Sunday 1st August

1pm - 4/4.30pm

Open Access Volunteer Peter Seaman will guide you on this truly magnificent tour of one of the wonders of Nidderdale. Find out about the village that once stood and the amazing feats of engineering that took place. A moderate 4.5-mile walk on a mixture of tarmac roads, rough tracks and moorland paths with stiles, steps and couple of steep climbs. Dogs welcome.

Meet: Information Boards in Scar House Car Park

Cost: £3 per adult, under 16's free

You will need: 
* walking boots or similar sturdy footwear
* waterproofs
* warm, layered clothing

 

Wednesday 4th August

10am - 12.30pm

Join Open Access Volunteer Peter Moretti for this basic introduction to map reading. The event will consist of an indoor session followed by a short walk to put into practice what you have learned.  Suitable for age 8+ (approx). Refreshments will be available from 9.30am.

Meet: Exact location to be given at time of booking.

Cost: £3 per adult, under 16's free.

You will need: 
* walking boots or similar sturdy footwear
* waterproofs
* warm, layered clothing

 

Sunday 8th August

11am - 4pm

Open Access Volunteer Hilary Cunningham-Atkins will lead this wonderful 7.5mile/12km walk that starts and finishes at the magnificent ruins of Jervaulx Abbey. The walk goes through stunning parkland, over lush pasture fields and through the historic village of Thornton Steward. You'll pass the impressive Danby Hall and cross the River Ure over two historic bridges.

Meet: Car park opposite entrance to Jervaulx Abbey.

Cost: £3 per adult, under 16's free.

You will need: 
* walking boots or similar sturdy footwear
* waterproofs
* warm, layered clothing

* a packed lunch

 

Sunday 15th August

1.30pm - 4.30pm

Explore the Greenhow area with local geologist Adrian Kidd. Learn about Toft Gate Lime Kiln, Toft Gate Quarry, Cockhill lead mines, Greenhow and Coldstone Quarries, whilst enjoying stunning views. The walk involves some steep ascents and descents, rough, boggy ground and fields containing livestock.

Meet: Toft Gate car park

Cost: £3 per adult, under 16's free.

 

Sunday 15th August

Friday 20th August

7.30pm - 10pm

Join John Drewett of North Yorkshire Bat Group for an evening walk discovering bats in Hackfall Wood. Approx 3-miles. Some paths are steep and can be muddy/slippery.

Meet: Hackfall Wood. Exact location will be given at time of booking.

Cost: £3 per adult, under 16's free.

* a torch

Tuesday 24th August

10am - 12.30pm

Join AONB Ranger Colin Slator and make your own nest box to take home. All materials and tools provided.

Meet: North Stainley, near Ripon. Exact location will be provided at time of booking.

Cost: £3 per person/nest box

You will need: 
* walking boots or similar sturdy footwear
* waterproofs
* warm, layered clothing

 

Sunday 29th August

10am - 3pm
See Sunday 23^rd May for full details

 

Monday 30th August

1.30pm - 4.30pm

Explore the fascinating geology and landscape of Upper Nidderdale with local geologist Adrian Kidd. The walk includes some steep ascents and descents and may cross rough, boggy ground and fields containing livestock.

Meet: Car park next to the Crown Hotel, Lofthouse. Grid Ref SE102735.

Cost: £3 per adult, under 16's free

You will need: 
* walking boots or similar sturdy footwear
* waterproofs
* warm, layered clothing

 

Tuesday 31st August

10am - 12pm

AONB Ranger, Colin Slator, will show you some of the wildlife of the AONB. Capture is carried out under strict regulations and all animals are released unharmed after the event.

Meet: Greenhow. Exact location to be given at time of booking.

Cost: £2 per child. Accompanying adults free.

You will need: 
* walking boots or similar sturdy footwear
* waterproofs
* warm, layered clothing

 

Tuesday 31st

The Yorkshire Dales' foremost agricultural show with livestock, dry stone walling, produce, handicrafts, horticulture, equestrian events, fell racing and much much more.

At: Kilnsey, near Grassington, Skipton

Cost: Show entry fee

Public Transport: Pride of the Dales Service 72/72R