Moderate walking on varied surfaces, with some long days and regular ascents / descents.
The season for this holiday is:
01 April 2019 - 31 October 2019
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| °C | 6 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 7 |
| mm | 67 | 53 | 60 | 57 | 58 | 56 | 51 | 67 | 63 | 62 | 68 | 69 |
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6 nights: 01 April 2019 - 31 October 2019
Start any day except Tuesday or Wednesday | End by latest date(s) shown above
| Starting | Price | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 30 Apr 2019 | £575 | £265 |
| 1 May - 30 Sep 2019 | £595 | £275 |
| 1 - 25 Oct 2019 | £575 | £265 |
| 3rd & 4th person discount | -£60 | |
| Single traveller supplement | £60 |
Please note: this holiday is not available to children under 12 years, nor are dogs permitted on Inntravel holidays
Included travel: transfer Richmond-Middleham (if driving)
Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room
| The Frenchgate Guesthouse, Richmond (B&B) | Double room | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr - 31 Oct 2019 | £66 | £114 |
6 nights, staying in The Priory (1 dinner)
| 1 April - 31 October 2019 | Price | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 30 April | £615 | £305 |
| 1 May - 30 September | £635 | £315 |
| 1 - 25 October | £615 | £305 |
| 3rd & 4th person discount | -£60 | |
| Single traveller supplement | £60 |
Connecting travel options - via Darlington
| Outward route | Price per person |
Latest train arrival time |
|---|---|---|
| taxi Darlington station to hotel (0h45) | £38 | flexible |
| Homeward route | Price per person |
Earliest train departure time |
|---|---|---|
| taxi hotel to Darlington station (0h45) | £16 | flexible |
Connecting travel options - via Northallerton
| Outward route | Price per person |
Latest train arrival time |
|---|---|---|
| taxi Northallerton station to hotel (0h45) | £16 | flexible |
| Homeward route | Price per person |
Earliest train departure time |
|---|---|---|
| taxi hotel to Northallerton station (0h45) | £22 | flexible |
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This tour was a moderate and thoroughly enjoyable walk/hike through the Yorkshire Dales. There was enough length and up and down to ensure that it was more than a stroll in the country - which we liked. And for Canadians, unused to the intricacies of British public footpaths through fields, over stiles and through innumerable gates, the directions were both comprehensive and appreciated. The accommodations were as expected - low key but very nice, with the Frenchgate Guesthouse in Richmond particularly nice - good location with a surprising and unsurpassed view. All in all this was just what we expected and what was advertised.
Walk over moor to Reeth was spectacular despite the wind and rain. On walk Reeth to Richmond would highly recommend a “pit stop” at Nun Cote Nook farm. Elain’s tearoom very welcoming. The approach into Richmond along the river was a special highlight.
Holiday was very good but the Arkleside Guesthouse room was small and had a sloping ceiling which we had several bumps on the head from, also the reception was a bit offhand. The breakfast room was the only nice room in the guesthouse.
This tour was a moderate and thoroughly enjoyable walk/hike through the Yorkshire Dales. There was enough length and up and down to ensure that it was more than a stroll in the country - which we liked. And for Canadians, unused to the intricacies of British public footpaths through fields, over stiles and through innumerable gates, the directions were both comprehensive and appreciated. The accommodations were as expected - low key but very nice, with the Frenchgate Guesthouse in Richmond particularly nice - good location with a surprising and unsurpassed view. All in all this was just what we expected and what was advertised.
Walk over moor to Reeth was spectacular despite the wind and rain. On walk Reeth to Richmond would highly recommend a “pit stop” at Nun Cote Nook farm. Elain’s tearoom very welcoming. The approach into Richmond along the river was a special highlight.
Holiday was very good but the Arkleside Guesthouse room was small and had a sloping ceiling which we had several bumps on the head from, also the reception was a bit offhand. The breakfast room was the only nice room in the guesthouse.
Hearing and watching an otter in the River Swale was our personal highlight! Also eating our sandwiches in the little bothy on the top of the moor.
This service was outstanding! A few days before we left on the trip there was torrential rain and part of our route (and a destination village) became flooded. Inntravel called us in the US, to let us know and had already made alternate arrangements for us. The walking notes were so clear we had no issues. We met another couple doing a similar walk on their own with just maps and they reported getting lost several times and having to retrace steps - we had no issues at all. Also, each route was clearly indicated from inn to inn with dining suggestions provided - some other companies state you need to bus or taxi to/from the paths at times - never an issue for us. The trip was excellent and we’d love to do it or similar again.
Lovely holiday. The Priory was beautiful. Routes for the most part were pretty gentle. I would recommend the Wensleydale Heifer for a meal in West Witton while staying in Middleham. You pass through on day 2 if you wanted to stop for a lunch. Expensive but very high quality seafood.
The people in the North Yorkshire Villages — hosts, staff, natives — are among the kindest, friendliest people I’ve had the privilege to meet. A local gent who I said hello to on the first morning heading out of Sinnington looked out for me and on the second morning asked how my walk had been and told me he’d been thinking of me the first day, hoping it had gone well. I felt cared for even as I was hiking on my own. On the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, I met lovely people and made some friends for life. The hosts went out of their way to help me and ensure that my trip was all it could be. I feel I actually learned a few things about hospitality during this trip. I would say to any independent females, if you long to travel on your own but have concerns about safety or loneliness, this holiday is a perfect initiation.
INNTRAVEL NOTE: This customer enjoyed combining two of our walking itineraries; the North Yorkshire Villages and the Hills and Dales of Yorkshire.
Listen to any advice the local hosts can give you. They were all so helpful. The use of walking poles is recommended.
The weather was perfect and the route ensured a peaceful walking experience each day but ending in the more mainstream tourist locations.
Highlights: Walking up over Middleham Low Moor on a gorgeous morning, passing the gallops and pausing to watch as a runaway racehorse thundered by trying its hardest to avoid being rounded up and returned to its unseated rider. Enjoying the magnificent views from our bedroom and from the breakfast room/guest lounge at the Frenchgate guesthouse in Richmond, where the proprietor was particularly friendly and engaging.
The walk from Wensleydale to Swaledale was a challenge but a glorious walk - having our picnic lunch at the highest point with panoramic views was fantastic. The weather was kind to us and we only met one other couple going the opposite way. A real feeling of being out in the wilderness!
Very varied walks avoiding the roads but passing places of interest eg Aysgarth Falls, castles, rivers, woods, moorland and countryside and the gallops at Middleham. We were glad of the grouse lodge to shelter in for lunch as there was a gale blowing.
I was blessed with the most incredible weather and this walk was a real treat. The landscape of the moors was breathtaking! Just remember to keep an eye out for inquisitive cattle...