Tuesday 4 September National Park Event - Meet a Ranger 14:00 to 15:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Join Upper Wensleydale Area Ranger Matt Neale for a free talk on the work of the National Park Authority and how it keeps the area special. (Contact Hawes NPC – see page 5)
Wednesday 5 September Muker Show One of Yorkshire’s most traditional shows - classes for sheep, handicrafts and horticulture, fancy dress, dry stone walling demonstration, sheep dog trials and Muker Silver Band in attendance. 01748 886564
kathy@jinglepot.co.uk
Thursday 6 to Saturday 8 September Linton Falls Hydroelectric Power Project Open Days To coincide with national event, Heritage Open Days, this hydropower project in Wharfedale will be open to the public. See how the 100 year old historic power station has been brought back to life to generate electricity for the local community once more.
www.jnbentley.co.uk
Friday 7 to Sunday 9 September Black Sheep Boots & Beer Walking Festival A range of walks starting from Hawes, Askrigg and Bainbridge specially written by Mark Reid author of ‘The Inn Way’ books and linked by a free daytime shuttle bus. Ticket includes a goody bag and t-shirt. 01765 689227
ashleigh.robson@
blacksheep.co.uk www.blacksheepbrewery.com/bootsnbeer
At the Cave Rescue Organisation’s HQ at Clapham – read more about fell and cave rescue on page 32
Wednesday 29 August National Park Event - Meadow Magic! 13:00 to 15:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Join us for lots of flowery fun and help make a wildflower meadow collage - or make your own! A fun and practical drop-in craft session for ages 5 to 14. Under 7s to be accompanied by an adult. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)
Wednesday 29 August National Park Event - Wild Wednesday: Stream Dipping 11.00 to 15.00 Meet Malham National Park Centre BD23 4DA For details see 1 August. (Contact Malham NPC - see page 5)
Wednesday 29 August Wild Wednesday 11:00 to 15:00 Bolton Abbey Estate, Skipton BD23 6EX For details see 25 July.
Thursday 30 August Kids go Batty! 20:00 to 22:00 Meet Malham Tarn Estate Office, BD24 9PT Bat-related craft activities, followed by short walk to see our nocturnal woodlanders. Wear sturdy shoes and appropriate outdoor clothing; bring a torch. Sorry, no dogs. £5 adults, £2.50 children. Booking essential. 01729 830416
malhamtarn@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Thursday 30 August National Park Event - Wildlife of Snaizeholme 14:00 to 16:30 Meet Mirkpot House, Snaizeholme, Hawes DL8 3NB (grid ref SD 8273 8708) For details see 31 May.
Thursday 30 August Explore Swaledale’s Geology 09:45 Meet Reeth village green (drive to start) Guided walk, led by Swaledale and Arkengarthdale Archaeology Group.
www.swaag.org
Friday 31 August Swaledale’s Mining Heritage: Lead mining in Gunnerside Gill 09:45 Meet Gunnerside Guided walk, led by Swaledale and Arkengarthdale Archaeology Group.
www.swaag.org
Friday 31 August Funday Friday 11:00 to 15:00 Bolton Abbey Estate, Skipton BD23 6EX For details see 27 July.
September
Saturday 1 September Bentham Agricultural Show 09:00 to 17:00 Bellfleckers Field, Bentham, Ingleton LA2 7DW 015242 61606
vallawson@tinyworld.co.uk
Saturday 1 September Moorcock Show 01969 667071
Sunday 2 September National Park Event - Rugmaking Workshop 11:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Rugmaking dayschool with Heather Ritchie - £15 charge includes materials and refreshments. Please bring packed lunch or there are cafes nearby. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)
A weasel peeps out (Geoff Ryan) Page 24
Sunday 2 September National Park Event - Scenic Swaledale 13:00 to 16:30 Meet Reeth National Park Centre DL11 6TB For details see 12 August.
Saturday 8 September National Park Event - Victorian Kitchen: Preserves 11:00 to 15:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Friends of the Dales Countryside Museum dressed in costume, explaining and demonstrating various aspects of the work that went on in the Victorian kitchen. Part of national event, Heritage Open Days. Museum admission charges apply. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)
Saturday 8 September National Park Event - Hawes Town Trail 14:15 to 16:15 Meet Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details see 26 May.
