Ultimate Yorkshire Bank Holiday Weekend: May 2nd-5th 2025
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Yorkshire is packed with jaw-dropping scenery
Filled with natural wonders, picture perfect villages, hidden waterfalls, tucked away caves and glorious countryside. If you love the outdoors, Yorkshire has it all!
For this weekend adventure, we have chosen 4 of our absolutely favourite Hidden Gem for 4 amazing days out! If you haven't seen this list before, you simply must come and discover.
Each hike can be booked separately. Please see individual event pages.
Catrigg Force
& Settle Caves Friday
This beautiful 9 mile route starts from Settle Station, providing an epic experience visiting the Catrigg Force waterfall and the mysterious caves surrounding Settle.
The Details
- 2pm meet; 2:15pm start.
- Outside the Old Naked Man Cafe', 2 Market Square, Settle, BD24 9ED.
- Approximately 9miles
- Duration 4+hrs walking
- Walk Rating - Moderate
- Leader: Chris meet our leaders
Pen-y-ghent & Hull Pot
(Optional Yorkshire 3 Peaks!)
Saturday
Embarking on a circular journey from Horton in Ribblesdale, traversing Pen-y-ghent, one of the renowned 'Yorkshire Three Peaks'. The trail takes us through Brackenbottom, then steadily ascends over Brackenbottom Scar, merging with the iconic Pennine Way path. With a minor scramble, the path leads us to the majestic summit of Pen-y-ghent, offering breath-taking views.
The return to Horton is a scenic route along the enclosed walled Horton Scar lane, providing panoramic views of the entire area.
On the way down we take a short detour to Hull Pot, a collapsed cavern, measuring 91 metres long by 18 metres wide by 18 metres deep. In dry weather Hull Pot Beck goes underground before it gets to the rim of the pot and resurfaces again as a waterfall. The water then disappears again and re-emerges at Brants Gill Head, a short distance from the Pennine Way near Horton. In very wet weather the stream runs over the edge into the pot, creating a spectacular waterfall. It has even been known to fill it to the brim with the water overflowing and running down the hillside.
Yorkshire 3 Peaks Option:
If one peak hasn’t been enough for you, there will be the option to carry on and attempt the other 2 Peaks and complete the full Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge!
The Details
- 7am meet
- Horton-in-Ribblesdale.
- Approximately 6miles
- Duration 4+hrs walking
- Walk Rating - Moderate
- Leader: Chris meet our leaders
Malham Cove
Sunday
Of all the amazing sights to see in the National Park, Malham Cove is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular. A gigantic curved limestone cliff-face looming above a quaint village, standing at an imposing 260 feet, which has attracted & inspired keen admirers for hundreds of years.
Perhaps most famed for the iconic limestone pavement, which sits atop of the Cove, as seen in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in 2010. The wizarding trio of Harry, Hermoine & Ron are seen camping on the iconic limestone pavement during their search for the horcruxes. An absolute must-visit destination for all Potter-heads.
Spanning roughly 300 metres-wide, acidic rainwater has gradually weathered out the characteristic cracks and gaps in the limestone through the years, giving the cove it’s iconic pavement-like appearance. All around are tremendous views towering over the Yorkshire Dales landscape.
Malham is also home to several other spectacular geological formations, including Gordale Scar & Janet’s Foss. All of these will feature on our jaw dropping 9mile route.
Janet's Foss
Gordale Scar
The Details
- 9:00am meet; prompt 9:15am start.
- Outside the The Bucks Inn, Cove rd, Malham, BD23 4DA.
- Approximately 9miles.
- Duration 5+hrs.
- Walk Rating - Moderate.
- Leader: Chris meet our leaders.
Ingleton Waterfalls
Bank Holiday Monday
Straddling the border between Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales, the Ingleton Waterfalls Trail is just under 5 miles, but it’s rewardards are six beautiful waterfalls, a splendid gorge and a beautiful fairy glen.
Starting at Swilla Glen we follow the River Twiss down through an ancient woodland of ash, oak and birch. We enjoy Pecca Falls and Hollybush Spout, before stopping at the mid-route refreshment cabin. We sit and rest for a while to take in the beautiful Thornton Force, before making our way to Beezley Falls, Rival Falls and Baxenghyll Gorge.
The Details
- 10am meet at Swilla Glen, Ingleton
- Approximately 5miles
- Duration 3+hrs walking
- Walk Rating - Moderate
- Leader: Chris meet our leaders
Selecting Accommodation:
Accommodation is available to book in shared houses with other members of the group and can be booked by selecting from the drop down menu near the top of this page.
You can book walks without any accommodation; book walks with your own single occupancy room; book walks with a room that you share with a partner friend or another member of the group. Booking a shared room relies on another person also making exactly the same booking in order that you have a roommate. Please let us know if you do have a particular person you would like to share with.
