Navigate your way


to new skills Walking is one of the main attractions of this wonderful area and effective navigation is one of the key skills for any walker to learn. Our popular Pathfinder courses, based at the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes, cover fundamental map and compass techniques.


Educational and fun, they are led by our own Dales Volunteers who have a great deal of walking experience within the National Park. Improving navigation skills increases confidence and we hope these courses will encourage you to begin to explore for yourself the fantastic landscape on your doorstep.


Walking boots and waterproofs are essential. Bring food and drink. Cost £10. Sorry, no dogs. Contact Hawes National Park Centre for more details - see page 5.


Illustrated talks at Fremington Sunday School, Reeth Every Monday evening from 11 June to Bank Holiday Monday 27 August, from local interest to wider themes. Call 01748 884366 or visit www.swaleview.me.uk


Wednesday 30 May National Park Event - Grassington Heritage Trail 14:00 to 16:30 Meet Grassington National Park Centre BD23 5LB Who was Tom Lee? What were lakeys? An easy 3 mile (5km) walk in and around Grassington will reveal these and other secrets of the village’s past. Accessible by public transport. (Contact Grassington NPC - see page 5)


Thursday 31 May National Park Event - Wildlife of Snaizeholme 14:00 to 16:30 Meet Mirkpot House, Snaizeholme, Hawes DL8 3NB (grid ref SD 8273 8708) A gentle 1.5 mile (2.4km) walk spotting the tracks and signs of local wildlife. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)


June


Saturday 2 to Thursday 7 June Malham Safari Malham The Safari Animals will be celebrating the Queen's Jubilee and you are invited to come and join in the fun. Buy a Safari quiz sheet for £2 and see what you can find. chris@malhamdale.com www.malhamdale.com


Saturday 2 to Friday 8 June Gaping Gill Winch Meet 09:00 to 17:00 Experience the exhilaration of descending the 340’ deep Main Shaft and visit the largest natural cavern in the British Isles on a guided tour of the floodlit Main Chamber. No experience needed. Organised by Bradford Pot Hole Club. 01484 683260 www.bpc-cave.org.uk


Saturday 2 to Sunday 10 June Clapham Art Group 61st Annual Exhibition 11:00 to 18:00 Clapham Village Hall Original work by members of the Group. Framed and unframed paintings, sketches and cards for sale. 01729 823326 paintingsettle@hotmail.co.uk


Knowing how to use a map and compass can open up the countryside for you


Sunday 8 April and Sunday 27 May Pathfinder Introduction 12:30 to 16:30 A basic navigation course covering fundamental techniques to give confidence to walk on low level clear paths. Children must be 12 and over and accompanied by an adult.


Sunday 10 June and Sunday 15 July Pathfinder Intermediate 10:30 to 16:30 A full day's navigation course, mainly outdoors and covering more topics than the Introduction, including map reading, grid references and compass work. Not suitable for children.


Sunday 23 September Pathfinder Advanced 10:00 to 16:30 A full day's advanced navigation course, mainly outdoors and focusing on practising and developing existing skills in open country. Previous navigation experience required - a perfect follow on from the Introduction and Intermediate courses earlier in the year. Not suitable for children.


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Sunday 3 June National Park Event - The Craven Lime Works 14:00 to 16:00 Meet Craven Lime Works Car Park, off B6479 (grid ref SD 8242 6623) Explore this fascinating hidden gem of industrial archaeology, including the Hoffman Kiln, on this easy 1 mile (1.6km) walk. (Contact Malham NPC - see page 5)


Sunday 3 June National Park Event - Dyeing Demonstration 11:00 to 15:00 Meet Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Using natural and acid dyes, mixing and blending colours and textures. Talks at 11:00 and 14:00. Museum admission charges apply. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)


Monday 4 June Austwick Cuckoo Festival 015242 51416 www.austwick.org


Monday 4 to Friday 8 June A Queen's life! 10:00 to 17:30 Bolton Castle, near Leyburn, DL8 4ET Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned for six months at Bolton Castle - find out what life was like for her and her jailers. With flag designing, jewellery and crown making, games and falconry. Normal admission charges apply. 01969 623981 info@boltoncastle.co.uk www.boltoncastle.co.uk


Monday 4 to Sunday 10 June Wild about Orchids 09:00 to 17:00 Kilnsey Park, Kilnsey BD23 5PS Experience the wild beauty and vibrant colours of Dales orchids in full bloom, including one of the rarest in the world - the Lady’s Slipper. Guided walks, expert talks, storytelling, hands-on conservation activities and a special family trail. Dogs on short leads allowed. Normal admission applies. 01756 752150 info@kilnseypark.co.uk www.kilnseypark.co.uk


Tuesday 5 June National Park Event - Drystone Walling Demonstration 14:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details see 10 April.


