part of a breeding programme, catch a fish in the angling lake, go on the nature trail, and enjoy a drink in the café. There’s pony trekking nearby, or you could just marvel at the height of Kilnsey Crag and the climbers trying to scale it.

KILNSEY SHOW & SPORTS TUESDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER 2020 Tel: 01756 753259 info@kilnseyshow.co.uk www.kilnseyshow.co.uk

4 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Family run campsite in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Stunning views across the Upper Wharfedale valley.

www.kettlewellcamping.co.uk

Conistone Road, Kettlewell, North Yorkshire BD23 5RE 07930 379079

Discover Kilnsey, near Grassington, to find a perfect base in the heart of Wharfedale for hiking, cycling, horse riding, climbing and fishing.

CONTENTS Welcome

page 3

Your visit starts here pages 6 & 7 Destination Dales Four Seasons in one Dales

page 9 pages 10-12

Limekilns, Langcliffe Mill & Leaping Salmon pages 16 & 17 Eat, Sleep & Discover The Dales

Underground Overground

www.thetennantsarms.co.uk Tel: 01756 753946 Email: enquiries@thetennantsarms.co.uk

page 20

What’s On in 2020 pages 23-46 National Park map

The Tennants Arms Hotel, Mastiles Lane, Kilnsey, Skipton BD23 5PS

page 34

Starry, starry night pages 52 & 53

Parcevall Hall Gardens are the only large gardens open to the public in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Situated at the head of a valley, the twenty-four acres of formal and woodland gardens rise up the hillside and command impressive views of Simon’s Seat and Wharfedale.

Yours to explore!

page 54

Reach your peak

page 58

Dales Countryside Museum pages 60 & 61 Win a weekend break

page 62

Say cheese!

page 63

Just off the B6265 at Skyreholme, BD23 69E Open 1 April - 31 October, 10am - 6pm daily

www.parcevallhallgardens.co.uk • 01756 720311

ASHFIELD HOUSE

The perfect base to explore the delights of the Yorkshire Dales

Self-contained Holiday Apartment nestled in the heart of Nidderdale and surrounded by natural, stunning views. Only 5 mins walk to town centre pubs, restaurants and shops. Many visitor attractions close by. Sleeps 2-4. Wi-Fi included. Private terrace with garden furniture and BBQ.

Ashfield House, Pateley Bridge HG3 5JH | Tel: 01423 711491 ashfieldhouse@rocketmail.com | www.yorkshiredalesholidaycottage.co.uk

We hope you enjoy your free copy of The Visitor. If you have any comments or suggestions, please contact the editor Sarah Nicholson on 01756 751618 or email sarah.nicholson@yorkshiredales.org.uk While every care has been taken in the compilation of this publication, and all information is believed to be correct at the time of going to press, the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (the Authority) cannot guarantee its accuracy or suitability. All information is general and does not constitute advice or recommendation. The Authority cannot be held responsible for the consequences of any decision made on the basis of information provided. Every effort has been made to locate copyright holders of material used in order to obtain permission to publish. If you have any queries please contact the Authority. Advertisements are included on a commercial basis. The Authority, therefore, cannot hold itself responsible for the accuracy, quality or suitability of goods or services provided. Cover image: Potts Beck, Westmorland Dales (Andy Kay)

Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 5

YOUR VISIT STARTS HERE

Don’t m iss…

There’s no better place to begin your visit than our National Park Centres. Our friendly staff have all the essential information and local know-how on what to see and do at their fingertips. As well as interactive displays and leaflets, the centres offer maps, books, official and exclusive National Park merchandise, including clothing and Three Peaks items, and a range of mini souvenirs for smaller pockets. Plus Hawes and Aysgarth Falls have great on-site cafés, too. There’s every reason to make a day of it when you call in. Each of our centres is in a fantastic setting so you’ll find loads to do close by.

Opening Times 1 April to 31 October, open daily from 10am 1 November to 31 March, Saturday and Sunday only (closed January) Individual centres vary their opening times throughout the year, with additional opening during school holidays and for special events. Ring ahead or check www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/ nationalparkcentres for full details.

Aysgarth Falls Aysgarth, Leyburn DL8 3TH (grid ref. SE012888) 01969 662910 aysgarth@yorkshiredales.org.uk





Find out how the three-stepped waterfalls were created before you head out to see them for yourself, followed by a delicious treat on the Coppice Café’s outdoor terrace.

Don’t miss…

g old lead minin Visiting the eing if se d an rnbury remains at Ya ise part of the you can recogn er the Harry Pott landscape from films side Linton’s water Calling in at ng pi ch near step medieval chur e Wharfe stones over th e the river to th Strolling by d of an dl oo w ent beautiful anci ided gu a up ck - pi Grass Woods ntre walk in the ce

6 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Witness ing all th ree thun cascades derous of Aysga rth Falls especially after hea vy rain tiptoeing and through magical Freehold ers’ Woo d Discove ring one of the m unusual ost listed bu il dings in National the Park - th e Aysgart Edwardia h n Rock G arden Explorin g Bolton Castle, a stunning late med ieval cast daily falc le with onry and archery d isplays Visiting popular a nd easy accessible Cauldron Force in pretty vil the lage of W est Burto n

Grassington Hebden Road, Grassington BD23 5LB (grid ref. SE003637) 01756 751690 grassington@yorkshiredales.org.uk



With a fresh new look coming in spring 2020, the visitor centre has lockable bike stores and racks, a tap for washing muddy boots, and a nearby meadow to picnic in.

s… Don’t mis

Little n board the Jumping o olme red the Snaizeh to s u B e it Wh e native l to see thes squirrel trai te habitat their favouri creatures in romit’s allace and G Tasting W mous se at the fa beloved chee and e Creamery Wensleydal sitor eir family vi enjoying th experience tock sales at on the lives in g lin al C auction r-old Hawes the 100-yea rming life al slice of fa mart for a re welcome - visitors are

Hawes Dales Countryside Museum, Station Yard, Burtersett Road, Hawes DL8 3NT (grid ref. SD875899) 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk





Learn about the area’s amazing limestone geology, and find out about the peregrine falcons that have nested and raised chicks at Malham Cove for nearly two decades.

Don’t miss…

Climbing the 400 stone steps to see the lunar landscape of limestone pavement at the top of awe-inspiring Malham Cove

Getting up close to the world’s fastest bird, the peregrine falcon, using high-powered telescopes at the public viewpoint between April and July Admiring the dramatic surroundings at Gordale Scar, a hidden gorge that has wowed visitors, writers and artists for hundreds of years





The former Victorian railway buildings house both the visitor centre and the Dales Countryside Museum, a fantastic family day out with free entry for children.

Malham Malham BD23 4DA (grid ref. SD900627) 01729 833200 malham@yorkshiredales.org.uk



Don’t

miss…

Cyclin g the 20 km Swa newest le Trail, route fo the r aspirin mounta g young in bikers and fam want to ilies who ride tog ether Meand ering th rough w meadow ildflowe s in full r bloom a in the c nd takin lassic Sw g aledale walls lan barns an dscape. d Stockin g up on local wo supplies ollen for rura l crafts li weaving k e and rag rugmak The Thre in g - try shing Ba rn in Re Swaleda eth or le Wooll ens in M uker

Reeth

(Hudson House) Hudson House, Reeth DL11 6SZ (grid ref: SE038992) 01748 884059 reeth@yorkshiredales.org.uk

This former bank offers a range of useful services to visitors and the local community alike. Have a coffee while enjoying internet access or visit the lovely walled orchard next door.

Autumn explorers at Freeholders’ Wood, Aysgarth

Don’t forget to visit our other partnership centres - Kirkby Stephen, Kirkby Lonsdale and Sedbergh Tourist Information Centres - with their dedicated Yorkshire Dales National Park displays.

Remember that every time you make a purchase from one of the National Park Centres or our online shop at yorkshiredales.org.uk/shop you make a valuable contribution to the conservation of the National Park. Treat yourself treat the National Park!











Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 7

Kirkby Stephen & the Westmorland Dales

The Howgills and northern Pennines are a stunning backdrop to some quite wonderful walking, cycling and horseriding country, with both easy going valley routes and more challenging climbs to take on. The Coast to Coast, Pennine Journey and Lady Anne’s Way long distance trails converge here and Stonetrail Holidays offer bike hire and horse riding from their base right on the Pennine Bridleway National Trail. Kirkby Stephen is a vibrant market town, with individual shops, galleries, and the Upper Eden Visitor Centre for all the information you need for a visit.

The atmospheric ruins of 12th century Pendragon Castle in Mallerstang

The old Stainmore Railway line - built to bring coal from the Tees Valley to Cumbria - now offers some great walking routes. The Northern Viaducts Trail takes in part of the old trackbed, while another section takes walkers over the spectacular 14 arch Smardale Gill Viaduct straddling Scandal Beck. Rail enthusiasts have restored a further section of line at Kirkby Stephen East station and run it as a visitor attraction with train rides and special events. You can also take a trip on the famous Settle-Carlisle mainline railway along the Eden Valley all the way to Carlisle.

The parish church features a Loki Stone, which probably came across with the Vikings who settled in the area. Only two such carved stones, named after the Norse god, are known of in Europe. Wild Boar Fell dominates the skyline of the remote Mallerstang valley. Here you will find the atmospheric ruins of Pendragon Castle with its reputed connection to Uther Pendragon - the father of King Arthur. Nearby Lammerside features a Pele Tower - a defensive building against Scottish raiders. High on the fells of Great Asby Scar, with its huge expanse of limestone pavement and fantastic views to the Lake District and North Pennines, is an old fortified settlement, Castle Folds.

Nestled in the Eden Valley within easy reach of the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North Pennines. We welcome tourers, campers and glampers. Perfectly placed on the Coast to Coast walking and cycle route. Spacious pitches, dogs welcome, hot showers, free wifi. Open March – Nov Pennine View Park Station Road Kirkby Stephen Cumbria CA17 4SZ

017683 71717 hello@pennineviewpark.co.uk www.pennineviewpark.co.uk

8 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

The lovely village of Orton has a great village shop, pub, café and Kennedy’s Chocolate Shop, plus a regular farmers market. In tiny Ravenstonedale there is the Black Swan pub, plus the nearby Fat Lamb Inn. There are many other delightful villages here to explore, including the charmingly named Maulds Meaburn, Great Asby and Crosby Garrett. More information can be found on www.visiteden.co.uk and www.ravenstonedale.org

Destination Dales

Make tracks Yorkshire Dales National Park is very accessible by road. The M6 skirts it to the west, the A66 is to the north, the A1 to the east and the A65 and A59 south (see map on centre pages). But car travel can have an impact on this special environment - so why not give your car a holiday, too? There’s no better way to travel to or around the National Park than by train or bus. Taking public transport means you can relax and enjoy the scenery - and see over the top of drystone walls!

All aboard Taking the bus is an excellent way of enjoying the views without having to worry about keeping your eyes on the road. It helps reduce congestion and parking problems, as well as opening up the possibility of some fantastic linear walks back to your car. For a relaxed ride and truly local experience jump on one of the services that provide links between the main towns and villages and surrounding area. These are supplemented by extra services during the summer, mainly Sundays and BankHolidays - visit www.dalesbus.org or contact Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 or www.traveline.info for more information.

Under steam on Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway (Stephen Garnett Photography)

Many of the most scenic and popular parts of the National Park can be explored by train, bus, bike, foot or horseback, and events have been scheduled to link in with timetables wherever possible. By leaving your car behind for just a few days during your trip you will be making a valuable contribution to the Dales’ future wellbeing.

Sweet dreams There is a fabulous range of accommodation available in the Yorkshire Dales to suit every taste and pocket, from B&Bs to bunk barns and youth hostels to yurts.

With the East Coast Mainline to the east, the Leeds-Lancaster Line to the south, and the Settle-Carlisle Line to the west, the train is a great way of getting here. And whatever you do, don’t miss a trip on the historic Settle-Carlisle railway. This gives fantastic access to the heart of the National Park on one of the most spectacular train journeys in England as it rumbles over Ribblehead Viaduct and through Blea Moor Tunnel. Stops include Hortonin-Ribblesdale (perfect for the Yorkshire Three Peaks), Dent (the highest mainline station in England), and Garsdale (to connect to Hawes). Timetables for the daily service can be found at www.settle-carlisle.co.uk and for special steam services visit www.uksteam.info

Plan your trip

The trains to Skipton and Ilkley and on the Settle-Carlisle line all carry bikes. No booking is required, but space can be limited, so rush hour services are best avoided. Our dedicated cycling website www.cyclethedales.org.uk can tell you more, including the great trails you can enjoy when you get here.

including access advice for those who are less mobile, your dog in the countryside, and where to find WiFi hotspots - visit our website at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/ plan-your-visit

Don’t leave here without a ride on the vintage Wensleydale Railway or Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, or a visit to Kirkby Stephen East station - all lovingly restored and run by rail enthusiasts.

We can’t begin to list them all here, but please browse our advertisers in this edition, as well as visiting our website at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/ where-to-stay

Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 9

Four Seasons in one Dales Yorkshire Dales National Park has a mood for every time of year. Whether visiting in spring, summer, autumn or winter, there is always something wonderful to discover and do.

SPRING As the days lengthen and the temperature rises, the first flowers begin to bloom in earnest. Listen out for the drowsy buzzing of bumblebees - the lucky queens that survived the winter are the first to take advantage. The National Park turns into a nursery at this time of year. Spring lambs (known as hoggs until their first shearing at around 14 months) are found in lower fields, and cows, which overwintered in barns, are turned out to share the fields with ground nesting birds. There’s nothing that says spring has arrived more than the haunting, bubbling cry of the returning curlew as it looks for a mate.

Between March and July it is important to keep dogs on leads but, if you feel threatened by cattle, let your dog go.

Farmers are glad to see the green flush of new grass on the Dales’ limestone pasture as it means they no longer have to supplement their animals’ feed.

Get up close to small water-loving beasties on a Go Wild! streamdipping event at Malham on 26 May or 23 July.

April showers swell the rivers that have helped shape the Dales over the centuries, causing them to thunder over the National Park’s spectacular waterfalls. Experience the drama at Aysgarth Falls or Hardraw Force - the longest single drop waterfall in England. The unpolluted waters are also great for spotting wildlife, not only fish, but birds like dipper and kingfisher. Take the time to stop, look and listen quietly. If you go down to the woods in late spring you’ll be in for a big treat. A carpet of bluebells could welcome you on the footpaths through Freeholders’ Wood at Aysgarth Falls or Strid Wood near Bolton Abbey, alongside the pungent smell of wild garlic. Woodlands are also the best place to hear the dawn chorus and if you’re very lucky you might just glimpse a roe deer.

SUMMER Upland hay meadows come alive with wildflowers, insects and small mammals like field voles. Look out for stoats hunting along the line of a drystone wall. Swaledale has some of the finest meadows. Imagine what it was like during the hot, hard work of haymaking later in the summer and how welcome the ‘drinkings’ were - food and drink brought out and shared. Look skyward in July and you might spot the fastest animal in the world - the peregrine falcon. For over 20 years breeding pairs have nested at Malham Cove. As the young prepare to fly the nest 10 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Remember, always stick to paths and walk single file. Haymeadows are beautiful but fragile, and, to a farmer, mean winter food for their stock.

you can watch them through high powered telescopes at the RSPB and National Park Authority viewpoint. As evening draws in, keep an eye overhead too for bats chasing moths for their supper. Join a bat walk for expert help spotting and identifying the different species (see our ‘What’s On’ listing on pages 23 to 46). Traditional agricultural shows such as Malham (29 August), Kilnsey (1 September) and Muker (2 September) have long been at the heart of local communities in the Yorkshire Dales. Many can trace their origins back over a century and have their own distinct traditions.

With activities such as fell racing, livestock classes and sheepdog trials, the day has always been a chance for isolated farming families to get together and for visitors to have a great family day out. The shows also offer a welcome break from haymaking, an important summer task for farmers as they think ahead to feeding their animals through winter.

AUTUMN September is a fine month for walking, horse riding and mountain biking. Mild weather, fewer visitors and moorlands bursting with heather at the start of the month make it a perfect time to explore the many bridleways in the National Park. Evening light and striking sunsets provide great photo opportunities. Climb a hill on a crisp clear day and admire the view. You’ll share the countryside with farmers who work long into the night harvesting their second cut of silage. Repairs to the famous drystone walls of the Yorkshire Dales are also underway. The skies come alive as the nights draw in. The lack of light pollution makes the National Park a stunning place for stargazing. On a cloudless night turn off your torch and just stand and stare (read more about the Dales’ dark sky on pages 52-53).

Autumn is a good time of year to try red squirrel spotting as they dash about gathering winter supplies. Take our self-guided trail round the special viewing point at Snaizeholme reserve - see www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/ red-squirrel-trail or ask at Hawes National Park Centre.

Around now dormice go into hibernation. Along with hedgehogs and bats they are one of only three British mammals to do so. It’s also a great time to stock up on autumnal fare at farmers markets - wild mushrooms, game and preserves could be on offer. Farmers put the sheep bought at auction in October to work as tupping (mating) begins. The hundred-year-old Hawes Auction Mart is the only livestock market inside the National Park and a visit on sales day is a real experience.

WINTER Escape the Christmas traffic and head to the country! Why not jump aboard and take one of the world’s best train journeys along the historic Settle-Carlisle line, travelling through the Three Peaks, over Ribblehead Viaduct, and past the highest mainline station in England at Dent.

Visit industrial heritage sites like Ribblehead Viaduct, and Old Gang smelt mill in Swaledale to appreciate the hardship faced by workers in these isolated places in times past. Or escape the cold at indoor attractions like the Dales Countryside Museum. Discover more ideas at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/ attractions

Meanwhile, work very much continues in the National Park. Hedgelaying is always

VIDEO

Join us on a video journey through a year in the life of Yorkshire Dales National Park www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/a-year-in

12 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

carried out in the winter months whilst ‘the sap is down’ and tree planting begins as they are less likely to get damaged in the dormant winter months. Rangers hurry to finish path repairs before the worst of the winter weather sets in. New Year, and above ground the temperature may dip to its lowest, but underground it is a constant surface average year-round. The National Park has some of the finest and most extensive limestone caves - known as karst - in Britain, and three showcaves to visit White Scar Cave, Stump Cross Caverns and Ingleborough Cave. Winter brings frost and snow. A thin ground covering can highlight archeological features: ancient field systems, outlines of deserted settlements, and the bumps of Bronze Age burial cairns. Look out too for otter tracks in the snow along riverbanks. This shy animal is making a strong return in the Dales, but they are usually only out and about at night. Finding a set of footprints is almost as thrilling as seeing the animal as it means it is thriving.

Swaledale & Arkengarthdale The National Park’s two far northern dales, with their classic farming landscape of field barns and drystone walls, are the perfect spot to retreat from the hubbub of modern life. The little village of Keld at the head of Swaledale is a crossing point for three long-distance walks: the Pennine Way, the Coast to Coast, and the Herriot Way. It’s also at one end of the Swale Trail - a 20km (12mile) route for mountain bikes starting from Reeth, and a great way to experience Upper Swaledale and test your off-road cycling skills. Bring your own bikes, or hire them from Dales Bike Centre in Reeth.

The hardy Swaledale sheep is the emblem for the National Park

For a truly authentic Yorkshire Dales experience

The Keld Countryside & Heritage Centre brings local history to life, and in the winter months the village operates a selfservice tearoom for walkers with an honesty box and a magical supply of homemade cakes. The River Swale flows along the valley and is lined with stone-built villages, such as Muker with its well-known wool shop, and Gunnerside where the King’s Head pub has recently been reopened by Swaledale locals Fiona and Neil Bowe. In the valley bottoms, the stunning wildflower haymeadows are at their best in early summer. Throughout the area, you’ll come across the scattered remains of former industry, such as Old Gang Lead Mine and Grinton Smelt Mill. Find out about the harsh life of a miner at the Swaledale Museum in Reeth.

LOCAL-SEASONAL-RELAXED-FINE DINING View our seasonal menus at www.1783restaurant.co.uk 01748 884292 | enquiries@theburgoyne.co.uk The Burgoyne Hotel, The Green, Reeth, Swaledale, North Yorkshire, DL11 6SN

BIKE HIRE & CAFE

GATEWAY TO THE ‘SWALE TRAIL’ SWALEDALE’S OFF ROAD FAMILY MTB ROUTE

BIKE & E-BIKE HIRE Sales & repairs!

The busy village of Reeth with its large village green has shops showcasing local arts and crafts, while Richmond’s impressive Norman castle dominates this market town’s skyline. The Buttertubs Pass was a famous climb on the Tour de France Grand Départ in 2014, and the dales are home to the annual Swaledale Festival which takes place over two weeks at the end of May.

GUIDED BIKE RIDES

CAFÉ & CAKERY OPEN EVERY DAY 9am-5pm

T: 01748 884 908 dalesbikecentre.co.uk Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 13

Have a drink at the newlyrefurbished Tan Hill Inn the highest pub in Great Britain - which has live music all year round. The inn is also a Dark Sky Discovery Site, designated as a great spot for stargazing.

Looking for a greener way to get around? The community-run Little White Bus runs throughout Wensleydale and Swaledale, connecting market towns and villages including Reeth to Askrigg, Leyburn to Richmond, and Keld to Reeth. For routes and timetables, visit www.littlewhitebus.co.uk

Reeth offers pubs and tearooms, a bakery, and an ice-cream parlour serving local Brymor Ice Cream. Or you could treat yourself to a delicious evening meal at the CB Inn in remote Arkengarthdale.

Find out more at www.swaledale.net

Biking the Swale Trail

Situated in Upper Swaledale, our new venue is available to book for social events, meetings, workshops etc.

LANGTHWAITE, ARKENGARTHDALE Featured in several films and TV series…

MANSE HOLIDAY COTTAGE: An ideal base for walking holidays or simply relaxing.

RED LION INN

10% discount available on bookings. Contact Helen and quote ‘Visitor’.

BOOKS & MAPS for sale

Email: helen.guy@keld.org.uk Mobile: 07790 401476 • keld.org.uk

Bar snacks all year round

Muker Show Traditional Yorkshire Show

Licensee: Mrs R. Hutchinson F.B.I.I.

Tel: 01748 884218 Fax: 01748 884133

Wednesday 2nd September 2020 Starts 10am at Muker Village, Swaledale

Email: rlionlangthwaite@aol.com

www.langthwaiteredlion.co.uk

Sheep, Muker Silver Band, children’s games, fell race, and more.

REETH SHOW MONDAY 31ST AUGUST 2020 A traditional Dales Show and a great day out for all the family in beautiful Swaledale. Shows, Displays, Stalls and Refreshments. For further enquiries phone 07506 380393, email reethshow1@gmail.com or visit

www.reethshow.co.uk

Tel: 01748 850123 | The Shop: 01748 828263 The Station Café | Bar: 01748 825967 Find us: DL10 4LD | Open daily 9am - late

thestation.co.uk Find us on:

14 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Secretary: Kathy Scott

01748 886564

one gorgeous town - wonderful ways to save

Discounted combined attractions admission, plus deals on eating out.

Richmond Castle • Richmondshire Museum The Georgian Theatre Experience • The Green Howards Museum Available from participating attractions, The Station and Richmond Information Centre Find out more and book online: richmond.org/town-ticket

HISTORIC HOUSE MUSEUM - TEA ROOM - AMPLE GROUNDS Open 6 days a week from 7th February to 1st November 2020. Closed on Thursdays.

Kiplin Hall & Gardens Nr. Scorton, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL10 6AT

01748 818178

info@kiplinhall.co.uk

www.kiplinhall.co.uk Visit the website for details of opening hours and special events

1 FREE HOT DRINK

bring this advert to the Tea Room ‘Visitor 2020’

Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 15

Limekilns, Langcliffe Mill & Leaping Salmon

Distance: 4½ miles Time: allow 3 hours, with time to explore the historic Craven Lime Works site Terrain: mainly flat, but uneven in places; the riverside footpath can be very muddy after wet weather!

This fascinating walk gives a glimpse into Ribblesdale’s industrial past, including a 19th century hidden wonder - the Hoffmann Kiln. The first part alongside the river follows the Ribble Way, one of several longdistance footpaths running through the National Park.

From Stainforth National Park car park 1 take the path by the stream under the B6479 into the picnic area and up to a hand gate. Turn left and continue to follow the path as it bends right along a walled lane until you reach the road 2 .

Facilities: Stainforth has a pay-and-display car park, toilets, picnic area and pub, The Craven Heifer.

sTaInFoRtH

Ribble WaY

2 DoG hIlL bRoW 3

cHuR

cH rS cHuR

sT pEtE

E B6479

Stainforth Force

10 Packhorses were a common sight in the Dales for hundreds of years until properly maintained turnpike roads were built in the 18th century. Their nimble hooves could negotiate much steeper and narrower routes than wheeled carts.

