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30 Dec 2026 - 3 Jan 2027
4 nights. Trip notes
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■ Location: Yorkshire Dales
■ Duration: 4 nights at an HF Country House
■ Board Type: Full Board
■ Travel Dates: Dec 2026, Dec 2027
■ Itineraries available: 1
■ Walking Grades: 4, 6 & 7 details
■ Carbon Footprint: 69kg CO2 details
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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.
Moderate walking grade 7
The most active moderate grade. Longer distances and short but steep ascents and descents possible throughout the day. Hill walking experience desirable. Typically, 11-12 miles (18-19km) with around 1,800ft (560m) 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.
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Check-in at the hotel is available from 16:00. If you are a member you can arrive at the house from 14:00. Enjoy a complimentary cream tea at 16:30 and meet other guests.
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[title] => Through Ribblesdale to Settle
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[title] => Ribblesdale
[content] => Distance: 7 miles (11.5km)
Ascent: 800 feet (240m)
In summary: Explore the attractive village of Langcliffe before heading north to Catrigg Force and the villlage of Stainforth. We shall visit the Hoffman lime kiln and follow the River Ribble past Stainforth Force to Settle.
Highlight: Settle is a picturesque market town, first chartered in 1249 and famous for the Settle-Carlisle railway.
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[title] => Above Settle
[content] => Distance: 9 miles (14km)
Total ascent: 1,200 feet (380m)
In summary: A circular walk from Settle, we take the Ribble Way to Stainforth Force Waterfalls before visiting the Hoffmann lime kiln from Stainforth. A steady ascent up a stoney old lane takes us to Catrigg Force. Our route down the eastern side of the valley leads past Winskill Stones to Jubilee Cave before descending along the Pennine Bridleway to Settle.
Highlight: Catrigg Force waterfall is a real hidden gem, situated in a deep wooded ravine.
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[title] => Escarpments of Settle
[content] => Distance: 10.5miles (17km)
Ascent: 1,900 feet (580m)
Summary: Walking from the village of Langcliffe, we follow the hillside on the eastern side of Ribblesdale to the wonderful limestone scenery below Attermire Scar to reach Catterigg Force. We then descend a stony green lane to Stainforth and visit the Hoffmann Lime Kiln before crossing the River Ribble to the western side. After walking below Smearsett Scar and above Giggleswick Scar we head into Settle.
Highlights: Being on the Mid & the South Craven fault, the whole day is immersed in the wonders the limestone scenery, with extensive limestone scars, caves, glacial erratics.
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Distance: 7 miles (11.5km)
Ascent: 800 feet (240m)
In summary: Explore the attractive village of Langcliffe before heading north to Catrigg Force and the villlage of Stainforth. We shall visit the Hoffman lime kiln and follow the River Ribble past Stainforth Force to Settle.
Highlight: Settle is a picturesque market town, first chartered in 1249 and famous for the Settle-Carlisle railway.
Distance: 9 miles (14km)
Total ascent: 1,200 feet (380m)
In summary: A circular walk from Settle, we take the Ribble Way to Stainforth Force Waterfalls before visiting the Hoffmann lime kiln from Stainforth. A steady ascent up a stoney old lane takes us to Catrigg Force. Our route down the eastern side of the valley leads past Winskill Stones to Jubilee Cave before descending along the Pennine Bridleway to Settle.
Highlight: Catrigg Force waterfall is a real hidden gem, situated in a deep wooded ravine.
Distance: 10.5miles (17km)
Ascent: 1,900 feet (580m)
Summary: Walking from the village of Langcliffe, we follow the hillside on the eastern side of Ribblesdale to the wonderful limestone scenery below Attermire Scar to reach Catterigg Force. We then descend a stony green lane to Stainforth and visit the Hoffmann Lime Kiln before crossing the River Ribble to the western side. After walking below Smearsett Scar and above Giggleswick Scar we head into Settle.
Highlights: Being on the Mid & the South Craven fault, the whole day is immersed in the wonders the limestone scenery, with extensive limestone scars, caves, glacial erratics.
