Wednesday 18 April National Park Event - From Norsemen to Calendar Girls 13:30 to 16:00 Meet Kettlewell National Park Car Park (grid ref SD 9683 7229) An easy 3 mile (5km) walk in and around Kettlewell, exploring its norse origins and its involvement with the 2003 film ‘Calendar Girls’. (Contact Grassington NPC - see page 5)
Friday 20 April National Park Event - What have querns ever done for us? 19.30 - 21.00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Talk by John Cruse. Organised by Friends of Dales Countryside Museum as part of their annual lecture programme. All welcome, £2. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)
Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 April George and the Dragon! 10:00 to 17:30 Bolton Castle, near Leyburn, DL8 4ET Make a knight or dragon mask and discover this legendary tale on an exciting trail. Normal admission charges apply. 01969 623981
info@boltoncastle.co.uk www.boltoncastle.co.uk
Sunday 22 April National Park Event - Mossdale & Cotterdale Round 11:00 to 16:00 Meet Appersett village green (grid ref SD 8583 9070) A moderately strenuous 8 mile (13km) walk along the Ure valley to Mossdale then over the hill to Cotterdale. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)
Saturday 28 April Three Peaks Fell Race 10:00 Horton-in-Ribblesdale 01943 872020
www.threepeaksrace.org.uk
Saturday 28 to Sunday 29 April Dentdale Walking Festival 11:00 Dent Riverside strolls, village explorers and strenuous climbs led by local experts, plus arts and crafts to bring a walking weekend with a difference.
www.discoverdentdale.com
Sunday 29 April National Park Event - Malham Landscape Trail 11:15 to 15:15 Meet Malham National Park Centre BD23 4DA A moderate 5 mile (8km) walk, visiting some of Malham’s classic scenery. Accessible by public transport. (Contact Malham NPC - see page 5)
May
Tuesday 1 to Monday 7 May Ride2stride: The Settle-Carlisle Walking Festival Along the fabulous Settle-Carlisle railway line, walks will be led from stations by experienced leaders, speakers will share local knowledge, and pubs will be buzzing with song.
www.ride2stride.org.uk
Saturday 5 May Introduction to Birds and Bird Watching at Hudswell Woods 08:00 to 11:00 Meet Round Howe car park (pay & display) Join us in this peaceful setting for a 3 mile stroll focusing on native woodland birds and migrant warblers along the Swale. Dogs on leads only. £5 adult, £2.50 kids. Booking essential. 01729 830416
malhamtarn@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Saturday 5 to Monday 7 May Dales Festival of Food and Drink 10:00 to 17:00 Field opposite Tennants Auctioneers, Leyburn DL8 5PW A three day feast of gastronomic delights with a distinctly local flavour. Over 80 stalls, small breweries, talks, demonstrations and children’s entertainment. Dogs welcome on site but not in marquees (assistance dogs excepted.) 07909 586 358
admin@dalesfestivaloffood.org www.dalesfestivaloffood.org
Sunday 6 May National Park Event - Dent: Sunnyside and Moneyside 13:30 to 16:00 Meet Dent village car park, opposite Heritage Centre (grid ref SD 7041 8710) LA10 5QJ A gentle 4 mile (6.5km) walk along the River Dee through pleasant meadows, returning on a centuries-old route linking farms on the northern side of the dale. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)
Sunday 6 May National Park Event - Limestone Upland & Ancient Woodlands 11:00 to 16:00 Meet Grassington National Park Centre BD23 5LB A fairly strenuous 7 mile (11km) walk rising through old settlements to a deserted farm before descending Conistone Dib, ascending Dib Beck and returning through Grass Wood. Accessible by public transport. (Contact Grassington NPC - see page 5)
Monday 7 May Long Preston May Day Celebrations 13:00
Wednesday 9 May National Park Event - Riverside & Woodland Birds 08:30 to 12:30 Meet Grassington National Park Centre BD23 5LB Join Wildlife Conservation Officer Ian Court on a fairly easy 4.5 mile (7km) walk to see and hear birds by the River Wharfe and in Grass Wood. Accessible by public transport. (Contact Grassington NPC - see page 5)
Friday 11 May ‘The Ogden Sisters’ by Trifle Gathering Productions Dent Memorial Hall Rural touring theatre. 015396 25022
www.highlightsnorth.co.uk
Saturday 12 May Malhamdale Meander 08:30 Kirkby Malham A circular 23 mile route taking in Malham Tarn, Gordale Scar and Parsons Pulpit. Entry £10 including meal, refreshments, badge and certificate. Under 16s and over 65s £5. Limit 250. No dogs. Mini Meander 9.5 miles 01729 830588
www.malhamdale.com
Saturday 12 May Nature Detectives at Hudswell Woods 11:00 to 14:00 Meet Round Howe car park (pay & display) Join us for a short walk, identifying trees and hunting for minibeasts. Bring packed lunch. Dogs on leads only. £5 adults, £2.50 kids. Booking essential. 01729 830416
malhamtarn@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 May Tudor Life Weekend 10:00 to 17:30 Bolton Castle, near Leyburn, DL8 4ET Meet some colourful characters and have a go at weapon drills, calligraphy and traditional crafts. Normal admission charges apply. 01969 623981
info@boltoncastle.co.uk www.boltoncastle.co.uk
Sunday 13 May National Park Event - Landscapes of Upper Ribblesdale 10:30 to 16:30 Meet Horton-in-Ribblesdale National Park Car Park (grid ref SD 8078 7259) A strenuous 10 mile (16km) walk with views of the Three Peaks, remote farms, changing landscapes and many points of interest. (Contact Malham NPC - see page 5)