As the houses are reserved for the duration of our stay, it is unlikely we can accommodate anyone wanting to pay for a shorter period (might be worth checking with us by email/message). However, if you would prefer, please feel free to book your own accommodation and join us for the walks you would like to by selecting each one and adding them to your cart from the the drop-down menu.
The accommodation is self-catered, so no breakfast or other meals are included. However we hope everyone will join the group for dinner on at least one evening.
IMPORTANT INFO:
- A WHATSAPP group will be created to share info and photos on the day. In signing up to the event you are agreeing to be added to this group, which will contain other participants. This is necessary so that details can be shared in the run up to the event, including last minute changes, reminders or cancellations.
- Charity involvement: many of our walks are being run in partnership with charities. As such, sign up information is shared with the charity involved for the purpose of running the event and communicating its purpose, which is to help raise awareness and funds for the charity. By signing up, you are agreeing to receive information from Get Outdoors and the charity.
- Booking Terms & Conditions (Including cancellation policy): are found here. PLEASE READ BEFORE MAKING A BOOKING.
- Kit: Packed lunches, walking boots, multiple layers and waterproofs (including trousers!) are essential. The weather could be very cold and wet. Please visit our recommended kit list.
- While on the walk: we ask you to remain with the group and following instructions from Get Outdoors leader(s), who have the final decision in all instances.
- Parking Charges: may apply. Good idea to bring cash/change.
- Problems: on the day call Chris: 07885157903
- Dogs: are welcome on the walks, but are entirely the owner's responsibility, must have a lead and be under close control at all times. Please check your accommodation's policy.
- Livestock: If encountered do not walk too close or get between a cow and calf. If threatened, let go of your dog so it can escape and reduce the risk to yourself.
- Public rights of way: please keep to them and respect the landowner’s property at all times.
- Stiles: are often present on the route to negotiate on this type of walk.
- Countryside walking: can often include hills and uneven terrain. Our group ethos is to support everyone in group to achieve their maximum potential in terms of completing the route. As such, we endeavour to walk at a pace all participants are comfortable with. We apologise if this causes any frustration to fitter walkers.
- Health: please consult your doctor if you are at all worried about your fitness and ability to take part. Please inform the walk leaders, Get Outdoors, of any underlying health conditions that may affect your walking ability before signing.
Health & Safety Application Form:
If you have not already (or if circumstances have changed), please complete the participant health & safety form at this link, so we know how best to look after you.
Kit List:
Please review the Kit List below to help you decide what you need for your adventure. The walk will go ahead even in strong wind/rain and only cancelled if conditions become what we consider too dangerous. Therefore, it is essential to be properly equipped! Tried and tested clothing only - don't want to find out something rubs once you've started the challenge and it's too late to change!
- Rucksack - min 25 litres with cover.
- Walking boots; broken in; NO trainers
- Double layer walking socks.
- Waterproof jacket & trousers.
- Base layer top – breathable.
- Warm fleece and spare fleece.
- Walking trousers - NO jeans!
- Multiple thin tops allowing temperature changes.
- Post-challenge clothes.
- 3 litres of fluid per peak.
- Basic First Aid kit & Sun cream.
- Warm gloves, hat/balaclava.
- Head torch with spare batteries.
- Whistle for sounding the alarm.
- Toiletries, towel.
- Mobile phone & waterproof case
- FULL LIST HERE
We only regret opportunities we don't take!
General Fitness:
We have lots of other walks coming up that are great for training. They also provide an opportunity to ask questions about your upcoming challenge and meet other members of the team. So please browse our website www.getoutdoorsuk.org and come join us soon! We're adding new dates all the time. Taking part in build up events is also a great excuse to push your fundraising page if you are supporting a charity and update supporters about your journey via social media.
If you aren't able to join us for a walk, then great places to train with decent inclines include: The Lake District with 214 Wainwrights; Snowdonia; The Dark Peak District with Mam Tor, the Great Ridge and Kinder Scout; the Brecon Beacons & Black Mountains with Pen y Fan and Sugar Loaf Mountains. There's also the Malvern Hills, Chiltern Hills and Cotswolds, which have lots of hilly walks. There may be other hilly areas near you.
The level of training needed depends totally on where you're starting from. Completion is dependent on a mixture of fitness, stamina and determination.
As a rough guide we recommend vigorous exercise at least 3 times per week for as long as possible prior to an event. Walk briskly on the hilliest routes you can find, such that you are regularly out of breath. Improve your stamina by including a long weekly walk, building up to 15 miles or more. Improve your cardio by walking your shorter walks as fast as you can.
Jogging uphill is a really good way to replicate the cardiovascular strain needed for ascents.
Strength and condition exercise, such as weight training or Pilates are beneficial for working on your leg power and core strength.
Finally and most importantly, make sure you take it easy during the last week running up to the event. It takes more than 7 days for muscles to recover, rebuild and benefit from any exercise you do. All top athletes do it - 'Tapering off' is your opportunity to exercise lightly and make sure you do not arrive with a build up of lactic acid in your legs that WILL slow you down during the challenge.
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