Yorkshire Dales Walking Break – Malham
Enjoy a sociable break in the Yorkshire Dales, exploring the stunning Malham area with guided walks showcasing its iconic landscapes. Stay in a hotel on a bed and breakfast basis. Evenings will be spent dining out at local restaurants, adding a relaxed and friendly atmosphere to the experience.
Experience Type: Multi-Day Experience
Duration: 2 nights
Accommodation: Hotel
Group Size: Maximum 12
Level: Leisurely Plus
Age: 18+
Dogs: No dogs, except trained assistance dogs
In a Nutshell:
Explore Malham's Natural Wonders: Discover the iconic limestone amphitheatre of Malham Cove, intricate limestone pavements, cascading waterfalls, and serene tarns.
Leisurely Guided Walks: Enjoy relaxed-paced walks through the picturesque landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales.
Comfortable Hotel Stay: Unwind in a welcoming hotel setting after your day's adventures.
Sociable Atmosphere: Join a friendly group of like-minded individuals, making it easy to forge new friendships in a relaxed environment.
Escape to the Yorkshire Dales for a weekend of walks and laughter!
If you feel like you need to escape from everyday life then why not join us for a two-night friendly walking break where we do all of the organising so you can simply let the peaceful Yorkshire Dales surroundings work their magic.
With its dramatic rocky amphitheatre, intriguing limestone pavements and captivating waterfalls and tarn, Malhamdale offers some of the best backdrops for fabulous walking.
With that in mind, we’ve crafted this weekend around the charming village of Malham, adding those extra touches to make your walking weekend truly enjoyable. This includes hotel accommodation with breakfast, expertly planned routes, professional guiding, and a welcoming group atmosphere where friendships are easily formed.
Suggested Itinerary
Here’s what we’ve got planned - of course, we may have to offer alternatives or make amendments if the weather misbehaves or other unexpected situations arise!
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Our base for the weekend is a comfortable hotel on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, providing the perfect starting point to explore the stunning Malham area, with its iconic dry stone walls, meadows, craggy hills, and meandering streams.
You’re welcome to check in at the hotel from 3pm and settle into your single room. Your Large Outdoors host will meet you in the bar from 6pm, offering a chance to get to know your fellow walkers in a relaxed setting.
We’ll then gather as a group to enjoy a meal in the hotel restaurant around 7:30pm (please note this meal is not included). During dinner, your host will share an overview of the weekend, including the planned walks for the following day.
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We’ll start the day with a cooked, all-you-can-eat breakfast at the hotel, with buffet and lighter options available to suit everyone. After breakfast, we’ll head out to Malham for a Leisurely Plus walk, taking in some of the most iconic and beautiful scenery in the Yorkshire Dales.
Our walk will include highlights such as:
Malham Cove: A dramatic amphitheatre-shaped cliff topped with the famous limestone pavement.
Janet’s Foss: A picturesque waterfall plunging into a clear pool, perfect for pausing to soak up the tranquillity.
Gordale Scar: A rugged ravine with a boulder-strewn path alongside a waterfall that leads up to a serene tarn.
After our walk, we’ll return to the hotel to freshen up and relax before enjoying a group dinner in the hotel restaurant. This will be a chance to reflect on the day’s adventures, share stories, and unwind in a sociable setting.
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After another hearty all-you-can-eat cooked breakfast at the hotel, we’ll head out for one final walk in the Yorkshire Dales. Our experienced guides will lead the group on a scenic route, aiming to finish by lunchtime. This will give you time to enjoy the fresh air and take in the beautiful surroundings before wrapping up the weekend.
After the walk, there’s the option to join fellow participants for a cuppa or bite to eat before saying your goodbyes and heading home. It’s the perfect way to end a sociable weekend in the Dales!
Please note that all the walks require a short drive to the starting point. Transport is not included, but participants typically arrange car shares, making it easy to reach the start of the walk together.
A group of walkers in the Yorkshire Dales with Malham Cove in the background.
