7 Night Southern Yorkshire Dales Festive Gentle Guided Walking Holiday

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    [title] => Wharfedale and Grassington
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                            [title] => Along the Wharfe to Grassington
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Distance: 4 miles (6.5km)
Ascent: 400 feet (120m)
In summary: We follow the Dales Way along the beautiful River Wharfe first to Linton Falls, then to picturesque Grassington where there will be plenty of time to explore or relax in one of the many tea shops.  
Highlight: Linton Falls - the largest waterfall on the River Wharfe.
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                            [title] => Linton to Grassington
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Distance: 7 miles (11.5km)
Total ascent: 700 feet (220m)
In summary: Enjoy great views of Wharfedale as you walk from Linton through the charming village of Thorpe. We'll then follow the Dales Way along the river, past Linton Falls to Grassington.
Highlight: Explore the unique 12th Century church in Linton and look out for Linton Falls - the largest waterfall on the River Wharfe.
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                            [title] => Conistone Dib
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Distance: 9.5 miles (15.5km)
Total ascent: 1,300 feet (400m)
In summary: A horseshoe walk around Wharfedale. We first head up the western side of the valley where we will see amazing views of Kilnsey Crag. After crossing the river walk through more rugged scenery with a short scramble up Conistone Dib, then follow the Dales Way to Grassington.
Highlight: Our walk ends in the traditional Yorkshire village of Grassington with its cobbled streets, shops and tea rooms.
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    [title] => Pennine Way
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                            [title] => Eshton Moor and River Aire
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Distance: 4 miles (7km)
Ascent: 500 feet (160m) 
In summary: This circular walk explores the Pennine Way south before going over Eshton Moor and descending fields to the River Aire, then field paths ascend gently to Haw Crag before the return to Newfield Hall.
Highlight: Good views of the local area, including Newfield Hall, from the top of  Haw Crag (677 feet).
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                            [title] => The Pennine Way
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Distance: 8 miles (12.5km)
Ascent: 750 feet (220m)
In summary: This circular walk follows the Pennine Way south to Gargrave. From here we follow an old green lane to reach Haw Crag.
Highlight: Views from the summit of Haw Crag (677 feet), which you can see from the house.
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                            [title] => Gargrave & Haw Crag
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Distance: 9.5 miles (15.5km)
Ascent: 850 feet (260m)
In summary: Our circular walk takes us south of Newfield Hall through undulating scenery to the village of Gargrave. We follow the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, before returning via an old Green Lane.
Highlight: A pleasant stroll by Eshton Beck and along the canal towpath where we will see Gargrave Locks. 
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    [title] => Malham Cove
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                            [title] => Janet's Foss & Malham
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Distance: 4 miles (7km) in two sections (4km Malham to Janet's Foss return / 3km Malham to Malham Cove return)
Ascent: 500 feet (160m) 
In summary: From Malham village we walk through National Trust land to view Janet’s Foss waterfall. We then return to explore the village where there are pubs and cafes. The second half of the walk takes us along the Pennine Way to see the magnificent limestone formation of Malham Cove, before returning to Malham village.
Highlights: Section 1. Plenty of time to view Janet’s Foss and enjoy Wedber Wood. Section 2.Malham Cove is truly spectacular. Look out for peregrine falcons nesting on the cliffs, and the river emerging from the base of the cove.
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                            [title] => Around Malham
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Distance: 7 miles (11.5km) 
Ascent: 1,000 feet (300m)
In summary: We ascend gradually along a green lane and over open moorland up to Malham Tarn and return to Malham past Malham Cove and beautiful Janet's Foss waterfall. 
Highlight: Looking over the limestone pavement of Malham Cove is always an impressive sight.
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                            [title] => Gordale and Malham Cove
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Distance: 9 miles (14.5km)
Ascent: 1,600 feet (480m) 
In summary: A classic walk from Malham that leads to the beautiful sights of Janet’s Foss and magnificent Gordale Scar before heading north over moorland, past the top of Malham Cove, to reach Malham Tarn. The return route provides stunning views of limestone countryside before descending by a green lane to reach the bottom of Malham Cove.
