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We have two Dales 30 Walking Weekenders planned in 2027 (based in Upper Swaledale & The Howgill Fells), 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 2027.
15th May. Great Shunner Fell & Lovely Seat
16th May. Rogan’s Seat
2. Sedbergh (Howgills)
18 September. Calders, The Calf & Fell Head
19 September. Yarlside & Randygill Top
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.
The Best Base for the walks is Reeth, 15 minutes from the start of each walk.
Friday Night: An optional meet up in one of the Reeth pubs for a drink.
Saturday: Great Shunner Fell & Lovely Seat. Start 9.30.
Starting in the village of Muker walk to Thwaite village and climb up the Pennine Way path to Great Shunner Fell. From here a 2 mile crossing takes us to the distinctive summit of Lovely Seat. From here continue along the wide ridge before dropping through rough ground towards Muker.
Evening. A well earned evening meal in one of the Reeth pubs
Sunday: Rogan’s Seat. Start 9.30.
Rogan’s Seat maybe the target summit but the walk from Muker is an absolute delight along Upper Swaledale. From here a short sharp climb brings us to the wide moorland that surrounds the plateau and the indistinct summit. The return can include Keld and is a fine way to experience Upper Swaledale.
The Best Base for the walks is Sedbergh.
Friday Night: An optional meet up in one of the Sedbergh pubs for a drink.
Saturday: Calders, The Calf & Fell Head. Start 9.30.
From Sedbergh a steep climb takes us on to the long grassy ridge that typifies walking in the Howgill Fells. The path is excellent as it passes over Calders, the Calf and finally on to Fell Head. The return is along the River Lune valley.
Evening. A well earned evening meal in Sedbergh.
Sunday: Yarlside & Randygill Top. Start 9.30.
Start at the Cross Keys in and then almost immediately take to the slopes of Yarlside. The summit is neatly perched with outstanding views across the Howgills. An undulating crossing to Randygill Top (and another fine summit) follows. From here the descent is more gentle before returning to the Cross Keys Inn.
£85pp 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.
Reeth is a small town with a good choice of places to eat and stay. It is roughly 15 minutes from the start of each walk in Muker. Accommodation is limited in Muker in the nearby villages of Keld and Thwaite.
Hotels/Pubs: The Burgoyne is excellent but there is also the Buck, Black Bull and Kings Arms
Guest Houses: The Arkeside and Temperance are guest houses in the village.
Self Catering: The Dales Bike Centre has pods and dormitories and is excellent. There is also a good choice of camping nearby and Airbnbs in the town
Sedbergh is a favourite of mine, set nestled under the Howgill Fells and away from the crowds further south and west!
Hotels/Pubs: The Dalesman, Red Lion and Black Bull all have rooms.
Guest Houses: Ash Hining Farm is nearby but check Visit Sedbergh website for the up to date guest houses list.
Self Catering: There are a number of self catering properties and campsites in or near Sedbergh.
Ian Reed-Peck (verified owner) – May 15, 2026
A great weekend of walking in spectacular Yorkshire Dales scenery near Kirkby Stephen. A very friendly group of people added to the fun and I look forward to completing another set of Dales 30 hills in the near future.
Geoff Lund (verified owner) – May 13, 2026
Brill weekend based in Kirkby Stephen. Both walks were superb, admirably led by Jonathan, interspersed with some good ale and food (thanks Black Bull at Nateby) and accompanied by a great bunch of folk.
Richard Marsden (verified owner) – May 12, 2026
A fantastic escape with a lovely group of people. We were glad of Jonathon’s navigational skills in the mist on High Seat but were blessed by superb weather on Day 2 for Wild Boar and Swarth Fells. Best day walking ever!
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