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[title] => Otterburn Beck
[content] => Distance: 7.5 miles (11.5km)
Ascent: 600 feet (180m)
In summary: Our walk takes us across fields to Kirk Syke and along lanes to the small village of Otterburn before returning via Bell Busk to Newfield Hall.
Highlight: Discover the hidden history of Otterburn, which was mentioned in the Domesday Book. The village took its name from the beck, "the stream of the otter", which runs through the middle of the village.
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[title] => Otterburn and Wenningber
[content] => Distance: 10 miles (16km)
Ascent: 900 feet (240m)
In summary: From Kirk Syke, we follow lanes and field paths before descending by Otterburn Beck to reach the village. Field paths loop round Wenningber Hill and a green lane leads back to Otterburn. From here we head over Kendal Hill, towards Bell Busk and Kirk Syke Lane.
Highlight: The history of Otterburn and the ‘perfect green drumlin’ of Wenningber Hill.
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[title] => Orms Gill and Hellifield Moor
[content] => Distance: 11.5 miles (18km)
Ascent: 1000 feet (300m)
In summary: Venture over undulating fields and lanes to the deserted farmhouse and lime kiln at Orms Gill before continuing across open fields to reach Hellifield Moor. After an opportunity to detour round Wenninger Hill, pass through Otterburn and Bell Busk to complete the circuit.
Highlight: Enjoy the tranquillity of rarely walked paths and the HF Pathways Plantation at Orms Gill Quarry.
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Distance: 7.5 miles (11.5km)
Ascent: 600 feet (180m)
In summary: Our walk takes us across fields to Kirk Syke and along lanes to the small village of Otterburn before returning via Bell Busk to Newfield Hall.
Highlight: Discover the hidden history of Otterburn, which was mentioned in the Domesday Book. The village took its name from the beck, "the stream of the otter", which runs through the middle of the village.
Distance: 10 miles (16km)
Ascent: 900 feet (240m)
In summary: From Kirk Syke, we follow lanes and field paths before descending by Otterburn Beck to reach the village. Field paths loop round Wenningber Hill and a green lane leads back to Otterburn. From here we head over Kendal Hill, towards Bell Busk and Kirk Syke Lane.
Highlight: The history of Otterburn and the ‘perfect green drumlin’ of Wenningber Hill.
Distance: 11.5 miles (18km)
Ascent: 1000 feet (300m)
In summary: Venture over undulating fields and lanes to the deserted farmhouse and lime kiln at Orms Gill before continuing across open fields to reach Hellifield Moor. After an opportunity to detour round Wenninger Hill, pass through Otterburn and Bell Busk to complete the circuit.
Highlight: Enjoy the tranquillity of rarely walked paths and the HF Pathways Plantation at Orms Gill Quarry.
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[title] => Around Malham
[content] => 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
[content] => 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] => Moor above Malham
[content] => Distance: 10 miles (16km)
Ascent: 1,850 feet (560m)
In summary: Walk via Janet's Foss waterfall to view Gordale Scar before heading onto the moor. We walk as far as Water Sinks before following moorland paths and descending by the famous Cove to complete our circular walk in Malham village.
Highlight: Step onto limestone pavement atop Malham Cove and soak up panoramic views ahead over Malhamdale.
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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.
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.
Distance: 10 miles (16km)
Ascent: 1,850 feet (560m)
In summary: Walk via Janet's Foss waterfall to view Gordale Scar before heading onto the moor. We walk as far as Water Sinks before following moorland paths and descending by the famous Cove to complete our circular walk in Malham village.
Highlight: Step onto limestone pavement atop Malham Cove and soak up panoramic views ahead over Malhamdale.
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[description] => Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home.
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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.
| • 46 well-appointed guest rooms • Exclusive occupancy: 61 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 & 2 high chairs • 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 • Two lounges • Garden • HF Holidays Heritage Room • Electric vehicle charging point - Please note, you will need to bring your own cables to use this EV charging point | ![]() |
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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, Newfield Hall has 46 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 guest rooms spread across the main building and the tastefully converted coach house. Rooms 3 and 6 are both corner rooms offering original features and large bay windows overlooking the gardens and beyond (Room 6 has its own telescope).
