Western Yorkshire Dales Self-Guided Walking Tour 2025

Highlights:

• Use our Discovery Point, stocked with maps and walks directions, for exploring the local area
• Head out on any of our walks to discover the varied beauty of the Yorkshire Dales on foot
• Visit charming Dales villages
• Look out for wildlife, find secret corners and learn about the Dales’ history
• Try the quiet country lanes of Dentdale by bike
• Browse Sedbergh’s numerous book shops
• Take a ride on the Settle to Carlisle railway
• Evenings in our country house where you can share a drink and re-live the day’s adventures

Unpack Once!

Go where you want, when you want. Take a relaxing stroll or try something more challenging. All our country houses have a Discovery Point with maps, guidebooks and local walks directions to help you tailor your stay.

• Accommodation at a country house hotel
• Full Board Meals – from dinner on arrival day to breakfast on departure day

Walking Grades Explained:

• Grades 1 & 2 – Leisurely walking grades
• Grades 3 & 4 – Moderate walking grades
• Grades 5 & 6 – Challenging walking grades

“There’s no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong type of clothing!” goes the adage. Come prepared for all eventualities and you’ll walk in comfort as well as safety. Britain’s famous for its changeable weather, so here’s our advice on what to wear and bring.

Essentials

• Waterproof walking boots providing ankle support and good grip.
• A waterproof jacket and over-trousers
• Gloves and a warm hat (it can be chilly at any time of the year)
• Rucksack
• Water bottle (at least 1 litre capacity)
• A small torch (everywhere in winter, year round in mountains)
• Sun hat and sunscreen
  Denim jeans and waterproof capes are not suitable on any walks.

Recommended

• Several layers of clothing, which can be added or removed
• Specialist walking socks to avoid blisters.
• A first aid kit inc plasters– your leader’s first aid kit doesn’t contain any medication
• Sit mat (insulated pad to sit on when you stop for a break)

You might also want

• Walking poles, particularly useful for descents.
• Insect repellent
• Flask for hot drinks
• Rigid lunch box
• Gaiters
• Blister kit (eg Compeed) just in case
• Waterproof rucksack liner

Pricing

Pricing is per person (pp) based on single/twin/double occupancy.

Supplement applied for single in a double room.

Rates are in $ CAD. Rates include room upgrade (better) and membership fees. 

Contact DHTour at 1-888-597-3519 or 905-639-9954 or dhtour@dhtour.ca to book.

Ask us for the best available pricing for your dates & choice of airline. We can assist in your travel to/from the Country House.

Travel Details:
Address is: Thorns Hall, Cautley Road, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LE

By Train:
The nearest train station is Oxenholme, the Lake District, on the main line between London and Glasgow.

By Taxi:
The 10 mile journey from Oxenholme station to Thorns Hall can be made by taxi. You can pre-book a taxi from our recommended taxi company, Woofs of Sedbergh. As a guide price, it costs £28 per 4-seat taxi in 2020. 8-seat taxis are also available at a higher rate. Please pre-book your taxi at least 7 days in advance by contacting:

Woofs of Sedbergh*
Tel: +44 (0) 1539 620414
Email: woofs.sedbergh@outlook.com
The return taxi journey can be arranged on your behalf by the Thorns Hall Manager.
*Woofs of Sedbergh is not owned or managed by us.

By Car:
Leave the M6 at junction 37 and follow the A684 eat for 5 miles to Sedbergh. On reaching Sedbergh follow the road round to the right into Finkle Street (avoiding the main street), then almost immediately turn left at a small roundabout into Back Lane. At the next mini-roundabout bear left onto the A683 following signs to Kirkby Stephen. Thorns Hall is a further 100 yards along the road on the left. Look out for our sign. A car park is available in the grounds with free parking.