Essential Information
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Meeting Time: from 15:00
The Large Outdoors host will be at the accommodation and will meet you in the bar from 18:00. We will enjoy a group meal at 19:30 in the hotel.
Meeting Location:
Premier Inn Skipton North (Gargrave)
Hellifield Rd,
Gargrave,
Skipton
BD23 3NBParking:
Free parking available at the hotel.Public Transport:
Gargrave Train station is 0.8 miles away from the hotel.Please Note: On some days there could be a short drive required - where activities don’t start from the door of the accommodation. We don't include transport and participants normally car share.
Finish Time: We aim to finish on the final day between 1pm and 3pm - the exact finish time may depend on the planned/chosen activity, group dynamic, weather conditions, whether the group chooses to grab a coffee or lunch together during/after, etc. If you’ve travelled via public transport, please ensure you book onward travel accordingly (i.e. an open return ticket), to allow for flexibility.
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We are staying at the Premier Inn Skipton North (Gargrave), a modern and comfortable hotel conveniently located on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, providing an ideal base for our weekend.
Premier Inn Skipton North (Gargrave)
Hellifield Rd,
Gargrave,
Skipton
BD23 3NBRoom Types:
You can book one of the following options, subject to availability:
Bed in a Shared Female Room
Bed in a Shared Male Room
Single Occupancy Double
Twin / Double RoomWe have arranged accommodation in twin or double rooms at this venue. Shared rooms will be same-sex twin rooms, where you’ll share with another participant. Alternatively, you can book a double room for single occupancy or a double room for two people sharing a double bed.
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Included:
2 nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation in the Premier Inn.
A Large Outdoors host/guide to welcome you, deal with meal preparation and the logistics for your experience.
Guided walks on two days (Days 2 and 3).
All you can eat breakfast buffet supplied by the hotel.
The chance to make new friends and meet like-minded people - Large Outdoors is all about making outdoor adventures sociable.
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Not Included:
Travel to and from the meeting location.
Travel from the accommodation to the walk start points and back, where walks don’t start from the door. On some days there could be a short drive required - we don't include transport and participants normally car share.
Evening meals in the hotel
Packed lunches, we will stop at a local shop to collect packed lunches.
Any extra (i.e. not mentioned above in ‘Included’) excursions or activities that you may partake in which incur a cost.
Any food, drinks or goods you choose to purchase at any shops, restaurant, pubs or cafés visited.
Travel/activity insurance - we recommend having insurance to cover, at a minimum: cancellation and curtailment; medical and emergency expenses (including repatriation); personal accident; injury and death.
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Please see our Residential (Walking) Kit List.
The compulsory items are selected for your safety, which is of paramount importance to us at Large Outdoors. Each participant should have the items listed.
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• What level of fitness is needed?
This trip is graded as Leisurely plus. Click here to see Large Outdoors’ Experience Levels.• Can I attend on my own?
Absolutely. The majority of our participants are solo travellers and adventurers. Plenty of fun, laughter and numerous long-term friendships (and a few marriages!) have begun on Large Outdoors experiences since 2008, so there’s no need to feel worried about your first experience, or indeed trying a new type of outdoor activity, with us.• I am currently on a specific diet / have an allergy - can you cater for me?
Unfortunately, we are generally unable to cater for a wide variety of diets or food preferences due to the nature and cost of our catered trips and/or the use of shared kitchens. However, we can offer vegetarian meals, vegan meals, provide meals with gluten* free ingredients, and/or provide dairy* free meals - these options can be selected when booking. *Please see our general FAQs for more information about dietary options.• What transport is provided during this trip?
We do not provide any transport for this experience. On some days there could be a short drive required to activity start points and back, where they don’t start from the accommodation - participants normally car share.•Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are not allowed on this trip, except for trained assistance dogs. If you wish to bring your trained assistance dog on an experience, please let us know in advance of booking so we can discuss the itinerary and any activity/equipment/accommodation, and of course additional safety requirements or considerations that may be necessary.
This map is provided for guidance regarding the general location. For detailed meeting information, please refer to the 'Meeting Time & Location' section.