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Thorns Hall, Sedbergh ■ Location: Yorkshire Dales
■ Duration: 7 nights at an HF Country House
■ Board Type: Full Board
■ Travel Dates: Oct-Nov 2026, Jan-Nov 2027
■ Itineraries available: 5
■ Walking Grades: 4, 6 & 8 details
■ Carbon Footprint: 162kg CO2 details
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£849
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£819
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From September 2026, we have expanded our walking grade scale from 6 to 10 points. While the holidays themselves have not changed (the routes, daily distances and ascent levels remain the same), our newly expanded 1-10 scale offers greater distinction between holidays and clearer grade descriptions, so you can choose a holiday that best suits you.
Gentle walking grade 4
The most active Gentle grade, with longer walks, some ascent, and possible steps, stiles, or off-path uneven ground. Typically, 6-7 miles (10-12km) with around 1,000ft (300m) of ascent.
Moderate walking grade 6
Longer full day walks with more ascent and varied terrain. Good fitness and agility are needed. Typically, 9-10 miles (15-16km) with around 1,500ft (460m) of ascent.
Challenging walking grade 8
Challenging walks for fit, experienced walkers. Expect rugged or mountainous terrain, or some longer distances than typical for this grade. Typically, 12-13 miles (19-21km) with around 2,300ft (700m) of ascent.All our carefully-curated itineraries are designed by our experts. While we make every effort to adhere to the described itinerary, we may take alternative routes or adapt the running order for weather and/or operational reasons.
Choose one of three walks each walking day (or a choice from two walks between November and February). Please read individual itineraries/trip notes for full details. Occasionally, we may make adjustments to the route or running order to account for the weather or other practical considerations.
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[title] => The Howgill Fells and Sedbergh
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[title] => Rawthey Valley
[content] => Distance: 7 miles (11.5km)
Ascent: 750 feet (220m)
In summary: Explore the green valleys around Sedbergh on this circular walk. We'll head through the fields into Garsdale and then return beside the Clough River and River Rawthey.
Highlight: Towards the end of the walk we'll pass Farfield Mill. This lovingly restored Victorian woollen mill that now hosts a heritage centre.
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[title] => Over the Howgills
[content] => Distance: 9 miles (14.5km)
Ascent: 1,850 feet (580m)
In summary: This circular walk from Sedbergh ascends to the summit of Arant Haw in the Howgill Fells. We then descend over the Nab to join the Dales Way and return to Sedbergh passing the Brigflatts Quaker Meeting House and the River Rawthey.
Highlight: An opportunity to get high onto the Howgill Fells; a beautiful upland area of rolling grassy hills.
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[title] => The Calf
[content] => Distance: 10.5miles (17km)
Ascent: 2750 feet (840m)
In summary: After a valley walk along the Rawthey Valley we'll ascend steeply past the Cautley Spout waterfall onto the Howgill Fells. We'll head to The Calf, the highest point of the Howgills, before a glorious descent along the ridge to Sedbergh.
Highlight: The classic Howgills walk where you'll get to experience this stunning landscape and soak up the views of the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District.
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Distance: 7 miles (11.5km)
Ascent: 750 feet (220m)
In summary: Explore the green valleys around Sedbergh on this circular walk. We'll head through the fields into Garsdale and then return beside the Clough River and River Rawthey.
Highlight: Towards the end of the walk we'll pass Farfield Mill. This lovingly restored Victorian woollen mill that now hosts a heritage centre.
Distance: 9 miles (14.5km)
Ascent: 1,850 feet (580m)
In summary: This circular walk from Sedbergh ascends to the summit of Arant Haw in the Howgill Fells. We then descend over the Nab to join the Dales Way and return to Sedbergh passing the Brigflatts Quaker Meeting House and the River Rawthey.
Highlight: An opportunity to get high onto the Howgill Fells; a beautiful upland area of rolling grassy hills.
Distance: 10.5miles (17km)
Ascent: 2750 feet (840m)
In summary: After a valley walk along the Rawthey Valley we'll ascend steeply past the Cautley Spout waterfall onto the Howgill Fells. We'll head to The Calf, the highest point of the Howgills, before a glorious descent along the ridge to Sedbergh.
Highlight: The classic Howgills walk where you'll get to experience this stunning landscape and soak up the views of the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District.
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[title] => Upper Swaledale
[content] => Distance: 8 miles (12.5km)
Ascent: 1,250 feet (380m)
In summary: Walk over Black Hill between Thwaite and Keld, then follow the upper Swale valley to Muker, finishing along a spectacular terrace above the river.
Highlight: The upper reaches of Swaledale are particularly attractive with tranquil scenery and charming sleepy villages.
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[title] => Keld and Muker
[content] => Distance: 7 miles (11.5km)
Ascent: 950 feet (300m)
In summary: Discover the delightful upper reaches of Swaledale. We'll follow the valley from Thwaite to Keld, returning past the waterfall of East Gill Force and the centuries-old lead mine at Crackpot Hall.
Highlight: The small villages of Keld and Muker have a timeless quality with their traditional farms and historic churches.
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[title] => Great Shunner Fell
[content] => Distance: 11 miles (17.5km)
Ascent: 1,800 feet (560m)
In summary: Cross the hills from Wensleydale to Swaledale. Our highest point is the summit of Great Shunner Fell, from where we descend following the Pennine Way to the village of Muker.
Highlight: Choose a clear day and you'll be rewarded with a panoramic view over the Yorkshire Dales to the Lake District fells in the distance.
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Distance: 7 miles (11.5km)
Ascent: 950 feet (300m)
In summary: Discover the delightful upper reaches of Swaledale. We'll follow the valley from Thwaite to Keld, returning past the waterfall of East Gill Force and the centuries-old lead mine at Crackpot Hall.
Highlight: The small villages of Keld and Muker have a timeless quality with their traditional farms and historic churches.
Distance: 8 miles (12.5km)
Ascent: 1,250 feet (380m)
In summary: Walk over Black Hill between Thwaite and Keld, then follow the upper Swale valley to Muker, finishing along a spectacular terrace above the river.
Highlight: The upper reaches of Swaledale are particularly attractive with tranquil scenery and charming sleepy villages.
Distance: 11 miles (17.5km)
Ascent: 1,800 feet (560m)
In summary: Cross the hills from Wensleydale to Swaledale. Our highest point is the summit of Great Shunner Fell, from where we descend following the Pennine Way to the village of Muker.
Highlight: Choose a clear day and you'll be rewarded with a panoramic view over the Yorkshire Dales to the Lake District fells in the distance.
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[title] => Free Day
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[title] => Dufton, High Cup Nick and Appleby
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[title] => Eden Valley
[content] => Distance: 7.5 miles (11.5km)
Ascent: 650 feet (200m)
In summary: Walk through the rich green pastures of Cumbria's Eden Valley on this walk from Dufton to Appleby. Our route includes the magical wooded valley of Dufton Ghyll.
Highlight: Our walk connects the charming fell side village of Dufton, with the historic market town of Appleby-in-Westmorland.
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[title] => Around Dufton Pike
[content] => Distance: 10 miles (16km)
Ascent: 1,050 feet (320m)
In summary: Head onto the lower slopes of the North Pennines on our walk around the shapely summit of Dufton Pike. We then head through the fields of the Eden Valley to Appleby.
Highlight: Enjoy great views back to High Cup Nick, then celebrate the completion of your walk with refreshments in one of Appleby's historic pubs or cafes.
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[title] => High Cup Nick
[content] => Distance: 9½ miles (15km)
Ascent: 1,850 feet (560m)
In summary: Follow the Pennine Way from Dufton to the magnificent High Cup Nick. Our route takes us around the rim of this deep cut valley before a descending back to Dufton.
Highlight: High Cup Nick is an immense 'U-shaped' valley carved into the slopes of the North Pennines - a dramatic natural feature.
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Distance: 7.5 miles (11.5km)
Ascent: 650 feet (200m)
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Highlight: Our walk connects the charming fell side village of Dufton, with the historic market town of Appleby-in-Westmorland.