TaItLaNdS

RtH sCa

bBl

sTaInFo

railway line Carlisle

r rI

eSettl

B6479

Rive

Built in 1675, the Stainforth bridge would have had low parapets to avoid obstructing panniers on the horse’s back, and was a favourite picnic spot of the composer, Edward Elgar, when staying with his friend Dr Buck in Settle. The ‘stony ford’ that predated the bridge gave Stainforth its name.

9 hOfFmAnN kIlN

con

Fal

StOnE yArD

Bea

Sik

Riv

Take the signposted footpath on your left. You will soon pass Stainforth Force, a popular local beauty spot. The name comes from the Viking word for waterfall, ‘foss’. sTaCkHoUsE r ha

W er

Continue on beside the river through a handgate and over stone stiles until eventually reaching an iron footbridge 4 . Take a moment to look back at the well worn paved path to Stackhouse which must have rung to the sound of millworkers’ clogs every morning and evening. After crossing the footbridge, bear right between the double row of former millworkers cottages. Turn left past the last house, and follow the path round to the right and alongside the large mill pond 5 which once supplied Langcliffe High Mill 6 .

cH lA

hOoL HoUs ThE OlD sC

Go through the hand gate and walk down Dog Hill Brow, then cross the lovely old packhorse bridge over the River Ribble 3 .

5 mIlL pOnD

6 Ribble WaY

7 lAnGcLiFfE hIgH mIlL

16 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

8 cRaVeN lImE WoRkS

ThE cRaVe hEiFeR Ho

eN oTeL

Built on the site of a corn mill in 1793 by three Lancashire entrepreneurs, Langcliffe High Mill was one of Yorkshire’s earliest and largest cotton spinning mills. From the age of 10, children were allowed to work in the mill part time (with school in the morning) and full time from 14. The mill was greatly enlarged in the early 19th century when steam power was brought in, and in the 1820s the company began weaving cotton, with the looms eventually housed in what is now Watershed Mill half a mile downstream. In the 1950s it was converted to papermaking. Continue round the edge of the mill site and then ahead up a narrow walled footpath. As you cross the bridge over the Settle-Carlisle railway line, look out for Pen-y-ghent in the distance 7 . When you reach the B6479, carefully cross over into Langcliffe village. Go straight ahead between the houses and bear left at Cock House, built in 1809 as the village workhouse. Continue past the memorial fountain and take Pike Lane on your left by the village car park. Follow it into a walled grassy Stainforth’s 17th century packhorse bridge

The incredible interior of the Hoffmann Kiln

lane heading north. Take the public footpath on your left signposted to Stainforth through fields, and then alongside the railway line into the site of the former Craven Lime Works 8 . Take time to explore this amazing piece of industrial history following the interpretation panels which form a trail around the whole site - including the impressive Hoffmann Kiln 9 . The construction of the Settle-Carlisle Railway made heavy industry, such as lime-burning, possible in Langcliffe, with the lime used to make mortar for building. Craven Lime Works has important examples of several types of limekiln with the Hoffmann Kiln one of the best-preserved examples in England. Built in 1873, it had 22 individual chambers where limestone was continuously burnt in a circuit that took around six weeks to complete. The quarried limestone was carefully placed in the chambers by hand. Coal was mixed in and, when lit, more was dropped in from chutes above. Behind the burning zone two or three chambers were allowed to cool so that the lime could be shovelled out and onto waiting railway wagons. The operation was highly labour intensive and provided local employment, but the working conditions were unhealthy and dangerous.

After exploring the kiln interior, continue on the footpath north across fields and over a gated stream. Taitlands, the large private house on your left, was built in 1831 for Thomas Redmayne, a West Yorkshire mill owner with quarrying interests in Ribblesdale, and became a youth hostel in 1942 10 . Finally, take the roadside path back into the village and car park. Want to hear more? Join our expert leaders on a guided walk (The Craven Lime Works, 19 August). Come in the autumn and you could witness the incredible sight of Atlantic salmon leaping up Stainforth Force to the spawning grounds upstream (The Industrial Past of Ribblesdale & the Leaping Salmon, 10 and 17 October). To delve deeper into Dales’ history and discover many more amazing sites to visit in the National Park, go to www.outofoblivion.org.uk

Image: Keith Broughton

Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 17

Skipton & Bolton Abbey The 130-mile long Leeds-Liverpool Canal, one of the early achievements of the Industrial Revolution, runs through the heart of Skipton. It celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2016 and now offers narrowboat day trips and canalside walks. Originally a trading centre for sheep and wool - its name Sceap Tun meant ‘sheep town’ - Skipton grew up around its magnificent 900 year old castle and market place. These days visitors can enjoy re-enactments and other historic events in the castle grounds, and still visit the town’s regular artisan markets held in the canal basin.

Cruising along the Leeds-Liverpool Canal (Stephen Garnett Photography)

The 20 acres of parkland at Aireville Park contain skateboard and pump tracks, and the new Raven Tree Top Adventure, a high ropes adventure course. Craven Swimming Pool & Fitness Centre, also in the park, has two swimming pools, a fitness centre, café, sauna and steam room. The livestock auction mart, on the edge of the town, transforms into an unusual arts venue for annual events such as Art in the Pen and Yarndale, as well as hosting plays, comedians and bands. The perfect gateway to the National Park, Skipton boasts many pubs, cafés, shops, and hotels - plus a cinema - and is easily accessed by train from Leeds and Bradford.

Hesketh Farm Park is a great family day out with animals and fun tractor rides, a unique hands-on experience of farm life. For steam buffs there is Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway. Now restored and run by enthusiasts, the track winds its way back and forth between the village and the abbey. Visit www.welcometoskipton.com for more information.

Visit us at Gallaber Park to view our full range of holiday homes for sale. Located on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Caravans available for hire Seasonal Touring

www.gallaberpark.com Tel: 01729 851397 Long Preston, Skipton BD23 4QF

18 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

NE & WB GY A M R

Not far away, the Bolton Abbey estate, owned for centuries by the Dukes of Devonshire, lies on the banks of the River Wharfe. You can explore the romantic ruins of the twelfth century priory, and enjoy woodland nature trails and riverside walks - suitable for wheelchair users before indulging in a tasty treat at the Cavendish Pavilion.

Love Fish and Chips… Love Bizzie Lizzie’s As well as our simply superb Fish and Chips, our High Street location is open for tasty Breakfasts and scrumptious Afternoon Tea served daily between 2.30pm - 5pm.

Newly extended, our High Street restaurant is the ideal venue for large groups, coach parties, birthday celebrations etc…

Now Available at Swadford Street Gluten Free Fish and Chips cooked in Sunflower Oil Swadford Street, Skipton 01756 701131 Mon-Sun Restaurant 11.00am - 9pm Takeaway 11.00am - 11.30pm

High Street Car Park, Skipton 01756 794531 Mon-Sun Restaurant and Takeaway 8am - 8pm

b i z z i e l i z z i e s . c o . u k Gluten Free Fish and Chips available at our Swadford Street Restaurant and Takeaway Accredited by Coeliac UK Bizzie Lizzie's Advert 187w x 122h 27.11.2019.indd 1

accredited by

28/11/2019 15:20

Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 19

Underground Overground

In an emergency, would you know how to get help? 1. Call 999

The Cave Rescue Organisation - believed to be the oldest in the world and based right here in the Yorkshire Dales - was formed after an incident at Gingling Hole in 1934.

2. Ask for ‘Police’ and say which county you are in 3. Ask the Police for ‘cave’ or ‘fell’ rescue

A potholer broke his leg and the long drawn out rescue that followed provided a serious lesson for all. The following month Settle St John Ambulance, Giggleswick School and six potholing clubs met and proposed the world’s Fancy taking on the first cavers’ self-help group. Three Peaks with CRO? As a Today, the five Yorkshire voluntary organisation, the ‘fifth’ and Cumbria-based emergency service relies on donations, rescue teams that cover and this year’s big fundraiser will be the the National Park are sponsored Ingleborough Challenge on still made up of highly 16 May. An event for everyone with trained volunteers who two options to choose from - walk or give their time freely run the 12 mile Clapham Circuit or the 24 hours a day, 365 26 mile Ingleborough Marathon. days a year, to provide a Find out how to take part at safety net for anyone off www.cro.org.uk the beaten track, above or below ground.

EMBSAY & BOLTON ABBEY STEAM RAILWAY

A FUN FAMILY DAY OUT TO REMEMBER

M 6

T 7

FEBRUARY 2020

M 3

T 6

F 7

MARCH 2020

30 31

1 4

6. Stay by a phone or where you can maintain a signal on your mobile, keeping the line clear so you can be called back. The rescue team will call other services as required.

To find out more about staying safe in the countryside, visit www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/take-care

✁

11 12

18 19

10 11 12 13

15 16

10 11 12

14 15

13 14 15 16

18 19

20 21 22 23

25 26

17 18 19 20

22 23

16 17 18 19

21 22

20 21 22 23

25 26

27 28 29 30

24 25 26 27

23 24 25 26

28 29

27 28 29 30

BOLTON ABBEY

STEAM RAILWAY

One person travels free when accompanied by a full fare paying passenger Valid for normal daytime travel

Easter Egg Hunt

Fri 10th, Sat 11th & Sun 12th April 2020

Sat 8th - Sun 9th August 2020 Sat 25th & Sun 26th April 2020 COME AND SEE

MAY 2020

M 4

T 5

W 6

T 7

JUNE 2020

JULY 2020

13 14

11 12

20 21

13 14 15 16

18 19

10 11 12 13

15 16

18 19 20 21

23 24

22 23 24 25

27 28

20 21 22 23

25 26

17 18 19 20

22 23

25 26 27 28

30 31

29 30

27 28 29 30

24 25 26 27

29 30

OCTOBER 2020

12 13

14 15 16 17

19 20

21 22 23 24

26 27

28 29 30

10 11

12 13 14 15

17 18

10 11 12

19 20 21 22

24 25

16 19 18 19

26 27 28 29

23 24 25 26

NOVEMBER 2020

Steam operated service* Autocar operated service Diesel Driving Experience* Special event Footplate Experience No public services Dales Dining or Afternoon Tea available on these dates *Advance online booking essential for these events

2 9

12 13

14 15

14 15 16 17

19 20

21 22

21 22 23 24

26 27

28 29

28 29 30 31

STANDARD SERVICE

Embsay depart Bolton Abbey arrive Bolton Abbey depart Embsay arrive

10:30 10:50 11:15 11:35

12:00 12:20 12:45 13:05

13:30 13:50 14:15 14:35

15:00 15:20 15:45 16:05

CHASE & MARSHALL

16:30* † 16:50* † 17:05* † 17:25* †

Principal Day Rover fares: Adult £12.00 Concession £11.00 Child £6.00 Family (2 + 2) £30.00

www.embsayboltonabbeyrailway.org.uk

Saturday 29th to Monday 31st August 2020

www.peppapig.com

1940s WEEKEND

Sat 23rd & Sun 24th May 2020

Sat 12th - Sun 13th September 2020

Peppa will be appearing at intervals

PIRATES & Princesses

DECEMBER 2020

1 3

10 11

15 16 17 18

16 17

SEPTEMBER 2020

AUGUST 2020

11 12 13 14

• Cannot be booked in advance •

EMBSAY &

SPECIAL EVENTS 2020

APRIL 2020

13 14 15 16

5. Describe the problem and answer any other questions

• Not valid on special events •

OPERATION DATES & TIMETABLE JANUARY 2020

4. Say where you are and give a description and grid reference

Monday 25th May 2020

HALLOWEEN

WIZARD EXPRESS RIDE THE

Tue 27th, Sat 31st Oct & Sun 1st Nov 2020

FOOD & DRINK Santa Specials 2020 Festival

Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th June 2020

Vintage Rally

20 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Sat 27th & Sun 28th June 2020

28th November - 24th December see website for full details.

New Year’s Day Special Friday 1st January 2021

Make the great estate. How will you spend your next visit? Nestled in the heart of a 1,400-acre estate, our hotel is where you’ll find award-winning fine dining, a luxury spa, and beautiful accommodation that boasts stunning views of the Yorkshire Dales. But that’s not all. We’re also home to one of the UK’s best shooting grounds, a 4x4 off-roading experience, and a collection of elegant event spaces that are perfect for all manner of celebrations Escape to the country to a luxury hotel or cottage | Savour our 2 AA Rosette ‘Macleod’s’ dining offering Rejuvenate at The Coniston Spa | Feel the adrenalin rush with an Off Road experience Take in the best Yorkshire views in the Huntsman’s Lodge | Take your aim and fire with Clay Pigeon Shooting Celebrate your special occasion at The Coniston The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa, Yorkshire hospitality at its finest.

Visit theconistonhotel.com The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa | Coniston Cold, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 4EA Email: info@theconistonhotel.com | Web: theconistonhotel.com Facebook @theconistonhotel | Instagram @theconistonhotel | Twitter @conistonhotel

Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 21

Sedbergh, Dentdale & The Howgills Nestled beneath the Howgill Fells - the distinctive rounded hills described by writer and walker Alfred Wainwright as looking like ‘a herd of sleeping elephants is the market town of Sedbergh. As befits its status as one of England’s ‘book towns’, it has many second hand book shops. It also boasts a huge variety of eateries from quirky tea rooms to award-winning dining experiences, including former 17th century coaching inn, the Black Bull. Restored Victorian wool mill, Farfield Mill Arts & Heritage Centre, sits a mile outside Sedbergh. Here you can watch artists and craftspeople at work in their studios, as well as enjoy the changing exhibitions, shop and tearoom. The dramatic waterfall of Cautley Spout is reached from the Cross Keys, a 400-yearold temperance inn, now owned by the National Trust.

The area is central to the history of the Quaker movement. Climb up to Fox’s Pulpit, the hillside spot where George Fox preached in 1652 and thought of as the start of the society, before visiting the peaceful meeting house at Brigflatts, which is open to all. The cobbled streets of Dent village are home to the award-winning George & Dragon pub with its own micro-brewery, and the town’s centrepiece: a memorial fountain to its most famous son, Adam Sedgwick, considered the founding father of modern geology.

Dent Station is the highest mainline station in England at 1,100 feet and a stop on the historic Settle-Carlisle railway line. At the Dent Heritage Centre you can find out about the mining of the black marble synonymous with the dale, as well as the story of the ‘terrible knitters of Dent’.

Visit www.dentdale.com and www.sedbergh.org.uk for more information.

Sedbergh VISIT

England’s Book Town Home cooking using fresh local produce Free Wi-Fi Dog friendly Food served all day Fully licenced

Tourist Information Centre 015396 20125

Open Mon 9am - 4pm, Tues closed, Wed 9am - 6pm, closed on Wed (November - May), Thurs - Sun 9am - 6pm

www.sedbergh.org.uk

www.smattsduo.co.uk

32 Main Street, Sedbergh LA10 5BL

Tel. 015396 20552

smattsduosedbergh@gmail.com

FAMOUS NAME WALKING BOOT CLEARANCE Gore-Tex Boots

HALF PRICE from £65 in sizes 3-13

41 Main Street, Sedbergh | t: 015396 21770

www.thesleepyelephant.co.uk

ART CRAFT HERITAGE

- Art Exhibitions - Artists' Studios - Heritage Displays - Demonstrations - Workshops - Craft Gallery - Tea Room

Farfield Mill ● Garsdale Road ● Sedbergh ● LA10 5LW www.farfieldmill.org ● 015396 21958

22 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

WHAT’S ON IN THE YORKSHIRE DALES Whether you want to visit a traditional Dales agricultural show, become a young nature detective, or challenge yourself to learn a new skill, there is a fantastic activity for you in 2020.

Dress appropriately for walks and outdoor activities - the weather in the Dales can be changeable. Bring drinks and snacks, wear suitably stout footwear, and carry clothing to suit all conditions.

The events listed here are hosted by a wide variety of organisations. Use the contact details provided to find out more on the one you are interested in - booking is essential for some.

Visit www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/events for further details on these and many more happenings across the Yorkshire Dales throughout 2020.

Disclaimer The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority cannot be held responsible for any omissions, subsequent changes or revisions that may occur with events information supplied by external agencies.

Events shown on this green background are organised by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority. We are holding over 150 in 2020, all led by our knowledgeable Dales Volunteers, specialist staff or invited experts. Use this handy key to help you make your choice.

Walk with us We have walks for everyone! Each is graded so that you can choose one that you will enjoy. All walk times include stopping for information and rests. Some of our walks are barrierfree, but many have stiles or steps. Level 1: gentle walks at a leisurely pace on good surfaces. These walks will take up to 2 hours. Please wear strong shoes or trainers with good grips. Level 2: slightly longer walks of up to 3 hours, sometimes over rough or uneven footpaths. Please wear strong shoes or trainers with good grips. Level 3: more challenging walks taking up to 3 hours and there may be steep sections and some stiles. Please wear walking shoes or boots. Level 4: our hardest walks! Up to 8 miles long and taking up to 6 hours, these are full day walks over rough terrain, with steep slopes and stiles. Reasonable fitness and walking boots needed.

You are STRONGLY ADVISED to contact the event provider to confirm the information given BEFORE setting out. All information included is believed to be correct at the time of going to print.

Key 1 Guided walk

Dogs are welcome at many events, but please assume they are NOT permitted and always contact the organiser beforehand to avoid disappointment. Where dogs are allowed they must be fit enough to negotiate stiles and steep ascents, be well-behaved, and be kept under close control on a short fixed (2m) lead at all times. Assistance dogs are always welcome.

Be safe Demonstration

(see grading guide below)

Dogs

Talk

Created for kids

Special Event

Activity

Cheese Festival

Experience Day

Barrier-free

Before you go… • Our guided walks cost £6 for adults and are FREE to under 18s (unless otherwise stated). • Wear sturdy footwear and waterproofs walk leaders can only accept participants who are appropriately prepared for the conditions. • Bring warm clothes (including gloves and hat) in poor weather and sun protection in summer. • Bring plenty to drink and a snack, or a packed lunch on full days, and don’t forget a hot drink on cold days. • For your own safety and insurance purposes we will ask you for your name and emergency contact details when you register for one of our outdoor events, as well as an email address for your feedback - the information will be treated as strictly confidential. • Some of our walks are barrier-free and may be suitable for all terrain motor scooters, wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Our event leaders have discretion not to accept participants who are not suitably equipped or whom they consider unable to participate safely. Although all reasonable steps have been taken to ensure safety, participants join in at their own risk.

Booking Some of our most popular events must be pre-booked and pre-paid to guarantee a place. For others, places are allocated on the day on a ‘first come, first served’ basis so do arrive early to avoid disappointment. Events are bookable through our online shop at retail.yorkshiredales.org.uk or National Park Centres (see pages 6-7).

Give your car a break Many National Park events can be reached by bus or train and our guided walks have been scheduled to link in with timetables wherever possible. For public transport information visit www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/travel or www.dalesbus.org

Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 23

March Wednesday 11 March to Thursday 7 May Between Earth & Water 10:30 to 17:00 Fairfield Mill, Sedbergh LA10 5LW Exhibition by EM Lafuente exploring the stillness and the motion in water and earth. 015396 21958 reception@farfieldmill.org www.farfieldmill.org Wednesday 11 March to Tuesday 5 May Unlocked 10:30 to 17:00 Farfield Mill, Sedbergh LA10 5LW Exhibition by artist Andrew Burns Colwill, with hidden insights, commentary and humour. 015396 21958 reception@farfieldmill.org www.farfieldmill.org Saturday 14 March Needle Felting - Hare 10:15 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Join Kate of `That’s Sew Ewe` to make a 3D creature. One-to-one expert tuition in small classes for beginners and experienced learners alike. Aimed at adults, but ages 12+ welcome. Booking essential - £65. 07866 581410 thatssewewe@gmail.com www.thatssewewe.co.uk Monday 16 March Ingleton Y3P 12hr Challenge 06:00 to 19:00 Take on Yorkshire’s Three Peaks - Ingleborough, Whernside and Pen-y-ghent - in this 47km walking challenge. £60. 07791 386869 info@saaigoutdoors.com www.saaigoutdoors.com

Monday 16 to Friday 27 March The Wensleydale Tournament of Speech and Song 08:00 to 22:00 Leyburn Methodist Hall DL8 5AT A fortnight providing great value entertainment, with junior and senior classes. 01969 663878 julie@cornerhousewb.co.uk www.dalesmusic.co.uk Tuesday 17 March Fidelio 19:15 to 22:00 Grassington Town Hall BD23 5AZ A live satellite screening from London’s Royal Opera House. £14. 01756 751801 davidwood153@btinternet.com www.grassingtondevonshireinstitute.org Thursday 19 March to Sunday 17 May Periods in Landscape: Timothy Forster 10:30 to 17:00 Farfield Mill, Sedbergh LA10 5LW Exhibition exploring the unique rhythm between inhabiting and observing a particular landscape. 015396 21958 reception@farfieldmill.org www.farfieldmill.org Thursday 19 March Dead Good 19:30 to 21:30 Richard Whiteley Theatre, Giggleswick School BD24 0DE A gloriously witty, wordless theatre show about the ultimate shared experience. Accessible to deaf audiences without a signer. £12 (£14 on door). 01729 893180 rwt@giggleswick.org.uk giggleswick.ticketsolve.com

Friday 20 March Iron Age Trackways to Motor Ways 19:30 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT A fascinating illustrated talk by Graham Hooley from Lunesdale Archaeology Society. Part of the Friends of the Museum annual lecture programme. Free donations welcome. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountryisdemuseum.org.uk Friday 20 March Nancy Kerr & James Fagan 20:00 to 22:30 Reeth Memorial Hall DL11 6QT One of the best-known and most experienced folk duos on the British circuit today. Adult £14/16, child £7/8. 01748 884759 memorialhall@swaledale.org www.reethmemorialhall.co.uk Saturday 21 March Coffee Morning 10:00 to 12:00 Reeth Evangelical Congregational Church DL11 6TE An informal drop-in for coffee and cake. 01748 884759 tracy@swaledale.org www.reethecc.co.uk Saturday 21 March Pasta Making in Keld 14:00 to 17:00 Keld Resource Centre DL11 6LJ Learn how to make your own pasta using no specialised equipment. All ingredients provided. £20. 07790 401476 helen.guy@keld.org.uk www.eventbrite.co.uk

Lambing time: there’s fleecy fun to be had at Gill Garth Farm in April

24 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Wednesday 25 to Thursday 26 March Willow Frame Baskets Broadrake, Chapel-le-dale LA6 3AX Learn a traditional heritage skill at tutor Phil Bradley’s fun two-day workshop. £145. 015242 41357 info@broadrake.co.uk www.broadrake.co.uk

Saturday 4 April Navigation Course for Beginners Long Preston One day training course for walkers wanting to learn map reading and gain the confidence to walk further. £60. info@where2walk.co.uk where2walk.co.uk

Thursday 26 March Serving Winston 18:30 to 21:00 The Garden Rooms at Tennants, Leyburn DL8 5SG Dr Annie Gray’s talks about how Georgina Landemare came to be the cook for one of the more significant kitchens in the country in 1940. £12.50. 01969 621146 info@tennantsgardenrooms.com tennantsgardenrooms.com

Saturday 4 April Young Archaeologists’ Club Taster Session 10:00 to 12:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT The museum is home to the Yorkshire Dales branch of YAC. Sessions vary from learning about archaeological methods, having a go at history themed crafts, and visiting historical sites. Free - booking essential. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Saturday 28 March to Wednesday 8 April Yorkshire Pride The Station, Richmond DL10 4LD Sue Dewhurst presents a mix of her latest ‘Owd Lasses, alongside her Dales Barn paintings, while Rosemary North shows her latest contemporary takes on the area, its architecture and landscapes. 01748 850123 comms@thestation.co.uk www.thestation.co.uk Saturday 28 March Made in Motor-City 19:30 to 23:00 Masham Town Hall HG4 4DY Talented eight-piece band recreates the sound of Tamla Motown. £15. 01765 680200 mashamtownhall@yahoo.co.uk www.wegottickets.com Saturday 28 March Casino Night 19:30 to 23:00 The Station, Richmond DL10 4LD Channel your inner James Bond for an evening of food and entertainment. £25. 01748 850123 comms@thestation.co.uk www.thestation.co.uk Saturday 28 March Keep the Faith featuring Sarah Collins 19:30 to 23:00 Grassington Town Hall BD23 5AA An evening of Motown and Northern Soul. £12.50. 01756 751801 davidwood153@btinternet.com www.grassingtondevonshireinstitute.org Tuesday 31 March Hands-on History - Victorian Childhood 13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Themed crafts for children. Have a go at making traditional toys like a thaumatrope and peg dolls. Included in museum admission. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

April Wednesday 1 April Swan Lake 19:15 to 22:00 Grassington Town Hall BD23 5AZ A live satellite screening from London’s Royal Opera House. £14. 01756 751801 davidwood153@btinternet.com www.grassingtondevonshireinstitute.org

Saturday 4 to Sunday 19 April The Great Studfold Easter Egg & Fairy Hunt 10:30 to 15:30 Studfold Farm HG3 5SG Come along with the whole family and enjoy this very popular annual event. Adult £6.50, child/conc £5.50. 01423 755084 info@studfoldtrails.co.uk www.studfoldtrails.co.uk Sunday 5 April Needle Felting - Mice 10:15 to 13:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 14 March. Monday 6 April Guided Walks & Talks of the Yorkshire Dales 09:00 to 13:00 You could be seeing limestone pavement and the view from Ingleborough, visiting Janet’s Foss waterfall and awesome Gordale Scar, or spotting peregrine falcons at Malham Cove on one of these regular guided walks. £35. 07791 386869 info@saaigoutdoors.com www.saaigoutdoors.com Monday 6 April Night Navigation 20:00 to 22:30 Ingleton LA6 3HG An exciting and fun course learning how to navigate in the dark or poor visibility. £35. 07791 386869 info@saaigoutdoors.com www.saaigoutdoors.com Tuesday 7 April Meet the Maker Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Chat with a local producer and view their wares at this free event. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Tuesday 7 April Drystone Walling Demonstration 11:00 to 15:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Join our Dales Volunteers as they showcase the traditional craft of drystone walling and explain the construction of this iconic feature of the National Park landscape. Hear about the process of turning a pile of stones into something that will last for centuries. Four short drop-in sessions. Included in museum admission. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Key for National Park Authority-organised events. For more advice - see page 23.