Highlight: The pretty woodland waterfall of Janet’s Foss, the collapsed cave system of Gordale Scar from the last Ice Age, and the serene Malham Tarn, that is surrounded by pervious limestone.
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    [title] => Free Day
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Discover more about Newfield Hall and the local area for ideas on how to fill your free day. 
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    [title] => Clapham, Gaping Gill and Ingleborough Cave
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                            [title] => Clapham to Austwick
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Distance: 5 miles (7.5km)  
Ascent: 750 feet (220m) 
In summary: From the village of Clapham, we follow an ancient lane before heading to Norber where we can explore a boulder field of glacial erratics.  After descending gently to the village of Austwick, we make our way across field paths to return to Clapham. 
Highlight: Spend time marvelling at the unique landscape of the Norber erratics. 
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                            [title] => Ingleborough Cave & Nature Trail
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Distance: 3½ miles (5.5km)  
Ascent: 600 feet (180m) 
In summary: This circular walk starts in the traditional Dales village of Clapham before entering the Ingleborough Estate to follow a nature trail past the lake and by Clapham Beck. There is also an optional tour of Ingleborough Cave (payable locally).  
Highlights: See how the surrounding scenery of woods, fields, and moors has been shaped over 200 years by the Farrer family and walk through the famous Ingleborough Cave for some 500m beneath Ingleborough, one of the Three Yorkshire Peaks, to view impressive stalagmites and stalactites.    
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                            [title] => Gaping Gill
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Distance: 6 miles (9.5km) 
Total ascent: 1,050 feet (320m) 
In summary: Today’s circular walk starts in  the traditional Dales village of Clapham. Pass through the Ingleborough Estate, to Ingleborough Cave,and ascend the limestone gorge of Trow Gill to reach the huge pot hole of Gaping Gill. 
Highlight: Gaping Gill is awe-inspiring in its scale. This huge pot hole drops 100 metres into a cavern large enough to fit York Minster.
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    [title] => Malhamdale
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                            [title] => Kirkby Malham Circular
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Distance: 7 miles (11km) 
Ascent: 700 feet (200m) 
In summary: This circular walk takes us through the village of Calton before joining the Pennine Way to take us to the medieval church at Kirkby Malham. We then cross open countryside to reach the 17th century village of Airton before returning by lanes and fields.  
Highlight: Discover plenty of historical interest including an 18th century watermill, the 'Cathedral of the Dales’ at Kirkby Malham and the curious story of a watery grave.
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                            [title] => Malham via the Pennine Way
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Distance: 9.5 miles (15km)
Ascent: 900 feet (280m)
In summary: Discover the beautiful countryside as we walk north by the River Aire through Malhamdale to reach the village of Malham. We take a circular route to view Malham Cove before returning along the Pennine Way past the villages of Hanlith and Airton.
Highlight: Walk past Aire Head Spring where the river resurges from underground and enjoy close-up views of the dramatic Malham Cove.
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                            [title] => Airton and the Pennine Way
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Distance: 4 miles (6.5km) 
Ascent: 330 feet (100m) 
In summary: After following lanes to Calton, we cross fields to the Pennine Way and pick up the old mill leat to Airton.  After exploring the village we return to Newfield Hall via Kirk Syke Lane.
Highlight: Visit the 17th century village of Airton and spend time looking for dippers on the River Aire.
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    [title] => Departure Day
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Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home.
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    [title] => WHARFEDALE AND GRASSINGTON
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                            [title] => Linton and Grassington
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Distance: 7 miles (11km) 
Ascent: 700 feet (200m) 
In summary: Enjoy great views of Wharfedale as you walk from Linton through the charming villages of Thorpe and Burnsall. We'll then follow the Dales Way along the river, past Linton Falls to Grassington. 
Highlight: Explore the unique 12th Century church in Linton and look out for Linton Falls - the largest waterfall on the River Wharfe. 