Distance: 10 miles (16km)
Ascent: 1,050 feet (320m)
In summary: Head onto the lower slopes of the North Pennines on our walk around the shapely summit of Dufton Pike. We then head through the fields of the Eden Valley to Appleby.
Highlight: Enjoy great views back to High Cup Nick, then celebrate the completion of your walk with refreshments in one of Appleby's historic pubs or cafes.
Distance: 9½ miles (15km)
Ascent: 1,850 feet (560m)
In summary: Follow the Pennine Way from Dufton to the magnificent High Cup Nick. Our route takes us around the rim of this deep cut valley before a descending back to Dufton.
Highlight: High Cup Nick is an immense 'U-shaped' valley carved into the slopes of the North Pennines - a dramatic natural feature.
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[title] => Rivers Rawthey & Dee with Aye Gill Pike
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[title] => Shadow of the Howgills
[content] => Distance: 6 miles (10km)
Ascent: 700 feet (220m)
In summary: The walk starts by crossing a patchwork of fields beneath the Howgills, before more fields south of the River Rawthey. This is followed by a good path on the open fell and a short section of The Dales Way back to Sedbergh.
Highlight: A walk which offers the prospect of great views of the Howgills throughout.
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[title] => Circuit to Dentdale
[content] => Distance: 8.5 miles (13.5km)
Ascent: 950 feet (300m)
In summary: The walk goes over the modest Frostrow Fells before descending to delightful Dentdale, and a section beside the River Dee. Part of The Dales Way is now joined for the return to Sedbergh.
Highlight: The peace and tranquility of Dentdale.
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[title] => Aye Gill Pike
[content] => Distance: 11 miles (17.5km)
Ascent: 1,750 feet (540m)
In summary: A well-graded ascent, albeit with the prospect of some boggy sections, leads to the summit of Aye Gill Pike. The descent is into Garsdale, before walking beside the Rivers Clough & Rawthey back to Thorns Hall.
Highlight: The descent affords fantastic views towards the Howgills and beyond.
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Distance: 6 miles (10km)
Ascent: 700 feet (220m)
In summary: The walk starts by crossing a patchwork of fields beneath the Howgills, before more fields south of the River Rawthey. This is followed by a good path on the open fell and a short section of The Dales Way back to Sedbergh.
Highlight: A walk which offers the prospect of great views of the Howgills throughout.
Distance: 8.5 miles (13.5km)
Ascent: 950 feet (300m)
In summary: The walk goes over the modest Frostrow Fells before descending to delightful Dentdale, and a section beside the River Dee. Part of The Dales Way is now joined for the return to Sedbergh.
Highlight: The peace and tranquility of Dentdale.
Distance: 11 miles (17.5km)
Ascent: 1,750 feet (540m)
In summary: A well-graded ascent, albeit with the prospect of some boggy sections, leads to the summit of Aye Gill Pike. The descent is into Garsdale, before walking beside the Rivers Clough & Rawthey back to Thorns Hall.
Highlight: The descent affords fantastic views towards the Howgills and beyond.
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[title] => Smardale, Howgills & Ravenstonedale
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[title] => Potts Valley & Smardale
[content] => Distance: 9½ miles (15km)
Ascent: 1,350 feet (400m)
In summary: From Newbiggin-on-Lune we head into Potts valley to Crosby Garrett returning via Smardale Gill and crossing the impressive grade 2 listed viaduct.
Highlight: Smardale Gill is a National Nature Reserve; a classic limestone habitat that is rich with butterflies, wild flowers and birds.
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[title] => Smardale Gill
[content] => Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 900 feet (280m)
In summary: Head over Smardale Fell to Smardale Hall, then along the valley side and across the viaduct back to Ravenstonedale.
Highlight: The valley of Smardale Gill is an unexpected delight crowned by the majestic viaduct of the old Darlington to Tebay railway.
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[title] => Yarlside & Randygill Top
[content] => Distance: 9½ miles (15km)
Ascent: 2,560 feet (780m)
In summary: Journey over Yarlside and Randygill top, these quieter upland sections of the Howgills lead to a gentle descent and through farmlands to finish in Ravenstonedale.
Highlight: The rolling grassy uplands of the Howgill fells.
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Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 900 feet (280m)
In summary: Head over Smardale Fell to Smardale Hall, then along the valley side and across the viaduct back to Ravenstonedale.
Highlight: The valley of Smardale Gill is an unexpected delight crowned by the majestic viaduct of the old Darlington to Tebay railway.
Distance: 9½ miles (15km)
Ascent: 1,350 feet (400m)
In summary: From Newbiggin-on-Lune we head into Potts valley to Crosby Garrett returning via Smardale Gill and crossing the impressive grade 2 listed viaduct.
Highlight: Smardale Gill is a National Nature Reserve; a classic limestone habitat that is rich with butterflies, wild flowers and birds.
Distance: 9½ miles (15km)
Ascent: 2,560 feet (780m)
In summary: Journey over Yarlside and Randygill top, these quieter upland sections of the Howgills lead to a gentle descent and through farmlands to finish in Ravenstonedale.
Highlight: The rolling grassy uplands of the Howgill fells.
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[title] => Departure Day
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[title] => Rawthey Valley
[content] => Distance: 7 miles (11.5km)
Ascent: 750 feet (220m)
In summary: Explore the green valleys around Sedbergh on this circular walk. We'll head through the fields into Garsdale and then return beside the Clough River and River Rawthey.
Highlight: Towards the end of the walk we'll pass Farfield Mill. This lovingly restored Victorian woollen mill that now hosts a heritage centre.
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[title] => Over the Howgills
[content] => Distance: 9 miles (14.5km)
Ascent: 1,850 feet (580m)
In summary: This circular walk from Sedbergh ascends to the summit of Arant Haw in the Howgill Fells. We then descend over the Nab to join the Dales Way and return to Sedbergh passing the Brigflatts Quaker Meeting House and the River Rawthey.
Highlight: An opportunity to get high onto the Howgill Fells; a beautiful upland area of rolling grassy hills.
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[title] => The Calf
[content] => Distance: 10.5miles (17km)
Ascent: 2750 feet (840m)
In summary: After a valley walk along the Rawthey Valley we'll ascend steeply past the Cautley Spout waterfall onto the Howgill Fells. We'll head to The Calf, the highest point of the Howgills, before a glorious descent along the ridge to Sedbergh.
Highlight: The classic Howgills walk where you'll get to experience this stunning landscape and soak up the views of the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District.
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Distance: 7 miles (11.5km)
Ascent: 750 feet (220m)
In summary: Explore the green valleys around Sedbergh on this circular walk. We'll head through the fields into Garsdale and then return beside the Clough River and River Rawthey.
Highlight: Towards the end of the walk we'll pass Farfield Mill. This lovingly restored Victorian woollen mill that now hosts a heritage centre.
Distance: 9 miles (14.5km)
Ascent: 1,850 feet (580m)
In summary: This circular walk from Sedbergh ascends to the summit of Arant Haw in the Howgill Fells. We then descend over the Nab to join the Dales Way and return to Sedbergh passing the Brigflatts Quaker Meeting House and the River Rawthey.
Highlight: An opportunity to get high onto the Howgill Fells; a beautiful upland area of rolling grassy hills.
Distance: 10.5miles (17km)
Ascent: 2750 feet (840m)
In summary: After a valley walk along the Rawthey Valley we'll ascend steeply past the Cautley Spout waterfall onto the Howgill Fells. We'll head to The Calf, the highest point of the Howgills, before a glorious descent along the ridge to Sedbergh.
Highlight: The classic Howgills walk where you'll get to experience this stunning landscape and soak up the views of the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District.
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[title] => Upper Swaledale
[content] => Distance: 8 miles (12.5km)
Ascent: 1,250 feet (380m)
In summary: Walk over Black Hill between Thwaite and Keld, then follow the upper Swale valley to Muker, finishing along a spectacular terrace above the river.
