The “Dales 30” are the mountains in the Yorkshire and Cumbrian Dales over 2,000 feet high. They are usually climbed on day trips. However to appreciate the mountains to the full why not combine 2 days in a series of weekend breaks. 2 days hiking, 2 nights in a country pub in a pretty Yorkshire village – sounds good.
Each of the 6 villages (selected below) are perfect for a weekend stay. They are full of character, have a choice of places to eat (and drink) and epitomise the distinctiveness of the Dales. In addition there is a good choice of accommodation from guest houses, country pubs, self catering cottages and nearby campsites.
Each weekender has links to the individual walks.
A pretty, very traditional village in the heart of Wharfedale. The village is tucked in between steep sided mountains.
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Hawes is an attractive small, market town in Upper Wensleydale in the heart of the Dales. It can be busy but has a good choice of places to eat and drink.
‘England’s Book Town’ is a spacious town dominated by the incomparable Howgill Fells.
Quieter than Ingleton (which also makes a good base) is Kirkby Lonsdale. It is a lovely small town, quiet pubs and set on the River Lune.
Devil’s Bridge, Kirkby Lonsdale
The cobbled, narrow streets of Dent make for a get away from it all stay in beautiful Dentdale. Quiet, mainly because it is difficult to get to, and all the better for it!
Kirkby Stephen is not often visited (except by those doing the Coast to Coast walk) which is a shame as it has a distinctive character based on an interesting history.
Best to use the train on these walks, one way to Garsdale and walk back each side of Mallerstang.
These 3 villages in Upper Swaledale are delectable. There are none more attractive and a holiday here makes for a special weekend.
Keld
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I have included Horton as a weekend break because the two walks up Pen-y-Ghent and Ingleborough are superb. However Horton itself is not great so I would suggest staying on one of the excellent converted farms outside (or Settle).
Horton with Pen-y-Ghent
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Finally I run a number of “Dales 30” Weekenders. These are small groups (under 10) where I guide the days and we get together on Saturday for a meal and discuss all things to do with hiking and mountains.
Enjoy your walking
Jonathan
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