1 Guided walk (for grading, see p23) Created for kids

Talk

Activity

Special Event

Experience Day

Cheese Festival

Demonstration

Barrier-free

Tuesday 7 April Hands-on History - WW2 Banana Sandwich 13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Food-based activity for children. Have a go at making your own mock banana sandwich from WW2 when bananas were scarce and people would make substitutes out of vegetables. Included in museum admission. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Wednesday 8 April Intro to Rock Climbing Outdoors 09:00 to 13:00 Ingleton LA6 3EB Come and experience the thrill of climbing outdoors under the expert guidance of our instructors. £35. 07791 386869 info@saaigoutdoors.com www.saaigoutdoors.com Wednesday 8 April Ingleborough Nature Trail & Cave 09:45 to 14:00 Clapham LA2 8EQ Join us on a guided tour with an expert. Free suggested donation £15. 015242 51002 media@ydmt.org www.ydmt.org Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 April 1 Lambing at Gill Garth Farm 10:30 to 12:30 Gill Garth Farm, Settle BD24 0HX Two hours of fleecy fun. Come and meet the newest arrivals on the Wilson family’s farm, you might even see one being born. Lots of ewe-nique fun for all ages. Booking essential. £5. 01729 833200 malham@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks Wednesday 8 April Knitting Stick Demonstration 13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Join our volunteers for a demonstration of knitting with four needles using a knitting sheath (stick), with a unique collection on display in the textile gallery. Included in museum admission. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Wednesday 8 April Abseiling 14:00 to 17:00 Ingleton LA6 3EB Experience the thrill of abseiling down a steep rock face. £40. 07791 386869 info@saaigoutdoors.com www.saaigoutdoors.com

Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 25

Saturday 4 to Sunday 19 April Discover our National Parks! There are 15 stunning and diverse National Parks in the UK. Secret coves, historic hillforts, ancient forests and tranquil lochs are all waiting to be discovered during this year’s Discover National Parks Fortnight. The annual two-week celebration encourages people of all ages and interests to go outside, explore and learn more about these special places. Each National Park is unique - some have high mountains, others meandering wetlands and dramatic coastline. They offer infinite opportunities to explore, learn and unwind, whether it’s a gentle family walk, action adventure or cultural exploration of historic sites. Discover their extraordinary variety and inspiring stories and how you can enjoy them this Easter at www.nationalparks.gov.uk

Streamdipping at Malham

Thursday 9 April Go Wild! Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Be a nature detective, follow our trail and find the clues to solve the mystery of the disappearing eggs. Practical drop-in sessions with lots of science and crafty stuff for 5 to 12 year olds. Free - children must be accompanied by an adult. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/go-wild Friday 10 to Sunday 12 April Sheafstock The Wheatsheaf, Ingleton LA6 3AD A wide range of acts performing live music in the marquee, Fri/Sat afternoon/evening, Sun afternoon. Free - donations welcome. 015242 42113 www.thisisingleton.co.uk Friday 10 April 1 Dent Town Trail 14:00 to 16:30 Meet: Dent Village Car Park LA10 5QL A 1½ mile (2.4 km) walk looking at the history of the town and historic buildings, with tales of the Terrible Knitters and Dent Vampire. Dogs welcome on a short (2m) fixed lead. Adult £6, under 18s free. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk Saturday 11 April Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt 10:30 to 14:30

Meet: Round Howe car park, Richmond DL10 4TJ A 1.5 mile nature trail in Hudswell Woods on the banks of the River Swale. Dogs on leads welcome. £2 per trail sheet. 01729 830416 yorkshiredales@nationaltrust.org.uk Saturday 11 April Bootleg Blondie 18:00 to 23:30 Tan Hill Inn DL11 6ED The official Blondie tribute band. £12. 01833 533007 info@tanhillinn.com www.facebook.com/tanhillinn Sunday 12 April 2 Secret Squirrel 10:30 to 13:00/14:00 to 16:30 Meet: Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT A fascinating 1½ mile (2.4km) walk to find the red squirrels of Wensleydale. Join our volunteers on a search for tracks and signs of local wildlife, ending at Snaizeholme red squirrel view point. Booking essential. Adult £8, child £3. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks Sunday 12 and Monday 13 April Meet the Governor 11:00 to 17:00 Skipton Castle BD23 1AW Meet Sir John Mallory, Governor of Skipton Castle during the English Civil War. Hear about the castle’s siege and how the King’s cause is faring in Yorkshire. Castle admission applies.

26 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

01756 792442 info@skiptoncastle.co.uk www.skiptoncastle.co.uk Sunday 12 April Traditional Rugmaking Demonstration 11:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Learn about this traditional craft and both proddy and hooked techniques. Included in museum admission. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Tuesday 14 April Meet the Maker Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre DL8 3TH Chat to a local producer and view their wares at this free event. 01969 662910 aysgarth@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk Tuesday 14 April Drystone Walling Demonstration 11:00 to 15:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 7 April. Tuesday 14 April Hands-on History - Viking Bracelets 13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Themed crafts for children. Have a go at making Viking style bracelets using beads and leather. Included in museum admission. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Tuesday 14 April Dame Zaha Hadid: architect and designer 14:00 to 15:00 The Garden Rooms at Tennants, Leyburn DL8 5SG Lecture telling the story of the distinguished architect’s works and legacy. £10. 01845 567489 wensleydale@theartssociety.org Wednesday 15 April Easter Chocolate Nest Making 10:00 to 15:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Embrace the Easter spirit and make a chocolate nest. £1 per child (or free with Firebox Café receipt). Museum admission applies. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Wednesday 15 April 3 The Malham Landscape Trail 11:15 to 15:15 Meet: Malham National Park Centre BD23 4DA A 5 mile (8km) walk taking in Malham’s spectacular limestone scenery. You’ll visit enchanting woodland, Janet’s Foss, the majestic gorge of Gordale Scar, and the world famous Malham Cove. Adult £6, under 18s free. 01729 833200 malham@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks Wednesday 15 April Introduction to Geocaching 13:00 to 15:30 Meet: Round Howe car park, Richmond DL10 4TJ Join us to learn the basics of and then put it into practice at Hudswell Woods. Adult £5, child £3.50. 01729 830416 yorkshiredales@nationaltrust.org.uk Wednesday 15 April Spinning Demonstration 13:00 to 16:00

Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Join our volunteers in the textile gallery to see how sheep fleece is spun into wool yarn using a spinning wheel, and how Yorkshire buttons are made from wool. Included in museum admission. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Thursday 16 April Children’s Storytelling & Walk with Dragonella Grewelthorpe HG4 3DA A magical storytelling walk with the whimsical weaver of words. This event also runs on 30 July. £10 per child. 01765 658009 info@himalayangarden.com www.himalayangarden.com Friday 17 April In the Kitchen 11:00 to 15:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Join us in our traditional farmhouse kitchen where Mrs H will explain the hard work that went on there. Included in museum admission. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountryisdemuseum.org.uk Friday 17 April Part of our Past: Roles of Africa/Asia in Dales History 19:30 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT An illustrated talk by historian Audrey Dewjee. Part of the Friends of the Museum annual lecture programme. Free - donations welcome. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountryisdemuseum.org.uk Saturday 18 April Navigation Courses for Intermediates Long Preston A one day course for walkers who want to navigate competently on open land using a compass and more advanced map work. £60. info@where2walk.co.uk where2walk.co.uk Saturday 18 April Coffee Morning 10:00 to 12:00 Reeth Evangelical Congregational Church DL11 6TE For details, see 21 March. Saturday 18 April Improve your Photographic Eye 10:30 to 13:00 Kettlewell BD23 5QZ On this photo walk participants will learn how to observe their surroundings like a professional photographer. £30. 07717 213 604 photowalksyorks@gmail.com www.yorkshirephotowalks.com Saturday 18 April Knitting through the Ages 13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Join Dales knitting expert Kate Trusson for a demonstration of traditional knitting with four needles and knitting sticks using traditional Dales patterns. Included in museum admission. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Saturday 18 April The Hidden Waterfalls of Upper Wharfedale 14:00 to 17:00 Cray BD23 5JB On this photo walk along the River Wharfe,

participants will learn how to photograph waterfalls using a variety of camera techniques. £30. 07717 213 604 photowalksyorks@gmail.com www.yorkshirephotowalks.com

Key for National Park Authority-organised events. For more advice - see page 23.

1 Guided walk (for grading, see p23)

Saturday 18 April Piano Recital - Duo van Dua 19:30 to 21:30 St Andrew’s Church, Aysgarth DL8 3SR A duet by Spanish pianists Pamela Heredia and Pedro Isidro. Adult £15, child/conc £1. 01969 663026 concerts@wensleydaleconcertseries.co.uk www.wensleydaleconcertseries.co.uk Saturday 18 April Calan 20:00 to 22:30 Reeth Memorial Hall DL11 6QT Energetic five-piece Welsh band. Adult £15/17, child £7.50/8.50. 01748 884759 memorialhall@swaledale.org www.reethmemorialhall.co.uk Monday 20 April Ingleton Y3P 12hr Challenge 06:00 to 19:00 Ingleton LA6 3HG For details, see 16 March. Tuesday 21 April 1 Hawes Town Trail 14:00 to 16:00 Meet: Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT A 2.5 mile (3.5km) guided walk exploring the history of Hawes and the village of Gayle. Wander through this lovely market town to discover the origins of Wensleydale cheese, see where the railway used to go, and follow a section of the Pennine Way. Adult £6, under 18s free. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks Tuesday 21 April Cavalleria Rusticana / Pagliacci 19:00 to 22:00 Grassington Town Hall BD23 5AZ A live screened satellite performance from London’s Royal Opera House. £14. 01756 751801 davidwood153@btinternet.com www.grassingtondevonshireinstitute.org Wednesday 22 to Thursday 23 April English Round Baskets Broadrake, Chapel-le-dale LA6 3AX A two-day workshop after which you will take home a lovely large round willow basket that you’ve handmade. £145. 015242 41357 info@broadrake.co.uk Wednesday 22 April 1st Anniversary Open Evening 17:00 to 19:00 Raydale Preserves, Hawes DL8 3UZ A celebration to mark one year in production in Hawes. Booking recommended. 01969 677658 info@raydalepreserves.co.uk Saturday 25 April Sedbergh Artisan Market 09:30 to 15:00 Sedbergh Main Street LA10 5AB Held in the historic centre, with a wide range of locally made food, art and crafts presented by the producers themselves. 015396 20504 office@sedbergh.org.uk www.sedbergh.org.uk

Created for kids

Talk

Activity

Special Event

Experience Day

Cheese Festival

Demonstration

Barrier-free

Saturday 25 April Sedbergh Spring Show 13:00 to 16:00 Sedbergh People’s Hall LA10 5DQ A traditional village show with music, refreshments and prizes to be won for baking, crafts and needlework. £1. 015396 21385 www.sedbergh.org.uk Saturday 25 April Lindisfarne: 50 years and counting… 19:30 Masham Town Hall HG4 4DY Tyneside folk-rock pioneers. £25. 01765 680200 mashamtownhall@yahoo.co.uk www.wegottickets.com Sunday 26 April Wildwood Family Foraging 10:00 to 18:00 Malham Tarn Field Centre BD24 9PU All are welcome at this fun day where a foraged lunch will be served round the campfire. www.field-studies-council.org Monday 27 April Y3P Training & Recce Day (1 or 2 Peaks) 09:00 to 13:00/18:00 Ingleton LA6 3EB Spend a full or half day practicing with one of our guides, who will take you safely up and down your chosen peak(s). £60/35. 07791 386869 info@saaigoutdoors.com www.saaigoutdoors.com Tuesday 28 April to Monday 4 May Ride2stride Walking Festival A week-long festival of walks, talks and music along the fabulous Settle-Carlisle railway line - including, new for this year, “The Six Peaks Trail”. www.ride2stride.co.uk

May Friday 1 May Tour de Yorkshire ‘Three Peaks Stage’ (Stage 2 Men, Stage 1 Women) Last year over 1.9 million people came out to watch one of the biggest cycle races in the UK. This year it travels right through the Yorkshire Dales National Park, starting from Skipton, passsing the Ribblehead Viaduct, and over the famous Buttertubs pass into Swaledale. letour.yorkshire.com Friday 1 May The Manfreds: Hits, Jazz & Blues Tour 19:00 to 22:30 The Garden Rooms at Tennants, Leyburn DL8 5SG £18-25. 01969 621146 info@tennantsgardenrooms.com tennantsgardenrooms.com

Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 27

Saturday 2 May Buckden Out Moor Fell Race 10:00 to 12:00 Buckden BD23 5JA A challenging fell race that will test your abilities over a 5.1 mile route. Aged 18+. £5 on the day entry. yorkshiredales@nationaltrust.org.uk Saturday 2 May Needle Felting - Fox 10:15 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see14 March. Saturday 2 May 3 Sunnyside and Moneyside 13:30 to 16:30 Meet: Dent Village Car Park LA10 5QL Join our experienced Dales Volunteers on this 4 mile (6.4km) walk in beautiful Dentdale, partly along the popular Dales Way and through pleasant flower meadows along the River Dee. Adult £6, under 18s free. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks Sunday 3 May 1 Hawes Town Trail 14:00 to 16:00 Meet: Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 21 April. Monday 4 May Guided Walks & Talks of the Yorkshire Dales 09:00 to 13:00 For details, see 6 April. Monday 4 May Night Navigation 20:00 to 22:30 Ingleton For details, see 6 April. Tuesday 5 to Thursday 7 May 3 Peaks in 3 Days Settle Enjoy a more relaxed approach to climbing Yorkshire’s Three Peaks - one peak per day on the best and most enjoyable routes with an expert guide. £90. where2walk.co.uk Wednesday 6 to Thursday 7 May Beginners Spoon Carving Broadrake, Chapel-le-dale LA6 3AX Tutor Steve Tomlin guides participants safely, step-bystep, through a two day course. £165. 015242 41357 info@broadrake.co.uk www.broadrake.co.uk Wednesday 6 May Going to the Wars 18:30 to 21:00 The Garden Rooms at Tennants, Leyburn DL8 5SG A talk with Max Hastings, one of Britain’s foremost writers and commentators, about the history of wars and conflict. £19-21. 01969 621146 info@tennantsgardenrooms.com tennantsgardenrooms.com Thursday 7 May Cello & Piano Recital 19:30 to 21:30 St Andrew’s Church, Aysgarth DL8 3SR With Ulrich Heinen, soloist and former principal, and pianist John Humphreys. Adult £15, child/conc £1. 01969 663026 concerts@wensleydaleconcertseries.co.uk www.wensleydaleconcertseries.co.uk Friday 8 to Sunday 10 May Yorkshire 3 Peaks Over 3 Days Meet: Horton-in-Ribblesdale BD24 0HE

A package of three guided walks, climbing a different mountain each day at a leisurely pace. Booking essential. £105. 07870 778585 info@peakwalking.com www.peakwalking.com Friday 8 May VE Day Tan Hill Inn DL11 6ED Marking the 75th anniversary with very special military guests playing bugle and pipes. 01833 533007 info@tanhillinn.com www.facebook.com/tanhillinn Friday 8 to Saturday 9 May Overground Underground Festival Launch 10:00 to 17:00 Ingleton A free launch event to find out what will be happening during the festival throughout June, July and August. Held in partnership with Stories in Stone. 015242 42113 www.ogug.co.uk Friday 8 May to Sunday 5 July Thread Running Through 10:30 to 17:00 Farfield Mill, Sedbergh LA10 5LW A series of exhibitions exploring the thread that runs through our stories, landscapes and work. 015396 21958 reception@farfieldmill.org www.farfieldmill.org Saturday 9 May 3 Falls, Flagstones & Freeholders 13:00 to 16:30 Meet: Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre DL8 3TH A 5 mile (8km) walk around the fascinating landscape of Carperby parish. Join us to find out more about the village where residents still have traditional rights over coppiced timber from nearby woodland. The history of this small area is full of interest - and the views are stunning too! Adult £6, under 18s free. 01969 662910 aysgarth@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks Saturday 9 May Kisdon Circular 10:00 to 13:00 Keld Resource Centre DL11 6LJ A high level 3 mile circular route around Kisdon Hill, featuring stunning panoramic views of Upper Swaledale and Kisdon Gorge. £5. 07790 401476 helen.guy@keld.org.uk www.eventbrite.co.uk Saturday 9 May 2 Wild Flowers in and around Grassington 13:00 to 16:30 Meet: Grassington National Park Centre BD23 5LB A 5 mile (8km) walk discovering a rich variety of wild flowers. Explore the ginnels of Grassington, meander through meadows and Grass Wood, and return along the River Wharfe. Adult £6, under 18s free. 01756 751690 grassington@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks Saturday 9 May Only Fools at Fawlty Towers 19:00 to 22:30 The Station, Richmond DL10 4LD An exciting comedy dining event merging two iconic shows. £37. 01748 850123 comms@thestation.co.uk www.thestation.co.uk

28 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Sunday 10 May Birdsong Walk 08:00 to 11:00 Meet: Round Howe car park, Richmond DL10 4TJ Join a ranger for a 3 mile guided walk in Hudswell Woods with a focus on bird identification and song. Booking essential. Adult £5, child £3.50. yorkshiredales@nationaltrust.org.uk Sunday 10 May to Sunday 5 July Out of Synch 10:30 to 17:00 Farfield Mill, Sedbergh LA10 5LW An exhibition in which Theo Wright takes woven design elements and disrupts them, so that these elements go ‘out of synch’. 015396 21958 reception@farfieldmill.org www.farfieldmill.org Sunday 10 May 2 Wensleydale Map Magic 13:30 to 16:30 Meet: Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Join our experts on this 3.5 mile (5.6km) walk to discover some of the stories hidden in maps. Find film and TV locations, learn how to use a map to identify features, and find the paths that can take you on your own voyage of discovery. Adult £6, under 18s free. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks Sunday 10 May Edwina Hayes In Concert 19:30 to 22:00 Grassington Town Hall BD23 5AZ An evening of live folk and Americana music from the singer-songwriter. £9. 01756 751801 davidwood153@btinternet.com www.grassingtondevonshireinstitute.org Monday 11 May Navigation for Novices 09:00 to 13:00 Ingleton LA6 3EB Learn basic navigation skills including compass fundamentals, orienting the map and judging distances. £35. 07791 386869 info@saaigoutdoors.com www.saaigoutdoors.com Monday 11 May Navigation Refresher 14:00 to 18:00 Ingleton LA6 3EB If you’ve learnt to navigate before but need a reminder this course will take you through the basics again allowing you to navigate on marked footpaths and tracks. £35. 07791 386869 info@saaigoutdoors.com www.saaigoutdoors.com Tuesday 12 May Woodland Walk 09:45 to 16:00 Sedbergh Discover Sedbergh School, Akay Wood and the new YDMT supporter wood at Low Branthwaite, on this circular walk. Booking essential. Free - donations welcome 015242 51002 media@ydmt.org www.ydmt.org Tuesday 12 May Lee Miller: Witnessing Women at War 14:00 to 15:00 The Garden Rooms at Tennants, Leyburn DL8 5SG Anthony Penrose discusses the legacy of his mother model, artist, combat photographer and gourmet cook.

Adult £10. 01845 567489 wensleydale@theartssociety.org Wednesday 13 May Intro to Rock Climbing Outdoors 09:00 to 13:00 Ingleton For details, see 8 April. Wednesday 13 May Abseiling 14:00 to 17:00 Ingleton For details, see 8 April. Thursday 14 May Willow Garden Supports Broadrake, Chapel-le-dale LA6 3AX Tutor Phil Bradley will guide you through all the processes to make your own. £75. 015242 41357 info@broadrake.co.uk www.broadrake.co.uk Thursday 14 May 2 Cow’us - Muker toThwaite 13:00 to 16:00 Meet: Farmers Arms, Muker DL11 6QG A 4 mile (6.5km) guided walk with the perfect combination of stunning views and flower-filled meadows. Follow an old walled lane out of Muker onto pastures before dropping down into the pretty village of Thwaite. Then take a gentle stroll back, along flagged footpaths and meadows. ‘Cow’us’ is the local word for a field barn (or ‘cow house’). Adult £6, under 18s free. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks Thursday 14 May Antony and Cleopatra 19:00 to 22:00 Grassington Town Hall BD23 5AZ A live recorded screening of Shakespeare’s play from the Globe Theatre. £12.50. 01756 751801 davidwood153@btinternet.com www.grassingtondevonshireinstitute.org Thursday 14 May Thunder and Rain 20:00 to 22:30 Reeth Memorial Hall DL11 6QT Four-piece Americana band, with acoustic guitar, mandolin, dobro and upright bass. Adult £14/16, child £7/8. 01748 884759 memorialhall@swaledale.org www.reethmemorialhall.co.uk

Saturday 16 May Navigation Course for Beginners Long Preston For details, see 4 April. Saturday 16 May CRO Ingleborough Challenge 2020 Clapham LA2 8HH Choose from the 26 mile Ingleborough Marathon or the 12 mile Clapham Circuit and raise money for the volunteer-run Cave Rescue Organisation. 07808 392089 crochallenge@gmail.com cro.org.uk Saturday 16 May Coffee Morning 10:00 to 12:00 Reeth Evangelical Congregational Church DL11 6TE For details, see 21 March. Saturday 16 May Sedbergh Gala 11:30 to 16:00 Sedbergh A fun day for the family, including fell race, craft stalls, shopping, food and drink and children’s activities. paul@olliecollie.co.uk www.sedbergh.org.uk Sunday 17 May Birdsong walk in Upper Wharfedale 08:00 to 11:30 Buckden BD23 5JA Join a ranger for a guided 2 mile walk with a focus on bird identification and bird song. Booking essential. Adult £5, child £3.50. yorkshiredales@nationaltrust.org.uk Sunday 17 May A Woolly Wander Experience 10:30 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Meet the animals at a local alpaca farm on Raydaleside and take them for a gentle stroll. Then explore the Museum textile gallery and learn the techniques and processes to create your own felted picture using alpaca wool. Booking essential £30. Lunch included. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Key for National Park Authority-organised events. For more advice - see page 23.