Saturday 8 to Saturday 22 September Ripon International Festival Annual music festival with events at venues in and around Ripon. 01765 605508
info@riponinternationalfestival.com www.riponinternationalfestival.com
Sunday 9 September Hardraw Scaur Brass Band Contest 10:00 Behind the Green Dragon Inn, Hardraw, near Hawes Held in the wooded ravine and natural amphitheatre of Hardraw Scar, this traditional event brings bands from Yorkshire, Lancashire and beyond to compete.
www.hardrawforce.com
Sunday 9 September National Park Event - Where Did The Water Go? 11:00 to 15:00 Meet Water Sinks Car Park, south Malham Tarn (grid ref SD 8941 6580) Join this moderate 5 mile (8 km) walk finding out what happens to the water after leaving Malham Tarn. (Contact Malham NPC - see page 5)
Saturday 15 September National Park Event - Askrigg & Worton 13:00 to 16:30 Meet Askrigg Church (grid ref SD 9479 9101) DL8 A moderate 6.5 mile (10.4km) circular walk with two short climbs offering lovely views of Wensleydale from both sides of the valley. Accessible by public transport. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)
Saturday 15 September Introduction to Landscape Photography 10:00 to 16:00 Meet Malham Tarn Estate Office, BD24 9PT Full day workshop with local landscape photographers, Mark Butler and Jim Round. Improve the composition of your images whilst discovering tucked away corners of Malhamdale. Bring camera, tripod (limited number available to borrow) and packed lunch. £50. Booking essential. 01729 830416
malhamtarn@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sunday 16 September Pick Your Own at Malham Tarn 10:00 to 15:00 For details see 19 August.
Sunday 16 September National Park Event - Beginners Family History Workshop 10:15 to 15:15 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Introduction to family history research. Led by an experienced tutor and using census, parish registers and other archive material. Tea and coffee included. Bring own lunch. Not suitable for children. Price £15. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)
Wednesday 19 September National Park Event - Behind the Scenes at the Museum 14:00 to 16:00 Meet Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details see 16 May.
Sunday 23 September National Park Event - Intermediate Family History Workshop 10:15 to 15:15 Meet Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Led by an experienced tutor and using census, parish registers and other archive material. Suitable for those who have had some experience with family history research. Tea and coffee included. Bring own lunch. Not suitable for children. Price £15. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)
Sunday 23 September National Park Event - Pathfinder Advanced 10:00 to 16:30 Meet Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details see 'Navigate your way...' on page 18.
Monday 24 September Nidderdale Show Pateley Bridge Annual agricultural show with a fine display of livestock and crafts. Dogs on leads allowed on the showground. 01969 650 129
info@nidderdaleshow.co.uk www.nidderdaleshow.co.uk
Wednesday 26 September National Park Event - Fungi of Grass Wood 14:00 to 17:00 Meet Quarry Car Park, Grass Wood (grid ref SD 9838 6521) A fascinating search from narrow and sometimes steep paths for elusive fungi in this ancient woodland. Tasting is NOT recommended. (Contact Grassington NPC - see page 5)
Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 September Pateley Bridge Walking Festival Pateley Bridge 01423712088
info@pbwf.co.uk www.pbwf.co.uk
Saturday 29 September Ghost Walk 19:00 to 21:00 Meet Buckden car park (pay & display) Experience the thrills of a Dales woodland at dusk as we scare you with tales of intrigue and mystery! Bring a torch. £5 adults, £2.50 kids. Booking essential. 01729 830416
malhamtarn@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sunday 30 September National Park Event - A Ribble Ramble 11:00 to 15:00 Meet Settle Market Cross, adjacent to Town Hall (grid ref SD 8194 6354) A moderate 6 mile (9 km) walk on riverside and field paths to Stainforth, looking out along the way for the salmon leaping. (Contact Malham NPC - see page 5)
Discover Ingleborough National Nature Reserve Explore the wonderful wildlife, geology, archaeology and social history of the nature reserve. General interest walks on 16 May, 23 May, 15 Aug and 5 Sep Wildflower walks (led by Senior Reserve Manager Colin Newlands) on 13 Jun, 8 Aug, 4 Jul and 11 Jul. 30 May Cattle & Coffee Morning - learn about Natural England’s conservation grazing herd. Call 015242 42021 or visit
www.naturalengland.org.uk
Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at
www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40