Description
The Yorkshire Dales
Grade 
Explore the magnificent scenery of the Yorkshire Dales from our country house hotel on the edge of the bustling market town of Settle.
Price: £850
– Single supplement £110
Duration:
5 nights
Next departure:
– September 20th 2026
Wow, wow, wow! What an area to walk in: Malham Cove, Ingleborough, Pen-y-ghent, the Ribble Valley and Ribblehead Viaduct -the words alone are enough to conjure up images of classic walks in the Yorkshire Dales!
This is an area that needs no introduction, for a long time I have thought of it as one of the most appealing destinations in this beautiful country of ours. A place of contrast and splendour with rolling green hills broken by rugged scars of limestone and dotted with attractive villages, in which there is always a lovely pub or café to finish the day!
It isn’t so much that it is difficult to find walks in this stunning area but that it is hard to know which to choose!
On top of that, we have a delightful base for this 5-night holiday, the elegant country house Hotel, Falcon Manor, situated on the edge of the bustling market town of Settle.
Holiday highlights
- Tackle two of the famous Yorkshire 3-peaks, Ingleborough and Pen-y-ghent.
- Walk amongst the famous geological formations of Malham Cove and Tarn.
- Ride on the famed Settle-Carlisle railway to Ribblehead Viaduct.
- Stay in the luxurious Falcon Manor in the historic bustling market town of Settle.
Accommodation
Situated on the edge of the historic market town of Settle, Falcon Manor is an elegant country house hotel surrounded by glorious Yorkshire countryside. Built in 1841, as a private residence, this grade II listed building has retained many of its period features with individually styled bedrooms carefully updated to include all features expected in modern hotel rooms: ensuite bathrooms, tea and coffee making facilities, iron and hairdryer, and free WIFI. Breakfast and dinner will be taken in the hotel dining room. There is also a terrace on which to enjoy a post-walk cuppa or pint (Falcon Manor is in the Good Beer Guide!).
It is the perfect base from which to explore the magnificent Yorkshire Dales.
Single supplements and upgrades
Single supplement £110
Upgrades are available, please enquire if you would like details of these.
Included
- En-suite half board accommodation at Falcon Manor.
- A two-course meal served each evening in the hotel restaurant.
- 4 days guided walking with a qualified and professional leader.
Not included
- Lunches -these are available to buy from local shops or ordered from the hotel.
- Incidental expenses such as drinks.
Day-to-Day Itinerary
The following is the proposed itinerary. However, please bear in mind that in the event of local conditions changing, for example due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, it may be necessary to change the itinerary.
The walks will be ordered during the week to make the most of the conditions.
Day 1: Arrive in Settle
Day 1: Arrive in SettleArrive at the Falcon Manor and check into your room. Meet at 7pm for a short briefing about the week ahead before our three-course dinner is served in the hotel’s restaurant.
Meals included: dinner
Days 2-5
I will describe the walks in full once I have recced them. However, my thoughts at the moment are:
Walk 1: Exploring the local area: caves, waterfalls, villages and mills.
A local walk from the hotel to the top of Attermire Scar to examine the Victoria and Jubilee Caves and then onto Langcliffe and Stainforth via Catrigg Force. We return along a particularly attractive stretch of the River Ribble, passing two of the mills that brought industrial prosperity to this area.
14.5 km (9 miles) ascent/descent 350m
Walk 2: Gordale, Malham Tarn and Cove
A day exploring Malham’s famous geological formations; Janet’s Foss waterfall, Gordale Scar and Malham Tarn with it’s limestone pavement.
15 km (9.5 miles) ascent/descent 300m
Walk 3: Plover Hill and Pen-y-ghent from Horton-in Ribblesdale
Either drive or take the train to Horton-in-Ribblesdale and follow a circular route up over Pen-y-ghent and Plover Hill.
13 km (8 miles) ascent/descent 560m
Walk 4: Ribblehead to Horton via Ingleborough
A linear walk from Ribblehead to Horton over Ingleborough for stunning views in every direction. Starting from Horton, we will take the train to Ribblehead and walk back to Horton.
14.5km (9 miles) ascent/descent 560m
Meals included: breakfast and dinner
Days 2-5
I will describe the walks in full once I have recced them. However, my thoughts at the moment are:
Walk 1: Exploring the local area: caves, waterfalls, villages and mills.
A local walk from the hotel to the top of Attermire Scar to examine the Victoria and Jubilee Caves and then onto Langcliffe and Stainforth via Catrigg Force. We return along a particularly attractive stretch of the River Ribble, passing two of the mills that brought industrial prosperity to this area.
