£80.00
We have 2 Walking Weekenders planned in 2026 (based in Kirkby Stephen and Malham), climbing some of the ‘Dales 30’ mountains in the company of a small group.
The ‘Dales 30’ are the 30 mountains within the Yorkshire Dales National Park over 2,000 feet high. They offer a fine alternative to the Yorkshire 3 Peaks.
There are two ‘Dales 30’ Weekenders planned for 2026.
9th May. High Seat & Sails (Lunds Fell)
10th May. Wild Boar Fell & Swarth Fell
2. Malham
19 September. Fountain Fell & Darnbrook Fell
20 September. Pen-y-Ghent and Plover Hill
The ‘Dales 30’ Weekender was set up for anyone wishing to join a small group, in a pretty Dales village and enjoy the mountains that surround it.
Choosing these particular walks, maybe because of their remoteness, and in places tricky navigation or just because it is nice to join a small group who are equally enthused about walking in the less popular areas of the Yorkshire Dales. We will arrange a table in one of the pubs on Saturday evening,
A good level of fitness is needed.
Both walks start in Mallerstang, a 10 minute drive from Kirkby Stephen.
Friday Night: An optional meet up in one of the Kirkby Stephen pubs for a drink.
Saturday: Sails & High Seat. Start 9.30.
Start at Aisgill Moor for the initial climb up Sails, on Lunds Fell. From Sails head north on the long wide, grassy ridge past Hugh Seat and Gregory Chapel to High Seat. The return along The Riggs is lovely with wonderful views.
Evening. A well earned evening meal in one of the Kirkby Stephen pubs
Sunday: Wild Boar Fell & Swarth Fell. Start 9.30.
Climb from Hazelgill through the farm on to the broad shoulder of Wild Boar Fell. The summit area is full of interest, as is the broad ridge which continues south to Swarth Fell.
Both walks start near the attractive village of Malham.
Friday Night: An optional meet up in the Buck Inn for a drink.
Saturday: Fountains Fell & Darnbrook Fell. Start 9.30.
Join the Pennine Way and head north to the summit of Fountains Fell 9avoiding the many mine shafts). A rough crossing takes you to Darnbrook Fell with a delightful descent and outstanding views over Littondale in particular back to the road.
Evening. A well earned evening meal in Listers pub in Malham.
Sunday: Pen-y-Ghent & Plover Hill. Start 9.30.
An unusual climb of the popular mountain of Pen-y-Ghent. From here follow the broad ridge to the south as it bends gracefully to the small summit area of Plover Hill. The descent is through typical Dales countryside, remote but enjoyable.
£80pp for the two day’s guiding. Jonathan introduced the idea of climbing the ‘Dales 30’ mountains and will be your guide for the weekend.
Please book the accommodation yourselves and as a group we can arrange a lift the few miles to the start of the walks. I will book a table for the evening meal on Saturday.
Kirkby Stephen is a small town with a good choice of places to eat and stay. Appleby is 10 miles away.
Hotels/Pubs: Black Bull and the Pennine Inn in Kirkby Stephen, the Black Bull at Nateby is two miles away.
Guest Houses: High Greenside, Fletcher House, The Old Croft House and the Jolly Farmers.
Self Catering: The KS Hostel is an independent hostel. There is also a good choice of camping and Airbnbs in the town
Malham is a pretty but popular Dales village set in a spectacular geological background.
Hotels/Pubs: Listers and the Buck Inn are good as is Beck Hall.
Guest Houses: River House and Miresfield Farm are two good guest houses.
Self Catering: There is a good Youth Hostel in Malham. There is also a choice of camping and Airbnbs in the village.
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