Highlight: The upper reaches of Swaledale are particularly attractive with tranquil scenery and charming sleepy villages.
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[title] => Keld and Muker
[content] => Distance: 7 miles (11.5km)
Ascent: 950 feet (300m)
In summary: Discover the delightful upper reaches of Swaledale. We'll follow the valley from Thwaite to Keld, returning past the waterfall of East Gill Force and the centuries-old lead mine at Crackpot Hall.
Highlight: The small villages of Keld and Muker have a timeless quality with their traditional farms and historic churches.
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[title] => Great Shunner Fell
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Ascent: 1,800 feet (560m)
In summary: Cross the hills from Wensleydale to Swaledale. Our highest point is the summit of Great Shunner Fell, from where we descend following the Pennine Way to the village of Muker.
Highlight: Choose a clear day and you'll be rewarded with a panoramic view over the Yorkshire Dales to the Lake District fells in the distance.
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Distance: 7 miles (11.5km)
Ascent: 950 feet (300m)
In summary: Discover the delightful upper reaches of Swaledale. We'll follow the valley from Thwaite to Keld, returning past the waterfall of East Gill Force and the centuries-old lead mine at Crackpot Hall.
Highlight: The small villages of Keld and Muker have a timeless quality with their traditional farms and historic churches.
Distance: 8 miles (12.5km)
Ascent: 1,250 feet (380m)
In summary: Walk over Black Hill between Thwaite and Keld, then follow the upper Swale valley to Muker, finishing along a spectacular terrace above the river.
Highlight: The upper reaches of Swaledale are particularly attractive with tranquil scenery and charming sleepy villages.
Distance: 11 miles (17.5km)
Ascent: 1,800 feet (560m)
In summary: Cross the hills from Wensleydale to Swaledale. Our highest point is the summit of Great Shunner Fell, from where we descend following the Pennine Way to the village of Muker.
Highlight: Choose a clear day and you'll be rewarded with a panoramic view over the Yorkshire Dales to the Lake District fells in the distance.
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[title] => Mallerstang Valley & Wild Boar Fell
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[title] => Wild Boar Fell
[content] => Distance: 11 miles (18km)
Ascent: 1,850 feet (560m)
In summary: Ascend to the high moorland summits of Swarth Fell and Wild Boar Fell, before crossing a patchwork of fields to the village of Ravenstonedale.
Highlight: This is a real 'away from it all' walk through beautiful upland scenery.
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[title] => The Upper Eden Valley
[content] => Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 450 feet (140m)
In summary: Follow the Upper Eden valley to the market town of Kirkby Stephen. We'll pass the ruins of Pendragon Castle, which according to legend was built by Uther Pendragon, King Arthur's father.
Highlight: The Mallerstang Valley is home to a colony of red squirrels. If you're lucky you may get to spot one of these illusive creatures.
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[title] => Lady Anne's Way
[content] => Distance: 10½ miles (16.5km)
Ascent: 750 feet (240m)
In summary: Descend through the Mallerstang Valley from Aisgill to Kirkby Stephen. We'll follow Lady Anne's Way along the valley side, then alongside the River Eden to Pendragon Castle and Stenkrith Falls.
Highlight: Our walk follows the Settle to Carlisle Railway; England's most scenic line.
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Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 450 feet (140m)
In summary: Follow the Upper Eden valley to the market town of Kirkby Stephen. We'll pass the ruins of Pendragon Castle, which according to legend was built by Uther Pendragon, King Arthur's father.
Highlight: The Mallerstang Valley is home to a colony of red squirrels. If you're lucky you may get to spot one of these illusive creatures.
Distance: 10½ miles (16.5km)
Ascent: 750 feet (240m)
In summary: Descend through the Mallerstang Valley from Aisgill to Kirkby Stephen. We'll follow Lady Anne's Way along the valley side, then alongside the River Eden to Pendragon Castle and Stenkrith Falls.
Highlight: Our walk follows the Settle to Carlisle Railway; England's most scenic line.
Distance: 11 miles (18km)
Ascent: 1,850 feet (560m)
In summary: Ascend to the high moorland summits of Swarth Fell and Wild Boar Fell, before crossing a patchwork of fields to the village of Ravenstonedale.
Highlight: This is a real 'away from it all' walk through beautiful upland scenery.
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[title] => Rivers Rawthey & Dee with Aye Gill Pike
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[title] => Shadow of the Howgills
[content] => Distance: 6 miles (10km)
Ascent: 700 feet (220m)
In summary: The walk starts by crossing a patchwork of fields beneath the Howgills, before more fields south of the River Rawthey. This is followed by a good path on the open fell and a short section of The Dales Way back to Sedbergh.
Highlight: A walk which offers the prospect of great views of the Howgills throughout.
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[title] => Circuit to Dentdale
[content] => Distance: 8.5 miles (13.5km)
Ascent: 950 feet (300m)
In summary: The walk goes over the modest Frostrow Fells before descending to delightful Dentdale, and a section beside the River Dee. Part of The Dales Way is now joined for the return to Sedbergh.
Highlight: The peace and tranquility of Dentdale.
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[content] => Distance: 11 miles (17.5km)
Ascent: 1,750 feet (540m)
In summary: A well-graded ascent, albeit with the prospect of some boggy sections, leads to the summit of Aye Gill Pike. The descent is into Garsdale, before walking beside the Rivers Clough & Rawthey back to Thorns Hall.
Highlight: The descent affords fantastic views towards the Howgills and beyond.
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Distance: 6 miles (10km)
Ascent: 700 feet (220m)
In summary: The walk starts by crossing a patchwork of fields beneath the Howgills, before more fields south of the River Rawthey. This is followed by a good path on the open fell and a short section of The Dales Way back to Sedbergh.
Highlight: A walk which offers the prospect of great views of the Howgills throughout.
Distance: 8.5 miles (13.5km)
Ascent: 950 feet (300m)
In summary: The walk goes over the modest Frostrow Fells before descending to delightful Dentdale, and a section beside the River Dee. Part of The Dales Way is now joined for the return to Sedbergh.
Highlight: The peace and tranquility of Dentdale.
Distance: 11 miles (17.5km)
Ascent: 1,750 feet (540m)
In summary: A well-graded ascent, albeit with the prospect of some boggy sections, leads to the summit of Aye Gill Pike. The descent is into Garsdale, before walking beside the Rivers Clough & Rawthey back to Thorns Hall.
Highlight: The descent affords fantastic views towards the Howgills and beyond.
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[title] => Potts Valley & Smardale
[content] => Distance: 9½ miles (15km)
Ascent: 1,350 feet (400m)
In summary: From Newbiggin-on-Lune we head into Potts valley to Crosby Garrett returning via Smardale Gill and crossing the impressive grade 2 listed viaduct.
Highlight: Smardale Gill is a National Nature Reserve; a classic limestone habitat that is rich with butterflies, wild flowers and birds.
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[title] => Smardale Gill
[content] => Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 900 feet (280m)
In summary: Head over Smardale Fell to Smardale Hall, then along the valley side and across the viaduct back to Ravenstonedale.
Highlight: The valley of Smardale Gill is an unexpected delight crowned by the majestic viaduct of the old Darlington to Tebay railway.
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[title] => Yarlside & Randygill Top
[content] => Distance: 9½ miles (15km)
Ascent: 2,560 feet (780m)
In summary: Journey over Yarlside and Randygill top, these quieter upland sections of the Howgills lead to a gentle descent and through farmlands to finish in Ravenstonedale.
Highlight: The rolling grassy uplands of the Howgill fells.
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Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 900 feet (280m)
In summary: Head over Smardale Fell to Smardale Hall, then along the valley side and across the viaduct back to Ravenstonedale.
Highlight: The valley of Smardale Gill is an unexpected delight crowned by the majestic viaduct of the old Darlington to Tebay railway.
Distance: 9½ miles (15km)
Ascent: 1,350 feet (400m)
In summary: From Newbiggin-on-Lune we head into Potts valley to Crosby Garrett returning via Smardale Gill and crossing the impressive grade 2 listed viaduct.