1 Guided walk (for grading, see p23) Created for kids

Talk

Activity

Special Event

Experience Day

Cheese Festival

Demonstration

Barrier-free

Monday 18 May Ingleton Y3P 12hr Challenge 06:00 to 19:00 Ingleton LA6 3HG For details, see 16 March. Tuesday 19 May 4 Mallerstang Magic 10:00 to 16:00 Meet: Garsdale railway station (grid ref SD788918) Join us on this 8 mile (12.9km) walk with spectacular views of Wild Boar Fell and the Settle-Carlisle railway. The walk follows part of Lady Anne’s Way (the route Lady Anne Clifford used to inspect and repair her castles in the 17th century) up to High Gill, crossing Mallerstang, before climbing gently up into the remote valley of Grisedale. Adult £6, under 18s free. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks Friday 22 May Alden, Patterson & Dashwood 19:30 to 22:00 Masham HG4 4DY Norwich-based folk trio weaving rich vocal harmonies, fiddle, dobro and guitar around original songs. £10. 01765 680200 mashamtownhall@yahoo.co.uk www.wegottickets.com

Nature detectives at one of our Go Wild! events

Friday 15 May Trees and Woods of the Dales 19:30 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT An illustrated talk by author David Joy. Part of the Friends of the Museum annual lecture programme. Free - donations welcome. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Friday 15 May Peggy Seeger & Callum MacColl 20:00 to 22:30 Reeth Memorial Hall DL11 6QT Join the queen of folk and political song and her son for a glorious evening of up-close performance. Adult £18/20, child £9/10. 01748 884759 memorialhall@swaledale.org www.reethmemorialhall.co.uk

Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 29

Walk with us: there are more than 50 National Park Authority guided walks to enjoy in 2020 Friday 22 May Darren Page - The Voice of Roy Orbison 20:00 to 22:30 Reeth Memorial Hall DL11 6QT Darren combines Roy Orbison hits with an hour of rock n roll. Adult £13/15, child £6.50/7.50. 01748 884759 memorialhall@swaledale.org www.reethmemorialhall.co.uk Saturday 23 May to Saturday 6 June Swaledale Festival Reeth DL11 6QT The award-winning two week festival brings a programme of classical, folk, jazz and world music, as well as film, talks, poetry, family events, art exhibitions and walks. 01748 880019 enquiries@swalefest.org www.swalefest.org Saturday 23 to Friday 29 May Bradford Pothole Club Winch Meet 08:00 to 12:00 Gaping Gill The annual winch meet returns and offers the public the thrilling opportunity to descend into the main chamber of Ingleborough’s famous cave system. £15. www.bpc-cave.org.uk Saturday 23 May Sedbergh Artisan Market 09:30 to 15:00 For details, see 25 April. Saturday 23 to Monday 25 May 15th Century War of the Roses 10:00 to 17:00 Skipton Castle BD23 1AW See a recreation of a medieval campsite and the garrison demonstrate their arms and armour. Castle

admission applies. 01756 792442 info@skiptoncastle.co.uk www.skiptoncastle.co.uk Saturday 23 May to Sunday 30 August Studfold’s Summertime Fairy Adventure 10:30 to 15:30 Studfold Adventure Trail, Studfold Farm HG3 5SG Come along to a magical family experience and uncover clues and secret boxes. Adult £6.50, child £5.50. 01423 755084 info@studfoldtrails.co.uk www.studfoldtrails.co.uk Saturday 23 May Swaledale Festival - FOURUM 16:00 to 17:00 Reeth Memorial Hall DL11 6QT Swaledale folk music. Adult £8, child/conc £3. 01748 880019 enquiries@swalefest.org www.swalefest.org Saturday 23 to Sunday 31 May Clapham Art Exhibition 11:00 to 18:00 Clapham Village Hall LA2 8HR 69th annual exhibition, featuring original art works. Adult 50p, child free. claphamart51@gmail.com Sunday 24 May 3 The Magic of Threshfield Quarry 11:45 to 14:45 Meet: Quarry entrance BD23 5PH Join us on this 3.7 mile (5km) guided walk to see the impact of the recent work of conservationists and historians that has begun to regenerate this old industrial site. Adult £6, under 18s free.

30 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

01756 751690 grassington@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks Monday 25 May Austwick Street Market & Cuckoo Festival Austwick LA2 8BB The village opens its streets for a fun filled day, with fancy dress parade, brass band and market stalls, and plenty of plant-pot inspired cuckoos on display. www.austwick.org Monday 25 May West Burton May Fair 2020 13:00 to 16:00 West Burton DL8 4JY Family fun on the village green with maypole dancing, sheep dog demo, Morris dancers and junior fun run. 01969 663642 aandgdent@aol.com www.westburton-yorkshire.co.uk Tuesday 26 May Meet the Maker Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 7 April. Tuesday 26 May Drystone Walling Demonstration 11:00 to 15:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 7 April. Tuesday 26 May Go Wild! 11:00 to 15:00 Near Malham National Park Centre BD23 4DA Come along and get stuck in to our nature-based activities and learn about our amazing countryside and the plants and animals that live here. Practical drop-in sessions with lots of science and crafty stuff for 5 to 12

year olds. We’ll also be stream dipping, so bring shoes you can paddle in and a towel. Free - children must be accompanied by an adult. 01729 833200 malham@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/go-wild Wednesday 26 May Hands-on History - Traditional Toys and Games 13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Get hands on with wallops and skittles and more. Included in museum admission. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Wednesday 27 May Meet the Maker Malham National Park Centre BD23 4DA Chat to a local producer and view their wares at this free event. 01729 833200 malham@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk Wednesday 27 May Hay Meadow Cupcakes 10:00 to 15:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Come and decorate a hay meadow-themed cupcake. £1 (or free with a Firebox Café receipt). Museum admission applies. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Wednesday 27 May Den Building & Geocaching in Upper Wharfedale 11:00 to 14:30 Buckden BD23 5JA Learn the basics and then put it into practice, a great family fun day out. Booking essential. £5. yorkshiredales@nationaltrust.org.uk Wednesday 27 May 4 The Erratic Boulders of Norber 12:00 to 16:30 Meet: Clapham National Park car Park LA2 8EQ A 4½ mile (7km) guided walk to wander among the famous boulders carried here by an Ice Age glacier. We’ll visit Nappa Scar and see evidence of an ancient sea, hear about the Craven Faults and their dramatic effect on the landscape, and glimpse into little-known Crummackdale with its fossil waterfall. Adult £6, under 18s free. 01729 833200 malham@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks Wednesday 27 May Knitting Stick Demonstration 13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 8 April. Wednesday 27 May Swaledale Festival - People Show 137 16:00 to 17:00 Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond DL10 4DW Forty years ago, People Show Cabaret toured the world and turned cabaret on its head. This new show sees years of tumbling, verbal and musical gymnastics taken to the next dimension. £12-16. 01748 880019 enquiries@swalefest.org www.georgiantheatreroyal.co.uk Thursday 28 May The Dante Project 19:15 to 22:00 Grassington Town Hall BD23 5AZ A live satellite screening of the ballet from London’s Royal Opera House. £14.

01756 751801 davidwood153@btinternet.com www.grassingtondevonshireinstitute.org Thursday 28 May Swaledale Festival - Brodksy Quartet & Laura van der Heljden 19:30 to 21:30 St Gregory’s Church, Bedale DL8 1AF Former BBC Young Musician and legendary quartet play Schubert’s C major masterpiece. Adult £18, child/ conc £3. 01748 880019 enquiries@swalefest.org www.swalefest.org Friday 29 May In the Kitchen - Wash Days 11:00 to 15:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Join us in our traditional farmhouse kitchen where Mrs. H will explain all about the hard work involved in Victorian wash days, from the dolly tub to the mangle. Included in museum admission. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountryisdemuseum.org.uk Friday 29 May Swaledale Festival - Leyburn Band 19:30 to 21:30 St Andrew’s Church, Aysgarth DL8 3SR Award-winning Wensleydale brass band. Adult £7, child £3. 01748 880019 enquiries@swalefest.org www.swalefest.org Sunday 31 May Open Day for Hudswell Woods 10:00 to 13:00 Meet: Round Howe car park DL10 4TJ A free 2 mile ranger-led walk showcasing conservation work including management of ancient woodland and restoration of riverside pasture. Booking essential. yorkshiredales@nationaltrust.org.uk

June Monday 1 June Guided Walks & Talks of the Yorkshire Dales 09:00 to 13:00 For details, see 6 April. Monday 1 June Night Navigation 20:00 to 22:30 For details, see 6 April Wednesday 3 June Writing Workshop with Ian Clayton Conistone with Kilnsey Hall BD23 5PS Professional feedback and guidance on this fun and useful day for both beginners and experienced writers. £30. 01756 770350 or 770051 uwalsociety@gmail.com Wednesday 3 to Sunday 14 June Sedbergh Music Festival St Andrew’s Church The eleventh annual festival features daily lunchtime concerts - with buffets - and evening shows, some with excellent pre-concert meals. www.sedbergh.org.uk Friday 5 June Swaledale Festival - Muker Silver Band 08:00 to 17:00 Muker Public Hall DL11 6DN Upper Swaledale’s historic band in concert. Adult £7, U25/conc £3.

Key for National Park Authority-organised events. For more advice - see page 23.

1 Guided walk (for grading, see p23) Created for kids

Talk

Activity

Special Event

Experience Day

Cheese Festival

Demonstration

Barrier-free

01748 880019 enquiries@swalefest.org www.swalefest.org Friday 5 June Swaledale Festival - The Reeth Lecture: Doug Scott 11:00 and 15:00 Reeth Memorial Hall DL11 6QT The first Britain to conquer Everest talks about his charity work in Nepal. Adult £16, U25/conc £3. 01748 880019 enquiries@swalefest.org www.swalefest.org Friday 5 June 3 Peaks in 3 Days Settle For details, see 5 May. Saturday 6 June Young Archaeologists’ Club Taster Session 10:00 to 12:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 4 April. Saturday 6 June Motel California: Tribute to the Eagles 19:30 to 22:00 Masham Town Hall HG4 4DY One of the most respected Eagles tribute bands around. £12. 01765 680200 mashamtownhall@yahoo.co.uk www.wegottickets.com Sunday 7 June Navigation Course for Intermediates Long Preston For details, see 18 April. Sunday 7 June 1 The Peregrines at Malham Cove 10:00 to 12:00/14:00 to 16:00 Meet: Malham National Park Centre BD23 4DA Join us for a 2 mile (3km) walk to Malham Cove where you may be able to see these majestic birds. Telescopes will be available to ensure you get a good view. Adult £6, under 18s free. 01729 833200 malham@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks Sunday 7 June Needle Felting - Sheep 10:15 to 13:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 14 March. Monday 8 June Navigation for Novices 09:00 to 13:00 For details, see 11 May. Monday 8 June Navigation Refresher 14:00 to 18:00 For details, see 11 May.

Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 31

Tuesday 9 June 2 Old Gang Mines 13:30 to 16:30 Meet: Surrender Bridge (grid ref SD989998) A stunning 3½ mile (5.6km) walk around the fascinating remains of the lead mining industry of Swaledale with expert guides. Visit two smelt mills, associated buildings, flues, levels, adits and tips along a gravel track. Dogs allowed on short (2m) fixed leads. Adult £6, under 18s free. 01748 884059 reeth@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks Tuesday 9 June Looking for Georgia 14:00 Garden Rooms at Tennants, Leyburn DL8 5SG Landscape painter and art historian Lydia Bauman’s personal account of her journey through New Mexico in search of the iconic motifs by American painter Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986). £10. 01845 567489 wensleydale@theartssociety.org Wednesday 10 June Intro to Rock Climbing Outdoors 09:00 to 13:00 For details, see 8 April. Friday 12 to Saturday 27 June Grassington Festival Grassington BD23 5AA The annual music and arts festival returns with a celebration of the best of music, theatre, dance, comedy, talks, workshops, walks, visual arts and creative challenges. Free and ticketed events. 01756 752691 boxoffice@grassington-festival.org.uk www.grassington-festival.org.uk Saturday 13 June Open Day for Upper Wharfedale 10:00 to 14:00 Meet: Raisgill Common, Buckden BD23 5JQ A 3 mile ranger-led walk looking at new woodland creation projects with habitat creation, flood management and carbon capture benefits, and working with farmers to balance food production and benefits for nature. Free - booking essential. yorkshiredales@nationaltrust.org.uk Saturday 13 June Great Sleddale WW2 Hurricane Wreckage Trek 10:30 to 17:30 Keld Resource Centre DL11 6LJ Visit the crash site of a Hawker Hurricane on this 9 mile walk. £5. 07790 401476 helen.guy@keld.org.uk www.eventbrite.co.uk Sunday 14 June 3 Scenic Sedbergh Circular 10:30 to 16:00 Meet: Sedbergh TIC LA10 5AD Join us on an 8.3 mile (12.5km) guided walk with stunning views, a riverside walk, and fascinating buildings, including Castlehaw Tower Motte & Bailey and the second oldest Quaker Meeting House in England. Friends founder George Fox visited Brigflatts in 1652 and preached on a nearby fell, now called Fox’s Pulpit. Adult £6, under 18s free. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks Sunday 14 June An Introduction to Proddy Rug Making 11:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Learn about the traditional craft of rag rug making

using the proddy technique, and create a design based on lambs in the Dales. Booking essential. £65. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountryisdemuseum.org.uk Monday 15 June Ingleton Y3P 12hr Challenge 06:00 to 19:00 Ingleton LA6 3HG For details, see 16 March. Tuesday 16 June 1 Hawes Town Trail 14:00 to 16:00 Meet: Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 21 April. Thursday 18 June Muker Hay Meadow Walk 09:45 to 15:00 Muker DL11 6QG Join YDMT’s Bee Together officer to explore iconic hay meadows, Kisdon Force, lead mining remains and the River Swale. Free - donations welcome. 015242 51002 media@ydmt.org www.ydmt.org Thursday 18 June A Woolly Wander Experience 10:30 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 17 May. Thursday 18 June Elektra 19:45 to 22:30 Grassington Town Hall BD23 5AZ A live satellite screening from London’s Royal Opera House. £14. 01756 751801 davidwood153@btinternet.com www.grassingtondevonshireinstitute.org Friday 19 June The Fourmost 20:00 to 22:30 Reeth Memorial Hall DL11 6QT One of the most authentic 60s bands on the circuit today. Adult £15/17, child £7.50/8.50. 01748 884759 memorialhall@swaledale.org www.reethmemorialhall.co.uk Saturday 20 June Coffee Morning 08:00 to 17:00 Reeth Evangelical Congregational Church DL11 6TE For details, see 21 March. Saturday 20 to Sunday 21 June Tournee 10:00 to 17:00 Skipton Castle BD23 1AW Re-Live 1380 Medieval Life. Castle admission applies. 01756 792442 info@skiptoncastle.co.uk www.skiptoncastle.co.uk Saturday 20 June 3 Kisdon Classic Circular 10:30 to 15:00 Meet: Farmers Arms, Muker DL11 6QG Join us on a 6½ mile (10.5km) walk in the spectacular Swale gorge. Visit the ruined lead mines of Crackpot Hall and the charming village of Keld, before returning over Kisdon Hill via the Corpse Road. Adult £6, under 18s free. 01748 884059 reeth@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks

32 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Saturday 20 June Buckden Gala 12:30 Buckden BD23 5JA Fun for all of the family, including craft stalls, live music, sheep shows, dog shows and fell race. 01756 761024 info@buckdengala.co.uk www.buckdengala.co.uk Saturday 20 June Piano Recital - Alicja Fiderkiewicz 19:30 to 21:30 St Andrew’s Church, Aysgarth DL8 3SR The Polish pianist returns to Wensleydale. Adult £15, child/conc £1. 01969 663026 concerts@wensleydaleconcertseries.co.uk www.wensleydaleconcertseries.co.uk Sunday 21 June Wild Flower Wander at Malham Tarn 10:00 to 12:00 Malham Tarn Estate Office BD24 9PT Discover the colour, fragrance and variety of wild flowers on a scenic 2 mile stroll with a ranger around the nature reserve boardwalk. £5. yorkshiredales@nationaltrust.org.uk Sunday 21 June 2 Lead mining on Grassington Moor 14:00 to 17:00 Meet: Yarnbury, Moor Road BD23 5EQ Join us on this 4 mile (6.4km) guided walk to discover the amazing remains of centuries of heavy industry on the moors. Dogs on short (2m) fixed leads welcome. Adult £6, under 18s free. 01756 751690 grassington@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks Wednesday 24 June 1 Grassington Town Trail 14:00 to 16:00 Meet: Grassington National Park Centre BD23 5LB Take a 2 mile (3km) stroll through back lanes and hidden corners and hear some fascinating tales about the village’s former inhabitants. Adult £6, under 18s free. 01756 751690 grassington@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks Saturday 27 June Navigation Course for Beginners Long Preston For details, see 4 April. Saturday 27 June Sedbergh Artisan Market 09:30 to 15:00 For details, see 25 April. Saturday 27 to Sunday 28 June Stone Carving Association 10:00 to 17:00 Skipton Castle BD23 1AW Demonstration from a group who share a keen interest in the craft of stone carving. Castle admission applies. 01756 792442 info@skiptoncastle.co.uk www.skiptoncastle.co.uk Saturday 27 June Keld, Tan Hill & Ravenseat 10:00 to 17:00 Keld Resource Centre DL11 6LJ A 10 mile guided walk on the Pennine Way and Coast to Coast path. £5. 07790 401476 helen.guy@keld.org.uk www.eventbrite.co.uk

Key for National Park Authority-organised events. For more advice - see page 23.

1 Guided walk (for grading, see p23) Created for kids

Talk

Activity

Special Event

Experience Day

Cheese Festival

Demonstration

Barrier-free

Part of the Overground Underground festival 2020. £15. 07791 386869 info@saaigoutdoors.com www.saaigoutdoors.com

Discover some of the National Park’s quirkier themed events like Malham Safari (pictured, 23-27 May) and Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival (8-16 August) (Stephen Garnett Photography) Saturday 27 June Flowers of Upper Swaledale Ramble 11:00 to 16:00 Keld Resource Centre DL11 6LJ A 7 mile flower identification walk in association with Yoredale Natural History Society. £5. 07790 401476 helen.guy@keld.org.uk www.eventbrite.co.uk Saturday 27 June Country Meets Folk: The Haley Sisters plus Iain Glover & Joolz Cavell 19:30 to 22:30 Masham Town Hall HG4 4DY Expect a stunning evening of innovative collaboration and wonderful musicianship. £10. 01765 680200 mashamtownhall@yahoo.co.uk www.wegottickets.com Sunday 28 June Escape To the Dales Cycle Sportive 08:00 to 17:00 Ingleton LA6 3NJ Take in some of the best cycling in the area with a choice of two routes. www.thisisingleton.co.uk Sunday 28 June Open Day for Malham Tarn 10:00 to 15:00 Malham Tarn BD24 9PT To celebrate 125 years of the National Trust, join rangers for a 2 mile guided walk looking at peat restoration, natural flood management and species reintroduction. Free - booking essential. yorkshiredales@nationaltrust.org.uk Sunday 28 June Meadow & Woodland Flowers of Yockenthwaite 11:00 to 14:30 Meet: Yockenthwaite Bridge (SD 905791) Experience the colours and scents on a 4 mile walk through Langstrothdale. Booking essential - £5. yorkshiredales@nationaltrust.org.uk Sunday 28 June Big Bike Sunday 11:00 to 15:00

Skipton Auction Mart BD23 1UD Girder Fork and Classic Motorcycle Club present classic and modern motorcycles shown by their owners at this charity fundraising event. £3. 01535 630215 j.hunter359@btinternet.com Monday 29 June Y3P Training & Recce Day (1 or 2 Peaks) 09:00 to 13:00/18:00 Ingleton LA6 3EB For details, see 27 April. Tuesday 30 June Meadow & Woodland Flowers of Yockenthwaite 11:00 to 14:30 Meet: Yockenthwaite Bridge (SD 905791) For details, see 28 June. Tuesday 30 June 3 Barns, Walls & Bridges 13:30 to 16:00 Meet: Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Come along on this 4 mile (6.4 km) walk in Herriot country and enjoy panoramic views. Barns, walls and bridges are important features of Wensleydale and played a crucial part in the development of local industry and agriculture. Adult £6, under 18s free. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks

July Wednesday 1 July Willow Curlews Broadrake, Chape-le-dale LA6 3AX Tutor Phil Bradley will help participants master the traditional basketry weaves to create this iconic bird. £75. 015242 41357 info@broadrake.co.uk www.broadrake.co.uk Wednesday 1 July OGUG Taster Rock Climbing 10:00 to 14:00 Ingleton LA6 3EB

Wednesday 1 July Friends of Swaledale Museum talk 19:30 to 21:00 Swaledale Museum, Reeth DL11 6TX Writer David Johnson looks back over 800 years of lime burning in the Dales, alongside a display of Roger Preston’s photographs. 01748 884118 museum.swaledale@btinternet.com www.swaledalemuseum.org Friday 3 to Sunday 5 July Ingleton 1940s Weekend 18:30 to 17:00 Ingleton LA6 3HG Step back in time for a weekend full of nostalgic entertainment. Enjoy the music and fashions of the era and take part in our act of remembrance. Free donations welcome. 07834 552224 015242 41683 tony.dodwell@hotmail.co.uk www.thisisingleton.co.uk Saturday 4 July Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge 06:00 to 19:00 Horton-in-Ribblesdale Get the champion feeling and take on the legendary challenge to support the British Heart Foundation. £35. 0300 330 3322 heretohelp@bhf.org.uk www.bhf.org.uk/y3p Saturday 4 July Woodale Woodland Open Day 10:00 to 16:00 Scar House Reservoir, nr Pateley Bridge A drop in event to explore our supporter woodland and the new trees planted as the result of generous donations. Free - donations welcome. 015242 51002 media@ydmt.org www.ydmt.org Saturday 4 July Needle Felting - Owl 10:15 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 14 March. Sunday 5 July 3 The Geology of Threshfield Quarry 11:45 to 15:00 Meet: Quarry entrance BD23 5PH Join us on this 3.7 mile (5km) guided geology walk to the other worldly landscape of Threshfield Quarry, and learn about the origin and structure of the rocks. Adult £6, under 18s free. 01756 751690 grassington@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks

Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 33

B62

A68

PENRITH MIDDLETON-IN-TEESDALE A6

B62 78

N EDE ER RIV

NORTH PENNINES AONB

A688

B627

APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND R

A66

MAULDS MEABURN SHAP

BARNARD CASTLE

CROSBY RAVENSWORTH

GREAT ASBY

RIVER TEES

BROUGH

COA ST

A66

C TO LK WA

ORTON TEBAY SERVICES

RAVENSTONEDALE

3 A68

WILD BOAR FELL

B625

KELD

GARS

A684

BAINBRIDGE

WENSLEYDALE CREAMERY

AYSGARTH THORALBY

ADDLEBROUGH

RIB ER RIV

LE 60 B61

SH BI

E AL SD NG

RIV

MALHAM COVE

NPC

KILNSEY

LANGCLIFFE

SETTLE

FOREST OF BOWLAND AONB

B64

NPC

GRASSINGTON

MALHAM

NID

STAINFORTH

THRESHFIELD

CRACOE

HETTON

HELLIFIELD

A65

RIVER RIBBLE

CONISTON

SIMON’S SEAT UPPER BARDEN RESERVOIR

RYLSTONE B6265

GARGRAVE

LOWER BARDEN RESERVOIR

GISBURN B6478

CLITHEROE

THRUSCROSS RESERVOIR R

BOLTON ABBEY RAILWAY

RIVE

R AIR

B6251

BARNOLDSWICK

THORNTON IN-CRAVEN

A59

EMBSAY

A682 A59

PATEL

BURNSALL

LONG PRESTON B647

GOUTHWAIT RESERVOIR

B6265 STUMP CROSS CAVERNS

LINTON

KIRKBY MALHAM

Top tip! Weekly car park tickets are great value if you are staying more than a few days. They are valid at all National Park and Richmondshire District Council car parks and are available SLAIDBURN from ticket machines and National Park Centres for £15.

