How to Take a Hiking Tour of the Yorkshire Dales
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How to Take a Hiking Tour of the Yorkshire Dales
Introduction
The Yorkshire Dales has been a protected park since 1954 and it is one of the most stunning areas in the UK. Depending on which area you want to hike through, you can see spectacular mountains, collapsed caves, waterfalls and sleepy hamlets. You will not be disappointed by the views.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderate
Steps
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Step One
Taking a guided hiking tour is probably the best way to get the most out of hiking through the Yorkshire Dales. The area is so large that it is best to plan a route and tour operators are experienced in tailoring a tour to your requirements. They can also arrange accommodation and transport for you. The tours can range anywhere from a few days to a week and they are an excellent starting point for the novice hiker.
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Step Two
Take a hiking tour of the Yorkshire Dales anytime of the year. Hiking the three dales way can be arranged in any season and on this tour, which lasts four nights, you will walk up old packhorse tracks and explore riverside paths and moorland routes. You will pass through the magnificent scenery of Wharfedale, Littondale and Malhamdale. One of the highlights is a hike over the collapsed cave known as Goredale Scar.
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Step Three
Take the Herriot Way tour. This hike is based on the holiday taken by the famous vet and writer James Herriot and his son. Herriot's adventures or misadventures as a Yorkshire vet have been delighting readers and viewers of the films and television series for years. This tour is a must for any fans of the books.
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Step Four
The Herriot Way tour takes place around the Yorkshire Dales of Wensleydale and Swaledale. Along the trail you will see Hardraw Force waterfall and the quaint village of Askrigg. Other highlights of the tour include East Bolton Moor, Bolton Castle and a trail over the Pennine Way. If you are a fan of the writer's books, then you will probably know what to expect. Following in the footsteps of one of Yorkshire's famous writers is a great way to take a hiking tour of the Yorkshire Dales.
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Step Five
Keep an on the weather forecast before you set out. This may seem like obvious advice but this is British weather we are talking about and it can change very quickly.
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Step Six
If you are using public transport to get you to and from your hiking destinations then public transport through the Dales is excellent. Services will be limited during the winter months.
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