Highlight: Smardale Gill is a National Nature Reserve; a classic limestone habitat that is rich with butterflies, wild flowers and birds.
Distance: 9½ miles (15km)
Ascent: 2,560 feet (780m)
In summary: Journey over Yarlside and Randygill top, these quieter upland sections of the Howgills lead to a gentle descent and through farmlands to finish in Ravenstonedale.
Highlight: The rolling grassy uplands of the Howgill fells.
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[title] => The Howgill Fells and the Lune Valley
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[title] => Howgill Traverse
[content] => Distance: 9 miles (14.5km)
Ascent: 2,150 feet (660m)
In summary: A fantastic north to south traverse across the Howgill Fells. Walking high in the hills for most of the day we'll follow the undulating ridge over Hazelgill Knott to the summit of The Calf, then continue onwards along the ridge to Sedbergh.
Highlight: The Calf is the highest point in the Howgills and enjoys a great view over the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District mountains.
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[title] => Dales Way
[content] => Distance: 7 miles (11.5km)
Ascent: 500 feet (160m)
In summary: A delightful walk alongside the River Lune following the Dales Way. We'll then cross the fields to Brigflatts church and Sedbergh.
Highlight: Discover the attractive and tranquil scenery of the Lune Valley. Our walk ends back in Sedbergh where you might like to visit one of the historic pubs or explore the town's celebrated bookshops.
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[title] => Above the Lune Valley
[content] => Distance: 9½ miles (15.5km)
Ascent: 650 feet (200m)
In summary: Walk above the Lune Valley and visit Fox's Pulpit. Having descended to the River Lune we'll return to Sedbergh along the Dales Way beside the River Rawthey.
Highlight: Fox's Pulpit is a rocky outcrop where George Fox, the founder of the Quakers preached. From here there's a beautiful view across the valley to the Howgill Fells.
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Distance: 7 miles (11.5km)
Ascent: 500 feet (160m)
In summary: A delightful walk alongside the River Lune following the Dales Way. We'll then cross the fields to Brigflatts church and Sedbergh.
Highlight: Discover the attractive and tranquil scenery of the Lune Valley. Our walk ends back in Sedbergh where you might like to visit one of the historic pubs or explore the town's celebrated bookshops.
Distance: 9½ miles (15.5km)
Ascent: 650 feet (200m)
In summary: Walk above the Lune Valley and visit Fox's Pulpit. Having descended to the River Lune we'll return to Sedbergh along the Dales Way beside the River Rawthey.
Highlight: Fox's Pulpit is a rocky outcrop where George Fox, the founder of the Quakers preached. From here there's a beautiful view across the valley to the Howgill Fells.
Distance: 9 miles (14.5km)
Ascent: 2,150 feet (660m)
In summary: A fantastic north to south traverse across the Howgill Fells. Walking high in the hills for most of the day we'll follow the undulating ridge over Hazelgill Knott to the summit of The Calf, then continue onwards along the ridge to Sedbergh.
Highlight: The Calf is the highest point in the Howgills and enjoys a great view over the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District mountains.
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[title] => Rawthey Valley, Howgills and Middleton Fell
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[title] => Rawthey Valley
[content] => Distance: 7 miles (11.5km)
Ascent: 750 feet (220m)
In summary: Explore the green valleys around Sedbergh on this circular walk. We'll head through the fields into Garsdale and then return beside the Clough River and River Rawthey.
Highlight: Towards the end of the walk we'll pass Farfield Mill. This lovingly restored Victorian woollen mill that now hosts a heritage centre.
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[title] => Crook and Winder
[content] => Distance: 5.5 miles (9km)
Ascent: 1,750 feet (540m)
In summary: Ascending Settlebeck Gill behind Thorns Hall we take a contouring route to the subsidiary top of Crook. We then continue to the summit of Winder, followed by a well tracked descent and return to the House.
Highlight: Capped with a trig point Winder is iconic from a Sedbergh perspective, and is included in Sedbergh School cross country runs.
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[title] => Middleton Fell
[content] => Distance: 11 miles (17.5km)
Ascent: 2100 feet (640m)
In summary: The Dales Way takes us into Dentdale before ascending to Combe Top on the long ridge of Middleton Fell. Looking across to the nearby summits we return by good paths over the open fell to reach Sedbergh.
Highlight: The climb up to Combe Top should offer dramatic views of Combe Scar.
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Distance: 7 miles (11.5km)
Ascent: 750 feet (220m)
In summary: Explore the green valleys around Sedbergh on this circular walk. We'll head through the fields into Garsdale and then return beside the Clough River and River Rawthey.
Highlight: Towards the end of the walk we'll pass Farfield Mill. This lovingly restored Victorian woollen mill that now hosts a heritage centre.
Distance: 5.5 miles (9km)
Ascent: 1,750 feet (540m)
In summary: Ascending Settlebeck Gill behind Thorns Hall we take a contouring route to the subsidiary top of Crook. We then continue to the summit of Winder, followed by a well tracked descent and return to the House.
Highlight: Capped with a trig point Winder is iconic from a Sedbergh perspective, and is included in Sedbergh School cross country runs.
Distance: 11 miles (17.5km)
Ascent: 2100 feet (640m)
In summary: The Dales Way takes us into Dentdale before ascending to Combe Top on the long ridge of Middleton Fell. Looking across to the nearby summits we return by good paths over the open fell to reach Sedbergh.
Highlight: The climb up to Combe Top should offer dramatic views of Combe Scar.
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[title] => Free Day
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[title] => Along Dentdale
[content] => Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 500 feet (140m)
In summary: Follow the Dales Way along Dentdale, through the village of Dent to Sedbergh. Our route follows the River Dee for most of the day before a gentle ascent over the hill to Sedbergh.
Highlight: We'll explore the small village of Dent, peacefully situated at the head of the valley, and discover the story of its 'terrible knitters.'
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[title] => Above Dentdale & Aye Gill Pike
[content] => Distance: 9.5 miles (15km)
Ascent: 1,250 feet (380m)
In summary: Walk high on the moors above above Dentdale to Rise Hill and Aye Gill Pike. Our route then descends gradually along the grassy ridge to Sedbergh.
Highlight: Enjoy the panoramic views over Sedbergh and the Howgill Fells as you descend from Aye Gill Pike.
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[title] => Whernside
[content] => Distance: 10½ miles (16.5km)
Ascent: 1950 feet (600m)
In summary: Ascend from Dentdale onto the lofty summit of Whernside. We descend by Deepdale and follow the River Dee into Dent.
Highlight: Whernside is the highest of the Yorkshire Three Peaks with excellent views of the Pennines, the Lake District and the Ribblehead Viaduct.
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Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 500 feet (140m)
In summary: Follow the Dales Way along Dentdale, through the village of Dent to Sedbergh. Our route follows the River Dee for most of the day before a gentle ascent over the hill to Sedbergh.
Highlight: We'll explore the small village of Dent, peacefully situated at the head of the valley, and discover the story of its 'terrible knitters.'
Distance: 9.5 miles (15km)
Ascent: 1,250 feet (380m)
In summary: Walk high on the moors above above Dentdale to Rise Hill and Aye Gill Pike. Our route then descends gradually along the grassy ridge to Sedbergh.
Highlight: Enjoy the panoramic views over Sedbergh and the Howgill Fells as you descend from Aye Gill Pike.
Distance: 10½ miles (16.5km)
Ascent: 1950 feet (600m)
In summary: Ascend from Dentdale onto the lofty summit of Whernside. We descend by Deepdale and follow the River Dee into Dent.
Highlight: Whernside is the highest of the Yorkshire Three Peaks with excellent views of the Pennines, the Lake District and the Ribblehead Viaduct.
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[title] => Dufton, High Cup Nick and Appleby
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[title] => Eden Valley
[content] => Distance: 7.5 miles (11.5km)
Ascent: 650 feet (200m)
In summary: Walk through the rich green pastures of Cumbria's Eden Valley on this walk from Dufton to Appleby. Our route includes the magical wooded valley of Dufton Ghyll.
