FRIENDS OF A DALES HIGH WAY 2018 - 10th anniversary
Events
2018 sees the 10th anniversary of the 90-mile Dales
High Way trail.
The long distance route was officially launched in 2008 with the
publication of the first edition of A Dales High Way Route Guide.
Its popularity as a high level trail crossing the Yorkshire Dales
soon grew and it is now estimated around 1,000 walkers tackle the
route each year.
The route was originally developed by Chris and Tony Grogan, with
their own first complete walk of the finalised trail in 2007. The
website went live in 2008.
There have been a number of notable milestones along the way:
- Brigantes became the first company to offer a baggage
courier service and holiday booking service for walkers on the
route in May 2009;
- November 2009 saw the establishment of the Friends of A
Dales High Way, which helps promote, develop and maintain
the route;
- July 2013 saw the completion of the way marking of the
entire route;
- March 2014 saw its inclusion as an official Long Distance
Recreational Route on OS Explorer and Landranger maps;
- August 2016 saw the extension of the Yorkshire Dales
National Park take in the northern section of the trail, leaving
three quarters of the trail within the National Park.
A number of events are being planned to help celebrate the
anniversary, including a number of led walks and talks by members of
the Friends of A Dales High Way.
See the list below. More events will be added throughout the
year.
For details of the Walk The Trail 2018 - a
series of led walks along the whole Dales High Way trail,
click here.
A Taste of A Dales High Way - walk & talk
Saturday 24 March
Join Chris Grogan, creator of A Dales High Way for a
morning circular walk (c4-5 miles) from Austwick village, taking
in a short section of this long distance trail. This walk
follows fields, tracks and lanes between Austwick and Wharfe,
before heading for the lower slopes of Crummack Dale, passing
the pretty little clapper bridge at Wash Dub to return to the
start. The walk is moderately easy but may be stony or wet
underfoot. Well behaved dogs on leads welcome.
Meet 10.30 am at
Austwick Village Hall, Main Street, Austwick LA2 8BJ (beside
Village Shop/Post Office). Toilets available. Park with
consideration on village roads. Free.
In the afternoon Chris will give an illustrated talk
about how she and her husband Tony developed the 90 mile route,
and how her upbringing on a Dentdale hill farm led to a lifelong
passion for walking.
2.15 p.m. at Austwick Village Hall (£3 includes tea and
biscuit).
REPORT:
At Wash Dub (left) near the hamlet of Wharfe on our Friends
of the Dales event today. Chris Grogan led a lovely walk from
Austwick and then gave a great talk in the afternoon on how she
and her husband Tony devised the 'Dales High Way' 90 mile
walking route. A great day was had by all!
- Friends of the
Dales.
A Taste of A Dales High Way - illustrated talk
Tuesday 17 April
Chris Grogan is the guest speaker with her illustrated
lighthearted talk 'A Taste of A Dales High Way' at Bingley Walkers
Are Welcome Annual General Meeting.
Meet at 7.30 p.m. on
Tuesday 17th April 2018 at Cardigan House, Ferncliffe Road, Bingley.
BD16 2TA. Tea and coffee on arrival. Everyone welcome.
From Hill Farm to Hiker
Tuesday 1 May
Join Chris Grogan, co-creator of A Dales High Way, for a
light-hearted, illustrated talk about how her childhood on a
Dentdale hill farm led to a lifelong passion for walking and the
creation of this popular long-distance trail.
19.30. Friends Meeting House, Kirkgate, Settle (opposite the
Victoria Hall). £3.00 includes light refreshments.
A Walk with a View - along the Dales High Way in Chapel-le-Dale
Saturday 5 May
Join Chris Grogan who will lead an 8 mile circular Walk with a
View from Ribblehead, with stunning views of Ingleborough,
Whernside and Ribblehead viaduct.
This moderate walk will pass through the Ribblehead Quarry
Nature Reserve and on to the remains of a Viking-age settlement
at Gauber High pasture, before crossing through the
Southerscales Nature Reserve and down past Great Douk Cave to
Chapel-le-Dale.
Now following along an iconic section of the Dales High Way trail,
the walk continues past St Leonard's Church and up to Ellerbeck
for a lovely mid-level walk along the southern flank of
Whernside to Winterscales and back alongside Ribblehead Viaduct.
Meet at Ribblehead station 12.02 p.m.. (from the train
departing Leeds at 10.49). Return in time for the 17.42 train
back to Leeds. Free..
REPORT:
Fantastic Ride2Stride 'A Walk with a View' led by Chris
Grogan for Friends of the Dales today. Just under 40 walkers
enjoyed a glorious day at the foot of Ingleborough and
Whernside. Photo St Leonard's Chapel-le-dale.
- Friends of the
Dales.
Walk the Trail - (1) Saltaire to Ilkley
Saturday 19th May
Walk the whole length of A Dales High Way over a number
of one-day sectional walks.
Join the Friends of A Dales High Way as they lead
the first section across Rombalds Moor to Ilkley.
Meet 10.30 a.m. Outside Victoria Hall, Victoria Rd.
Saltaire. 7.5 miles, Moderate.
Walk the Trail - (2) Ilkey to Skipton
Saturday 2nd June
Walk the whole length of A Dales High Way over a number
of one-day sectional walks.
Join the Friends of A Dales High Way as they lead
the second section across Addingham High Moor and Skipton Moor
to Skipton.
Meet 10.30 a.m. Outside Ilkley railway station, Ilkley. 11.5
miles, Strenuous. (Optionally, finish at Addingham, 6.5
miles, Moderate).