GREENHOW HILL

GRIMWITH RESERVOIR

HEBDEN

AIRTON

NIDDERDAL AONB

LOFTHOUSE

KILNSEY CRAG MALHAM TARN

ANGRAM RESERVOIR

KETTLEWELL

RIVER WHARF

SCAR HOUSE RESERVOIR

WAY

DALES

A65

FOUNTAINS FELL

A RD

GREAT WHERNSIDE

CLAPHAM

ARNCLIFFE

AUSTWICK

STARBOTTON

LITTON

RIVER AIRE

A683

B6480

HORTON-IN-RIBBLESDALE

HIGH BENTHAM

BUCKDEN PIKE

CLAPHAM

Y AILWA ISLE R SETTLE-CARL

INGLEBOROUGH CAVE

HORSEHOUSE

PEN-Y-GHENT

EAST WITT

CARLTON

BUCKDEN

INGLEBOROUGH

WEST BURTON

CRAY

HUBBERHOLME PENNINE WAY

B62

MIDDLEHAM

WEST WITTON

NPC

LEYBURN

RAILWAY

CARPERBY SWINITHWAITE

LE DA ON

RIBBLEHEAD

REDMIRE

AYSGARTH FALLS

SEMERWATER

RICHM LE

SWA

BOLTON CASTLE

ASKRIGG

YORKSHIRE DALES NATIONAL PARK

RIBBLEHEAD VIADUCT

RIB

WHITE SCAR CAVE

INGLETON

Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2020

LK WA

C TO

R RIVE

WENSLEYDALE

DALES COUNTRYSIDE MUSEUM

HAWES

GIGGLESWICK

LANCASTER

HEALAUGH

ST COA

SWALEDALE

B6479

INGLETON WATERFALLS

IREBY

WENNINGTON

REETH

B62

Y 4

LECK

LOW BENTHAM ER

TDA

A683

VALLE LUNE

B625

GRAGARETH

A683

GARSDALE

WHERNSIDE

LECK FELL

DEVIL’S BRIDGE

KIRKBY LONSDALE

B62

DEN

CASTERTON R

T OAS

LOW ROW

HARDRAW FORCE

NPC

DENT

BARBON

A65

DALE

A684

KILLINGTON LAKE SW AY

NPC

GREAT PINSEAT

GREAT SHUNNER FELL

GARSDALE HEAD

BAUGH FELL

FARFIELD MILL

DAL E

BUTTERTUBS PASS

SEDBERGH KILLINGTON

ROGAN’S SEAT

MUKER RIVER SWALEGUNNERSIDE

THWAITE

A684

BURNESIDE

ARKHOLME

A6108

LEY

AWT H

ER R

ILL

CAUTLEY THE CALF SPOUT

LANGTHWAITE

HIGH SEAT

RIV

GRAYRIGG

OXENHOLME

PENDRAGON CASTLE

M A L L E R S TA N G

KENDAL

TAN HILL INN

B6270

TEBAY

NFORTH

KIRKBY STEPHEN

A685

J38

GARNETT BRIDGE

WAY

SMARDALE VIADUCT

WESTMORLAND DALES

E NNIN

B6160

T OAS

CROSBY GARRETT

GREAT ASBY SCAR

SKIPTON

DRAUGHTON

BEAMSLEY BEACON

ADDINGHAM

A629

A65

CONONLEY

ILKLEY

EARBY COWLING

A629

KEIGHLEY

PUBLIC

A689

BISHOP AUCKLAND

A689

A1M

A167

A6072 A68

A67

A66

DARLINGTON

A1M

A167

B1263

MOND

SCORTON

A684

CATTERICK

B62

A1M

A684

TOURIS

Appleby-in-Westmorland

017683 51177

tic@applebytown.org.uk

Aysgarth Falls

01969 662910

aysgarth@yorkshiredales.org.uk

CASH P

Grassington

01756 751690

grassington@yorkshiredales.org.uk

Hawes

01969 666210

hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk

RAILWA

Horton-in-Ribblesdale

01729 860333

mail@pen-y-ghentcafÃ©.co.uk

Ilkley

01943 602319

ilkley.vic@bradford.gov.uk

POINT

Ingleton

015242 41701

ingleton@ytbtic.co.uk

Kirkby Lonsdale

015242 97177

lovethelune@gmail.com

Kirkby Stephen

017683 71199

visit@uecp.org.uk

Malham A19

01729 833200

malham@yorkshiredales.org.uk

Pateley Bridge

01423 714953

admin@nidderdaleplus.org.uk

Reeth

01748 884059

reeth@yorkshiredales.org.uk

Richmond

01609 532980

ric@richmond.org

Sedbergh

015396 20125

tic@sedbergh.org.uk

Settle

01729 825192

settle@ytbtic.co.uk

Skipton

01756 792809

skiptontic@cravendc.gov.uk

A19

A168

TON

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES

MORTON-ON-SWALE LEEMING BAR

WENSLEYD ALE RAILW AY

RIVER

NORTHALLERTON

BEDALE

URE

A61

THIRSK

A1M

MASHAM WEST TANFIELD

A168 A610 8

MAP KEY NPC

RIPON

TE R RIVER

B6265

LEY BRIDGE

NATIONAL PARK CENTRE PUBLIC PARKING

B6265 R

URE

PUBLIC TOILET

A61

RADAR TOILET

Image: Stephen Garnett Photography

A60 5

A1M RIPLEY

NPC

B645

KNARESBOROUGH

A59

BLUBBERHOUSES FEWSTON RESERVOIR

HARROGATE

A658 A61

SWINSTY RESERVOIR

SHAWFIELD HEAD B61

B6451

PANNAL

SPOFFORTH

WETHERBY A658

COLLINGHAM

OTLEY

HAREWOOD ECCUP

RADAR

BOSTON SPA

MAP KEY

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE

NATIONAL PARK CENTRE

CASH POINT

PUBLIC PARKING

PETROL STATION

PUBLIC TOILET

RAILWAY LINE

RADAR TOILET

POINT OF INTEREST

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE

PEAK

CASH POINT

EMBSAY AND BOLTON ABBEY STEAM RAILWAY

Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 35

PETRO

PEAK

EMBSA STEAM

Monday 6 July Guided Walks & Talks of the Yorkshire Dales 09:00 to 13:00 For details, see 6 April. Monday 6 July Night Navigation 20:00 to 22:30 For details, see 6 April. Wednesday 8 July Intro to Rock Climbing Outdoors 09:00 to 13:00 For details, see 8 April. Wednesday 8 July Abseiling 14:00 to 17:00 For details, see 8 April. Thursday 9 July A Woolly Wander Experience 10:30 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 17 May Friday 10 to Sunday 12 July Walking & Wellbeing 08:00 to 17:00 Malham Tarn Field Centre BD24 9PU Practice mindfulness and connect with nature whilst being guided by a trained mindfulness teacher. www.field-studies-council.org Friday 10 to Monday 13 July Summertime Flowers, Scenery & Natural History 16:00 to 15:00 Malham Tarn Field Centre BD24 9PU Visit Dales valleys and villages and find out how rock type affects vegetation. Open to all abilities. www.field-studies-council.org Saturday 11 July Young Archaeologists’ Club Taster Session 10:00 to 12:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 4 April. Saturday 11 July Summer Open Day 10:00 to 15:00 Raydale Preserves, Hawes DL8 3UZ Watch production, learn how the products are made, and get involved with kids crafts and product tastings. 01969 677658 info@raydalepreserves.co.uk Saturday 11 July 3 Discover Aisgill Force 13:30 to 16:30 Meet: Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Hidden waterfalls are a fascinating feature of the Dales’ limestone landscape. Join our experienced Dales Volunteers on this 4 mile (6½ km) journey, passing the home of Wensleydale Cheese (think Wallace and Gromit!), into the little village of Gayle, and through a narrow wooded gorge to the spectacular falls. Adult £6, under 18s free. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks Sunday 12 July Walk for Herriot 08:30 to 12:00 Jervaulx Abbey Tea Rooms HG4 4PH Step out with Julian Norton from ‘The Yorkshire Vet’, for a sponsored walk with route distances of 2, 7 and 12 miles. Dogs welcome. 01609 777413 fr.team@herriothh.org.uk www.herriothh.org.uk

Sunday 12 July 3 Discover Orton Scar 13:00 to 16:30 Meet: small car park, Orton market square CA10 3RU A 4½ mile (7km) walk with spectacular views of the Howgills and Lakeland fells, and the chance to see some of the beautiful limestone pavement which characterises so much of the Dales. Adult £6, under 18s free. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks Monday 13 July Navigation for Novices 09:00 to 13:00 For details, see 11 May. Monday 13 July Navigation Refresher 14:00 to 18:00 For details, see 11 May. Tuesday 14 to Thursday 16 July Great Yorkshire Show Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate HG2 8NZ The iconic three day agricultural event returns with first class entertainment, cookery demos and shopping, and over 8,500 animals on display. greatyorkshireshow.co.uk Wednesday 15 July Woodale Wellbeing Walk 09:45 to 16:00 Scar House Reservoir, nr Pateley Bridge Feeling stressed and want to reconnect with nature? Then join us on this circular ‘zen’ walk. Free - booking essential. Donations welcome. 015242 51002 media@ydmt.org www.ydmt.org Wednesday 15 July 3 A Ribblehead Circular 10:45 to 14:45 Meet: Ribblehead Railway Station LA6 3AS A 4½ mile (7 km) walk through Ribblehead Quarry and Ingleborough National Nature Reserve. We will then make our way to the abandoned village of Thorns and cross the old packhorse bridge over the gorgeous Thorns Gill, with its caves. Adult £6, under 18s free. 01729 833200 malham@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks Thursday 16 July Giant Willow Seed Pods Broadrake, Chapel-le-dale LA6 3AX Create your own interpretation of a seed pod in willow for your garden border, under the guidance of tutor Phil Bradley. £75. 015242 41357 info@broadrake.co.uk www.broadrake.co.uk Thursday 16 July Printing Demonstration with Hester Cox 13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Hester will be demonstrating collagraph printmaking using her portable etching press. She’ll discuss the inspiration behind the prints, how she makes her plates and how she prints them. A unique opportunity to discover how an artist develops an idea inspired by the landscape and the stages that it goes through to become a limited edition original print. Included in museum admission. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

36 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Thursday 16 July Solo Cello Recital - Tanya Anisimova 19:30 to 21:30 St Andrew’s Church, Aysgarth DL8 3SR The cellist returns from Washington DC following her amazing concert here in 2018. Adult £15, child/conc £1. 01969 663026 concerts@wensleydaleconcertseries.co.uk www.wensleydaleconcertseries.co.uk Friday 17 July Big Country LIVE 18:00 to 23:30 Tan Hill Inn DL11 6ED The popular 80s band, live and intimate. £42. 01833 533007 info@tanhillinn.com www.facebook.com/tanhillinn Friday 17 July The View from the Fells: in the Footsteps of Marie Hartley 19:30 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT An illustrated talk by printmaker Hester Cox about her project, based on the woodblocks created by Dales writer and historian Marie Hartley, which will culminate in a summer exhibition. Free - donations welcome. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Saturday 18 July to Sunday 19 July Yorkshire Dales Food & Drink Festival 09:00 to 21:30 Funkirk Farm, Skipton BD23 3AB The fifth annual weekend of workshops, music and crafts, plus live celebrity cookery demos by Ainsley Harriott and James Martin. info@eventsbyb3.co.uk www.yorkshiredalesfoodanddrinkfestival.com Saturday 18 to Sunday 19 July 15th Century Castle Life 10:00 to 17:00 Skipton Castle BD23 1AW Buckingham’s Retinue recreates life as it may have been in Skipton during the Wars of the Roses. Castle admission applies. 01756 792442 info@skiptoncastle.co.uk www.skiptoncastle.co.uk Saturday 18 July 4 Mossdale and Cotterdale Round 10:00 to 15:00 Meet: Appersett Village Green, Hawes DL8 3LN Join us on this 8 mile (12.9 km) scenic walk to see a lime kiln, on to Mossdale Head where there is the old railway viaduct and superb waterfalls beneath, and over Cotter Riggs with glorious views. Adult £6, under 18s free. 0300 456 0030 info@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks Saturday 18 July Coffee Morning 10:00 to 12:00 Reeth Evangelical Congregational Church DL11 6TE For details, see 21 March Saturday 18 July Second Hand Book Fair 10:00 to 16:00 Sedbergh People’s Hall LA10 5DQ Presented by North West Book Fairs in England’s Book Town, with around 14 booksellers and a café serving homemade food. 60p. 01524 752968 Saturday 18 July Muker to Oxnop Gill 11:00 to 16:00

Meet: Farmers Arms, Muker DL11 6QG A pleasant 6 mile walk to see meadows, moorland and mixed woodland with lovely views of Kisdon Hill. £5. 07790 401476 helen.guy@keld.org.uk www.eventbrite.co.uk Saturday 18 July Ingleton Gala 12:00 to 17:00 Ingleton LA6 3HG Fun for all the family - stalls, fancy dress, sports and races. 015242 41701 jlis@hotmail.co.uk www.thisisingleton.co.uk Saturday 18 July From The Jam LIVE 18:00 to 23:30 Tan Hill Inn DL11 6ED Featuring original member of The Jam, Bruce Foxton. £59. 01833 533007 info@tanhillinn.com www.facebook.com/tanhillinn Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July Masham Steam Engine & Fair Organ Rally The Glorious 55th 01765 689569 www.mashamsteamrally.com Sunday 19 July 4 Delightful Dentdale 10:30 to 15:30 Meet: Dent Village Car Park LA10 5QL Join our Dales Volunteers on this lovely 6.5 mile (10.5km) walk, climbing through beautiful Flintergill

and onto the Occupation Road with spectacular views of Dentdale. It then heads gently back along the Dales Way through meadows alongside the River Dee. Adult £6, under 18s free. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks Sunday 19 July 2 Malham Moor - Norsemen, Monks, Drovers & Others 11:20 to 15:20 Meet: Malham Tarn (Water Sinks) car park BD23 4DJ A moderate 4½ mile (7½ km) walk, hearing about the Bronze Age people, Romans, Norsemen, monks and drovers who have left their mark on the landscape. See Bronze Age burial sites, an ancient trackway, a seventeenth century farmhouse, and hear about the drovers who held a huge cattle fair on the moor. Adult £6, under 18s free. 01729 833200 malham@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks Monday 20 July Ingleton Y3P 12hr Challenge 06:00 to 19:00 For details, see 16 March. Tuesday 21 July Drystone Walling Demonstration 11:00 to 15:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 7 April. Tuesday 21 July Hands-on History - Anglo-Saxon Brooches 13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT

Key for National Park Authority-organised events. For more advice - see page 23.

1 Guided walk (for grading, see p23) Created for kids

Talk

Activity

Special Event

Experience Day

Cheese Festival

Demonstration

Barrier-free

Themed crafts for children. Have a go at making Anglo-Saxon brooches. Included in museum admission. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Wednesday 22 July Patchwork Demonstration 13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Join our volunteers in the textile gallery for a demonstration of patchwork techniques and find out how to make simple felt designs. Included in museum admission. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Fell races have long been a feature of local shows (Stephen Garnett Photography)

Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 37

Thursday 23 July Go Wild! 11:00 to 15:00 Near Malham National Park Centre BD23 4DA For details, see 26 May. Thursday 23 July Printing Demonstration with Hester Cox 13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 16 July. Friday 24 to Sunday 26 July Leyburn 1940s Weekend 08:00 to 17:00 Leyburn DL8 5DQ Dancing, entertainment, vintage stalls, a great atmosphere for all the family. 07817 711227 eventsleyburn@gmail.com Friday 24 to Monday 27 July Malhamdale: Family Wildlife Explorers 08:00 to 17:00 Malham Tarn Field Centre BD24 9PU Journey into, through, and around spectacular scenery on this course with experienced tutors, and see some of the rarest wildlife along the way. www.field-studies-council.org Friday 24 July In the Kitchen - Dairy Days 11:00 to 15:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Join us in our traditional farmhouse kitchen where Mrs H, will explain dairying processes, such as butter and cheese making. Included in museum admission. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountryisdemuseum.org.uk Saturday 25 July Sedbergh Artisan Market 09:30 to 15:00 For details, see 25 April. Saturday 25 July 2 Secret Squirrel 10:30 to 13:00/14:00 to 16:30 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 12 April. Saturday 25 July Every Barn Tells a Story 13:00 to 16:00 Keld Resource Centre DL11 6LJ A guided walk from Keld to Angram and back exploring the history behind the many barns in Upper Swaledale. £5. 07790 401476 helen.guy@keld.org.uk www.eventbrite.co.uk Saturday 25 July The Brothers Grimm 19:30 to 22:00 Grassington Town Hall BD23 5AZ Come along to hear Adrian and John’s whimsical take on life through music, poetry and comedy. £12.50. 01756 770350/770051 uwalsociety@gmail.com Sunday 26 July Westmorland Dales Day Kirkby Stephen A full day of events for all ages including an arts and craft fair, artisan market, classic cars and organised walks/runs. 017683 71199 visit@uecp.org.uk www.westmorlanddalesday.org

Sunday 26 July 2 Lead Mining around Langthwaite 13:30 to 16:30 Meet: Red Lion, Langthwaite, Richmond DL11 6RE Enjoy an interesting 3 mile (4.8 km) walk led by experienced volunteers to explore the remains of the lead miining industry in Arkengarthdale from the Roman period to the twentieth century. Adult £6, under 18s free. 01748 884059 reeth@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks Monday 27 July Y3P Training & Recce Days 09:00 to 18:00 For details, see 27 April Tuesday 28 July Meet the Maker Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 7 April. Tuesday 28 July Drystone Walling Demonstration 11:00 to 15:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 7 April. Tuesday 28 July Hands-on History - Roman Sweets 13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Food-based activities for children. We’ll make and taste Roman Sweets using dates, honey and spices. We’ll also explore the trade links and diets in Roman Britain. Included in museum admission. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Wednesday 29 July Knitting Stick Demonstration 08:00 to 17:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 8 April. Wednesday 29 July 3 Waterfalls & Views around the Head of Wharfedale 11:00 to 14:00 Meet: Buckden car park BD23 5JA Join us for a lovely 6 mile (10 km) walk along the river and up Cray Gill with its waterfalls. We’ll then take the path around the head of Wharfedale with wonderful views down this glaciated valley, visiting Hubberholme with its ancient inn and associations with J B Priestley. Adult £6, under 18s free. 01756 751690 grassington@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks Thursday 30 July Printing Demonstration with Hester Cox 13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 16 July. Thursday 30 July Chamber Music Concert - Quartet for the End of Time 19:30 to 21:30 St Andrew’s Church, Aysgarth DL8 3SR Four international soloists come together to perform Messiaen’s incredible quartet.. Adult £15, child/conc £1. 01969 663026 concerts@wensleydaleconcertseries.co.uk www.wensleydaleconcertseries.co.uk Friday 31 July to Sunday 2 August Yorkshire Festival of Story Settle Experience the power of story with celebrity guests, award-winning storytellers and captivating

38 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

performances in unexpected venues. 05603 845 693 admin@settlestories.org.uk www.settlestories.org.uk Friday 31 July Fun Fridays - Felting 13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Drop in activity using wet felting techniques to make your own picture of wildlife, or design your own woodland scene. Included in museum admission. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

August Saturday 1 August Yorkshire Day Meet the Maker Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre DL8 3TH Come and celebrate Yorkshire Day with us by meeting a local producer and sampling some wonderful Yorkshire produce. 01969 662910 aysgarth@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk Saturday 1 to Sunday 2 August The Queen’s Regiment 10:00 to 17:00 Skipton Castle BD23 1AW See the regiment prepare for battle against the 1715 Jacobite Rising. Castle admission applies. 01756 792442 info@skiptoncastle.co.uk www.skiptoncastle.co.uk Saturday 1 August High Seat, Lady’s Pillar & Little Sleddale 10:30 to 15:30 Keld Resource Centre DL11 6LJ This 9 mile walk follows the ridge between Swaledale and Mallerstang, with great views. £5. 07790 401476 helen.guy@keld.org.uk www.eventbrite.co.uk Sunday 2 August Sunnyside and Moneyside 13:30 to 16:30 Meet: Dent car park LA10 5QL For details, see 2 May. Monday 3 August Guided Walks & Talks of the Yorkshire Dales 09:00 to 13:00 For details, see 6 April. Monday 3 August Night Navigation 20:00 to 22:30 For details, see 6 April. Tuesday 4 August Drystone Walling Demonstration 11:00 to 15:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 7 April. Tuesday 4 August Hands-on History Print a Yorkshire Dales Meadow 13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Join artist Hester Cox and help to create a printed meadow. You’ll learn how to make simple stamps of the flowers, grasses, insects and birds that you find in the beautiful haymeadows of the Yorkshire Dales, then print a card to take home. Included in museum admission. 01969 666210

hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Tuesday 4 August 1 Hawes Town Trail 14:00 to 16:00 Meet: Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 21 April. Wednesday 5 to Monday 24 August Settle Photographic Group Town Trail Settle Members’ images will be displayed in the windows of local shops and businesses ahead of the group’s annual exhibition in Clapham.. 015242 41397 gillpinkerton45@yahoo.co.uk Wednesday 5 August OGUG Taster Rock Climbing 10:00 to 14:00 Ingleton LA6 3EB For details, see 1 July Wednesday 5 August Den Building & Geocaching in Upper Wharfedale 11:00 to 14:30 Buckden BD23 5JA For details, see 27 May. Wednesday 5 August 3 The Malham Landscape Trail 11:15 to 15:15 Meet: Malham National Park Centre BD23 4DA For details, see 15 April. Wednesday 5 August Spinning Demonstration 13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Join our volunteers in the textile gallery to see how sheep fleece is spun into wool yarn using a spinning wheel, and how Yorkshire buttons are made from wool. Included in museum admission. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Thursday 6 August Go Wild! Near Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre DL8 3TH Come along and get stuck in to our nature-based activities, and learn about our amazing countryside and the plants and animals that live here. Practical drop-in sessions with lots of science and crafty stuff for 5 to 12 year olds. Free - children must be accompanied by an adult. 01969 662910 aysgarth@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/go-wild Thursday 6 August Printing Demonstration with Hester Cox 13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 16 July. Friday 7 August Fun Fridays - Bush craft 13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Drop-in to whittle a stick and cook treats over an open fire. Learn how to make and cook damper bread. Included in museum admission. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Saturday 8 to Sunday 16 August Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival Kettlewell BD23 5QZ Running for 26 years, come along and experience one of the original, biggest and best in the UK. From famous celebrities and sports stars to topical characters

and the downright quirky, there are plenty of scarecrows to spot in every nook and cranny. www.kettlewellscarecrowfestival.co.uk Saturday 8 to Sunday 9 August Household 1635 10:00 to 17:00 Skipton Castle BD23 1AW Journey back to the 17th century and see a glimpse of Skipton Castle’s household life. Castle admission applies. 01756 792442 info@skiptoncastle.co.uk www.skiptoncastle.co.uk Saturday 8 August Sedbergh Woodland Open Day 10:00 to 16:00 Low Branthwaites, Sedbergh LA10 5JR This drop-in event is a chance to explore the charity’s newest supporter woodland. Free - donations welcome. 0300 456 0030 info@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.ydmt.org Saturday 8 August 3 Scenic Swaledale 10:30 to 15:30 Meet: Reeth National Park Centre DL11 6AR Join our experienced Dales Volunteers on this delightful 5 ½ mile (8.5 km) walk to discover the local historical, industrial and cultural heritage, whilst enjoying the outstanding scenery of this beautiful part of Swaledale. Adult £6, under 18s free. 01748 884059 reeth@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks Saturday 8 August Littondale Fete 13:00 to 17:00 Amerdale Hall, Arncliffe BD23 5QD An afternoon of entertainment for all the family, including Skipton Brass Band, fancy dress and a strongman & woman competition. 01756 770235 jane.sheard@sky.com www.littondale.net Sunday 9 August West Burton Chapel Anniversary with Reeth Band 18:30 to 21:00 West Burton DL8 4JX Rev Melanie Reed takes the service in celebration of the chapel’s 122nd year. 01969 663481 juliepledge@icloud.com Monday 10 August Navigation for Novices 09:00 to 13:00 For details, see 11 May. Monday 10 August Pond Dipping at Malham Tarn 10:00 to 11:30 Malham Tarn BD24 9PT Become an aquatic explorer on this ranger-led walk round the National Nature Reserve looking for wildlife.. £2. yorkshiredales@nationaltrust.org.uk Monday 10 August Navigation Refresher 14:00 to 18:00 For details, see 11 May. Tuesday 11 August Drystone Walling Demonstration 11:00 to 15:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 7 April.

Key for National Park Authority-organised events. For more advice - see page 23.

1 Guided walk (for grading, see p23) Created for kids

Talk

Activity

Special Event

Experience Day

Cheese Festival

Demonstration

Barrier-free

Tuesday 11 August Hands-on History - Wash Days 13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Have a go with dolly tubs, washboards and mangles and see how the laundry was done in the 19th century. Included in museum admission. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Wednesday 12 August Intro to Rock Climbing Outdoors 09:00 to 13:00 Ingleton For details, see 8 April. Wednesday 12 August 4 Barbon to Casterton Round 10:30 to 16:00 Meet: Barbon Village Hall LA6 2LL Join us on this pleasant low-level 8 mile (12.9 km) walk taking in fields and quiet country lanes in the valley of the River Lune, with lovely views across to the hills. Points of interest include the Bronte sisters’ connection to Casterton, the country houses of Barbon Manor, Casterton Hall and Whelprigg, the Roman road from Ribchester to Carlisle, and the dismantled railway. You may wish to end your walk with a visit to Barbon Church, believed to date back to the 12th century, or Barbon Inn, a 17th century coaching house. Adult £6, under 18s free. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks Wednesday 12 August Knitting Stick Demonstration 13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 8 April. Wednesday 12 August Abseiling 14:00 to 17:00 Ingleton For details, see 8 April. Thursday 13 August The Medieval Tavern 19:30 to 22:00 Bolton Castle DL8 4ET Join the minstrels in their tavern for an evening of medieval music and tales. Adult £12, child/conc £10. 07931 357618 medievalmusicinthedales@gmail.com www.medievalmusicinthedales.co.uk Thursday 13 August Laura Cortese & the Dance Cards 20:00 to 22:30 Reeth Memorial Hall DL11 6QT Folk instrumentalists perform an adventurous and stylish mix. Adult £14/16, child £7/8. 01748 884759 memorialhall@swaledale.org www.reethmemorialhall.co.uk

Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 39

Winning smiles: young handlers at a traditional Dales agricultural show (Stephen Garnett Photography) Friday 14 to Friday 21 August Craven Pothole Club Gaping Gill Winch Meet 09:00 to 17:00 Gaping Gill A exciting chance to visit the extensive caves situated 100metres under the moorland at the annual public winch meet. £15. gapinggill@cravenpotholeclub.org www.cravenpotholeclub.org Friday 14 August Fun Fridays - Leaf Art 13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Drop-in activity collecting beautiful leaves from around the museum, then using them to print pictures and cards. Included in museum admission. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Saturday 15 to Sunday 16 August 12th Century Knights 10:00 to 17:00 Skipton Castle BD23 1AW Hear the walls echo to the sounds of swords and shields from re-enactors, and see knights display their prowess. Castle admission applies. 01756 792442 info@skiptoncastle.co.uk www.skiptoncastle.co.uk Saturday 15 August Coffee Morning 10:00 to 12:00 Reeth Evangelical Congregational Church DL11 6TE For details, see 21 March.