Highlight: Our walk connects the charming fell side village of Dufton, with the historic market town of Appleby-in-Westmorland.
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[title] => Around Dufton Pike
[content] => Distance: 10 miles (16km)
Ascent: 1,050 feet (320m)
In summary: Head onto the lower slopes of the North Pennines on our walk around the shapely summit of Dufton Pike. We then head through the fields of the Eden Valley to Appleby.
Highlight: Enjoy great views back to High Cup Nick, then celebrate the completion of your walk with refreshments in one of Appleby's historic pubs or cafes.
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[title] => High Cup Nick
[content] => Distance: 9½ miles (15km)
Ascent: 1,850 feet (560m)
In summary: Follow the Pennine Way from Dufton to the magnificent High Cup Nick. Our route takes us around the rim of this deep cut valley before a descending back to Dufton.
Highlight: High Cup Nick is an immense 'U-shaped' valley carved into the slopes of the North Pennines - a dramatic natural feature.
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Distance: 7.5 miles (11.5km)
Ascent: 650 feet (200m)
In summary: Walk through the rich green pastures of Cumbria's Eden Valley on this walk from Dufton to Appleby. Our route includes the magical wooded valley of Dufton Ghyll.
Highlight: Our walk connects the charming fell side village of Dufton, with the historic market town of Appleby-in-Westmorland.
Distance: 10 miles (16km)
Ascent: 1,050 feet (320m)
In summary: Head onto the lower slopes of the North Pennines on our walk around the shapely summit of Dufton Pike. We then head through the fields of the Eden Valley to Appleby.
Highlight: Enjoy great views back to High Cup Nick, then celebrate the completion of your walk with refreshments in one of Appleby's historic pubs or cafes.
Distance: 9½ miles (15km)
Ascent: 1,850 feet (560m)
In summary: Follow the Pennine Way from Dufton to the magnificent High Cup Nick. Our route takes us around the rim of this deep cut valley before a descending back to Dufton.
Highlight: High Cup Nick is an immense 'U-shaped' valley carved into the slopes of the North Pennines - a dramatic natural feature.
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[title] => River Dee and Bram Rigg
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[title] => River Dee and Briggflatts
[content] => Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 600 feet (200m)
In summary: Via the village of Millthrop we head into Dentdale to walk beside the River Dee. We then cross the River Rawthey to visit the Quaker Meeting House at Brigflatts and the return to Sedbergh.
Highlight: The Quaker Meeting House is not only of historic interest, but coupled with its garden, is a place for quiet reflection.
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[title] => The Dales Way and River Rawthey
[content] => Distance: 9 miles (14.5km)
Ascent: 1,000 feet (320m)
In summary: Walk along the base of Winder, before descending towards the River Lune and The Dales Way, which is followed to Millthrop Bridge. From here it is a short walk back to Thorns Hall.
Highlight: Views of the Lune Valley, followed by beautiful walking beside the River Rawthey.
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[title] => Bram Rigg Top and Great Dummacks
[content] => Distance: 10.5 miles (17km)
Ascent: 2,700 feet (820m)
In summary: An unusual West-East traverse of the Howgills, which includes s steep ascent to Bram Rigg Top. The descent is via the attractive Fawcett Bank Rigg, where the gradient steepens shortly before reaching the Rawthey Valley en route to Thorns Hall.
Highlight: The descent offers wonderful views south towards Sedbergh and beyond.
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Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 600 feet (200m)
In summary: Via the village of Millthrop we head into Dentdale to walk beside the River Dee. We then cross the River Rawthey to visit the Quaker Meeting House at Brigflatts and the return to Sedbergh.
Highlight: The Quaker Meeting House is not only of historic interest, but coupled with its garden, is a place for quiet reflection.
Distance: 9 miles (14.5km)
Ascent: 1,000 feet (320m)
In summary: Walk along the base of Winder, before descending towards the River Lune and The Dales Way, which is followed to Millthrop Bridge. From here it is a short walk back to Thorns Hall.
Highlight: Views of the Lune Valley, followed by beautiful walking beside the River Rawthey.
Distance: 10.5 miles (17km)
Ascent: 2,700 feet (820m)
In summary: An unusual West-East traverse of the Howgills, which includes s steep ascent to Bram Rigg Top. The descent is via the attractive Fawcett Bank Rigg, where the gradient steepens shortly before reaching the Rawthey Valley en route to Thorns Hall.
Highlight: The descent offers wonderful views south towards Sedbergh and beyond.
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[title] => The Howgill Fells & Lune Valley
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[title] => Howgill Traverse
[content] => Distance: 9 miles (14.5km)
Ascent: 2,150 feet (660m)
In summary: A fantastic north to south traverse across the Howgill Fells. Walking high in the hills for most of the day we'll follow the undulating ridge over Hazelgill Knott to the summit of The Calf, then continue onwards along the ridge to Sedbergh.
Highlight: The Calf is the highest point in the Howgills and enjoys a great view over the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District mountains.
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Ascent: 500 feet (160m)
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Highlight: Discover the attractive and tranquil scenery of the Lune Valley. Our walk ends back in Sedbergh where you might like to visit one of the historic pubs or explore the town's celebrated bookshops.
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[title] => Above the Lune Valley
[content] => Distance: 9½ miles (15.5km)
Ascent: 650 feet (200m)
In summary: Walk above the Lune Valley and visit Fox's Pulpit. Having descended to the River Lune we'll return to Sedbergh along the Dales Way beside the River Rawthey.
Highlight: Fox's Pulpit is a rocky outcrop where George Fox, the founder of the Quakers preached. From here there's a beautiful view across the valley to the Howgill Fells.
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Distance: 7 miles (11.5km)
Ascent: 500 feet (160m)
In summary: A delightful walk alongside the River Lune following the Dales Way. We'll then cross the fields to Brigflatts church and Sedbergh.
Highlight: Discover the attractive and tranquil scenery of the Lune Valley. Our walk ends back in Sedbergh where you might like to visit one of the historic pubs or explore the town's celebrated bookshops.
Distance: 9½ miles (15.5km)
Ascent: 650 feet (200m)
In summary: Walk above the Lune Valley and visit Fox's Pulpit. Having descended to the River Lune we'll return to Sedbergh along the Dales Way beside the River Rawthey.
Highlight: Fox's Pulpit is a rocky outcrop where George Fox, the founder of the Quakers preached. From here there's a beautiful view across the valley to the Howgill Fells.
Distance: 9 miles (14.5km)
Ascent: 2,150 feet (660m)
In summary: A fantastic north to south traverse across the Howgill Fells. Walking high in the hills for most of the day we'll follow the undulating ridge over Hazelgill Knott to the summit of The Calf, then continue onwards along the ridge to Sedbergh.
Highlight: The Calf is the highest point in the Howgills and enjoys a great view over the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District mountains.
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[title] => Rawthey Valley
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Ascent: 750 feet (220m)
In summary: Explore the green valleys around Sedbergh on this circular walk. We'll head through the fields into Garsdale and then return beside the Clough River and River Rawthey.
Highlight: Towards the end of the walk we'll pass Farfield Mill. This lovingly restored Victorian woollen mill that now hosts a heritage centre.
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[title] => Crook and Winder
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Ascent: 1,750 feet (540m)
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Highlight: Capped with a trig point Winder is iconic from a Sedbergh perspective, and is included in Sedbergh School cross country runs.
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Ascent: 2100 feet (640m)
In summary: The Dales Way takes us into Dentdale before ascending to Combe Top on the long ridge of Middleton Fell. Looking across to the nearby summits we return by good paths over the open fell to reach Sedbergh.
Highlight: The climb up to Combe Top should offer dramatic views of Combe Scar.
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Distance: 7 miles (11.5km)
Ascent: 750 feet (220m)
In summary: Explore the green valleys around Sedbergh on this circular walk. We'll head through the fields into Garsdale and then return beside the Clough River and River Rawthey.
