Friday 1 May 2009

Weekend in the Yorkshire Dales anyone?



If anyone is looking for a long weekend away in a beautiful location with lots to keep them amused (in the great outdoors) then this little recommendation may be right up your street.

Based in the picturesque village of Austwick in the Yorkshire dales, you have a choice of 3 top quality options

1. Luxury all inclusive hotel - http://www.austwicktraddock.co.uk/
2. Top quality Pub with rooms and extensive menu - http://gamecockinn.co.uk/
3. Ideally located 'quiet' Caravan and Camping http://www.woodendcampsite.co.uk/

What to do for your 4 day long weekend?....its endless really

Day 1 arrive - Scenic nature walk starting in Ingleton and following the Ingleton waterfalls NT walk (4 mile 2 hour) Lunch in the Dogs accepted 'Inglesports' cafe and shop in village centre.
Day 2 - Walk one of the classic Yorkshire 3 peaks routes, Supper in the Dog friendly Game cock Inn at Austwick

Peak 1 Ingleborough - Starts in Ingleton, easy path, well marked 3 hours
Peak 2 Whernside - Starts at Ribblehead Viaduct, easy path well marked 3 hours
Peak 3 Peny Ghent - Starts in Horton in Ribblesdale, easy path well marked 3 hours

Alternatively you can cycle ' Easy Trails around Austwick on basic MTB, 1-2 hours starts at Game Cock Inn, and is detailed in MTB Guide 'Yorkshire Dales south' or for a longer day, 'The Tour of Ingleborough' 5 hours.

Day 3 Walk the dramatic Malham Cove trail above the scenic village of Malham - 3 hours, well marked etc. 
Day 4 Visit, Settle or Hawes or Clapham, all fantastic villages

So, get your finger out and book a great weekend away in a superb and relatively undiscovered part of charming rural England.
 

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