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 Newfield Hall
Newfield Hall
Airton
Skipton
North Yorkshire BD23 4AA
Tel: +44 (0)1729 830235
The most convenient station is Skipton. Gargrave station is closer, but there’s no taxi service from here.
Check National Rail for routes and times.
If you’re travelling to or from Newfield Hall on Mondays or Fridays or over the festive period, you can join our group transfer from Skipton Railway Station.
2026 prices are £30 per person for a return transfer or £15 per person for a single transfer.
Outward journey: Depart Skipton Railway Station at 16:10; arrive at Newfield Hall at 16:35. Return journey: Depart Newfield Hall at 09:15; arrive at Skipton Railway Station at 09:40.
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
Skipton to Newfield Hall is 8 miles, which takes around 25 minutes.
For pricing, please contact Station Taxis directly.
Station Taxis
You can pre-book a taxi from our recommended company, Station Taxis*. We recommend booking your taxi at least seven days in advance by contacting:
Tel: +44 (0)1756 700777
Email: stationtaxis@hotmail.co.uk
A return journey can be arranged on your behalf by the HF Holidays House Manager at Newfield Hall.
*Station Taxis is not owned or managed by HF Holidays.
From the south, follow the A65 from Skipton to Gargrave. Leave the A65 by Eshton Road, signposted to Malham and pass Eshton Hall on the right. Newfield Hall is approx. 2½ miles further on, on the right and before the village of Airton. There is a stone pillar and a wooden sign at each side of our driveway. (Please note: The next right turn has a post box at the bottom of the lane and leads to a private farm access ONLY.)
From the north, exit the M6 at junction 36 and take the A65 towards Skipton. In Coniston Cold village take a sharp left into a narrow road between houses, signposted to St Peters Church and Bell Busk and Malham. Pass under a railway viaduct, then after a mile bear right over a small bridge. After a further mile turn right at the junction, cross the narrow bridge, pass a left turn with a post box at the bottom of the lane (which leads to a private farm) and then shortly after, turn left through the gateway onto the drive of Newfield Hall. There is a stone pillar and a wooden sign at each side of our driveway.
There is free parking with the grounds of Newfield Hall.
There is a local road closure that could impact your arrival to Newfield Hall. The A59 is currently closed at Blubber Houses, this is the main road coming from Harrogate to Skipton. There are currently diversions in place which follows the A658 via Harrogate, the A660 via Ilkley and the A65 via Otley which will add an additional hour onto your journey. This affects all guests travelling to Newfield Hall from the North East. The road closure could be in place until the end of March, please check before travelling.
The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford Airport.
From the airport
Take the bus to Leeds train station from where there are direct trains to Skipton taking about one and a half hours. Check Transdev for bus times and National Rail for train times.
From Manchester International Airport there are direct trains every hour to Skipton with one change at Leeds. You’ll need to allow 2.5 hours to reach Skipton.
Flying to London Heathrow airport is another option but you’ll have a longer onward train journey – about 4.5 hours. From Heathrow, first take the Piccadilly line to London Kings Cross station and from here take a train to Skipton (with one change at Leeds).
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.
Enjoy plenty of opportunity to join in the festive fun and games in the evenings on our Festive holidays.
A packed programme of evenings offers something festive for everyone, including some old HF Holidays’ favourites. It’s also a great time to kick back and relax, and the evenings on these Festive breaks will give you the chance to do just that.
We see it as our responsibility to minimise our emissions, not just for this year but every year to come. Our work with sustainability experts, ecollective, has enabled us to measure our carbon footprint and create a strategy to reduce the carbon intensity of our product by 5% each year. Our ambition is to be net zero by 2040 – earlier if we can.
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Dates & availability
4 Night Southern Yorkshire Dales Festive Guided Walking Holiday
4 nights. Trip notes
Non-members
£1,089
ppMembers
£1,059
pp£1,129
pp£1,099
pp4 nights. Trip notes
Non-members
£1,079
ppMembers
£1,049
pp£1,119
pp£1,089
pp
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