Highlight: Towards the end of the walk we'll pass Farfield Mill. This lovingly restored Victorian woollen mill that now hosts a heritage centre.
Distance: 5.5 miles (9km)
Ascent: 1,750 feet (540m)
In summary: Ascending Settlebeck Gill behind Thorns Hall we take a contouring route to the subsidiary top of Crook. We then continue to the summit of Winder, followed by a well tracked descent and return to the House.
Highlight: Capped with a trig point Winder is iconic from a Sedbergh perspective, and is included in Sedbergh School cross country runs.
Distance: 11 miles (17.5km)
Ascent: 2100 feet (640m)
In summary: The Dales Way takes us into Dentdale before ascending to Combe Top on the long ridge of Middleton Fell. Looking across to the nearby summits we return by good paths over the open fell to reach Sedbergh.
Highlight: The climb up to Combe Top should offer dramatic views of Combe Scar.
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Discover more about Thorns Hall and the local area for ideas on how to fill your free day.
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[title] => Above Dentdale & Aye Gill Pike
[content] => Distance: 9.5 miles (15km)
Ascent: 1,250 feet (380m)
In summary: Walk high on the moors above above Dentdale to Rise Hill and Aye Gill Pike. Our route then descends gradually along the grassy ridge to Sedbergh.
Highlight: Enjoy the panoramic views over Sedbergh and the Howgill Fells as you descend from Aye Gill Pike.
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[title] => Along Dentdale
[content] => Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 500 feet (140m)
In summary: Follow the Dales Way along Dentdale, through the village of Dent to Sedbergh. Our route follows the River Dee for most of the day before a gentle ascent over the hill to Sedbergh.
Highlight: We'll explore the small village of Dent, peacefully situated at the head of the valley, and discover the story of its 'terrible knitters.'
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[content] => Distance: 10½ miles (16.5km)
Ascent: 1950 feet (600m)
In summary: Ascend from Dentdale onto the lofty summit of Whernside. We descend by Deepdale and follow the River Dee into Dent.
Highlight: Whernside is the highest of the Yorkshire Three Peaks with excellent views of the Pennines, the Lake District and the Ribblehead Viaduct.
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Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 500 feet (140m)
In summary: Follow the Dales Way along Dentdale, through the village of Dent to Sedbergh. Our route follows the River Dee for most of the day before a gentle ascent over the hill to Sedbergh.
Highlight: We'll explore the small village of Dent, peacefully situated at the head of the valley, and discover the story of its 'terrible knitters.'
Distance: 9.5 miles (15km)
Ascent: 1,250 feet (380m)
In summary: Walk high on the moors above above Dentdale to Rise Hill and Aye Gill Pike. Our route then descends gradually along the grassy ridge to Sedbergh.
Highlight: Enjoy the panoramic views over Sedbergh and the Howgill Fells as you descend from Aye Gill Pike.
Distance: 10½ miles (16.5km)
Ascent: 1950 feet (600m)
In summary: Ascend from Dentdale onto the lofty summit of Whernside. We descend by Deepdale and follow the River Dee into Dent.
Highlight: Whernside is the highest of the Yorkshire Three Peaks with excellent views of the Pennines, the Lake District and the Ribblehead Viaduct.
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[title] => Smardale Gill
[content] => Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 900 feet (280m)
In summary: Head over Smardale Fell to Smardale Hall, then along the valley side and across the viaduct back to Ravenstonedale.
Highlight: The valley of Smardale Gill is an unexpected delight crowned by the majestic viaduct of the old Darlington to Tebay railway.
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[title] => Potts Valley & Smardale
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Ascent: 1,350 feet (400m)
In summary: From Newbiggin-on-Lune we head into Potts valley to Crosby Garrett returning via Smardale Gill and crossing the impressive grade 2 listed viaduct.
Highlight: Smardale Gill is a National Nature Reserve; a classic limestone habitat that is rich with butterflies, wild flowers and birds.
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[content] => Distance: 11 miles (18km)
Ascent: 1,850 feet (560m)
In summary: Ascend to the high moorland summits of Swarth Fell and Wild Boar Fell, before crossing a patchwork of fields to the village of Ravenstonedale.
Highlight: This is a real 'away from it all' walk through beautiful upland scenery.
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Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 900 feet (280m)
In summary: Head over Smardale Fell to Smardale Hall, then along the valley side and across the viaduct back to Ravenstonedale.
Highlight: The valley of Smardale Gill is an unexpected delight crowned by the majestic viaduct of the old Darlington to Tebay railway.
Distance: 9½ miles (15km)
Ascent: 1,350 feet (400m)
In summary: From Newbiggin-on-Lune we head into Potts valley to Crosby Garrett returning via Smardale Gill and crossing the impressive grade 2 listed viaduct.
Highlight: Smardale Gill is a National Nature Reserve; a classic limestone habitat that is rich with butterflies, wild flowers and birds.
Distance: 11 miles (18km)
Ascent: 1,850 feet (560m)
In summary: Ascend to the high moorland summits of Swarth Fell and Wild Boar Fell, before crossing a patchwork of fields to the village of Ravenstonedale.
Highlight: This is a real 'away from it all' walk through beautiful upland scenery.
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[title] => The Dales Way and River Rawthey
[content] => Distance: 9 miles (14.5km)
Ascent: 1,000 feet (320m)
In summary: Walk along the base of Winder, before descending towards the River Lune and The Dales Way, which is followed to Millthrop Bridge. From here it is a short walk back to Thorns Hall.
Highlight: Views of the Lune Valley, followed by beautiful walking beside the River Rawthey.
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[title] => River Dee and Briggflatts
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Ascent: 600 feet (200m)
In summary: Via the village of Millthrop we head into Dentdale to walk beside the River Dee. We then cross the River Rawthey to visit the Quaker Meeting House at Brigflatts and the return to Sedbergh.
Highlight: The Quaker Meeting House is not only of historic interest, but coupled with its garden, is a place for quiet reflection.
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Ascent: 2,700 feet (820m)
In summary: An unusual West-East traverse of the Howgills, which includes s steep ascent to Bram Rigg Top. The descent is via the attractive Fawcett Bank Rigg, where the gradient steepens shortly before reaching the Rawthey Valley en route to Thorns Hall.
Highlight: The descent offers wonderful views south towards Sedbergh and beyond.
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Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 600 feet (200m)
In summary: Via the village of Millthrop we head into Dentdale to walk beside the River Dee. We then cross the River Rawthey to visit the Quaker Meeting House at Brigflatts and the return to Sedbergh.
Highlight: The Quaker Meeting House is not only of historic interest, but coupled with its garden, is a place for quiet reflection.
Distance: 9 miles (14.5km)
Ascent: 1,000 feet (320m)
In summary: Walk along the base of Winder, before descending towards the River Lune and The Dales Way, which is followed to Millthrop Bridge. From here it is a short walk back to Thorns Hall.
Highlight: Views of the Lune Valley, followed by beautiful walking beside the River Rawthey.
Distance: 10.5 miles (17km)
Ascent: 2,700 feet (820m)
In summary: An unusual West-East traverse of the Howgills, which includes s steep ascent to Bram Rigg Top. The descent is via the attractive Fawcett Bank Rigg, where the gradient steepens shortly before reaching the Rawthey Valley en route to Thorns Hall.
Highlight: The descent offers wonderful views south towards Sedbergh and beyond.
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[title] => Above the Lune Valley
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Ascent: 650 feet (200m)
In summary: Walk above the Lune Valley and visit Fox's Pulpit. Having descended to the River Lune we'll return to Sedbergh along the Dales Way beside the River Rawthey.
Highlight: Fox's Pulpit is a rocky outcrop where George Fox, the founder of the Quakers preached. From here there's a beautiful view across the valley to the Howgill Fells.
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Ascent: 500 feet (160m)
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Highlight: Discover the attractive and tranquil scenery of the Lune Valley. Our walk ends back in Sedbergh where you might like to visit one of the historic pubs or explore the town's celebrated bookshops.