Walk the Trail - (3) Skipton to Hetton
Saturday, 16 June.
Walk the whole length of A Dales High Way over a number
of one-day sectional walks.
Join the Friends of A Dales High Way as they lead
the third section from Skipton, crossing Sharp Haw and Flasby
Fell to Hetton.
Meet 11.00 a.m.outside Skipton railway station, Skipton. 6.8
miles, Moderate.
Walk the Trail - (4) Hetton to Settle
Saturday, 30 June.
Walk the whole length of A Dales High Way over a number
of one-day sectional walks.
Join the Friends of A Dales High Way as they lead
the fourth section from Hetton, climbing to Weets Top and into
Malhamdale, before crossing above Malham Cove and over Kirkby
fell to Settle.
Meet 9.30 a.m. at Skipton railway station. 12.0 miles, Strenuous.
(Optionally, finish at Malham, 6.3
miles, Moderate).
Walk the Trail - (5) Settle to Horton
Saturday, 14 July.
Walk the whole length of A Dales High Way over a number
of one-day sectional walks.
Join the Friends of A Dales High Way as they lead
the fifth section from Settle along the River Ribble, then
passing Smearset Scar to Feizor. Climbing into Crummackdale and
up onto the limestone pavements beneath Simon's fell, before
heading down to Horton-in-Ribblesdale.
Meet 10.30 a.m. at Settle railway station. 11.5 miles, Strenuous.
Walk the Trail - (6) Horton to Ribblehead
Saturday, 28 July.
Walk the whole length of A Dales High Way over a number
of one-day sectional walks.
Join the Friends of A Dales High Way as they lead
the sixth section from Horton-in-Ribblesdale to climb might
Ingleborough, before dropping down to Chapel-le-Dale and along
the south-eastern flanks of Whernside to Ribblehead.
Meet 09.00 a.m. at Horton railway station. 10.5 miles, Strenuous.
Walk the Trail - (7) Ribblehead to Sedbergh
Saturday, 11 August.
Walk the whole length of A Dales High Way over a number
of one-day sectional walks.
Join the Friends of A Dales High Way as they lead
the seventh section from Ribblehead, climbing the North-east
flank of Whenside into Dentdale. After passing through Dent,
there's a further climb over the Frostrow Fells to Sedbergh.
12.8 miles, Strenuous.
Provisional dates for the last 2 walks have been revised
due to proposed strike action by the RMT rail union on the 25th
August, 1st September and 8th September.
Walk the Trail - (8) Sedbergh to Newbiggin-on-Lune
Saturday, 18 August.
Walk the whole length of A Dales High Way over a number
of one-day sectional walks.
Join the Friends of A Dales High Way as they lead
the eighth section from Sedbergh, climbing into the Howgill
Fells and a stunning 6-mile ridge walk before dropping inot
Bowderdale and on to Newbiggin-on-Lune.
11.0 miles, Strenuous.
Baildon Walkers are Welcome Challenge Walk
Saturday September 1st
Join Paul Robinson for the first Baildon Walkers are Welcome
CHALLENGE event which will take you on a 17 mile walk over the
moors of Baildon, Bingley, Ilkley, Addingham, Draughton and
Skipton, following the initial part of the route of The Dales
Highway long-distance walk (devised 10 years ago by Baildon
Walkers are Welcome Vice-Chair, Chris Grogan – who is planning
to accompany this walk).
17 miles. Strenuous.
Walk the Trail - (9) Newbiggin-on-Lune to
Appleby-in-Westmorland
Sunday, 9 September.
Walk the whole length of A Dales High Way over a number
of one-day sectional walks.
Join the Friends of A Dales High Way as they lead
the final section from Newbiggin-on-Lune, across Ravenstonedale
Moor and the Orton Fells into the Eden Valley, with a final
ramble alongside Hoff Beck to Appleby.
12.7 miles, Strenuous.
Dales High Way guided walking holiday with HF Holidays
14 - 24 September
Stay at two of HF Holiday's UK Country Houses as you discover
The Dales High Way on a 10-day, full-board, guided walking
holiday.
Newfield Hall is a grand 19th century country house set in
extensive grounds with magnificent views of the Yorkshire Dales.
One of our largest Country Houses, Newfield Hall has 48
bedrooms, in both the main building and the tastefully converted
coach house. There are two lounges, a bar, dining room
and heated swimming pool. Like all our Country Houses, Newfield
Hall is tailored for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts with boot
room, drying room and a Discovery Point.
Thorns Hall has 25 newly-refurbished bedrooms located in both
the main building and the cottages across the courtyard. The
house retains many original features in the cosy lounge and
bar, and charming upstairs dining room. At the front and side of
the house there is a formal garden, a pleasant spot to relax
after your walk or activities. Just a short stroll will take you
into the heart of Sedbergh with its pubs and numerous book
shops.
All walking days involve minibus or local
transport between the walking route and your accommodation and
this is included in your holiday price.
After a sociable evening meal, you can join in an organised
activity such as a quiz or a talk about the local area
(including an illustrated talk on A Dales High Way by
Chris Grogan), relax in the bar or use the Country House
facilities
A Taste of A Dales High Way - illustrated talk
Sunday November 18th
Chris will give her illustrated talk, and the Friends of A Dales High Way will have an
information stall and presentation at Otley Walkers Are Welcome
celebration of walking.
Details to follow.
An Otley Walkers Are Welcome event.
Find out more about the Friends of A Dales
High Way here.