Saturday 15 August 3 Barns, Walls & Bridges 13:30 to 16:00 Meet: Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 30 June.

Wednesday 19 August Patchwork Demonstration 13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 22 July.

Tuesday 18 August Bushcraft Basics at Malham Tarn 10:00 to 12:30 Malham Tarn BD24 9PT A bushcraft adventure led by rangers. Cook on a camp fire, build a den and create wild art. £5. yorkshiredales@nationaltrust.org.uk

Wednesday 19 August 2 The Craven Limeworks A Little-known Archaeological Gem 14:00 to 16:00 Meet: Stainforth car park BD24 9QD A fascinating 3 mile (5 km) stroll to the site of the Craven Limeworks with its Hoffmann Kiln where quicklime was produced on an industrial scale. This is one of the area’s best kept archaeological secrets and has to be seen to be believed. Bring a torch! Well-behaved dogs welcome, but must be on short (2m) fixed leads. Adult £6, under 18s free. 01729 833200 malham@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks

Tuesday 18 August Drystone Walling Demonstration 11:00 to 15:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 7 April. Tuesday 18 August Hands-on History - Prehistoric Coil Pots 13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Themed crafts for children. Have a go at making prehistoric coil pots with clay. Included in museum admission. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Wednesday 19 August Meet the Maker Grassington National Park Centre BD23 5LB Chat to a local producer and sample their wares at this free event. 01756 751690 grassington@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

40 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Wednesday 19 August The Bats of Hudswell Woods 20:00 to 22:00 Meet: Round Howe car park DL10 4TJ A 1 mile walk at dusk to learn about our special nocturnal woodlanders. Booking essential. £5. yorkshiredales@nationaltrust.org.uk Thursday 20 August Brough Agricultural Show Popping Lane, Kaber CA17 4EF A true local agricultural show with classes for sheep, horses and ponies, gymkhana and poultry. Adult £7, child £2. 017683 72091 secretary.broughshow@outlook.com www.brough-show.org.uk

Thursday 20 August Go Wild! Near Malham National Park Centre BD23 4DA For details, see 26 May.

Tuesday 25 August Meet the Maker Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 7 April.

Friday 21 August Fun Fridays - Close-up with Creepy Crawlies 13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Drop-in activity using a magnifying glass to identify what you can find living in the woods, plus bug-themed crafts. Included in museum admission. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Tuesday 25 August Drystone Walling Demonstration 11:00 to 15:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 7 April.

Saturday 22 August Gargrave Show Eshton Hall, Gargrave BD23 3QQ A great country show for all with plenty of attractions, including cattle, sheep, show jumping and fell races. www.gargraveshow.org.uk Saturday 22 August Sedbergh Artisan Market 09:30 to 15:00 For details, see 25 April. Saturday 22 August Guitar Recital - Scott Bradley 19:30 to 21:30 Carperby Village Institute DL8 4DA Performing works by Sanz, Bach, Albeniz, Villa-Lobos, Tarrega and more. Adult £15, child/conc £1. 01969 663026 concerts@wensleydaleconcertseries.co.uk www.wensleydaleconcertseries.co.uk Sunday 23 August Blacksmith for a Day Broadrake, Chapel-le-dale LA6 3AX Learn basic blacksmithing skills with tutor Adrian Wood, including points, spirals and decorative markings, and make a key ring and a dragon hook. £100. 015242 41357 info@broadrake.co.uk www.broadrake.co.uk Sunday 23 August Dairy Days Carperby Walk 11:00 to 16:30 Meet: The Wheatsheaf Inn, Carperby DL8 4DF Join us on this 7 mile (10.8 km) walk covering thousands of years of dairying history and with a spectacular castle at its heart. It starts in Carperby, heads out across medieval field systems to Castle Bolton, then returns via the moor with its remains of prehistoric farming. Adult £6, under 18s free. 01969 662910 aysgarth@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks

Sunday 23 August Traditional Rugmaking Demonstration 11:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 12 April. Monday 24 August Ingleton Y3P 12hr Challenge 06:00 to 19:00 For details, see 16 March. Monday 24 to Friday 28 August Landscape Adventures in Watermedia 16:00 to 15:00 Malham Tarn Field Centre BD24 9PU Immerse yourself in the scenery, learn techniques to bring vitality and strength to your painting, and be inspired as you watch your art progress on this course. www.field-studies-council.org

Tuesday 25 August Hands-on History - Roman Mosaics 13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Themed crafts for children. Have a go at making your own Roman mosaics coaster. Included in museum admission. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Wednesday 26 August 3 Discover Orton Scar 13:00 to 16:30 Meet: Small car park, Orton market square CA10 3RU For details, see 12 July. Wednesday 26 August Knitting Stick Demonstration 13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details see, 8 April Wednesday 26 August Mills in the Dales 14:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT An illustrated talk by Tony Keates. Included in museum admission. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Wednesday 26 August The Bats of Upper Wharfedale 20:00 to 22:00 Buckden car park BD23 5JA A 2 mile walk at dusk to see, hear and learn a bit more about these special nocturnal creatures. Booking essential. £5. 01729 830416 malhamtarn@nationaltrust.org.uk Thursday 27 August Adults & Kids Go Wild! Grassington National Park Centre BD23 5LB Not just for the kids! Come along and get stuck in to our farming-based activities. Have a go at butter making (and take your own freshly made butter home) and learn about our farming history. Practical drop-in sessions with lots of science and crafty stuff for 5 to 12 year olds. Free - children must be accompanied by an adult. 01756 751690 grassington@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/go-wild Thursday 27 August The Medieval Tavern 19:30 to 22:00 Bolton Castle DL8 4ET For details, see13 August. Thursday 27 August 1 Bats around Aysgarth Falls 20:00 to 22:00 Meet: Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre DL8 3TH Love bats? Come on a short 1 mile (1.6km) walk looking for bats around Aysgarth Falls and Freeholders’ Wood with Tony from our wildlife team. We will walk down to the river and through the woods to discover where our bats like to fly and to learn more about these wonderful animals. Bring a torch. This event will

Key for National Park Authority-organised events. For more advice - see page 23.

1 Guided walk (for grading, see p23) Created for kids

Talk

Activity

Special Event

Experience Day

Cheese Festival

Demonstration

Barrier-free

be cancelled in the event of wet weather and high winds. Adult £6, under 18s free. 01969 662910 aysgarth@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks Friday 28 August In the Kitchen - Preserves 11:00 to 15:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Join us in our traditional farmhouse kitchen, where Mrs H will explain the methods of preserving foods, such as pickling and salting. Included in museum admission. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Friday 28 August Fun Fridays - Bug Badges 13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Drop-in event to design and make bug badges. Included in museum admission. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Saturday 29 August Wensleydale Show The traditional Dales agricultural show celebrates its 106th birthday. Featuring competitive events for sheep, cattle, horses and poultry, plus horticultural and handicraft classes. wensleydaleshow.org.uk Saturday 29 August Malham Show Held annually in the heart of beautiful Malhamdale, this traditional agricultural and family country show has been taking place for over 100 years. Events include a dog show, fell races, egg throwing contests and children’s sports, plus a fantastic selection of food vendors. £10, under 16s free. www.malhamshow.co.uk Saturday 29 to Monday 31 August The Yorkshire Highwayman 10:00 to 17:00 Skipton Castle BD23 1AW John Nevison was a famous late 17th century Yorkshire highwayman who robbed the length of the Great North Road. Castle admission applies. 01756 792442 info@skiptoncastle.co.uk www.skiptoncastle.co.uk Saturday 29 to Monday 31 August Settle Photographic Group Annual Exhibition 10:00 to 17:00 Clapham Village Hall LA2 8HR Free - donations welcome. 015242 41397 gillpinkerton45@yahoo.co.uk www.settlephotos.org

Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 41

Saturday 29 August In the Footsteps of Ella Pontefract 10:00 to 15:00 Keld Resource Centre DL11 6LJ A 5 mile guided walk taken by Ella Pontefract and Marie Hartley in their book Swaledale, stopping for readings. Weather permitting, there is an optional visit to Swinner Gill Kirk. Returning via a wire-rope bridge over the River Swale. £5. 07790 401476 helen.guy@keld.org.uk www.eventbrite.co.uk Sunday 30 August 3 Secrets of Lower Malhamdale 11:45 to 16:15 Meet: Malham National Park Centre BD23 4DA A 6 mile (10 km) guided walk learning about the source of the River Aire, limestone, the tragic men of Hanlith, a Dales cathedral’s watery grave, a dissenter community, a Civil War battle, early industry and wildlife. Taking in the settlements of Airton, Kirkby Malham and Hanlith, following the Pennine Way with views back to Malham Cove and Gordale Scar. 01729 833200 malham@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks Sunday 30 August Village Songs of Praise 15:00 to 16:00 Reeth Memorial Hall DL11 6QT With Reeth Brass Band, on the village green or Memorial Hall if wet. Free - donations welcome. 01748 884759 memorialhall@swaledale.org www.reethmemorialhall.co.uk

September Tuesday 1 September Kilnsey Show & Sports 09:00 to 19:00 Kilnsey BD23 5PS A taste of life in the countryside. Keenly contested

sheep, cattle, horse and riding classes, finishing with harness racing. Sheepdog trials, produce, handicrafts, flower arrangements, walking sticks, vintage tractors, drystone walling. Up to 100 trade stands and a food hall with cookery master-classes. Adult £12, child £2. 01756 753259 info@kilnseyshow.co.uk www.kilnseyshow.co.uk

Wednesday 2 September The Bats of Malham Tarn 20:00 to 22:00 Malham Tarn BD24 9PT Take a walk and learn about our special nocturnal neighbours, listening to their conversations using bat detectors. Booking essential. £5. yorkshiredales@nationaltrust.org.uk

Tuesday 1 September Hands-on History - Georgian Willow Pattern 13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Themed crafts for children. Design your own willow pattern based on a story you have made up or know. Included in museum admission. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Thursday 3 September The Last Years of the Arkengarthdale Lead Mines 14:00 to 15:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT An illustrated talk by expert David Carlisle using archive materials and ledgers from 1896-1930. Included in museum admission. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Tuesday 1 September Old Gang Mines 13:30 to 16:30 Meet: Surrender Bridge (SD989998) For details, see 6 June.

Friday 4 to Sunday 6 September Our Yorkshire: Landscape Studies in the Style of David Hockney 16:00 to 15:00 Malham Tarn Field Centre BD24 9PU Explore the local landscape each morning taking photographs and making fast sketches, followed by an afternoon and evening creating finished colour drawings, with particular reference to David Hockney’s ‘My Yorkshire’ series. www.field-studies-council.org

Wednesday 2 September Muker Show A small and friendly traditional agriculture and horticultural show blessed with an enviable location the meadows of Muker - with stunning views up and down the dale. Adult £7, child £5. www.mukershow.co.uk Wednesday 2 September OGUG Taster Rock Climbing 10:00 to 14:00 Ingleton LA6 3EB For details, see 1 July.

Saturday 5 September Painting with the Landscape 10:00 to 17:00 Malham Tarn Field Centre BD24 9PU Develop your painting skills in a relaxing, supportive environment. www.field-studies-council.org

Wednesday 2 September Patchwork Demonstration 13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 22 July.

Saturday 5 September Quilting through the Ages 13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Join Kate Trusson for a demonstration, plus the

Brie-lliant! The fourth Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival takes place from 12-20 September

42 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

chance to look at some of the quilts in the collection and see various quilt making methods. Included in museum admission. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Sunday 6 September Barbon to Casterton Round 10:30 to 16:00 Meet: Barbon Village Hall LA6 2LL For details, see 12 August.

Sunday 6 September Moorcock Show 2020 10:30 to 16:30 Off A684 Sedbergh/Hawes Road DL8 3LS A traditional Yorkshire Dales sheep show, where you can see the best of the local breeds. £5. 01969 667071 luckett2005@yahoo.co.uk www.moorcockshow.co.uk Sunday 6 September Traditional Rugmaking Demonstration 11:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 12 April. Monday 7 September Guided Walks & Talks of the Yorkshire Dales 09:00 to 13:00 For details, see 6 April. Monday 7 September Night Navigation 20:00 to 22:30 Ingleton For details, see 6 April. Tuesday 8 September 1 Hawes Town Trail 14:00 to 16:00 Meet: Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 21 April. Wednesday 9 September Intro to Rock Climbing Outdoors Ingleton 09:00 to 13:00 For details, see 8 April. Wednesday 9 September Scenic Sedbergh Circular 10:30 to 16:00 Meet: Sedbergh TIC LA10 5AD For details, see 14 June.

museum admission. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Thursday 10 September Sharpening Skills for Spoon Carvers Broadrake, Chapel-le-dale LA6 3AX Tutor Steve Tomlin will guide you through the best techniques and systems to keep your spoon carving tools in order. £85. 015242 41357 info@broadrake.co.uk www.broadrake.co.uk Friday 11 September Improvers Spoon Carving Broadrake, Chapel-le-dale LA6 3AX The perfect workshop to follow on from the beginner’s class; refresh your skills safely and efficiently. £85. 015242 41357 info@broadrake.co.uk www.broadrake.co.uk Friday 11 to Sunday 13 September Medieval Music in the Dales Bolton Castle DL8 4ET A glorious weekend of wonderful music, with concerts, workshops, and exhibitions. Adult £25, child £10. 07931 357618 medievalmusicinthedales@gmail.com www.medievalmusicinthedales.co.uk Saturday 12 September Legacy of the Kearton Brothers 14:00 to 16:00 Keld Chapel Informative talk and exhibition on the life and legacy of Richard and Cherry Kearton, from their childhoods in Thwaite, where they developed their interest in the natural world, to becoming celebrated pioneers of wildlife photography. 07790 401476 helen.guy@keld.org.uk www.eventbrite.co.uk Sunday 13 September Blacksmith for a Day Broadrake, Chapel-le-dale LA6 3AX For details, see 23 August.

Wednesday 9 September Abseiling Ingleton 14:00 to 17:00 For details, see 8 April. Wednesday 9 September 1 Bats around Grassington 20:00 to 22:00 Grassington National Park Centre BD23 5LB Love bats? Come on a short walk looking with Tony from our wildlife team down to the river and around the village to discover where our bats like to fly and to learn more about these wonderful animals. Bring a torch. This event will be cancelled in the event of wet weather and high winds. 01756 751690 grassington@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks Thursday 10 September Quarries, Delfs and Stone-Working in the Pennine Dales 14:00 to 15:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT An illustrated talk by Dr. David Johnson. Included in

Sunday 13 September An Introduction to Collagraph Printmaking 10:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT

Key for National Park Authority-organised events. For more advice - see page 23.

1 Guided walk (for grading, see p23) Created for kids

Talk

Activity

Special Event

Experience Day

Cheese Festival

Demonstration

Barrier-free

Join printmaker Hester as she demonstrates some simple and effective techniques for making collagraph plates before working one-to-one with participants to help them develop their own design. Booking essential. £50. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Sunday 13 September Hardraw Scar Brass Band Festival 10:00 Hardraw, Hawes DL8 3LZ Taking place in what is probably the most spectacular setting for any such event. Brass bands present short concerts throughout the day and are judged both on the standard of their music and on the programme selection. www.yhbba.org.uk Sunday 13 September A Woolly Wander Experience 10:30 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 17 May. Monday 14 September Navigation for Novices 09:00 to 13:00 Ingleton For details, see 11 May. Monday 14 September Navigation Refresher 14:00 to 18:00 Ingleton For details, see 11 May.

Saturday 12 to Saturday 20 September Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival 2020 Now in its 4th year and set to be as brie-lliant as ever, our celebration of cheese (and much more) features a week of delicious events throughout the Yorkshire Dales National Park and its neighbour, the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The festival will open with a bang on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September at the Wensleydale Creamery, Hawes. This free two-day event at the home of Wallace and Gromit’s favourite nibble will feature tastings, pairings, and cheese and butter making demonstrations, as well as hosting over 30 local producers of cheese, bread, gin, chocolate and more showcasing their wares. ‘The Final Bite’ at the Dales Countryside Museum on Sunday 20 September will close this year’s celebration of our magnificent local produce. The farmers market style mini-festival will also offer fun activities such as a workshop where you can learn how to needlefelt mice! Find out more at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/cheese-festival

Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 43

Tuesday 15 September Dairy Days - Taste the Past 13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Pop in to find out how cheese and butter were made at home in a traditional Dales` farmhouse. Learn the difference between rennet and whey, and see a demonstration of butter making. Included in museum admission. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Wednesday 16 to Thursday 17 September Square Willow Baskets Broadrake, Chapel-le-dale LA6 3AX Tutor Phil Bradley will guide the group through all the processes to make sure that everyone masters the traditional basketry weaves and different stages for a square basket construction. £145. 015242 41357 info@broadrake.co.uk www.broadrake.co.uk Wednesday 16 September The History Wardrobe - Lucy Adlington & Meridith Towne 14:00 to 17:00 Kettlewell Village Hall BD23 5QX This stunning fashion presentation celebrates the life and times of queen of crime, Agatha Christie, with dazzling art deco fashions and the added twist of a mystery to solve. £20. 01756 770350/770051 uwalsociety@gmail.com Thursday 17 September Stamp Making Workshop 13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Join printmaker Hester Cox and learn how to create your own hand printed stamps and transform your drawings into designs perfect for cards, gift tags and scrapbooking. £30. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Friday 18 to Sunday 20 September Writing the Wild 16:00 to 15:00 Malham Tarn Field Centre BD24 9PU Creative writing course investigating the relationship between landscape and narrative. www.field-studies-council.org Friday 18 to Sunday 20 September Walking and Wellbeing 16:00 to 15:00 Malham Tarn Field Centre BD24 9PU For details, see 10 July. Friday 18 September Vernacular Buildings of Wensleydale 19:30 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT An illustrated talk by David Cook from Yorkshire Vernacular Buildings Study Group. Part of the Friends of the Museum annual lecture programme. Free donations welcome. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Friday 18 September Rant 20:00 to 22:30 Reeth Memorial Hall DL11 6QT Four of Scotland’s finest fiddle players. Adult £15/17, child £7.50/8.50. 01748 884759 memorialhall@swaledale.org www.reethmemorialhall.co.uk

Saturday 19 to Sunday 27 September Richmond Walking & Book Festival Enjoy nine days of walks in the northern Yorkshire Dales and evening author events in Richmond town. 01748 824 243 info@castlehillbookshop.co.uk www.booksandboots.org Saturday 19 to Sunday 20 September Sedbergh Sheepfest Sedbergh People’s Hall LA10 5DQ Sedbergh’s celebration of all things ovine returns to take over Main Street and Farfield Mill, for a weekend of community art and street entertainment. 07722 796485 enquiries@sheepfest.co.uk www.sheepfest.co.uk Saturday 19 September Sedbergh Artisan Market 09:30 to 15:00 For details, see 25 April. Saturday 19 September An Introduction to Hooked Rug Making 11:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Learn about the traditional craft of rag rug making using the hooked rug technique, and create a design based on the Dales landscape. Booking essential. £65. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk yorkshiredales.org.uk Saturday 19 September Piano Recital - Philip Sharp 19:30 to 21:30 St Andrew’s Church, Aysgarth DL8 3SR Music by Bach/Busoni, Brahms, Ligeti, Chopin. Adult £15, child/conc £1. 01969 663026 concerts@wensleydaleconcertseries.co.uk www.wensleydaleconcertseries.co.uk Sunday 20 September The Final Bite 10:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Celebrating local produce in a farmers’ market style with local cheese, ale and gin and crafts, and our brilliant local food producers. There will also be live butter making demonstrations. Free. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Sunday 20 September 4 The Landscape of Crummackdale & Moughton 10:30 to 15:00 Meet: Horton-in-Ribblesdale Railway Station BD24 0HE A 7 mile (11 km) walk to little-known Crummackdale with its fascinating geology and ancient settlement sites. See folded rocks, an unconformity and a fossil waterfall. We will return over the lower part of Moughton’s limestone plateau. Adult £6, under 18s free. 01729 833200 malham@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks Sunday 20 September 2 Whey Hey! 13:00 to 16:00 Meet: Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Dip into ‘The Final Bite’ event at the Museum as part of the 2020 Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival, then head out on a 2.5 mile (4 km) guided walk, calling at the Wensleydale Creamery before making your way along the Pennine Way to Hardraw. We’ll visit a farm to learn about the history of milking in the National Park and providing milk to the Creamery and, depending on the length of the Museum visit and talk, we’ll return either via Simonstone and Sedbusk or the Pennine Way. Adult £6, under 18s free.

44 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks Monday 21 September Nidderdale Show Pateley Bridge Traditional Dales agricultural show in the picturesque surroundings of Bewerley Park. Browse a display of the finest livestock, produce and crafts. www.nidderdaleshow.co.uk Wednesday 23 September Leadmining on Grassington Moor 13:30 to 16:30 Meet: Yarnbury Moor Lane BD23 5EQ For details, see 21 June.

Saturday 26 to Sunday 27 September Yarndale Skipton Auction Mart BD23 1UD Yarndale brings together over 200 talented creative exhibitors selling yarn, books and craft kits. With demos, workshops and rare breed sheep. £13 (£15 on door). www.yarndale.co.uk Saturday 26 to Sunday 27 September Masham Sheep Fair Masham An action packed programme with sheep shows, sheep racing, craft market and sheepdog demos. www.mashamsheepfair.com Saturday 26 September John Tams & Barry Coope 20:00 to 22:30 Reeth Memorial Hall DL11 6QT A fantastic live performance from ‘War Horse’ music consultant John, and Barry from folk trio Coope, Boyes and Simpson. Adult £16/18, child £8/9. 01748 884759 memorialhall@swaledale.org www.reethmemorialhall.co.uk Sunday 27 September 2 Secret Squirrel 10:30 to 13:00/14:00 to 16:30 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 12 April.

October Saturday 3 October Young Archaeologists’ Club Taster Session 10:00 to 12:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 4 April. Sunday 4 October Tea & Memories - Silver Sunday 12:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Let our object handling collection inspire your memories, listen to oral history recordings, and see some of our photographic archives. Part of Silver Sunday - a national day celebrating older people. Included in museum admission. Free entry for over 60s. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Monday 5 October Guided Walks & Talks of the Yorkshire Dales 09:00 to 13:00 For details, see 6 April. Monday 5 October Night Navigation 20:00 to 22:30 Ingleton For details, see 6 April.

Friday 9 October Leveret 20:00 to 22:30 Reeth Memorial Hall DL11 6QT A unique collaboration between three of England’s finest folk musicians - Andy Cutting, Sam Sweeney and Rob Harbron. Adult £15/17, child £7.50/8.50. 01748 884759 memorialhall@swaledale.org www.reethmemorialhall.co.uk

Saturday 24 October Night Sky Walk at Malham Tarn 19:00 to 21:00 Malham Tarn BD24 9PT Join us to look at the night sky with an expert. Take a journey to explore our local star, the Sun, together with eight planets and learn about their moons. Booking essential. £5. 01729 830416 yorkshiredales@nationaltrust.org.uk

Saturday 10 October 3 The Ribble and its Leaping Salmon 11:45 to 14:30 Meet: Stainforth car park BD24 9QD A 4 mile (6.4 km) walk along the River Ribble. We will discuss the industries which depended on the river in the past and visit the Craven Limeworks and Langcliffe, a quiet village with a violent past. The walk finishes at Stainforth Force where, with luck, we will see salmon leaping up the waterfall. Adult £6, under 18s free. 01729 833200 malham@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/guided-walks

Tuesday 27 October Needle Felting - Pumpkin 10:15 to 13:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Join Kate of `That’s Sew Ewe` to make a 3D pumpkin. Suitable for children aged 8 and over. Booking essential. £35. 07866 581410 thatssewewe@gmail.com www.thatssewewe.co.uk

Thursday 15 October Carved Fan Birds Broadrake, Chapel-le-dale LA6 3AX Learn greenwood carving with tutor Steve Tomlin on this full day workshop, with time to embed the different cuts for these charming, intricate bird decorations. £85. 015242 41357 info@broadrake.co.uk www.broadrake.co.uk Friday 16 October John Thwaite: Wensleydale’s Finest Dialect Poet 19:30 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT An illustrated talk by local journalist Andrew Fagg. Free - donations welcome. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Saturday 17 October The Royal Northern College of Music 19:30 to 21:30 Grassington Town Hall BD23 5AZ By popular demand, the young musicians of the RNCM return to perform an autumn concert. £12. 01756 770350/770051 uwalsociety@gmail.com Thursday 22 October Himmerland 20:00 to 22:30 Reeth Memorial Hall DL11 6QT Folk meets jazz meets world music. Adult £14/16, child £7/8 01748 884759 memorialhall@swaledale.org www.reethmemorialhall.co.uk

Wednesday 28 October Den Building & Geocaching in Upper Wharfedale 11:00 to 14:30 Buckden BD23 5JA For details, see 27 May. Wednesday 28 October Go Wild! 11:00 to 15:00 Near Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre DL8 3TH For details, see 6 August.