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Ascent: 500 feet (160m)
In summary: A delightful walk alongside the River Lune following the Dales Way. We'll then cross the fields to Brigflatts church and Sedbergh.
Highlight: Discover the attractive and tranquil scenery of the Lune Valley. Our walk ends back in Sedbergh where you might like to visit one of the historic pubs or explore the town's celebrated bookshops.
Distance: 9½ miles (15.5km)
Ascent: 650 feet (200m)
In summary: Walk above the Lune Valley and visit Fox's Pulpit. Having descended to the River Lune we'll return to Sedbergh along the Dales Way beside the River Rawthey.
Highlight: Fox's Pulpit is a rocky outcrop where George Fox, the founder of the Quakers preached. From here there's a beautiful view across the valley to the Howgill Fells.
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[content] => Distance: 7 miles (11.5km)
Ascent: 750 feet (220m)
In summary: Explore the green valleys around Sedbergh on this circular walk. We'll head through the fields into Garsdale and then return beside the Clough River and River Rawthey.
Highlight: Towards the end of the walk we'll pass Farfield Mill. This lovingly restored Victorian woollen mill that now hosts a heritage centre.
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Ascent: 1,750 feet (540m)
In summary: Ascending Settlebeck Gill behind Thorns Hall we take a contouring route to the subsidiary top of Crook. We then continue to the summit of Winder, followed by a well tracked descent and return to the House.
Highlight: Capped with a trig point Winder is iconic from a Sedbergh perspective, and is included in Sedbergh School cross country runs.
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Distance: 7 miles (11.5km)
Ascent: 750 feet (220m)
In summary: Explore the green valleys around Sedbergh on this circular walk. We'll head through the fields into Garsdale and then return beside the Clough River and River Rawthey.
Highlight: Towards the end of the walk we'll pass Farfield Mill. This lovingly restored Victorian woollen mill that now hosts a heritage centre.
Distance: 5.5 miles (9km)
Ascent: 1,750 feet (540m)
In summary: Ascending Settlebeck Gill behind Thorns Hall we take a contouring route to the subsidiary top of Crook. We then continue to the summit of Winder, followed by a well tracked descent and return to the House.
Highlight: Capped with a trig point Winder is iconic from a Sedbergh perspective, and is included in Sedbergh School cross country runs.
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Ascent: 500 feet (140m)
In summary: Follow the Dales Way along Dentdale, through the village of Dent to Sedbergh. Our route follows the River Dee for most of the day before a gentle ascent over the hill to Sedbergh.
Highlight: We'll explore the small village of Dent, peacefully situated at the head of the valley, and discover the story of its 'terrible knitters.'
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Ascent: 1,250 feet (380m)
In summary: Walk high on the moors above above Dentdale to Rise Hill and Aye Gill Pike. Our route then descends gradually along the grassy ridge to Sedbergh.
Highlight: Enjoy the panoramic views over Sedbergh and the Howgill Fells as you descend from Aye Gill Pike.
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Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 500 feet (140m)
In summary: Follow the Dales Way along Dentdale, through the village of Dent to Sedbergh. Our route follows the River Dee for most of the day before a gentle ascent over the hill to Sedbergh.
Highlight: We'll explore the small village of Dent, peacefully situated at the head of the valley, and discover the story of its 'terrible knitters.'
Distance: 9.5 miles (15km)
Ascent: 1,250 feet (380m)
In summary: Walk high on the moors above above Dentdale to Rise Hill and Aye Gill Pike. Our route then descends gradually along the grassy ridge to Sedbergh.
Highlight: Enjoy the panoramic views over Sedbergh and the Howgill Fells as you descend from Aye Gill Pike.
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Ascent: 900 feet (280m)
In summary: Head over Smardale Fell to Smardale Hall, then along the valley side and across the viaduct back to Ravenstonedale.
Highlight: The valley of Smardale Gill is an unexpected delight crowned by the majestic viaduct of the old Darlington to Tebay railway.
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Ascent: 1,350 feet (400m)
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Highlight: Smardale Gill is a National Nature Reserve; a classic limestone habitat that is rich with butterflies, wild flowers and birds.
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Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 900 feet (280m)
In summary: Head over Smardale Fell to Smardale Hall, then along the valley side and across the viaduct back to Ravenstonedale.
Highlight: The valley of Smardale Gill is an unexpected delight crowned by the majestic viaduct of the old Darlington to Tebay railway.
Distance: 9½ miles (15km)
Ascent: 1,350 feet (400m)
In summary: From Newbiggin-on-Lune we head into Potts valley to Crosby Garrett returning via Smardale Gill and crossing the impressive grade 2 listed viaduct.
Highlight: Smardale Gill is a National Nature Reserve; a classic limestone habitat that is rich with butterflies, wild flowers and birds.
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Ascent: 600 feet (200m)
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Highlight: The Quaker Meeting House is not only of historic interest, but coupled with its garden, is a place for quiet reflection.
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Ascent: 1,000 feet (320m)
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Highlight: Views of the Lune Valley, followed by beautiful walking beside the River Rawthey.
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Ascent: 600 feet (200m)
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Highlight: The Quaker Meeting House is not only of historic interest, but coupled with its garden, is a place for quiet reflection.
Distance: 9 miles (14.5km)
Ascent: 1,000 feet (320m)
In summary: Walk along the base of Winder, before descending towards the River Lune and The Dales Way, which is followed to Millthrop Bridge. From here it is a short walk back to Thorns Hall.
Highlight: Views of the Lune Valley, followed by beautiful walking beside the River Rawthey.
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Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home.
A warm welcome
We want you to feel comfortable from the moment you arrive. You’ll find a welcome pack in your room with guest registration forms, menus, order forms for dinners and picnic lunches, the Wi-Fi password, and the front door code. Our houses are locked at night, so we recommend noting the Duty Manager’s number on arrival in case of an emergency (or getting locked out).
Evening entertainment
While evening entertainment varies from house to house, HF Holidays Inter-House Quiz night held after dinner on Wednesdays is a weekly staple. Your HF Holidays leader may be around for tips on guided and self-guided waking routes as well as visit-worthy local attractions.
Walks talks
Our HF Holidays walk leaders host guided walking information briefings before dinner on guided walking holiday arrival days. This is followed by a group Walks Talk for information on the following day’s guided walks (held before dinner every evening). Self-guided walking guests are, of course, welcome.
The walking day
Prior to setting off on guided walks, your HF Holidays Leader will run you through a short safety briefing. There’s also an up-to-date weather forecast on display at the house to ensure you have appropriate clothing and footwear. If you choose to do your own walks or are on a self-guided walking holiday, we ask that you please complete an Independent Walker Card each day. These can be found near the Discovery Point in the house.
You are welcome to check in from 4pm at the earliest. HF Members can check in earlier, from 2pm. On arrival, you’ll enjoy a complimentary cream tea and get to meet your fellow guests, our HF Holidays Leaders, and the rest of the friendly team. Check out 10am.
| • 25 well-appointed guest rooms • Exclusive occupancy: 32 guests minimum • Check in from 4:00pm • For members check in from 2:00pm • Free Wi-Fi • Free on-site parking • Boot room and drying room • Travel cot & high chair • Discovery Point offering a wide range of local area maps, route guides, and information for self-guided walks • Books and games to borrow • Licensed bar • Lounges • Garden • Electric vehicle charging point - Please note, you will need to bring your own cables to use this EV charging point |  |
Seasonal dining, tailored for you
Our team of skilled chefs design our dinner menus to showcase the best of each season, from warming winter comfort food to vibrant summer dishes, including vegetarian, vegan and high-protein options. We also source fruit and vegetables within a 40-mile radius of each house, open every break with a Chef’s Special menu inspired by dishes and flavours of the local area, and are able to adapt dishes to suit special dietary requirements.