Wednesday 6 June National Park Event - Spring Flowers of Grass Wood 14:00 to 17:00 Meet Quarry car park, Grass Wood, 1 mile west of Grassington (grid ref SD 9838 6521) A moderate 3 mile (5km) walk enjoying the spring flowers. Paths can be uneven, narrow and sometimes steep. (Contact Grassington NPC - see page 5)


Wednesday 6 June National Park Event - Grinton Mines & Mills 14:00 to 17:00 Meet Grinton Youth Hostel DL11 6HS (grid ref SE 0481 9758) A moderate 3 mile (4.8km) walk looking at the history and old workings of the Grinton system of lead mines. (Contact Reeth NPC - see page 5)


Wednesday 6 June Pond Dipping at Malham Tarn 10:00 to 12:00 Meet Malham Tarn Estate Office, BD24 9PT Discover the hidden natural world at Malham Tarn. Free. Sorry, no dogs. Booking essential. 01729 830416 malhamtarn@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk


Thursday 7 June Den building in Upper Wharfedale 10:00 to 14:00 Meet Buckden car park (pay & display) Come on a 3 mile woodland walk and have a go at woodland crafts, including den building and geocaching. Bring packed lunch. £5 adults, £2.50 kids. Booking essential. 01729 830416 malhamtarn@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk


Friday 8 June Mountain Bike Taster Day 10:00 to 16:00 Meet Malham Tarn Estate Office, BD24 9PT Fancy mountain biking, but not sure where to start? Join an experienced guide for a beginner’s course. Learn bike familiarisation, navigation and riding skills, followed by a ride around the Tarn. Bring own bike and helmet or hire for £15 - please note, no bikes available for under 12s. Booking essential. £15 adults, £10 kids. 01729 830416 malhamtarn@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk


Saturday 9 June Great Knaresborough Bed Race 13:00 to 17:00 Knaresborough 90 teams and their beds and passengers charging around town! The fun starts with a fancy dress parade before the competitive spirit prevails. Entry to Conyngham Hall: adults £2, children free. 01423863419 nigelahperry@hotmail.com www.knaresborough.co.uk/bedrace


Sunday 10 June National Park Event - Pathfinder Intermediate 10:30 to 16:30 Meet Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details see 'Navigate your way...' on page 18.


Sunday 10 June National Park Event - Hawes Rural Heritage Trail 11:00 to 15:30 Meet Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details see 21 July.


Thursday 14 June Tunnels Below Buckden Pike 10:00 to 15:30 Meet Buckden car park (pay & display) Delve into the depths below Buckden Pike and experience the conditions lead miners of old endured. Join a qualified guide on a stiff walk uphill to the little visited tunnels of Buckden Gavel lead mine. Equipment for entering mine provided. Bring packed lunch. £30 adults, £15 children (over 12s only). Booking essential. Sorry, no dogs. 01729 830416 malhamtarn@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk


Friday 15 June National Park Event - Humourous Dialect Stories and Poems 19.30 to 21.00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT A talk by Eleanore Scar. Organised by Friends of Dales Countryside Museum as part of their annual lecture programme. All welcome, £2. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)


Friday 15 June National Park Event - Victorian Kitchen: Wash day 11:00 to 15:00 Meet Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Friends of the Dales Countryside Museum will be dressed in costume, explaining and demonstrating the work that went on for Victorian wash day. Museum admission charges apply. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)


Friday 15 to Saturday 30 June Grassington Festival Various locations in Grassington & Upper Wharfedale. Now in its 32nd year, one of the best music and arts festivals in the country with comedy, talks, exhibitions, workshops, walks and film. 01756 752691 boxoffice@grassington-festival.org.uk www.grassington-festival.org.uk


Saturday 16 June Buckden Gala 12:30 to 16:30 Buckden BD23 5JA Annual village gala, including sheep show, fell race, dog show, Lofthouse and Middlesmoor Band, refreshments and children’s activities. 01756 761024 debbie@beckcottage.com


Saturday 16 June National Park Event - A Moorland Experience 14:00 to 16:00 Meet Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT A contemplative moorland visit with artist Judy Bromley, reflecting on the fragility of this landscape. Coincides with her exhibition ‘Climb up to the Moor’ from 4 May to 1 July at Dales Countryside Museum. There is a 3 mile drive from Hawes to the starting point. Price £3. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)


Saturday 16 June National Park Event - Both sides of the Wharfe ‘twixt Kettlewell & Starbotton 13:30 to 16:00 Meet Kettlewell National Park Car Park. A 5 mile (8km) walk over mostly level ground enjoying varied views of the dale, walking upstream through meadow and woodland and returning by the riverside. Part of Grassington Festival. 01756 752691 www.grassington-festival.org.uk


Saturday 16 June National Park Event - Settle Heritage Trail 14:15 to 16:15 Meet Settle Market Cross, adjacent to town hall (grid ref SD81946354) An easy 1.5 mile (2.5km) walk exploring the hidden backwaters of Settle, learning how the town has developed over the years. This is a walk for everyone around the streets so no special footwear is required. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)


Saturday 16 June Come and Try Orienteering Day 10:30 to 14:00 Meet Round Howe car park (pay & display) Join free fun-packed sessions for teams, families and individuals at our new orienteering site in Hudswell Woods. Bring packed lunch. Booking essential. 01729 830416 malhamtarn@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk


Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk


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