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                            [title] => Linton and Ghaistrill’s Strid
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Distance: 6 miles (9.5km) 
Ascent: 550ft (180m) 
In Summary After exploring the pretty village of Linton we cross field paths and quiet country lanes before descending to the suspension bridge over the River Wharfe.  We then follow the Dales Way by the River Wharfe to Linton Falls, the largest falls on the river. A pleasant riverside path leads to Ghaistrill’s Strid, from where we ascend gently to the village of Grassington. 
Highlight: After enjoying the delights of Linton Village there may be time for morning coffee at the Fountains Inn, visiting Linton Falls on the Craven Fault, and Ghaistrill’s Strid before exploring Grassington’s numerous cafés, also pubs and shops. 
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                            [title] => Burnsall to Grassington
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Distance: 3.5 miles (5km) 
Ascent: 300ft (100m) 
In Summary: From Burnsall we follow the Dales Way and cross the River Wharfe by the suspension bridge.  We continue to follow the river along the Dales Way to Linton Falls, before taking an old trod path into the village of Grassington. 
Highlight: Viewing the Linton Falls from Linton Bridge and enjoying the shops surrounding the square in Grassington, the fictional market town featured in ‘All Creatures Great & Small’. 
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    [title] => MALHAMDALE
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                            [title] => Kirkby Malham to Airton
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Distance: 4 miles (6km) 
Ascent: 200ft (60m) 
In Summary: Starting from Kirkby Malham we explore the church known as the Cathedral of the Dales before following quiet country lanes to Hanlith Bridge to join the Pennine Way which we follow over fields by the River Aire to Airton.  After exploring the village of Airton lanes and field paths lead us back to Newfield Hall. 
Highlight: Learning about the church at Kirkby Malham and spending time in the pretty Quaker village of Airton, with opportunity to call for coffee at award winning Town End Farm Café. 
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                            [title] => Malham to Airton
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Distance: 5.5 miles (8.5km) 
Ascent: 400ft (120m) 
In Summary: After exploring the village of Malham we follow the Pennine Way by the River Aire to Hanlith Bridge where a short detour along country lanes takes us the Kirkby Malham and its interesting church.  Continuing over fields along the Pennine Way we reach the village green of Airton before continuing along lanes and field paths back to Newfield Hall. 
Highlight: Time to spend in Malham village before following the Rive Aire through Malhamdale and looking for dippers. 
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                            [title] => Malhamdale Villages
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Distance: 8 miles (12.5km) 
Ascent: 800ft (240m) 
In Summary: From Airton we take a rising path over Warber Hill before descending over fields to Kirkby Malham Church.  The route continues by the River Aire past Aire Head to Malham village.  After spending time in Malham, we follow the Pennine Way through the hamlet of Hanlith back to Airton village. Field paths and lanes take us back to Newfield Hall. 
Highlight: A full exploration of Malhamdale, taking in the villages of Airton, Kirkby Malham, Malham and Hanlith. 
NOTE: The footpath over Warber Hill includes 3 stone stiles. There is also a stone stile between Kirkby Malham and River Aire. 
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    [title] => BOLTON ABBEY
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                            [title] => Barden Tower to Bolton Abbey
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Distance: 4 miles (6km) 
Ascent: 400 feet (120m) 
In summary: From Barden Bridge we follow the Dales Way along the River Wharfe. After crossing the Aqueduct we continue by the river, visiting The Strid and passing through Strid Wood, before reaching the iconic ruins of Bolton Priory. 
Highlight: The Strid is a dramatic stretch of the river where the channel is forced into a narrow chasm. The name supposedly derives from being able to ‘stride'.
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                            [title] => Bolton Abbey Estate
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Distance: 7.5 miles (12km)  
Ascent: 700ft (220m) 
In Summary: From Bolton Priory we follow the west bank of the River Wharfe, taking an elevated path which descends to the Strid. We cross the Aqueduct to return by the opposite bank of the river and enjoy elevated views of Bolton Abbey before continuing to Bolton Bridge where we pick up a grassy path back to Bolton Abbey. 
Highlight: The walk takes in much of the Bolton Abbey Estate.  