Sunday 13 May National Park Event - Redmire Force & High Lane 10:30 to 16:30 Meet West Burton village green (grid ref SE 0172 866). A moderate 9.5 mile (15.5km) walk through Bishopdale and Wensleydale to an attractive waterfall on the Ure. Return by an ancient lane which affords fine views into three valleys before descending to Cauldron Force waterfall. Accessible by public transport. (Contact Aysgarth Falls NPC - see page 5)
Wednesday 16 May National Park Event - Behind the Scenes at the Museum 14:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT The curators show how they care for, catalogue and display the Museum’s collections. Museum admission charges apply. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)
Friday 18 May National Park Event - Mad About the Moon 19:30 to 21:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT A presentation by local astronomer, Jack Sutton, observing the moon and night sky through telescopes. Tying in with national Dark Skies event. Adults £4, children free, concessions £2. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)
Friday 18 May National Park Event - In Turner’s footsteps: Wensleydale 19.30 to 21.00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT A talk by David Hill. Part of the Friends of Dales Countryside Museum annual lecture programme. All welcome, £2. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)
Saturday 19 May Birds of Upper Swaledale - guided walk 10:00 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 16:00 Keld Countryside & Heritage Centre DL11 6LJ Spend a full or half day with knowledgeable volunteer, Revd. Dr. David Peel observing birds in their moor, wood and river habitats. Booking essential. Sorry no dogs or under 8s. Full day £5, half day £3, children free. 01748 886845
www.tkrc.org.uk
Saturday 19 May Introduction to Landscape Photography 10:00 to 16:00 Meet Buckden car park (pay & display) Full day workshop with local landscape photographers, Mark Butler and Jim Round. Improve the composition of your images whilst discovering tucked away corners of Upper Wharfedale. Bring camera, tripod (limited number available to borrow) and packed lunch. £50. Booking essential. 01729 830416
malhamtarn@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Saturday 19 May to Sunday 3 June Swaledale Festival Various locations in Swaledale, Arkengarthdale and Wensleydale. Classical, folk, jazz, brass and world music concerts, complemented by guided walks, art exhibitions, poetry, readings and talks. 01748 880019
enquiries@swalefest.org www.swaledale-festival.org.uk
Sunday 20 May Yorkshire 10k and 2k Fun Run Newby Hall near Ripon Join this exciting run for all ages around the beautiful estate farmlands and lanes by the River Ure. 2 for 1 garden entry for families of participants. 0300 373 1046
www.cftrust.org.uk
Fingerpost on the Pennine Way in Wensleydale
Sunday 20 May National Park Event - Exploring Gunnerside Gill 11:00 to 15:30 Meet Gunnerside parking area between bridge and Post Office (grid ref SD 9509 9821) A moderate 7 mile (11km) walk into the heart of the old leadmining area, visiting the sites of the Sir Francis and Bunton Mines as well as Blakethwaite Smelt Mill. Return by a high level track which gives superb views over Swaledale. (Contact Reeth NPC - see page 5)
Wednesday 23 May National Park Event - Burnsall Byways 13:30 to 16:30 Meet Burnsall Bridge (grid ref SD 032 612) A fairly easy 5 mile (8km) walk, exploring some of Burnsall’s history, continuing to Hebden and returning along the riverside. (Contact Grassington NPC - see page 5)
Saturday 26 May National Park Event - Hawes Town Trail 14:15 to 16:15 Meet Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT An easy 2 mile (3.2km) walk looking at the history, industry and buildings in the area. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)
Saturday 26 May Beauty & The Beast Road Cycling Event Dent A beast of a cycle sportive (92 miles) amid the stunning scenery of Dentdale, plus a beauty of a family cycle route (16 miles) with prizes.
www.dentdalebeautyandthebeast.com
Sunday 27 May National Park Event - Pathfinder Introduction 12:30 to 16:30 Meet Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details see 'Navigate your way...' on page 18.
Sunday 27 May National Park Event - In the Footsteps of Monks & Drovers 11:00 to 15:00 Meet Water Sinks Car Park, south shore Malham Tarn (grid ref SD89416580) A moderate 6 mile (9km) walk exploring old travellers’ routes. (Contact Malham NPC - see page 5)
Sunday 27 May to Monday 4 June Overground Underground Ingleton This family friendly festival explores the landscape in and around Ingleborough. Look out for indoor and outdoor climbing, caving opportunities, specialist walks, talks and films, biking, zorbing and childrens’ activities. 07533 501580
ogugfestival@gmail.com www.ogug.co.uk
Camera Rambles Run by Keld Countryside & Heritage Centre every Friday pm throughout May, June, July and August. Join professional photographer Debbie Allen for a ‘walk, talk & learn’ experience around Keld.
www.scenicview.co.uk
Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at
www.yorkshiredales.org.uk Page 17
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