The England - Dales - Hawes Encore - Mini Venture

Day 1 - It's Been A Lovely Shunner

Accompany the Pennine Way from Hawes on the long ascent to the lofty top of Great Shunner Fell. Take a moment in its summit cross shelter to admire the extensive views of the surrounding Dales. Then take a meandering path over remote moors and drop down to the top of Buttertubs Pass. Another climb delivers you to the summit cairn on Lovely Seat. Head southwards over a trackless moor before picking up a good stone track that leads you into Wensleydale and then back to Hawes. 

Day 2 - Malham Tarn Tops To Arncliffe

A beautiful walk over high limestone tops. Starts near to Malham Tarn and gradually heads upwards into the limestone scars to the northwest. Wonder at the delicately balanced erratic rock at Lee Gate High Mark. Descend near the spectacular waterfalls at Cote Gill. A short road walk along the Littondale valley leads you to the twee village of Arncliffe. Climb out of the village on the wonderful Monk’s Road high above Cowside Beck. Weave through limestone humps and hillocks before returning to the watery expanse of Malham Tarn. 

Day 3 - Barden, Bolton And The Wharfe

A stunning walk that follows the River Wharfe downstream from Barden Bridge to Bolton Abbey, before returning on the opposite bank. On the way it visits the spectacular Posforth Gill Force in the Valley of Desolation.  Enjoy wonderful views of the mighty river from the easy woodland trail. Visit the remains of Bolton Abbey (Priory), a 12th century Augustinian monastery. Take a tour of the ‘still working’ parts  of the priory and learn about its association with the nursery rhyme, ‘Hey Diddle Diddle.’ Take a carrot-cake and coffee fuel stop at the Cavendish Pavilion. On the return to Barden Bridge, visit the rock slabs of the Strid, where the Wharfe narrows to a few metres. There's plenty of opportunity for a spot of bird watching throughout the walk.