July
Sunday 1 July Wild Flower Meadows and Woods Walk 11.00 to 15:00 Meet Yockenthwaite Bridge SD 905790 A moderate walk from Yockenthwaite through woodlands and flower-filled meadows. Bring packed lunch. Dogs on leads only. £5 adults, £2.50 kids. Booking essential. 01729 830416
malhamtarn@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sunday 1 July Skipton Sheep Day Skipton Town Centre A fun family day with sheep show, demonstrations and music.
townmanager@skiptontowncouncil.co.uk www.sheepday.co.uk
Sunday 1 July National Park Event - North Country Quilting 13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Demonstration of techniques, how to use patterns and materials including different waddings, plus patterns to buy. Museum admission charges apply. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)
Sunday 1 July National Park Event - Mallerstang Magic (To Hell and Back) 10:30 to 16:30 Meet Garsdale Railway Station (grid ref SD 7886 9181) LA10 5PQ A moderately strenuous 8 mile (12.8km) walk that gives spectacular views of several fells, including Wild Boar Fell and Swarth Fell, as well as the Settle- Carlisle Railway. Accessible by public transport. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)
Sunday 1 July National Park Event - Wharfedale Villages 11:00 to 16:00 Meet Grassington National Park Centre BD23 5LB A pleasant, mostly easy 7 mile (11km) walk via fields, lanes and riverside, visiting Linton, the hidden village of Thorpe and using a Postman’s Trod. Accessible by public transport. (Contact Grassington NPC - see page 5)
Tuesday 3 July Wild Flower Meadows and Woods Walk 11.00 to 15:00 Meet Yockenthwaite Bridge SD 905790 For details see 1 July.
Wednesday 4 July National Park Event - Haymeadows and Waterfalls 11:30 to 16:00 Meet Buckden National Park Car Park (grid ref SD 9420 7731) A delightful 7 mile (11km) walk through both lowland and upland meadows ascending by a gill with waterfalls and enjoying superb views of the dale. Bring a wildflower book if you have one. Accessible by public transport. (Contact Grassington NPC - see page 5)
Wednesday 4 July National Park Event - Behind the Scenes at the Museum 14:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details see 26 May.
Thursday 5 July Butterfly Walk 11:00 to 14:00 Meet Yockenthwaite Bridge SD 905790 A moderate walk from Yockenthwaite through Strans Wood on a guided walk with one of our wardens. 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 7 July Bumblebees & Haymeadows 10:30 to 15:00 Colt Park Barn, Ribblesdale LA6 3JF (near Selside) Learn about the ecology, life cycle and different types of bumblebee you are likely to encounter in the Dales with a classroom-based presentation followed by a leisurely guided walk. No dogs allowed. Must be over 14, under 16s to be accompanied by an adult. Free event. Booking essential 015242 51002
tanya.stpierre@
ydmt.org www.naturalengland.org.uk www.ydmt.org.uk
A Ribblesdale ramble with Pen-y-ghent looking on
Saturday 7 July National Park Event - Hidden GPS Treasure (Geocaching for Beginners) 11:00 to 15:00 Meet Street Gate parking area, south Malham Tarn (grid ref SD 9038 6567) A moderate 6 mile (10 km) walk that introduces geocaching - a ‘treasure’ hunt using handheld GPS units - as a new outdoor activity. If you have a GPS please bring it along - we have a limited number to borrow, please reserve in advance. (Contact Malham NPC - see page 5)
Sunday 8 July National Park Event - Rails in the Dales: the history of railways in Upper Wensleydale 14:00 to 15:30 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT An illustrated talk by railway historian Bob Ellis. Museum admission charges apply. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)
Sunday 8 July National Park Event - Semer Water & Raydale 13:00 to 17:00 Meet Semer Water car park, near Bainbridge (grid ref SD 9220 8753) A moderate 5 mile (8km) circular walk climbing above and around the lake to give lovely views of Raydale. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)
Tuesday 10 to Thursday 12 July The Great Yorkshire Show Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate The cream of the country’s livestock, edge-of-the- seat displays, acres of shopping opportunities and countryside activities, at the 154th annual show. Sorry, assistance dogs only.
info@yas.co.uk www.greatyorkshireshow.co.uk
Wednesday 11 July National Park Event - Old Gang Mines & Mills 14:00 to 17:00 Meet Surrender Bridge, near Reeth (grid ref NY 9925 0070) An easy 3.5 mile (5.6km) walk looking at the leadmining industry, its associated ruined buildings and workings. (Contact Reeth NPC - see page 5)
Friday 13 July National Park Event - Victorian Kitchen: Dairy 11:00 to 15:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details see 6 April.
