Fri 24th September 2021
Date
2 Walking Days
Duration
Yorkshire
Location
2
Grade

Aysgarth Falls Walking Weekend

NEW for 2021 Highlights of this Aysgarth Falls walking weekend is the triple flight waterfalls at Aysgarth, together with the stunning landscape surrounding the village of Hawes in North Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Highlights

  • Aysgarth Waterfalls
  • Yorkshire Dales landscape
  • Scenic guided walking
  • Group social evenings
INCLUDED
2 days of scenic guided walking Social Evenings
Experienced guide Trip leader throughout
Transport for the walk(s)
NOT INCLUDED
Meals and drinks
Accommodation

 

Accommodation for this trip is not included. For accommodation information and all essential trip information please click on the ‘Trip Notes’ tab.

Additional information

Min Age16
1

Friday – (Optional) Welcome Evening

Friday Welcome Evening (optional) is 8.30pm in Hawes. It’s a chance for everyone on the weekend to meet and the Country Adventures tour leader will be on hand to answer any questions about the planned walks. If you’re unable to make it to the Welcome Evening, the booking confirmation will detail everything you need to know about the weekend.

2

Saturday - Walk Day

Grade 2 – Aysgarth Falls 7.5 miles (12km), with 968 ft (295m) of ascent

A wonderful circular walk featuring the regions fantastic landscape including the triple flight of waterfalls which has made Aysgarth Falls such a favourite with visitors over the years. Include Knights Templar history and famed artist Turner and the Hollywood Film ‘Robin Hood Prince Of Thieves’, then you have a walk full of interest to match it’s great scenery.

In the evening, an optional social evening is planned in Hawes, where the group can meet up for a drink and enjoy an evening meal together.

3

Sunday - Walk Day & Departure Day

Grade 2 – Hawes up to 7 miles (11.3km), with up to 1300 ft (396m) of ascent

With a variety of fine walks from the village of Hawes, today’s guided walk will be a Grade 2 walk of up to 7 miles and 1300ft of ascent.

The walking weekend will finish in Hawes between 3-4pm

Essential Info

Accommodation

Accommodation is not included as part of this trip. If you require help with booking accommodation you may find the following links useful:

Booking.com search for accommodation in Hawes, North Yorkshire.

We recommend booking accommodation in, or near to, Hawes for easy reach to the meeting point for both the walks and social evenings.

Food & Drink

For the walk(s) please bring with you a packed lunch and refreshments. Occasionally on some guided walks (Grade 1 to 2 walks) we may pass a country inn or tea room where if we have time we can call in, however having a packed lunch with you gives the group the freedom to have lunch wherever we are on the walking route.

On Saturday evening, an optional social evening in the centre of Hawes is organised by Country Adventures, where the group can meet up for a drink and enjoy an evening meal together.

Transport

For guided walking holidays that require transport from the meeting point to the start of the walk, we use a minibus or where necessary local transport. There is no extra charge for this, it is included in the trip price.

Fitness Levels

Our walks are by no means designed to be endurance tests where everyone sets off at a blistering pace. Far from it, it’s about a fine day in the hills in good company enjoying the best of fell walking with exceptional views but it is important to state that for everyone’s walking enjoyment walking does require a minimum level of fitness and stamina. Hill / Mountain walking experience is not essential as long as you have a reasonable level of fitness. For the higher level graded walks (i.e. Challenging Grade) it is advisable that you are someone who enjoys regular cardio exercise or have experience of mountain walking and have the stamina/ leg strength in order to be better prepared for longer sections of uphill & downhill walking associated with higher mountain treks.

Walking Grades Explained

Grade 1 (Leisurely) Normally 5-8 miles, may include gentle ascents and descents of up to a total 1100ft of ascent and similar descent over a day’s walk. Easier scenic walking at lower altitudes along paths and tracks.

Grade 2 (Moderate) Normally 6-10 miles on paths and tracks, between 800ft – 1700ft of total ascent and similar descent. Longer walks, on hills and moorland.

Grade 3 (Moderate Mountain) Normally ranging from 6-10 miles, between 1700ft – 2600ft of ascent, similar descent. Longer walks, over higher ground with possibly steeper ups and downs on paths and tracks.

Grade 4 (Challenging) Normally ranging from 8-13 miles, between 1500ft – 3000+ft of ascent, similar descent, over undulating mountain terrain, walking at higher levels with steep ups and downs. Suitable for people with a good level of fitness.

Kit List

What you need to bring with you for the walks

  • Good, comfortable walking boots with a cleated sole and good ankle support are essential.
  • Waterproof jacket and over-trousers.
  • Warm, dry walking clothing. Unsuitable clothing includes Jeans or cotton tracksuit bottoms and cotton t-shirts (cotton is a poor insulating fabric and when wet it takes a long time to dry, which can lead to a rapid loss of body heat as well as being uncomfortable).
  • A number of thin layers are better than one thick/ heavy jumper. We suggest a fleece for extra warmth especially when we stop on the hills for lunch.
  • Hat and gloves (even in summer – any wind chill on the mountain tops will lead to cooler temperatures).
  • Sunglasses, sun cream.
  • Hot or cold drinks (i.e. a minimum of 2 litres of water).
  • Plenty of food and drink for lunch and snacks.
  • A rucksack large enough to carry it all in (20-30 litres), ideally with a waterproof liner.
  • Any medication you need.
  • Thermos flask. We recommend bringing warm drinks with you, as even on sunny days it can occasionally feel cooler, especially on the summits of the higher-level mountain walks.
  • Walking poles (if you use them).

We want you to enjoy your time with Country Adventures and have the best possible adventure experience. Please be aware that if any participants are not properly equipped for the walk (i.e. with walking boots and waterproofs), at the guide’s discretion we reserve the right to not allow them on the walk for reasons of safety for both the individual and the group. If you need clarification on any of the equipment requirements, please do not hesitate to ask.

Trip Schedule & Activity Meeting Times

Please ensure you give yourself plenty of time to get to the meeting point at the required time. The transport for our day walks will leave promptly at the stated time and due to the nature of scheduled trips, we are unable to provide refunds if unfortunately, you miss the departure time.

Meeting Point

Welcome Evening – 8.30pm please meet outside the The Crown Hotel Public House

Walking Days – 9.30am Meet outside The Crown Hotel Public House

Address: The Crown Hotel, Market Pl, Hawes DL8 3RD

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Great time with great people

Great time with great people in a part of Yorkshire I've not visited before. Would happily return for another walking break, spectacular scenery and the weather was good!
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2021-10-07T10:42:50+00:00
Great time with great people in a part of Yorkshire I've not visited before. Would happily return for another walking break, spectacular scenery and the weather was good!
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Stunning scenery

Stunning scenery and based in the lovely village of Hawes - what's not to like? Joe organised another great weekend.
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5
2021-10-07T10:45:42+00:00
Stunning scenery and based in the lovely village of Hawes - what's not to like? Joe organised another great weekend.
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Lovely scenery and great evenings

A great weekend walking. Lovely scenery and great evenings. Quite a few laughs along the way, well done Joe, always keep us smiling.
Country Adventures
5
2021-09-30T08:25:25+00:00
A great weekend walking. Lovely scenery and great evenings. Quite a few laughs along the way, well done Joe, always keep us smiling.
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One of the highlights

Great week we have had and this was definitely one of the highlights.

Julia and David, Aysgarth Falls October 2020

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2021-05-10T09:53:13+00:00

Julia and David, Aysgarth Falls October 2020

Great week we have had and this was definitely one of the highlights.
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