28-05-2026, changed;
I also stayed at this HF house near Malhamdale 30 years ago.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival Day
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.
Day 2: The Settle-Carlisle Railway And Ribblehead Viaduct
Distance: 4½ miles (7.5km)
Ascent: 300 feet (100m)
In summary: We travel to the small market town of Settle with plenty of cafés, including Ye Olde Naked Man,
and pubs and a selection of shops. There is time to spend exploring its interesting buildings, including the Folly
Museum before making our way around to the Station where we will have the opportunity to visit the Old
Signal Box. Time then to hop aboard the train and take in the superb scenery. We alight at the Ribblehead
Station/Museum to take in history of the impressive Ribblehead Viaduct and enjoy the peace and tranquillity
of this countryside with a walk beneath Whernside, one of Yorkshire's famous "Three Peaks".
Day 3: Saltaire
Distance: 4½ miles (7.5km)
Ascent: 160 feet (50m)
In summary: Our walk today takes us through woodland trails and along part of the Leeds Liverpool Canal past
the famous Five Rise Locks to the World Heritage Site of Saltaire. This remarkable Victorian model village is
steeped in history, built by Titus Salt to house his textile workers. There will be plenty of time to explore the village
including Victoria Hall and Salt's Mill with its shops and galleries this afternoon, or why not have a ride on the
Shipley Glen Tramway the oldest funicular tramway in the UK.
Day 4: Free Day
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Day 5: Fountains Abbey
Distance: 4½ miles (7km)
Ascent: very little
In summary: Today we visit the World Heritage Site of Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal. We visit the ruins of the
12th century Cistercian Abbey and Fountains Mill for an induction to its history with its audio-visual presentation.
We then enjoy "a walk through the centuries", taking in the impressive water gardens, ponds & cascades, follies
& classical temples.
Many of you will have National Trust membership already, so we haven't included the entrance fee to
Fountain's Abbey in your holiday price, as you'll be entitled to free entrance on showing your NT membership
card. If you're not a NT member, please allow approx. £18 for entrance fees today.
Day 6: Grassington, The Dales Way And Bolton Abbey
Distance: 4 miles (6km)
Ascent: 400 feet (120m)
In summary: Our first stop today is at Grassington, where there's time to explore this picturesque village, wander
down to Linton Falls, visit the National Park Centre, or to relax in one of its tea shops. We then travel to Bardon
Bridge to begin our walk, following a scenic section of the Dales Way, to the Cavendish family’s Bolton Estate.
We walk past the Strid, where the river is forced through a deep, narrow sandstone channel, before a
woodland section eventually brings us to the 12th century Bolton Priory Church and Bolton Abbey Village.
Day 7: Malham
Distance: 4½ miles (7km)
Ascent: 250ft (80m)
In summary: We start today's walk surrounded by wonderful limestone scenery, at Malham Tarn - the highest
lake in England. Our walk takes us to the famous limestone pavement at the top of Malham Cove (from April -
end of July, if we're lucky we may see the Peregrine Falcons that nest here). After we arrive at Gordale Bridge
we visit the magical Janet’s Foss, a delightful waterfall set in woodland. We finally make our way into Malham
village where there's time to explore and enjoy a cup of Yorkshire tea or beer in the local tea shops and pubs.
Day 8: Departure Day
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home.
ACCOMMODATION
Newfield Hall
Looking every inch the baronial mansion, Newfield Hall sits in two acres of grounds near the village of Malham
at the southern base of Yorkshire Dales National Park. Given it was this very landscape which inspired
Wordsworth to write a sonnet and Charles Kingsley to pen The Water Babies, the countryside views are as
gorgeous as you’d imagine. You’ll also have plenty of sightseeing greats within easy travelling distance, most
notably Malham Tarn, Janet's Foss, Gordale Scar, Malham Cove, and The Dry Valley of the Watlowes. And
then, of course, there’s Yorkshire’s famous trio of summits: Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough,
collectively known as the three peaks. Stay at Newfield Hall and experience the exceptional service of a
VisitEngland ROSE award winner. Find out more about the latest accolade awarded to our country house in
the Southern Yorkshire Dales by reading our latest blog.
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