14.5 km (9 miles) ascent/descent 350m
Walk 2: Gordale, Malham Tarn and Cove
A day exploring Malham’s famous geological formations; Janet’s Foss waterfall, Gordale Scar and Malham Tarn with it’s limestone pavement.
15 km (9.5 miles) ascent/descent 300m
Walk 3: Plover Hill and Pen-y-ghent from Horton-in Ribblesdale
Either drive or take the train to Horton-in-Ribblesdale and follow a circular route up over Pen-y-ghent and Plover Hill.
13 km (8 miles) ascent/descent 560m
Walk 4: Ribblehead to Horton via Ingleborough
A linear walk from Ribblehead to Horton over Ingleborough for stunning views in every direction. Starting from Horton, we will take the train to Ribblehead and walk back to Horton.
14.5km (9 miles) ascent/descent 560m
Meals included: breakfast and dinner
Days 2-5
I will describe the walks in full once I have recced them. However, my thoughts at the moment are:
Walk 1: Exploring the local area: caves, waterfalls, villages and mills.
A local walk from the hotel to the top of Attermire Scar to examine the Victoria and Jubilee Caves and then onto Langcliffe and Stainforth via Catrigg Force. We return along a particularly attractive stretch of the River Ribble, passing two of the mills that brought industrial prosperity to this area.
14.5 km (9 miles) ascent/descent 350m
Walk 2: Gordale, Malham Tarn and Cove
A day exploring Malham’s famous geological formations; Janet’s Foss waterfall, Gordale Scar and Malham Tarn with it’s limestone pavement.
15 km (9.5 miles) ascent/descent 300m
Walk 3: Plover Hill and Pen-y-ghent from Horton-in Ribblesdale
Either drive or take the train to Horton-in-Ribblesdale and follow a circular route up over Pen-y-ghent and Plover Hill.
13 km (8 miles) ascent/descent 560m
Walk 4: Ribblehead to Horton via Ingleborough
A linear walk from Ribblehead to Horton over Ingleborough for stunning views in every direction. Starting from Horton, we will take the train to Ribblehead and walk back to Horton.
14.5km (9 miles) ascent/descent 560m
Meals included: breakfast and dinner
Days 2-5
I will describe the walks in full once I have recced them. However, my thoughts at the moment are:
Walk 1: Exploring the local area: caves, waterfalls, villages and mills.
A local walk from the hotel to the top of Attermire Scar to examine the Victoria and Jubilee Caves and then onto Langcliffe and Stainforth via Catrigg Force. We return along a particularly attractive stretch of the River Ribble, passing two of the mills that brought industrial prosperity to this area.
14.5 km (9 miles) ascent/descent 350m
Walk 2: Gordale, Malham Tarn and Cove
A day exploring Malham’s famous geological formations; Janet’s Foss waterfall, Gordale Scar and Malham Tarn with it’s limestone pavement.
15 km (9.5 miles) ascent/descent 300m
Walk 3: Plover Hill and Pen-y-ghent from Horton-in Ribblesdale
Either drive or take the train to Horton-in-Ribblesdale and follow a circular route up over Pen-y-ghent and Plover Hill.
13 km (8 miles) ascent/descent 560m
Walk 4: Ribblehead to Horton via Ingleborough
A linear walk from Ribblehead to Horton over Ingleborough for stunning views in every direction. Starting from Horton, we will take the train to Ribblehead and walk back to Horton.
14.5km (9 miles) ascent/descent 560m
Meals included: breakfast and dinner
Day 6: Farewells until next time
After a good breakfast we say goodbye, until next time.
Meals included: breakfast
Kit list
For walking each day:
- Good walking boots or shoes
- Waterproof jacket and trousers
- Lightweight, quick drying trousers
- Base layer
- Mid-layer such as a fleece jacket and an additional ‘spare’ layer depending on the forecast
- Walking socks
- Warm hat and gloves -just in case the weather turns
- Sun hat, sunglasses, lip salve and high SPF sun block
- Day sack (25 litre capacity is a good size) to comfortably carry your kit, lunch and water
- Dry bag or rucksack cover to keep the contents of your daypack dry
- Water bottle
- Basic first aid kit (plasters, blister treatment, antiseptic etc)
- Some snacks to keep you going
- Walking/trekking poles (if you use them)
Maps
OS Explorer map OL 28 The Yorkshire Dales, southern and western areas
Group size
This guided holiday will have a maximum group size of 12.