Saturday 17 October to Sunday 1 November Spooky Repurposed, Reused & Reclaimed Halloween Trail Freeholders’ Wood, Aysgarth Falls DL8 3TH Do the spooky scavenger hunt and find some skeleton leaves and traces of midnight hunters - but be careful, you might get spooked! Free. 01969 662910 aysgarth@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk Saturday 17 October The Ribble and its Leaping Salmon 13:30 to 16:30 Meet: Stainforth car park BD24 9QD For details, see 10 October.

Wednesday 28 October Halloween Biscuit Decorating 10:00 to 15:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Come and decorate a Halloween biscuit. £1 (or free with a Firebox Café receipt). Museum admission applies. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Thursday 29 October A Taste in Time Experience with Pickles 10:00 to 15:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Have a go at making pickles using original recipes, and taste them with locally sourced oatcakes or warm bread. Plus a visit to the Raydale Preserves factory to see how chutneys and preserves are made. Booking essential. £35. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Friday 30 October Hands-on History - Cave Painting 13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Themed crafts for children. Have a go at cave painting, looking at examples and trying different methods. Included in museum admission. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Saturday 31 October Pasta Making in Keld 14:00 to 16:00 Keld Resource Centre DL11 6LJ For details, see 21 March.

November Monday 2 November Guided Walks & Talks of the Yorkshire Dales 09:00 to 13:00 For details, see 6 April.

Key for National Park Authority-organised events. For more advice - see page 23.

1 Guided walk (for grading, see p23) Created for kids

Talk

Activity

Special Event

Experience Day

Cheese Festival

Demonstration

Barrier-free

Thursday 5 November Family Fireworks and Bonfire 19:00 to 19:30 Reeth DL11 6QT Village bonfire and fireworks display held on the village green. Free (collection taken). www.reethmemorialhall.co.uk Saturday 7 November Young Archaeologists’ Club Taster Session 10:00 to 12:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 4 April. Saturday 14 November Nature in Printmaking: Drypoint Workshop 10:00 to 17:00 Malham Tarn Field Centre BD24 9PU Explore the natural history of the Yorkshire Dales through this lovely direct method of printmaking with local printmaker Hester Cox. www.field-studies-council.org Saturday 14 November Night Sky Walk at Malham Tarn 19:00 to 21:00 Malham Tarn BD24 9PT For details, see 24 October. Saturday 14 November Urban Folk Quartet 20:00 to 22:30 Reeth Memorial Hall DL11 6QT A sizzling hot ensemble, fusing folk with elements of dub, house and rock. Adult £14/16, child £7/8. 01748 884759 memorialhall@swaledale.org www.reethmemorialhall.co.uk Sunday 15 November Nature in Printmaking: Linoprint Workshop 10:00 to 17:00 Malham Tarn Field Centre BD24 9PU Spend the day learning the basic techniques from printmaker Hester Cox. www.field-studies-council.org Sunday 15 November Litton Birks Loop Fell Race 12:00 to 16:00 Meet: Queens Arms, Litton BD23 5QJ 4.8 mile (7.7km) fell race with 372m of ascent. A tough climb, followed by a lovely run around Birks Tarn. Entries £6. 01756 770235 jane.sheard@sky.com www.littondale.net Friday 20 November Christmas Calligraphy with Angela Reed 13:00 to 16:00 Conistone with Kilnsey Hall BD23 5PS Learn the art of calligraphy to add something special to your cards and gifts. £32. 01756 770350/770051 uwalsociety@gmail.com

Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 45

Friday 4 December Bespoke Christmas Hamper Evening 17:00 to 20:00 Raydale Preserves, Hawes DL8 3UZ Join us for mulled wine and mince pies. 01969 677658 info@raydalepreserves.co.uk Friday 4 December Maire Ni Cathasaigh & Chris Newman 19:30 to 22:00 The pairing of the doyenne of Irish harpists with one of the UK’s most influential acoustic guitarists for a programme of Christmas and winter music. 01756 770350/770051 uwalsociety@gmail.com Saturday 5 to Sunday 6 December Grassington Dickensian Festival 2020 Victorian-themed family fun day out, with entertainment on the bandstand, street theatre, choirs, singers and dancers, as well as plenty of Christmas shopping. 07761 940644 grassingtondickensian@gmail.com www.grassingtondickensian.co.uk

Look out! Grassington hosts its annual Dickensian Festival in December (Stephen Garnett Photography) Friday 20 November In the Footsteps of Nuns 19:30 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT An illustrated talk by Sandy Carter, development officer at Marrick Priory. Part of the Friends of the Museum annual lecture programme. Free - donations welcome. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Thursday 26 November A Taste in Time Experience with Mincemeat 10:00 to 15:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Learn about the traditional way to make mincemeat, inspired by the museum’s archive recipes. Have a go at making some to take home, and mince pies. Plus a visit to the Raydale Preserves factory to see how chutneys and preserves are made. Booking essential. £35. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Thursday 26 November Peter Knight’s Gigspanner 20:00 to 22:30 Reeth Memorial Hall DL11 6QT One of the most genuinely ground-breaking forces on the British folk scene make their Reeth debut. Adult £16/18, child £8/9. 01748 884759 memorialhall@swaledale.org www.reethmemorialhall.co.uk Friday 27 November Late Night Christmas Shopping 16:00 to 20:30 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Join us for a late-night Christmas shopping event with products created by local artists which would make excellent gifts. Free entry to museum. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Saturday 5 December Christmas Concert at Malham Cove 14:00 to 15:30 Malham Come and be entertained by Skipton Brass Band playing seasonal favourites in the awe-inspiring setting of Malham Cove. yorkshiredales@nationaltrust.org.uk Friday 27 November Meet Mother Christmas 16:00 to 19:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Come and meet Mother Christmas on the train and receive a gift. Enjoy a hot chocolate from the Firebox Café. Plus children’s activities and crafts. Booking essential. £8. 01969 666210 hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk Saturday 28 November Littondale Christmas Fair 10:00 to 15:00 Amerdale Hall, Arncliffe BD23 5QD Your chance to prepare for Christmas away from the High Street with a fine selection of local crafts and produce. 01756 77028 carrfarm@littondale.com www.littondale.net Saturday 28 November Meet Mother Christmas 10:00 to 12:30/13:30 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 27 Nov.

December Tuesday 1 to Sunday 20 December Visit Santa & his MAGICAL reindeer Tan Hill Inn DL11 6ED Meet Santa and his reindeers in his beautiful festive grotto. 01833 533007 info@tanhillinn.com www.facebook.com/tanhillinn Thursday 3 December Christmas Wreath Making with Ruth Hall Conistone with Kilnsey Hall BD23 5PS Local florist Ruth will ensure you leave with a wreath you can be proud of. £27. 01756 770350/770051 uwalsociety@gmail.com

46 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Monday 7 December Guided Walks & Talks of the Yorkshire Dales 09:00 to 13:00 For details, see 6 April. Friday 11 December Late Night Christmas Shopping 16:00 to 20:30 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 27 November. Saturday 12 to Sunday 13 December Grassington Dickensian Festival 2020 For details, see 5 Dec. Saturday 12 December Sedbergh Artisan Market 09:30 to 15:00 For details, see 25 April. Saturday 12 December Young Archaeologists’ Club Taster Session 10:00 to 12:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details, see 4 April. Thursday 31 December New Year’s Eve 18:00 to 02:00 Tan Hill Inn DL11 6ED Three course dinner and dancing and a New Year’s Eve Party. 01833 533007 info@tanhillinn.com www.facebook.com/tanhillinn Friday 1 January New Year Fireworks 19:00 to 19:30 Reeth DL11 6QT Family firework display on the village green, usually with a barbecue. Free - donations welcome. 01748 884759 memorialhall@swaledale.org www.reethmemorialhall.co.uk

Kirkby Lonsdale & the Lune Valley With buildings dating back hundreds of years clustered around a narrow cobbled street and market square, Kirkby Lonsdale is an historic town with lots to interest visitors.

Intersecting these fells is the peaceful valley of Barbondale. Visit The Churchmouse café and village store in the village of Barbon for tempting delights and speciality cheeses.

The spectacular span of Devil’s Bridge has a riverside picnic area and famous snack wagon. A well-known viewpoint over the River Lune, Ruskin’s View, was painted by the renowned eighteenth century landscape artist J M W Turner.

Heading north, the Lune gorge forms a natural pass between the Kirkby Lonsdale Brewery Howgills and the raises hundreds of pounds each Lake District year to support the Pennine Way fells. through sales of its official beer You can still the popular amber ale Pennine see evidence Ambler. Find it at many pubs along of the old the national trail - which enters railway line the National Park at Gargrave which once and exits at the famous linked Clapham Tan Hill Inn. to Tebay in a number of dramatic viaducts which span The 14th century Devil’s Bridge crosses the Lune the valley. Once a bustling railway junction town, Tebay is now a More information can be found at convenient stopping point, making it a www.kirkbylonsdale.co.uk good base for walkers and cyclists.

The original strong room in the old bank (now visitor centre) on the main street has become The Vault, a fascinating story bank. Safety deposit boxes hold films about characters and stories from the area’s past and present - a great way to start your visit. The wild and exposed fells of Middleton, Barbon, Leck and Casterton further up the valley hide a secret. The longest cave system in Britain, The Three Counties, stretches 89km under Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cumbria.

a lovingly restored

Georgian Townhouse Hotel...

Located in the Market Square at the heart of the gorgeous old town of Kirkby Lonsdale, this elegant Georgian townhouse hotel provides luxury accommodation and dining within easy walking distance of the town’s most popular attractions – including the famous Ruskin’s View. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between, the menu offers something for everyone: from artisan pizzas and tapas-style nibbles to a three-course Sunday roast.

www.royalhotelkirkbylonsdale.co.uk | 01524 271966 The Royal Hotel, Main Street, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria LA6 2AE

Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 47

Settle, Ingleton & the Three Peaks The market town of Settle - home to the world’s oldest music hall and an eclectic mix of cafés and outdoor suppliers - is synonymous with the famous SettleCarlisle Railway. The historic line winds its way across the western Dales, crossing a series of stunning viaducts - including Ribblehead (completed in 1874) - and passing through the 1½ mile long Blea Moor tunnel. Both are incredible feats of Victorian engineering.

Adventure and skills for all • Caving at all levels • Climbing & Abseiling • Navigation Skills

• Guided Walks & Three Peaks • Team Building • Mountain Biking

01729 824455 • info@yorkshiredalesguides.co.uk

www.yorkshiredalesguides.co.uk

Not far from Settle along the A65 is The Courtyard with its artisan shops and cafébrassiere, and a few miles on you’ll find The Courtyard Dairy with its cheese shop, café and museum. Yorkshire’s stunning Three Peaks Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-ghent - dominate the landscape and offer some fantastic walking. An imposing, 11 arched viaduct overlooks the village of Ingleton. The lovely Ingleton Waterfalls Walk starts here.

From the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, in our own workshops in Settle, we have been helping our clients create beautiful home interiors for over thirty years

This area is known for its extensive network of caves and fine limestone scenery, which you can explore with Yorkshire Dales Guides, or celebrate by joining in the annual Overground Underground Festival.

GREENWOOD LEGHE Ingleton LA6 3DP

THE TREES

IN THE BEAUTIFUL INGLETON AREA OF THE YORKSHIRE DALES NEW AND PRE-OWNED CARAVAN HOLIDAY HOMES AND LODGES FOR SALE ON PEACEFUL COUNTRY PARKS.

Westhouse LA6 3NZ

- OPEN ALL YEAR -

INGLEWOOD

Enquiries for all parks, call 015242 41511 email: stocks@greenwoodleghe.co.uk www.greenwoodleghe.co.uk

Thornton in Lonsdale LA6 3PB

Pen-y-ghent, one of Yorkshire’s popular Three Peaks

48 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

2020 will see a series of special events celebrating the life and work of Clapham’s famous son, plant collector and writer Reginald Farrer. Brought up at Ingleborough Hall, the limestone landscapes of Reginald’s childhood inspired a love of exploration and a passion for plants that could survive in rocky environments.

Ingleborough Cave, reached from Clapham with its pubs and tearooms, is linked to the famous pothole of Gaping Gill. Britain’s longest show cave - White Scar - sits at the foot of Ingleborough on the road between Ingleton and Hawes. The waterfalls of Stainforth Force and Catrigg Force make great walks and

Attermire Scar is a good climb. For cyclists, there are some super rides to tackle, including the 10 mile Settle Loop which forms part of the Pennine Bridleway. Visit www.thisisingleton.co.uk and www.visitsettle.co.uk for more information.

Following university, he travelled to Europe and Asia in search of new alpine species and some of his finds can be now be seen around the village and along the nature trail dedicated to him. Reginald’s famously eccentric solution to the problem of planting on the rocky outcrop across the lake was to pack his seeds into a shotgun, row a boat close by, and fire them towards the cliffs in the hope that they would find a fertile resting place. Find out more about Reginald Farrer and the picturesque 1.3 mile Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail at www.ingleboroughcave.co.uk

Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 49

LUXURY HOLIDAY HOMES & LODGES FOR SALE Rivers Edge, a stunning 5 star location with breathtaking surroundings

A 5-STAR LUXURY HOLIDAY PARK LIKE NO OTHER. Facilities including:

MONTH SEASON BAR & RESTAURANT PET FRIENDLY FREE WI-FI 12

Sitting at the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District and the Forest of Bowland National Parks, Rivers Edge offers a perfect mix of nature and amazing attractions. From the spectacular Ingleton Waterfalls Trail and the wondrous caves to fell walking across Ingleborough and other famed Yorkshire peaks, all of which are a stone’s throw away from the park.

EVERY OWNER RECEIVES THEIR OWN LOYALTY CARD

O W N E R LOYA L TY CARD

...giving access to offers and discounts across all Leisure Resorts parks

Plus you’ll be...

12 MONTHS

SITE FEE

FREE from the day you pick up the key

Bar & Restaurant

O PENED 2019

For ownership enquiries call our friendly team on

01524 261 833

RIVERS EDGE

Rivers Edge Holiday Homes and Lodge Park, Bentham Road, Ingleton LA6 3HR

Be part of the Leisure Resorts way!

Or email us at riversedgesales@leisureresorts.co.uk @lrriversedge

@rivers_edge_leisure_resorts

leisureresorts.co.uk/rivers-edge

50 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

PARK

QUOTE-RIGHT

For more stories from the National Park visit our blog at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/ blog

PENDLE VIEW

HOLIDAY APARTMENT

A spacious apartment in a picturesque village with its own parking and patio. Sleeps 2/3. From £280 to £350 per week inc. wi-fi, linen, heat and power. Contact: Chris Chandler Email: pendleview@hotmail.com Tel: 01729 822147 Web: settleholiday.co.uk

Elaine's Tea Rooms HidA Feizor, LA2 8DF

den Gem

Best Coffee Shop & Tea Room in the Bay area

Enjoy a delicious home cooked meal followed by a choice of scrumptious homemade puddings or cakes in a beautiful countryside location on the Pennine Bridleway. Licensed. Dogs & muddy boots welcome. Open 7 days 8.30am - 4.30pm Sunday bookings advisable Tel: 01729 824114 Email: elainestearooms@gmail.com

Come and visit, for a day or stay over SETTLE • • • • • •

Places to stay Drinking & dining Things to do Event calendar Shopping Local services

• Peaceful secluded park • Touring caravans and tents • Luxury holiday homes for sale • Holiday apartment to hire

thisisingleton.co.uk

Beautiful surroundings, ideal for walkers and countryside lovers.

www.langcliffe.com Tel: 01729 822387

Ingleton Waterfalls Trail is around 4.5 miles with spectacular views whatever the weather. FREE PARKING is available for Ticket Holders TICKET PRICES 2020 Adult (16+) £7.00 Child (under 16) £3.00 ENTRY TIMES March 1st - March 31st: 9am - 4pm April 1st - August 31st: 9am - 7pm September 1st - October 31st: 9am - 4pm November 1st - February 28th: 9am -2.30pm FIND US Post code for sat nav - LA6 3ET

www.ingletonwaterfallstrail.co.uk

Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 51

Starry, starry night

There are four official Dark Sky Discovery Sites at Hawes and Malham National Park Centres, Buckden National Park car park, and Tan Hill Inn. Open to the public, accessible to all abilities, and with car parking and other facilities on site, they offer a grandstand view of the starry sky in all its glory.

Watching the calendar is essential to knowing when the best times are to go stargazing, with the lunar cycle and of course the weather being key factors. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easiest to see the stars if there is no Moon, so look out for the new Moon phases.

Starry sky over Malham Tarn (Chris Werrett)

Try to avoid looking at any lights as it can take up to 20 mins for your night vision to come back!

When was the last time you stood still and looked up at the night sky? Gazing up in the dark at the stars and imagining a tantalising world beyond is a great way to put the daily hustle and bustle in perspective. With large expanses completely free from light pollution, Yorkshire Dales National Park is a very special place to experience a truly dark sky and start your stargazing adventure. On a clear night it is possible to see the Milky Way as well as the planets and meteors - and not forgetting our Moon. You could see as many as 2,000 stars, pick out the red glow of Mars or the finer details of constellations such as Orion the Hunter. You might even catch the brilliant dancing glow of the Northern Lights, when activity and

conditions are right, as well as the International Space Station travelling at 17,000mph overhead. Even if you only have a set of binoculars or a simple telescope it is possible to pick out details on heavenly bodies that would be invisible from a city. Be patient. As your eyes adjust to the darkness, the more you will see. And wear warm clothing as clear nights are also the most chilly! For tips on viewing the sky at night, and what to look for and when, pick up our ‘Stargazing’ leaflet from National Park Centres or visit www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/stargazing

The best time to view the stars is from mid-August through to early May. A great excuse - if you needed one! - to visit the Dales in autumn and winter. Winter is the best time to see star clusters and constellations, spring is best for planets, and autumn is best for the Milky Way.

Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Park - together with Nidderdale AONB, teamed up to hold our fifth annual Dark Skies Festival in February 2020. Read more about this thrilling celebration of our sky at night with full moon trail rides, mobile planetarium, rocket making, dark sky themed menus and much more - at www.yorkshiredales. org.uk/dark-skies-festival. And keep your (owl) eyes peeled for news of next year’s event!

Yours to explore! With miles of glorious rights of way, brilliant climbing, two National Trails and the longest cave system in Britain, the Yorkshire Dales is a fantastic place to get outdoors. There are opportunities for everyone to breathe deeply and indulge in a relaxing riverside picnic or take a stroll. You don’t have to be an adrenaline junkie to enjoy what this stunning 841 square miles has to offer - though there are plenty of opportunities for you, too. Head to our website at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/get-outdoors to find out more.

Step up If walks are what you’re after, then you’ve come to the right place. The National Park is criss-crossed with superb long distance trails, including the Coast to Coast, Dales Way, Pennine Way and Pennine Bridleway, which can all be enjoyed as day walks. And then there are the hills, including Yorkshire’s famous Three Peaks. For ideas and downloadable routes, go to www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/ walking - and for shorter, more accessible options visit our ‘Miles without Stiles’ section.

This year’s Tour de Yorkshire features a ‘Three Peaks Stage’ on 1 May which will take the world’s top riders right through the National Park. Rolling out from Skipton, they will race past Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside, before climbing the world famous Buttertubs Pass. For more information and the best spots to watch, visit letour.yorkshire.com

Saddle up Horseriders have a network of over 900km of bridleways to try, a fantastic mixture of Roman roads, monastic highways, mining tracks and ancient droving routes. Find approved trekking centres, as well as guidance on planning your own route, at www.yorkshiredales. org.uk/horse-riding

Pedal power From family-friendly valley bottom trails to the challenging 210 km (130 mile) Yorkshire Dales Cycle Way, there is a huge range of routes for road cyclists. A network of minor roads and mountain bike-friendly byways, bridleways and ‘green lanes’ cross the area. And any effort to climb a hill is always rewarded with a fabulous view! Our dedicated website www.cyclethedales.org.uk will tell you more, however you like to pedal.

Going underground One of the very special features of the Yorkshire Dales is its limestone scenery above and below ground. There are three show caves for a first trip underground White Scar, Ingleborough and Stump Cross Caverns - and if you are keen to see more you can team up with a guide on a true subterranean adventure. Find out more at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/caving

Fabulous sailing in wonderful surroundings

Amidst the beautiful countryside, of North Yorkshire and the North of England, River Mountain Experience Canoes s offers private and Kayak instruction and for hire guiding for hill walking, canoeing, kayaking, and Nordic Walking, all under the guidance of trained and qualified professionals with over 20 years of experience.

DRY STONE WALLING COURSE GIFT

VOUCHE The Yorkshire Dry Stone Walling AVAILAB RS Guild runs 2 day (mainly weekend) LE non-residential courses at venues in North and West Yorkshire. The courses are taught by the Guild’s approved instructors. All details of the courses etc. can be found on the Guild’s website:

www.ydswg.co.uk If you wish to discuss any aspect of a particular course please contact Graham Brown (Course Co-ordinator) on 01943 863291 or email: courses@ydswg.co.uk

www.rivermountainexperience.com enquiries@rivermountainexperience.com

01677 455018 / 426112 Located only 5 minutes from Grassington BD23 5ED

www.yorkshiredales.sc

Top UK Club Training and Racing Family Friendly

54 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Wensleydale Wensleydale has a long history of dairying, so it’s no wonder that it’s home to the Wenseydale Creamery, Hawes, source of the world famous Wensleydale Cheese which you can nibble in all its varieties in the tasting room. Also in Hawes is family-run local business Raydale Preserves - which offers the chance to tour the premises and try their range of jams, chutneys and sauces - while Humble Pie Cookery Kitchen champions quality local meats and dairy as part of its brand new courses. Further along the dale at Thornton Rust, the Harrison farming family - who were the first farmer to introduce Jersey cows to the dale - have diversified into creating delicious Wensleydale Ice Cream. They opened their new parlour this year in a restored barn which you can visit. If you feel some exercise is in order after sampling these delights, visit Stage 1 Cycles - based at the Dales Countryside Museum - for bike hire and advice on the

best places to go. Or jump on the Little White Bus to Snaizeholme Red Squirrel Trail and see these native creatures making a comeback in their natural habitat. If you want to try something a bit different, visit Semerwater Alpaca Ambles, and take the animals for a gentle stroll through this spectacular landscape with views of the largest natural lake in the Dales. Meanwhile for the big kid in everyone there are hidden passages and riddles to be solved at the mysterious The Forbidden Corner. Wensleydale has spectacular waterfalls, including the three-stepped Aysgarth Falls, Hardraw Force - the highest single-drop waterfall in England (pictured right), and Cauldron Force at West Burton made famous by the artist J M W Turner. Jervaulx Abbey, located in a beautiful, wooded setting by the River Ure, has an ‘honesty box’ to help towards its upkeep. The Edwardian Rock Garden in Aysgarth, commissioned by local landowner Frank Sayer-Graham (1859-1946), has such a fascinating story that it is now Grade II listed.

The lovely village of Askrigg offers a wonderful selection of pubs and a delicious new deli, The Bake-Well.

Dog Friendly at Swinton Bivouac, Yorkshire’s premier glamping experience situated within the 20,000 acre Swinton Estate and surrounded by stunning countryside. With various cycling and walking routes, a Café Bistro, family activities, birds of prey and the Druids Temple, it’s the perfect place to visit! Spend the day exploring or stay the night in a beautiful Tree Lodge or Meadow Yurt.