Welcome Cream Tea
What better way to start your stay than with a cream tea, served fresh on arrival to make you feel instantly at home. A quintessentially English tradition, our scones are baked in-house and served with preserves and clotted cream, providing the perfect opportunity to meet fellow walkers.
A hearty breakfast to start the day
Start the day with a freshly-prepared cooked breakfast and a wide choice from our continental buffet, including hot drinks, juices and fresh fruit. Our team offer a quick and friendly service, leaving you fuelled and ready for your day’s adventures.
Our famous picnic lunch
Our personalised picnic lunches are perfect for a day out walking, ready to enjoy when hunger strikes. Choose from a large selection of fresh sandwiches and salads, freshly baked cakes and snacks, including the ever-popular Freddos chocolate bar! Everything is designed to fit neatly into your rucksack, and all of the packaging we provide is recyclable or compostable.
3-course evening meals
Our à la carte evening menus feature a wide choice of starters, mains, and desserts, made with seasonal ingredients and, wherever possible, herbs and vegetables from our own gardens. Shared around sociable tables, dinners are relaxed occasions, with drinks available to order at the table or from the bar, and a traditional Sunday roast to round off the week.
Designed with your comfort in mind, Thorns Hall has 25 well-appointed guest rooms available in three categories: Classic, Premium, and Superior.
Classic Rooms are comfortable en-suite guest rooms, ideal for a peaceful night's sleep. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, and shower gel), and a TV.
Premium Rooms are more spacious en-suite guest rooms*. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, body lotion, shower gel), and a 32-inch TV. Extras include bathrobes, slippers.
Superior Rooms are even more spacious en-suite guest rooms offering upgraded views of the surroundings*. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, body lotion, shower gel), and a 32-inch TV. Extras include bathrobes, slippers.
We love: The spacious Room 25 for its ground floor setting, brick fireplace, comfy seating, large bed, and gorgeous views of the gardens. Room 4 is large and airy while the cosier Room 13 has an exposed wood ceiling and courtyard view.
The Choose Your Room service is available at our UK country houses, allowing you the option of choosing and confirming a specific room for an extra charge of £30 per room. This is subject to availability. Upgrade supplements apply.
Room supplements
| Superior | Premium single | Premium double/twin | Choose your room |
| £25 pppn | £20 pppn | £20 pppn | £30 per room |
*Views and layout reflect each properties unique character and location
For accessibility and assistance information, please contact our expert team on 020 3974 8865 or view the accessibility information online for Thorns Hall
Thorns Hall
Cautley Road
Sedbergh
Cumbria LA10 5LE
Tel: +44 (0)1539 620973
The nearest station is Oxenholme, Lake District, on the main line between London and Glasgow.
Check National Rail for routes and journey times.
If you’re travelling to or from Thorns Hall on Mondays or Fridays or over the festive period, you can join our group transfer from Oxenholme Railway Station.
2026 prices are £50 per person for a return transfer or £25 per person for a single transfer.
Outward journey: Depart Oxenholme Railway Station at 16:30; arrive at Thorns Hall at 17:10.
Return journey: Depart Thorns Hall at 09:30; arrive at Oxenholme Railway Station at 10:10.
Places are limited so booking is essential. We recommend booking at least 14 days in advance by contacting:
HF Holidays Sales and Support Team
Tel: +44 (0)203 974 8865
Email: reservations@hfholidays.co.uk
The journey from Oxenholme station to Thorns Hall is 10 miles and will take about 20 minutes.
For pricing, please contact Woofs of Sedbergh directly.
Woofs of Sedbergh
You can pre-book a taxi from our recommended company, Woofs of Sedbergh*. We recommend booking your taxi at least seven days in advance by contacting:
Tel: +44 (0)1539 620414
Email: woofs.sedbergh@outlook.com
A return journey can be arranged on your behalf by the HF Holidays House Manager at Thorns Hall.
*Woofs of Sedbergh is not owned or managed by HF Holidays.
There’s a car park available at Thorns Hall if you decide to drive.
Leave the M6 at junction 37 and follow the A684 eastbound for five miles to Sedbergh. At Sedbergh follow the road into Finkle Street (avoiding the main street), then almost immediately turn left at a small roundabout into Back Lane. Turn onto the A683 following signs to Kirkby Stephen. Thorns Hall is 100 yards on the left.
The nearest airport is Manchester International Airport.
There are direct trains every hour to Oxenholme with the journey taking around 90 minutes. From Oxenholme station you can complete the journey to Sedbergh by taxi.
National Rail have up-to-date information on train times and routes.
Flying to London Heathrow airport is another option, but it'll take you at least four hours to reach Oxenholme. Catch the train to London Paddington station, then the London Underground to London Euston where you can connect to the main line train to Oxenholme. The journey from here is 2.5 hours.
The UK has a famously unpredictable climate so it's best to be prepared for weather that’s sunny one minute and raining the next. To make it easier, here’s a list of items you should consider packing.
Essentials
For holidays operating October through to the end of March, please also bring the following on your walks:
Recommended
Walks may be changed for safety reasons and are subject to a maximum and minimum number of guests.
Leaders always consider the safety of the group as a whole, and may need to alter or curtail the walk if the conditions dictate. Your leader may refuse to accept a guest where clothing, equipment or behaviour is unsuitable. In the event of a problem all leaders carry a mobile phone, first aid kit, group shelter, spare maps and a compass.
Please note: If you choose to leave the group your leader is no longer responsible for you.
If you have a particular health condition or disability please put this on your guest registration form. This information will be confidential to your leaders and the house manager, but leaders do need to take account of any issues when planning walks. Please carry a copy of these trip notes with you, or note down the contact phone number for your accommodation (details in the travel section) should you need them in case of emergency.
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7 Night Western Yorkshire Dales Guided Walking Holiday
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£1,179
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£1,149
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£1,049
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£1,019
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£1,049 £849
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£1,019 £819
£1,119 £919
£1,089 £889
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7 nights. Trip notes
Non-members
£1,059 £859
Members
£1,029 £829
Early Booking Offer Save £200 Per Person
7 nights. Trip notes
7 nights. Trip notes
7 nights. Trip notes
Non-members
£1,179
ppMembers
£1,149
ppEarly Booking Offer Save £100 Per Person
7 nights. Trip notes
Non-members
£1,339 £1,239
Members
£1,309 £1,209
£1,479 £1,379
£1,449 £1,349
7 nights. Trip notes
Non-members
£1,309
ppMembers
£1,279
pp£1,379
pp£1,349
ppEarly Booking Offer Save £200 Per Person
7 nights. Trip notes
Non-members
£1,309 £1,109
Members
£1,279 £1,079
£1,379 £1,179
£1,349 £1,149
Early Booking Offer Save £100 Per Person
7 nights. Trip notes
Non-members
£1,309 £1,209
Members
£1,279 £1,179
£1,379 £1,279
£1,349 £1,249
Early Booking Offer Save £100 Per Person
7 nights. Trip notes
Non-members
£1,309 £1,209
Members
£1,279 £1,179
£1,379 £1,279
£1,349 £1,249
Early Booking Offer Save £100 Per Person
7 nights. Trip notes
Non-members
£1,309 £1,209
Members
£1,279 £1,179
£1,379 £1,279
£1,349 £1,249
Early Booking Offer Save £200 Per Person
7 nights. Trip notes
Non-members
£1,309 £1,109
Members
£1,279 £1,079
£1,379 £1,179
£1,349 £1,149
7 nights. Trip notes
Non-members
£1,349
ppMembers
£1,319
ppEarly Booking Offer Save £100 Per Person
7 nights. Trip notes
Non-members
£1,179 £1,079
Members
£1,149 £1,049
£1,249 £1,149
£1,219 £1,119
Early Booking Offer Save £200 Per Person
7 nights. Trip notes
Non-members
£1,059 £859
Members
£1,029 £829
£1,129 £929
£1,099 £899
Early Booking Offer Save £200 Per Person
7 nights. Trip notes
Non-members
£1,059 £859
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£1,029 £829
£1,129 £929
£1,099 £899
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