Beat those Winter Blues with our 3-day walking break based at Settle in beautiful Ribblesdale in the southern Yorkshire Dales.

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 Ribblesdale, taking in Stainforth Force, Hoffman Kilns and Langcliffe (6 – 8 miles)
Evening: meal at the Golden Lion, Settle

Saturday
9:30am – 4:30pm: guided walk in the Yorkshire Dales, taking in the hills, fells and limestone escarpments around Ribblesdale, including Scaleber Force, Attermire Cave, Victoria Cave and Jubilee Cave (Mid Craven Fault), Catrigg Force, Stainforth as well as amazing views (10 – 12 miles)
Evening: meal at the Golden Lion, Settle and a Pub Quiz

Sunday
10am – 3pm: guided walk through Ribblesdale, taking in Stackhouse, the Celtic Wall, the Happy Valley, Feizor and Giggleswick Scar (6 – 8 miles)
3pm: farewell drink at the Golden Lion, Settle

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. 

SETTLE – OUR BASE FOR THE WEEKEND

This walking break will be based from the lovely small town of Settle in Ribblesdale, the southern ‘gateway’ to the Yorkshire Dales amidst stunning limestone scenery. With its hidden alleyways, old buildings, Shambles and famous Naked Man Cafe, Settle is a beautiful place to visit, and the walking around Ribblesdale is superb and varied, with fascinating history, geography and geology – it lies along the Craven Fault Zone, so expect limestone escarpments, caves and glacio-karst landscapes.

We’ll explore beautiful riverside paths, numerous waterfalls, dramatic limestone escarpments, prehistoric remains, lovely villages, magnificent views and cosy pubs.

Accommodation ranges from B&Bs, hotels and pubs. We’ll send you a detailed list of accommodation when you make a booking with us.

This walking weekend will be based at the Golden Lion at Settle which is a beautiful 17th Century coaching inn that boasts a fine inglenook fireplace, perfect for a winter’s evening.