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                            [title] => The Strid and Bolton Abbey
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Distance: 6.0 miles (9.5km)  
Ascent: 650ft (200m) 
In Summary: This circular walk from Bolton Priory follows paths with minor undulations alongside the River Wharfe.  The route crosses the River Wharfe by two bridges, the wooden Priory footbridge and the turreted Aqueduct, and passes The Strid, before going through Strid Wood. 
Highlight: The walk offers a great opportunity to explore the historic ruins of Bolton Priory and visit to the adjacent Priory Church. 
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    [title] => Free Day - Southern Yorkshire Dales
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Discover more about Newfield Hall and the local area for ideas on how to make the most of your free day.
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    [title] => CLAPHAM, GAPING GILL AND INGLEBOROUGH CAVE
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                            [title] => Gaping Gill
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Distance: 6 miles (9½km)
Total ascent: 1,050 feet (320m)
In summary: Today’s circular walk starts in  the traditional Dales village of Clapham. Pass through the Ingleborough Estate, with an optional guided tour of Ingleborough Cave (payable locally), and ascend the limestone gorge of Trow Gill to reach the huge pot hole of Gaping Gill.
Highlight: We'll stop for an optional tour of Ingleborough Cave with its impressive stalactites and stalagmites.
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                            [title] => Ingleborough Cave & Nature Trail
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Distance: 3½ miles (5.5km)  
Ascent: 600 feet (180m) 
In summary: This circular walk starts in the traditional Dales village of Clapham before entering the Ingleborough Estate to follow a nature trail past the lake and by Clapham Beck. There is also an optional tour of Ingleborough Cave (payable locally).  
Highlights: See how the surrounding scenery of woods, fields, and moors has been shaped over 200 years by the Farrer family and walk through the famous Ingleborough Cave for some 500m beneath Ingleborough, one of the Three Yorkshire Peaks, to view impressive stalagmites and stalactites.    
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                            [title] => Clapham to Austwick
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Distance: 5 miles (7.5km)  
Ascent: 750 feet (220m) 
In summary: From the village of Clapham, we follow an ancient lane before heading to Norber where we can explore a boulder field of glacial erratics.  After descending gently to the village of Austwick, we make our way across field paths to return to Clapham. 
Highlight: Spend time marvelling at the unique landscape of the Norber erratics. 
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    [title] => MALHAM COVE
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                            [title] => Around Malham
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Distance: 7 miles (11.5km) 
Ascent: 1,000 feet (300m)
In summary: We ascend gradually along a green lane and over open moorland up to Malham Tarn and return to Malham past Malham Cove and beautiful Janet's Foss waterfall. 
Highlight: Looking over the limestone pavement of Malham Cove is always an impressive sight.
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                            [title] => Malham Classic Circuit
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Distance: 4.5 miles (7.5km) 
Ascent: 900ft (280m) 
In Summary: From Malham village we head through Wedber Wood to Janet’s Foss and then follow lanes to Gordale Scar.  An ascending path, the Dales High Way, takes us past ancient settlements up to the top of Malham Cove with views down Malhamdale.  We then pick up the Pennine Way to descend the steps to the bottom of the cove and follow the clear path back into Malham. 
Highlight: Although fairly challenging, this classic walk takes in all the features of Malham limestone country, including Janet’s Foss, Gordale Scar and Malham Cove. 
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                            [title] => Janet's Foss & Malham
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Distance: 4 miles (7km) in two sections (4km Malham to Janet's Foss return / 3km Malham to Malham Cove return)
Ascent: 500 feet (160m) 
In summary: From Malham village we walk through National Trust land to view Janet’s Foss waterfall. We then return to explore the village where there are pubs and cafes. The second half of the walk takes us along the Pennine Way to see the magnificent limestone formation of Malham Cove, before returning to Malham village.
Highlights: Section 1. Plenty of time to view Janet’s Foss and enjoy Wedber Wood. Section 2.Malham Cove is truly spectacular. Look out for peregrine falcons nesting on the cliffs, and the river emerging from the base of the cove.
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