Beat those Winter Blues with our 3-day walking break based at Grassington in beautiful Wharfedale, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Grassington will be instantly recognisable to many as the fictional town of ‘Darrowby’ in the current TV Series ‘All Creatures Great and Small’.

Spend three days with Mark Reid walking through stunning countryside and hills – blow away the cobwebs, refresh and revitalise your mind, body & soul!

• 3 days of fantastic walks in the Yorkshire Dales
• Walks planned for you and guided by Mark Reid, so you don’t have to worry about route finding!
• Mark will share his knowledge of the history, heritage & geography of the area
• Social evenings at a local pub, including a quiz night!
• Enjoy some superb winter walks, cosy pubs and crackling log fires

ITINERARY

Friday
Meet at 1pm: welcome briefing
1:30pm – 4:30pm: guided afternoon walk through Wharfedale, taking in Grass Wood, Conistone Dib & Lea Green (8 miles)
Evening: meal at the Black Horse, Grassington

Saturday
9:30am – 4:30pm: guided walk in the Yorkshire Dales, taking in the hills, fells and dales above Wharfedale, including Hebden Ghyll, Grassington Moor, Yarnbury, Mossdale, Conistone Moor & Capplestone Gate with amazing views and varied landscapes (choice of moderate or adventurous routes 10 – 12 miles)
Evening: meal at the Black Horse, Grassington and a Pub Quiz

Sunday
10am – 3pm: guided walk through Wharfedale, taking in Linton, Elbolton Hill, River Wharfe and Hebden (8 miles)
3pm: farewell drink at the Black Horse, Grassington

Please note: The precise routes will be chosen on the day, given weather and ground conditions, and the preferences of the group. The above routes are examples, and may be subject to change. All timings and distances are approximate. 

GRASSINGTON – OUR BASE FOR THE WEEKEND

This walking break will be based from the beautiful village of Grassington in lovely Wharfedale. This really is a beautiful part of the country, with a sweeping broad valley through which flows the meandering River Wharfe, with deep side-valleys and glacial meltwater gorges, ancient woodland, waterfalls, cave systems, magnificent hills and fells, plus loads of history and heritage including abandoned lead mines, a Neolithic henge, prehistoric settlements and quaint villages. Grassington is a lovely village of stone-built houses set around a large square, with lots of narrow lanes and alleys leading off (known locally as ‘folds’). Here you will find three pubs, B&Bs, shops and cafes as well as a National Park Information Centre.

Accommodation ranges from self catering to B&Bs, hotels and three pubs. We’ll send you a detailed list of accommodation when you make a booking with us.

This walking weekend will be based at the Black Horse, Grassington, a lovely old pub in the heart of the village, with cosy corners and log fires.