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Yorkshire Dales Walking around walking centres Settle & Malham

Walking around Malham

Three Peaks Ribblesdale Settle to Carlisle Railway Malham Yorkshire UK

Both Settle and Malham are hotspot Yorkshire Dales bases for walkers. The legendary Dales Three Peaks are here, or gentler walking (albeit 4 miles) along the stunning Ingleton Waterfalls Trail. Challenging walking for the adventurous, or sit back and enjoy the stunning viaducts and scenery from a steam train on the Settle-Carlisle railway line which you can hook into from Settle Station.

Settle and Malham Walking Holidays Yorkshire Dales

Attractive Dales market town Settle makes a superb walking base from which to explore the Three Peaks. Specialist shopping is superb in Settle, with an good choice of restaurants, country pubs and tearooms and ample B&B, hotel and self catering accommodation in the Settle area.

A number of spectacular natural features and some of the Yorkshire Dales' most spectacular walking scenery are within easy reach of both Settle and Malham including Goredale Scar and Malham's famous cove. Checkout the Settle & Three Peaks webguide right for more details.

Settle Tourist Information Centre, Town Hall, Market Place, Settle, BD24 9EJ. Tel. 01729 825192.

Malham Tourist Information, Malham, Skipton, BD23 4DA. Tel. 01969 652380. Download the Malham Tourist Guide leaflet via the official Yorkshire Dales webguide link right. Information on Malham Tarn & Moor is via the National Trust's Malham Tarn Estate Office, Waterhouses, Settle, North Yorkshire BD24 9PT. Tel. 01729 830416. Checkout the National Trust webguide right for more details.

Three Peaks and Ribblesdale

The famous three peaks of the Yorkshire Dales include Ingleborough, Pen-y-ghent and Whernside. Ancient bridleways and paths fill the area, and you can explore on foot by mountain bike or on horseback. The picturesque Settle-Carlise Railway weaves through the area, taking in a spectacular viaduct.

Wildlife and spectacular limestone pasture and bare stone abound in the Ingleborough area, particularly in the Ingleborough National Nature reserve. Visit the charming town of Settle with its open air market on Tuesdays. You'll also find the Yorkshire Dales Falconry and Conservation Centre at Settle.

Why not also take in the beautiful market town of Ingleton, a great base for walkers and don't miss Ingleton's nearby stunning Ingleton Waterfalls and White Scar Cave. www.ingletonwaterfalls.co.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Walking in the Three Peaks and Ribblesdale

The whole of the three peaks area is dotted with footpaths, making it perfect walking country. Caves also abound, making the area a favourite for pot holers. In the heart of the Three Peaks is Bentham with the unusual great stone at Fourstones.

The Settle-Carlisle Railway

Widely considered as one of the most scenic railway journies in England, the historic Settle-Carlisle Railway line runs for 72 miles from Settle in the Yorkshire Dales upto Carlisle. First opened to the public in May 1876, the line takes in the famous 24 arched Ribblehead Viaduct and the longest tunnel on the line at Blea Moor. The route also pushes through stunning Dentdale, leaving the Dales at Garsdale then on through the Eden Valley to Carlisle.

Both steam and diesal trains operate on the line, and you can hook into the route from Leeds, Blackpool, Preston and Blackburn. Checkout the daily timetable via the Settle Carlisle Railways webguide right. Stations along the 72 mile line include Settle, Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Ribblehead, Dent, Garsdale, Kirkby Stephen, Appleby, Langwathby, Lazonby, Armathwaite and Carlisle. Look to the Settle Carlisle webguide for attractions and ideas for days out at each stop. Choose from a variety of ticket options including Day Ranger Tickets and Rail Rover Tickets. Under fives travel free of charge. Tickets can be booked online in advance via the Settle Carlisle Railway Webguide or at Stations.

Check out the website for full details.
www.settle-carlisle.co.uk

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