SWINTON E S TAT E

Bike Hire Available

Walking Routes Bistro Café

01765 680 900 | reservations@swintonestate.com | Masham, Ripon, HG4 4JH | swintonestate.com

Visit the Dales Countryside Museum online at www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk | 55

Masham has two famous breweries to visit - Black Sheep and Theakstons - and Leyburn features The Garden Rooms at Tennants, an arts venue and eatery.

CALL US

07904 952815 Enjoy peace and tranquillity whilst staying in our beautiful, well equipped Shepherd’s Hut.

At medieval Bolton Castle you can learn about falconry, have a go at archery or tour the battlements, while in the lower dale Middleham has a superb castle owned by Historic England.

Set in 1 acre wooded garden. Based in Askrigg, North Yorkshire DL8 3HZ Email: melanie@thehutinthewoodaskrigg.com

www.thehutinthewoodaskrigg.com

The vintage Wensleydale Railway starts at nearby Redmire and offers passenger services to Leeming Bar via Bedale, a great day out in some beautiful countryside. Find out more at wensleydale.org, www.welcometoleyburn.co.uk and www.visitmasham.com

Open for lunch and dinner to residents and non residents Freshly cooked food using local ingredients wherever possible

The

White Rose

Real Ales 12 en-suite rooms and B&B

Yoredale Cottage

WENSLEYDALE TREKKING • • • • • •

Catering for all abilities Trekking from one hour to a full day Riding lessons Children’s Pony Experiences and Pony Days Riding Holidays with/without your own Horse Cottages available

Gayle, Wensleydale

• Accommodation for 5 1 Double 1 Twin 1 single • Dogs welcome • 2 small enclosed gardens • Wifi/Smart TV • The Pennine Way runs behind the cottage • 10 min walk into Hawes

For further info, call 07774 824161 or email gailbarlow@barlowproperty.com

Tel: 01969 650 367 Mobile: 07919 184 850

www.wensleydaleequestrian.com

Contemporary art gallery in a converted chapel at the heart of Wensleydale. Local Artists & Crafters. Tea, Coffee & Cakes. Weekly Workshops. Online Shop. Chapel Gallery, Burtersett Road, Hawes, North Yorkshire DL8 3NP Tel: 01969 667584 www.chapelgalleryhawes.com

Dinner + B&B - please contact for prices A superb location for walking holidays

The White Rose, Askrigg, North Yorkshire DL8 3HG

Tel: 01969 650515

stay@thewhiterosehotelaskrigg.co.uk

www.thewhiterosehotelaskrigg.co.uk

COLLING WELL COTTAGE

The Wensleydale Agricultural Show

Saturday 29 August 2020 The Showfield, Leyburn A Traditional Dales Agricultural Show

info@muddybootswalkingholidays.com 01969 663838

www.wensleydaleshow.org.uk

www.muddybootswalkingholidays.com

Ramsay’s Fish & Chip Van

Medieval Music

Providing freshly fried fish and chips on an evening in villages throughout the Dales since 1980. Details of our regular routes on our website and on social media. Also available for private event hire weddings and parties.

Near Leyburn (sleeps 2-4)

Lovely single-storey cottage set in owner’s delightful garden in Hunton, a pretty village with a shop, pub and village green play area. Only 15 mins from the A1(M) in beautiful countryside. Comfortable and well equipped with two en suite bedrooms and dedicated parking space.

in the Dales

September 11th-13th 2020 Bolton Castle in Wensleydale

concerts workshops medieval tavern medieval market living history a castle full of music!

Prices: from £360 to £550

Contact: Maria on 01677 450742 Email: collingwell@hotmail.com Website: www.collingwell.co.uk

Explore the Yorkshire Dales on a self-guided walking holiday. Choose one of our walking routes or ask us to tailor-make a trip to your requirements.

Look up Ramsays fish and chip van on social media

www.ramsaysfishandchips.co.uk 07943 054838

56 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Plus... August 13th and 27th 2020, 7-10pm The Medieval Tavern at Bolton Castle Music, Ales and Merriment!

BAA. . . R | KI TC HE N | TO UR S | S HO P

B A A. . . R | K ITCH EN | TOURS | SH OP Immerse yourself in the world of Black Sheep and join us at our brewery here in Masham, North Yorkshire to enjoy a beer experience that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never forget.

SHOP ONLINE AT:

GET IN TOUCH:

BlackSheepBrewery.co.uk

01765 680101 | visitor.centre@blacksheep.co.uk

Black Sheep Brewery, Wellgarth, Masham, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 4EN

Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 57

Reach your peak Are you taking on the Yorkshire Dales Three Peaks Challenge in 2020? Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside are among the best known and popular hills in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and every year thousands come to reach the top of at least one, or to conquer all three. Whether it’s just you and your friends, or you’re organising a big charity walk, we’d love to hear about it. Just add your walk onto our registration site at 3peaks.yorkshiredales.org.uk and let us know how many people are coming.

MASHAM SHEEP FAIR 26th & 27th September 2020 Sheep Show with sheep and old time fair events around the town including market and brewery trips. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Further info: email susan@burtonagnes.com

You don’t have to register to come and do the Three Peaks challenge. But by doing so you’ll show others that you are committed to minimising your group’s impact on this special area, maximising the experience for all involved, and playing your part in helping to look after Yorkshire’s Three Peaks.

It’s FREE to do and you’ll receive some great information from us, including advice on how to plan your walk, a copy of the Code of Conduct, and discounts on Three Peaks merchandise and maps. You’ll also be able to browse the calendar for all upcoming walks from other organisers so that you can plan yours to avoid busier times and starting points.

® REAL YORKSHIRE

DAIRY ICE CREAM

Old Station Caravan Park MASHAM

Within walking distance of Masham and handy for the Yorkshire Dales. Lots of visitor attractions nearby. • Open March to November • Shop on site • Bus stop nearby • Small, friendly, family-run site

Tel: 01765 689569

www.oldstation-masham.co.uk

Open 7 days a week (i @ �

brymordairy.co.uk

High Jervaulx Farm, Jervaulx, Masham, North Yorkshire HG4 4PG Tel: 01677 460337

Lindale Holiday Park

Luxury Holiday Homes for Sale and Hire

Peace and Tranquillity www.lindalepark.co.uk Tel: 01677 450842 Newton Le Willows, Bedale DL8 1TA 58 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Brewery Tap

& Gift Shop

A very warm welcome awaits you at the Black Bull in Paradise Visitor Centre! Join a guided tour of the famous Masham Brewery, enjoy a pint (or two) of legendary ale in the Brewery Tap and pick up a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Peculierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; souvenir in the Gift Shop 01765 680000 bookings@theakstons.co.uk www.theakstons.co.uk

Theakston Brewery Theakston1827 theakstonbrewery

Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 59

Dales Countryside Museum

Admission (ticket valid for 7 days)

Adult £4.80 Concession £4.30 Under 16s FREE Groups of 10+ £4.30 Annual pass £9 Friend of the Museum annual subscription £10

Opening

Discover the incredible story of the Yorkshire Dales landscape - and the people who shaped it - with a visit to the Dales Countryside Museum. Housed in Hawes’s former Victorian railway station, there are fun and fascinating things for visitors of all ages to see and do. Get hands on with history and make Anglo-Saxon brooches and Roman sweets. Join us in the traditional farmhouse kitchen to learn about washday and butter

2020 Highlights  Join Hester Cox for printmaking workshops inspired by our vintage woodblock collection.  Watch skilled craftspeople in action in our vibrant new textile gallery  ‘Taste the Past’ at foody events  Enjoy industrial heritage talks  Discover the recently conserved Providence Mine water wheel

making. Climb aboard the train carriages and get crafty in the Creation Station. Explore our outdoor trail, take a peek in the bughouse, and invent your own tales in the storytelling chair. Browse our shop for ‘Distinctly Dales’ products created by local artists and makers. And, if you have Dales connections, dip into your family history in our Research Room - expert help is on hand on Mondays and Wednesdays. Children visit FREE and, with our annual pass for adults, families can make the most of our drop in holiday activities.

Daily 10am to 5pm Feb to Oct, 10am to 4.30pm Nov, 10am to 4pm Dec (closed Christmas Eve to Boxing Day). Open weekends only 10am to 4pm Jan. Last entry one hour before closing time.

How to find us Dales Countryside Museum, Station Yard, Burtersett Road, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3NT

01969 666210 dcm@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk



@dalesmuseum



dalesmuseum

We are holding nearly 100 events in 2020 from experience days to demos, with loads created just for kids. Browse the ‘What’s On’ calendar on pages 23 to 46 to find the one for you and your family.

EXHIBITIONS IN 2020 28 February to 22 April

29 April to 06 July

Teeswater Year: Farm, Fleece, Fashion

Reflections on Landscape

Nidderdale-based photographer Melissa Peakman documented Teeswater sheep and their breeders over 12 months in fields, barns and show rings. Her often gritty images contrast with Yvonne Le Mare’s beautifully crafted, colourful feltwork, which transforms humble fleece into sophisticated stylish textiles.

A joint show by artists Beverley and Peter Hicks. Beverley reflects the stunning landscape of Malhamdale through her characteristic use of hieroglyphic mark making, while Peter discovers its visual secrets, working with the basic forces of his subject, its moods, light, rhythms and atmosphere. 10 July to 09 November

The View from the Fells: in the footsteps of Marie Hartley Artist Hester Cox printed 127 wood engraving blocks created by and bequeathed to the museum by historian, artist and Museum founder Marie Hartley. She then spent a year researching Marie’s life and work, visiting the places written about in three of Marie’s books:

Refuel, recharge and relax at the Firebox Café and make the most of your visit to the Museum and Hawes.

Good to know •

Free WiFi

•

Pushchair and wheelchair friendly

•

Accessible by public transport.

•

Electric car charging point

•

Coach friendly - large group on-site catering and special ‘Experience Days’ can be arranged

•

Assistance dogs only

•

£1 discount on admission for one person with car parking ticket

The café’s name refers to the firebox on a steam train - it not only fuelled the engine but was also where the crew prepared their bacon and eggs! Run by Stage 1 Cycles, it’s also a bike shop, hire, training and activity centre.

Swaledale, Wensleydale and Wharfedale. Now Hester has created new collagraphs, monotypes and linocut prints, inspired by Marie and the Dales landscape. 13 Nov to 24 Jan 2021 (excluding Christmas and mid week days in January)

Passing through Barbara Murray and Paco Valera divide their time between the Yorkshire Dales and Spain and are inspired by the woodlands on both doorsteps. Their collection of prose-infused monochrome tree portraits is a powerful combination of poetry and photography. Their work encourages people to give time to the ‘passing through’ moments of reflection offered by woodlands: “Without trees, we cease to exist.”

Did you know..? Our gold Viking ring was discovered by a farmer digging a drainage ditch near Sedbergh in 2008!

 

Hawes National Park Centre is based at the Museum. Call in to find out all you need to know for your visit to the Yorkshire Dales.

Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 61

WIN A WEEKEND BREAK FOR TWO IN THE BEAUTIFUL YORKSHIRE DALES! For your chance to win, all you have to do is to complete the questionnaire below and return it to us by 7 December 2020 - it’s as simple as that! Our prize-winners will enjoy a 2 night break with bed and breakfast for 2 adults up to the value of £250.

1. Where did you obtain your copy of ‘The Visitor 2020’?

6. Were you directly influenced by ‘The Visitor 2020’ to:

❑ National Park Centre ❑ Tourist Information Centre (please specify)

visit any attractions

……………………………………………………

go to any events

❑ Other (please specify)

❑ Yes

…………………………………………………… 2. What did you enjoy most about the newspaper? …………………………………………………… 3. What did you find most useful? …………………………………………………… 4. Was there anything you did not particularly enjoy? …………………………………………………… 5. What would you like to see included in future editions? ……………………………………………………

Fill out this form and return it along with your questionnaire so we can enter you into the prize draw. The first entry drawn on 11 December 2020 will receive the prize. Name …………………............................... Address ………………............................... ................................................................ Postcode ……………................................ Simply write ‘Freepost YORKSHIREDALES’ only on your envelope for your entry to reach us - no address needed!

❑ Yes

❑ No

❑ National Park Authority website(s) ❑ Other websites (please specify)

❑ No

……………………………………………………

buy any of the advertised products

❑ Yes

❑ No

visit our website www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

❑ Yes

10. Please tell us where else you source information about the National Park to plan your visit. Tick all that apply.

❑ No

7. How would you rate the following aspects of The Visitor 2020 (where 6 is excellent and 1 is poor)? Please circle. Size

1 2 3 4 5 6

Paper quality

1 2 3 4 5 6

Informative and educational value 1 2 3 4 5 6 Balance of advertisements and editorial 1 2 3 4 5 6 Range of articles and features 1 2 3 4 5 6 8. Overall, how satisfied were you with this publication? Please circle. < not at all greatly > 1 2 3 4 5 6 9. How well did this publication show what is special about this National Park? Please circle. < not at all greatly > 1 2 3 4 5 6

❑ National Park Authority Twitter ❑ National Park Authority Facebook ❑ National Park Authority Instagram ❑ National Park Authority blog ❑ Other social media (please specify) ……………………………………………………

❑ National Park Authority residents’ newspaper ‘Dales’

❑ National Park Authority leaflets and other publications

❑ National Park Centres ❑ Local press, tv and radio ❑ National press, tv and radio ❑ Other (please specify) …………………………………………………… 11. Are you a resident of the Yorkshire Dales National Park ❑ , a day visitor ❑ or on holiday

❑ ? Please tick.

12. Please indicate your age group

❑ 18-24 years ❑ 35-44 years ❑ 55-64 years ❑ 75+ years

❑ 25-34 years ❑ 45-54 years ❑ 65-74 years

Terms & conditions: 1. Prize is 2 nights bed & breakfast accommodation in the National Park for up to 2 people to a maximum value of £250. 2. Entries to be received by 7 December 2020; draw will take place 11 December 2020. 3. Entrants must be aged 18 or over. 4. One entry per person. 5. Prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged. No cash alternative. 6. Prize to be taken before 31 December 2021. 7. Conditions apply. For full terms & conditions email info@yorkshiredales.org.uk or call 0300 456 0030. Please note that your name and address will not be used for any future mailings by us or any third party.

62 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Say cheese!

Dish of the Day Don’t miss out on a real local institution. Ramsay’s mobile fish and chip van has been part of the fabric of village life for the past 38 years. Larger than life characters, by the time they retired Dick and Pauline were serving the third generation of some families.

Think Yorkshire Dales with its lush valley dairy meadows, and you definitely think of one thing - cheese. Today’s burgeoning local cheese scene is thanks in part to the Cistercian monks who brought their fromage-making skills over from Normandy. They settled at abbeys such as Jervaulx and Fountains back in the 11th century and started making Wensleydale - later to become the muchloved nibble of Wallace and Gromit. Now, the iconic Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese has been joined by a range of Dales delights such as Stonebeck, Swaledale, Ribblesdale, Thornby Moor, Richard III, Lacey’s, Yorkshire Blue and Fine Fettle. And this has spawned a whole side industry with preserves, chutneys, gins, beers and accessories all being created within the National Park.

The Home Farmer Back in the early 1960s, Wensleydale had its own mobile milk-vending machine. Now, local farmers Ben, Adam and Sam Spence have re-introduced one to the dale - and taken things up a notch - in the form of a specially adapted horsebox. Serving farm fresh milk daily to eager customers, they have also developed their own raw milk cheese, Old Roan. So if you’re staying in the area, why not grab some free-range milk from the Spences’ herd of happy cows for your breakfast (with the cream on top,

Specialist shop The Courtyard Dairy, near Settle, includes a cheese museum. Owners Andy and Kathy Swinscoe champion independent farmhouse cheese-makers, many of whom still make by hand with unpasteurised milk from their own herds in order to get the best depth of flavour. Each cheese is then aged to perfection in the Dairy’s maturing cheese room. And then there is the Wensleydale Creamery in Hawes with its famous tasting room and visitor centre. On Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September, it will once again host the opening weekend of the now annual Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival in the National Park, with butter and cheese making demonstrations, pairing workshops, and over 30 local producers of cheese, bread, chocolate and much more displaying their wares in the marquee. Get ready to sample the Dales on a plate…

With new owners, but a dedication to the tradition and importance of such a service in rural areas, the van continues to add to its weekly rounds, getting to know regulars and visitors, and adding new local products, such as deep-fried Real Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese. Visit www.ramsaysfishandchips.co.uk to find out times and routes.

And to wash it down? Long the home of great beer, Yorkshire has ale-lovers covered. Local to the National Park are Wensleydale Brewery in Leyburn, Yorkshire Dales Brewery in Askrigg and Kirkby Lonsdale Brewery. If artisan gin is your thing, you’re in for a treat with locally-made tipples from Yorkshire Dales Distillery, Masons and Whitakers, to name just a few. In 2018, Taplin & Mageean opened the very first gin distillery in Wensleydale beside a steam train parked at Leyburn station platform.

naturally) - it might even stir up some childhood memories. Follow ‘The Home Farmer’ on Facebook to find out where the Home Farm Dairy Barn will be setting up next.

With so much mouthwatering, quality produce on offer in the Dales, from meat from grass-fed livestock to hand-churned dairy ice cream, we can’t cover it all here. Head to the Eat Drink Shop section of our website at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/ eat-drink-shop to satisfy your cravings.

Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 63

Market days 2020

Monday: Keighley (indoor), Kendal (indoor), Kirkby Stephen, Skipton, Thirsk

Visit us for garden inspiration, exciting events, relaxing shopping and Bettys Café Tea Rooms

Tuesday: Bedale, Hawes, Kendal (indoor), Settle Wednesday: Barnard Castle, Kendal (indoor and outdoor), Keighley (indoor), Knaresborough, Masham, Northallerton, Sedbergh, Skipton Thursday: Keighley (indoor), Kendal (indoor), Kirkby Lonsdale indoor & outdoor in the morning, Ripon

A garden for all seasons Save 10% when you book online 1½ miles from Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Friday: Keighley (indoor), Kendal (indoor), Leyburn, Reeth, Skipton,

rhs.org.uk/harlowcarr

RHS Registered Charity No: 222879/SC038262

Saturday: Keighley (indoor), Kendal (indoor and outdoor), Masham, Northallerton, Richmond, Skipton, Thirsk

THE PERFECT FAMILY DAY OUT

NEWBY HALL & GARDENS

winner

garden of the year

2020

Ripon, North Yorkshire

www.newbyhall.com

01423 322583

HIMALAYAN GARDEN &

SCULPTURE PARK Open: 10th April to 1st November 2020

An Autism Plus Social Enterprise

Classic Car Hire Perfect for weddings, a birthday gift experience, or a car to tour North Yorkshire!

www.himalayangarden.com

a bea oasis o utiful & tran f calm quility

Hiring a classic car for a special occasion is guaranteed to make someone's dream come true. Our fleet of cars include 4 Morris Minors and an Austin Healey Sprite! Available to hire from £145 per day Drivers must be aged 25 or over All profits are reinvested into Park House Barns

The Hutts, Grewelthorpe, Ripon HG4 3DA T: 01765 658009 Open Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holidays 10am - 4pm

64 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

www.classiccarhirenorth.co.uk info@classiccarhirenorth.co.uk 01535 279 152

Farmers & artisan markets Grassington (The Square) 4th Sunday of the month (March to November) Orton (Market Hall)

2nd Saturday of the month

Sedbergh (Main St) 4th Saturday of the month (April to August), plus 19 September Skipton (Canal Basin)

1st and 3rd Sunday of the month

NIDDERDALE SHOW Bewerley Park, Pateley Bridge Monday 21st September 2020 Classes for Cattle, Sheep, Pigs, Goats and Horses, Fur & Feather, Dry Stone Walling, Walking Sticks, Horticulture, Produce & Handicrafts, Dog Show and Sheep Dog Trials, Terrier Racing, Show Jumping, Trade Stands, Food and Craft Marquees, Cricket Match, Brass Bands For further details contact the Show Secretary: Mrs S Monk 01969 650129

www.nidderdaleshow.co.uk Email: info@nidderdaleshow.co.uk A traditional Dales Agricultural Show

LANDRACE COTTAGE In the lovely village of Carlton Miniott, 2 miles from Thirsk. Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms. 2 bathrooms. £300 to £515 per week including all linens, utilities and wifi. Local pub only 3 mins walk. Tel: 01845 525110 Email: sara@landracecottage.co.uk

www.landracecottage.co.uk

New TV serie s of

“All Cre a Great a tures nd Sma ll” showin James Alfred Wight (James Herriot), became one of the most popular writers of the 20th Century. His books, a series of stories based on his experiences as a young veterinary surgeon working amongst the North Yorkshire farming community have sold in their millions world-wide.

g Channe on l 5 in 2020

Their great success resulted in two feature films followed by the world TV series, ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ which is noted to be Yorkshire’s BEST TV Show EVER. His books still sell, the TV series is still played throughout the world, and thousands of visitors continue to flock to the World of James Herriot, (established in 1999 in his home town of Thirsk, North Yorkshire).

There’s plenty for the whole family to enjoy at this excellent award-winning, all-weather attraction. A truly unique experience. OPENING TIMES

We’re open seven days a week! Nov to Feb: 10am - 4pm (last entry 3pm) Mar to Oct: 10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm) Closed: Dec 25th, 26th, & Jan 1st

T: 01845 524 234

E. mail@worldofjamesherriot.com

Visit us at 23 Kirkgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 1PL Original car from “It Shouldn’t Happen to a Vet”

www.worldofjamesherriot.com Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 65

For the last 15 years, peregrine falcons - the world’s fastest animal - have chosen to nest and raise their young at Malham Cove.

Malhamdale With some of the best known natural wonders in the National Park, it’s not hard to see why Malhamdale has inspired artists, filmmakers and poets over the centuries. A short walk along good paths from Malham village - with its busy National Park Centre, pubs and cafés - is the soaring limestone ‘amphitheatre’ of Malham Cove.

A free viewing point set up by the RSPB has allowed visitors to study the antics of these fascinating birds through high powered telescopes as they stoop for their prey. This year the viewpoint will be open on long weekends from April to July until the birds Exploring the gorge of Gordale Scar fly the nest. You might also catch a glimpse of the other wildlife - like little owls and new skill. Further down the valley you can woodpeckers - that also call learn about the art of butchery and charcuterie Malham Cove home. with Chris Wildman at Town End Farm Shop, and stock up on some great local produce.

The top is reached by 400 stone steps climbing up the Cove’s left hand side - count them! A stunning lunar landscape of limestone pavement awaits made up of clints (blocks) and grikes (fissures). For the makers of Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 it was the perfect choice for a location shoot.

Visit www.malhamdale.com for further information.

Our Climate is in Crisis

Above the Cove lies the highest natural lake in England. Tranquil Malham Tarn alongside the ‘sooty’ marks on the Cove face - is said to have inspired Charles Kingsley who wrote The Water Babies while staying nearby. Take the boardwalk through the nature reserve and you may just spot one of the rare water voles that were released here as part of a reintroduction programme in 2017. The dramatic gorge of Gordale Scar - part of the Malham Landscape Trail that takes in all the key sites - is hemmed in by high cliffs. A waterfall emerges through a hole in the rock at its deepest point. Walking through woodland pungent with wild garlic in spring, you also pass Janet’s Foss, a gladed woodland waterfall and pool. Janet, the Queen of the Faeries, is said to live in the cave behind the falls.

Trees are our most effective solution. Help us plant 100,000 new broadleaf trees in the Yorkshire Dales. together-for-trees.org 015242 51002

Charity No. 1061687.

Back in the village blacksmith Annabelle Bradley designs and makes beautiful wrought ironwork in the old smithy and offers courses for those wanting to learn a

Making holiday memories since 1970 LOCAL REAL ALES

Book a room online now at

4 EN-SUITE ROOMS

www.victoriakirkbymalham.co.uk

HOME COOKED

For enquiries, email us at

FOOD

hello@victoriakirkbymalham.co.uk

Tel: 01729 830499

01947 600700 Untitled-2 1

66 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

www.yorkshireholidaycottages.co.uk 10/12/2019 16:28

Discover Swinton’s Heritage Gardens & Parkland • Amble with over 200 fallow deer • Stroll the working kitchen garden • Walk the listed parkland • Explore our lakes and ponds • Visit the owl and hawk aviary • Experience the bird watching hide

Visit The Terrace Restaurant & Bar From morning coffee and brunch, to Terrace lunch and dinner with cocktails. Food is served all day from the showcase kitchen into the bar, restaurant and terraced gardens.

To book a table call us on 01765 680 950!

reservations@swintonestate.com • 01765 680900

swintonestate.com • Masham. Ripon. HG4 4JH SWINTON E S TAT E

In our Kitchens we make our own food, as you would make at home. In our Farmshops we're lucky enough to work with over 70 local producers within 30 miles. Both North and Southbound of the M6, between J38 and J39

T E B AY S E RV IC E S .C OM

Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 67