Saturday 14 July National Park Event - Exploring Archaeology: Artefact or Bluff? 10:00 to 16:30 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT To tie in with the national Festival of British Archaeology, archaeologist Keith Webster will be hosting a weekend of activities. This drop in event will look at how archaeologists interpret finds. Museum admission charges apply. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)
Saturday 14 July NNR Open Day at Malham Tarn 11:00 to 15:00 A day of fun at Malham Tarn National Nature Reserve with pond dipping, mini beast hunts, guided walks and cycle rides (bring own bike & helmet), plus pick your own vegetable activities in the walled garden. £5 adults, £2.50 kids. 01729 830416
malhamtarn@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sunday 15 July National Park Event - Exploring Archaeology: Hunter Gatherers 10:00 to 16:30 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT A drop in event looking at how early people managed without modern tools and materials. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)
Sunday 15 July National Park Event - Stone Mine & Stone Circle 13:00 to 16:30 Meet Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre DL8 3TH An easy 6 mile (9.5km) walk with historical, geological and scenic interest. (Contact Aysgarth Falls NPC - see page 5)
Sunday 15 July 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.
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Sunday 15 July National Park Event - Wainwright’s Limestone Country 10:30 to 16:30 Meet Stainforth National Park Car Park (grid ref SD 8206 6726) A moderate 8 mile (13 km) walk exploring an area featured in Wainwright's Walks in Limestone Country. (Contact Malham NPC - see page 5)
Wednesday 18 July National Park Event - Leadmining on Grassington Moor 14:00 to 16:30 Meet Yarnbury, 2 miles up Moor Lane BD23 5LB (grid ref SE 0150 6588) For details see 27 June.
Saturday 21 July Ingleton Gala 12:00 Fancy dress, mountain race, stalls and entertainments, with evening gala event 7pm. 015242 41863
helencrook797@btinternet.com info@ingletongala.org.uk
Saturday 21 July National Park Event - Digging Deep: Archaeology in the Yorkshire Dales 14:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT To tie in with the national Festival of British Archaeology, writer and archaeologist David Johnson will be holding an illustrated talk and artefact handling session. Museum admission charges apply. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)
Saturday 21 July National Park Event - Hawes Rural Heritage Trail 11:00 to 15:30 Meet Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT A moderate 7 mile (11km) walk through fields and along old bridleways picking out signs of past industries and rural methods. Accessible by public transport. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)
Sunday 22 July National Park Event - Appliqué, Simple & Baltimore 13:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT How to get started with appliqué and a demonstration of Baltimore type patterns, with samples to look at. Museum admission charges apply. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)
Sunday 22 July Ingleborough National Nature Reserve Open Day: Wildlife Olympics 09:30 to 15:00 Ribblehead Quarry (SD765788) Everything from wildlife discovery events, craft tents and geocaching trails to simulated cave activities all with an Olympic twist - plenty to keep the whole family entertained. Ingleborough Archaeology Group will be celebrating the national Festival of British Archaeology with guided walks to Gauber Viking Style Settlement. 015242 42021
tanya.stpierre@
naturalengland.org.uk www.ydmt.org.uk
Monday 23 to Friday 27 July Knights and Ladies 10:00 to 17:30 Bolton Castle, near Leyburn, DL8 4ET Design your own headdress or helmet, coat of arms and flag as well as having a go at Medieval crafts and games. Normal admission charges apply. 01969 623981
info@boltoncastle.co.uk www.boltoncastle.co.uk
Monday 23 July Messy Monday 11:00 to 15:00 Cavendish Pavilion, Bolton Abbey Estate, Skipton BD23 6EX Join in the fun, hands-on art and craft activities. Free drop in event, normal estate admission applies. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 01756 718009
tourism@boltonabbey.com www.boltonabbey.com
Tuesday 24 July National Park Event - Drystone Walling Demonstration 14:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details see 10 April.
Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at
www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
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