Beat those Winter Blues with our 3-day walking break based at Reeth in beautiful Swaledale in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. This is walking country par excellence with the soaring limestone escarpment of Fremington Edge rising above, heather moorlands all around and rich history and heritage waiting to be explored, from lead mining relics to prehistoric settlements and monuments.

Spend three days with Mark Reid walking through stunning countryside and hills – blow away the cobwebs, refresh and revitalise your mind, body & soul!

• 3 days of fantastic walks in the Yorkshire Dales
• Walks planned for you and guided by Mark Reid, so you don’t have to worry about route finding!
• Mark will share his knowledge of the history, heritage & geography of the area
• Social evenings at a local pub, including a quiz night!
• Enjoy some superb winter walks, cosy pubs and crackling log fires

ITINERARY

Friday
Meet at 1pm: welcome briefing
1:30pm – 4:30pm: guided afternoon walk through Swaledale, taking in Marrick Priory, Reels Head and Jabz Cave (8 miles)
Evening: meal at one of Reeth’s pubs

Saturday
9:30am – 4:30pm: guided walk in the Yorkshire Dales, taking in the hills, fells and dales above Swaledale, including Fremington Edge, Slei Gill, Windegg, Arkengarthdale & Calver Hill with amazing views and varied landscapes (choice of moderate or adventurous routes 10 – 12 miles)
Evening: meal at one of Reeth’s pubs followed by a Pub Quiz

Sunday
10am – 3pm: guided walk through Swaledale, taking in Grinton Moor, High Harker Hill and Maiden Castle (8 miles)
3pm: farewell drink at one of Reeth’s pubs

Please note: The precise routes will be chosen on the day, given weather and ground conditions, and the preferences of the group. The above routes are examples, and may be subject to change. All timings and distances are approximate. 

REETH in SWALEDALE – OUR BASE FOR THE WEEKEND

This walking break will be based from the beautiful village of Reeth in lovely Swaledale. This really is a beautiful part of the country, with a sweeping valley through which flows the sinuous River Swale, with deep side-valleys, ancient woodland, magnificent hills and fells, plus lots of history and heritage including abandoned lead mines, a Neolithic henge, prehistoric settlements and quaint villages. Reeth is a lovely village of stone-built houses set around a large sloping village green overlooking the confluence of Swaledale and Arkengarthdale. Here you will find three pubs, B&Bs, shops and cafes.

Accommodation ranges from self catering to B&Bs, bunkhouse, a hotel and three pubs. We’ll send you a detailed list of accommodation when you make a booking with us.