Northern Yorkshire Dales
Steep-sided valleys. Riverside rambles. Calm.
High felltops. Grassy ridges. Thriving villages. The
Dales Way and the Pennine Way. The Howgill Fells
and Eden Valley. This is where you find more than
just the Yorkshire Dales.
The northern Yorkshire Dales reveal the qualities
of the high Pennines with assertive moorland hills,
remote farming communities and deep valleys.
The Howgill Fells rise to over 2,000ft above the grey-slate
roofs of Sedbergh, and offer hikes over the wide-open
landscapes. Explore the paths along the valley floor, through
typical Dales villages, to Whernside, the highest of Yorkshire's
Three Peaks. There are magnificent waterfalls, including Hardraw
Force and Aysgarth Falls, and the impressive Bolton
Castle waiting to be discovered.
- Explore the unspoilt Howgill Fells above Sedbergh
- A cosy 16th century manor house, full of character
- Walk through the Yorksire Dales to picturesque villages
Detailed information
| Classic Walking programme details |
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A typical Classic Walking day…
… will offer you a choice of 2 guided walks each
of varying length and ascent. If you are new to walking, start
at the easier level, where the pace is the gentlest. We have
plenty of stops to enjoy the views and to rest. As your holiday
progresses you may feel confident to try a more challenging
level, or stick to the same level - it's entirely your choice.
More information on the type of footpaths
you're likely to find in the Northern Yorkshire Dales.
On holidays before Easter or from 24 October, your daily choice of walks will generally comprise two walks chosen to suit guest numbers and the cooler weather.
Itinerary One
The following walks will be offered for holidays commencing on these dates:
27 February; 6, 13, 27, 30 March; 6, 27 April; 9, 13, 30 May; 3, 13, 17, 27 June; 1, 11, 25, 29 July; 15, 19, 29 August; 2, 23, September; 11, 19, 26 October; 2, 9, 16 November 2009.
| Arrival day |
Easier Walk: Sedbergh to Danny Bridge
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7½ |
600 feet |
| Harder Walk: Cautley Spout
and the Calf |
10¾ |
2110 feet |
| Easier Walk: Barbondale, the Lune and Kirkby Lonsdale |
7¼ |
225 feet |
| Harder Walk: Middleton Fell |
10¼ |
2150 feet |
| Easier Walk: Askrigg
to Hawes |
7¼ |
250 feet |
| Harder Walk: Lady Anne's Way and Hearne Top |
11 |
1025 feet |
| There are no organised walks today to allow you time to explore the area independently or just relax in Thorns Hall and grounds. |
Easier Walk: Upper Swaledale - Muker to Keld
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6 |
650 feet |
| Harder Walk: Great Shunner Fell into Swaledale |
11½ |
1725 feet |
Easier Walk: Dentdale to Sedbergh along the Dales Way
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8 |
350 feet |
| Harder Walk: Whernside and Dent |
10½ |
1950 feet |
| Departure day |
Itinerary Two
The following walks will be offered for holidays commencing on these dates:
23 February; 2, 9, 20 March; 3, 10, 14 April; 2, 23 May; 6, 10, 20 June; 4, 8, 18, 22 July; 8, 12, 22 August; 5, 9, 26, 30 September; 16, 23, 30 October; 6, 13 November 2009.
| Arrival day. |
| Easier Walk: Lune Valley and the Dales Way |
7½ |
400 feet |
| Harder Walk: Howgill Traverse
via Hazelgill Knott and The Calf |
9½ |
1800 feet |
| Easier Walk: The Eden way to Kirkby
Stephen |
7¼ |
475 feet |
| Harder Level Walk: Mallerstang Edge |
10¼ |
1425 feet |
Easier Walk: Oxclose Road to Bolton
Castle and Aysgarth
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7½ |
550 feet |
| Harder Walk: A three dales walk - Waldendale, Coverdale and Wensleydale |
11¾ |
2125 feet |
| There are no organised walks today to allow you time to explore the area independently or just relax in Thorns Hall and grounds. |
| Easier Walk: Smardale Fell and Smardale Gill Nature Reserve |
7¼ |
450 feet |
| Harder Walk: Green Bell and Randygill Top |
10¾ |
1950 feet |
| Easier Walk: Ribblehead, Twisleton Scars and Ingleton |
8 |
425 feet |
| Harder Walk: Whernside from Ribblehead, Twisleton Scars and Ingleton |
11 |
1475 feet |
| Departure day |
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| Footpath information |
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On these holidays there is a choice of two walks for varying abilities each day. For maximum choice we offer two weekly itineraries - ideal if you
wish to book a 14-night holiday or return for a second visit.
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Easier Walks: 6 to 8½ miles on good riverside and field paths with generally easy gradients. 225ft to 650ft of ascent in a day. |
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Harder Walks: 9½ to 11½ miles over high moorland on generally good paths, occasionally boggy and indistinct. 1,025ft to 2,125ft of ascent in a day. |
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| Average temperatures |
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| March |
2°C |
9°C |
| April |
4°C |
12°C |
| May |
6°C |
15°C |
| June |
9°C |
19°C |
| July |
11°C |
20°C |
| Aug |
11°C |
20°C |
| Sept |
9°C |
18°C |
| Oct |
7°C |
14°C |
| Nov |
3°C |
9°C |
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| Other walking holiday ideas |
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We also offer the following holidays at Thorns Hall, find out more below:
Alternatively, guided walking holidays in and around the Northern Yorkshire Dales include:
For the independently minded we also offer a self-guided walking break along The
Dales Way.
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| Where you'll stay |
You'll be based in our fine Country House accommodation, Thorns
Hall, located on the outskirts of the attractive small market town of Sedbergh
in the Yorkshire Dales
With its unique ambience and peaceful
location, Thorns Hall will appeal to anyone
in search of a relaxing break. Dating from
1535 this small manor house retains its
historic charm with cosy public rooms,
wood panelling and open fires. There are
24 en-suite bedrooms in the main building
and in cottages across the cobbled
courtyard. Situated a few minutes’ walk
from the centre of Sedbergh, at the foot of
the Howgill Fells, it offers pleasant views
and great walks from the
doorstep. |
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