Self-guided holidays : Single centre self-guided walking holidays
Yorkshire's
Limestone Dales
Self-guided Walking Holidays
Nestling in the shadows of the mighty ‘Three Peaks’ of Ingleborough, Pen-y-Ghent and Whernside lie Yorkshire’s limestone dales. The gleaming white of the limestone scars, laid bare by the last Ice Age, add light to a rugged landscape, whilst the sweet springy turf provides the perfect walking surface. This is an area famed for its tradition of access to the hills and valleys and every picturesque village offers a warm welcome.
The limestone geology of this area has created a unique landcape of ‘limestone pavements’ and weathered scars. It is hard to resist the temptation to leave the path to touch the rocks, walk across the ‘pavements’ where rare lime-loving plants hide in the crevices, and sit on the abundant rocky seats thoughtfully provided by nature for the purpose of picnic stops!
The crystal clear rivers which run through Wharfedale and Ribblesdale meander over smooth shelves of limestone or, where harder rocks extrude, rush and boil through rocky constrictions and thunder over series of dramatic waterfalls.
The selection of walks will depend upon the grade of the tour, however, all the tours will visit Wharfedale for a walk from Grassington to Kettlewell; Ribblesdale where the shapely form of Pen-y-Ghent dominates the skyline; and Malhamdale where the natural limestone cliff of Malham Cove and the walls of Gordale Scar, which tower 300’ above the path, present an awe-inspiring sight.
Bed & Breakfast option
Your holiday in Yorkshire’s Limestone Country will be based at a comfortable family-run guest house in the village of Austwick. Your room will have ensuite facilities (private bathroom) and you will have a choice of continental or full English breakfast. Austwick has a hotel and a pub serving meals in the evening, and Settle, with it wide range of hotels and inns is only five miles away. The guest house serves evening meals by prior arrangement.
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast option
Your holiday in Yorkshire’s Limestone Country will be based at The Traddock Hotel [ETC/AA**] an elegant Georgian country house which has been tastefully refurbished over the last few years and is set in its own attractive grounds. In a bygone era the grounds were the horse trading paddock – hence the name. Family owned and run, the Traddock provides an excellent standard of food and accommodation, plus a very warm welcome. The restaurant has been awarded two AA rosettes and was also named as the 'Best Restaurant of the Year' in the Organic Industry Awards 2006. All of the beautifully appointed bedrooms have ensuite facilities.
Holiday options
Bed & Breakfast holiday options
| Code: YDLSBE5 |
| Grade: Easy |
| Nights: 5 |
| Price: £420 |
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| Code: YDLSBE7 |
| Grade: Easy |
| Nights: 7 |
| Price: £535 |
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| Code: YDLSBM5 |
| Grade: Moderate |
| Nights: 5 |
| Price: £420 |
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| Code: YDLSBM7 |
| Grade: Moderate |
| Nights: 7 |
| Price: £535 |
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- All of the above prices are per person, and based upon two guests sharing a double or twin-bedded room.
- Single traveller supplement; £40 per night (More about single supplement).
- Discounts available for parties of three or more guests.
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast holiday options
| Code: YDLSHE5 |
| Grade: Easy |
| Nights: 5 |
| Price: £675 |
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| Code: YDLSHE7 |
| Grade: Easy |
| Nights: 7 |
| Price: £890 |
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| Code: YDLSHM5 |
| Grade: Moderate |
| Nights: 5 |
| Price: £675 |
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| Code: YDLSHM7 |
| Grade: Moderate |
| Nights: 7 |
| Price: £890 |
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- All of the above prices are per person, and based upon two guests sharing a double or twin-bedded room.
- Single traveller supplement; £50 per night (More about single supplement).
- Discounts available for parties of three or more guests.
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Travel information
Rail: Settle.
Onward travel: Taxi.