What s on in 2017 with the National Trust Yorkshire Dales?

What s on in 2017 with the National Trust Yorkshire Dales? Friday 17 to Sunday 19 February 3-DAY NNAS 'Straight to Silver' COURSE Expert tuition with Mark Reid, author of The Inn Way guidebooks and Mountain Leader. Get the skills you need to plan and follow your own walks along paths and tracks as well as across open country. Gain a national award. Stride out with confidence on your next walk. 160 per person. For more details or to book http://www.teamwalking.co.uk/navigation-skills-courses/navigation-skills.html Friday 24 February (extra night) 8.00pm to 10.00pm. An introduction to star gazing and constellations at Malham them. Meet Malham Tarn Estate Office, Waterhouses, BD24 9PT. Approx. 2 mile walk. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. 5 per person. Maximum 30, minimum of 10. No dogs. For more details, tel; 01729 830416, e-mail Saturday 25 February 8.00pm to 10.00pm. An introduction to star gazing and constellations at Malham them. Meet Malham Tarn Estate Office, Waterhouses, BD24 9PT. Approx. 2 mile walk. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. 5 per person. Maximum 30, minimum of 10. No dogs. For more details, tel; 01729 830416, e-mail Saturday 4 March

8.00pm to 10.00pm. An introduction to star gazing and constellations at Malham them. Meet Malham Tarn Estate Office, Waterhouses, BD24 9PT. Approx. 2 mile walk. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. 5 per person. Maximum 30, minimum of 10. No dogs. For more details, tel; 01729 830416, e-mail Wednesday 22 March 1 Day Map Reading at Buckden, Upper Wharfedale with Mark Reid 9.00am 5.00pm. Expert tuition with Mark Reid, author of The Inn Way guidebooks and Mountain Leader. Learn the essential skills you need to plan and follow your own walks in the countryside, with an emphasis on map and compass. Stride out with confidence on your next walk. No experience required; suitable for all abilities. 55 per person for the day (over 18s only). For more details or to book http://teamwalking.co.uk/navigation-skillscourses/1-day-map-reading-national-trust.html Saturday 25 March 8.00pm to 10.00pm. An introduction to star gazing and constellations at Malham them. Meet Malham Tarn Estate Office, Waterhouses, BD24 9PT. Approx. 2 mile walk. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. 5 per person. Maximum 30, minimum of 10. No dogs. For more details, tel; 01729 830416, e-mail Saturday 15 April Easter Egg Hunt at Hudswell Woods 10.30am to 2.30pm. Last admission 1.00pm. Come to Hudswell Woods and enjoy our nature trail in meadows and ancient woodland on the banks of the River Swale. Rough unsurfaced paths and may be muddy in places. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Drop-in event at Hudswell Woods. Trail starts at Round Howe car park (not National Trust - pay and display), DL10 4TJ. Trail length approximately 1.5 miles. Suitable for primary school aged children. All children to be accompanied by an adult. 2 per trail sheet. Dogs on leads only please. For more details, tel; 01729 830416, e-mail Wednesday 19 April Geocaching and Den Building in Upper Wharfedale 11.00am to 3.00pm. Find your way to our den building site in the woods while geocaching, then have a go at building a den. We ll show you all you need to know. A great fun day out for the family. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Meet at Buckden YDNPA car park (not National Trust pay and display), Buckden, BD23 5JA. Approx. 3 miles walk. Suitable for primary school age (up to

age 12). All children to be accompanied by an adult. No dogs. Booking essential. 5 per Adult 3.50 per child. 2 x family min, 4 x family max. For more details, tel; 01729 830416, e-mail Wednesday 26 April 1 Day Map Reading at Malham Tarn Estate, with Mark Reid 9.00am 5.00pm. Expert tuition with Mark Reid, author of The Inn Way guidebooks and Mountain Leader. Learn the essential skills you need to plan and follow your own walks in the countryside, with an emphasis on map and compass. Stride out with confidence on your next walk. No experience required; suitable for all abilities. 55 per person for the day (over 18s only). For more details or to book http://teamwalking.co.uk/navigation-skills-courses/1-day-map-reading-nationaltrust.html Saturday 6 May Buckden Out Moor Fell Race in Upper Wharfedale Registration from 9.00am, race starts at 10.00am 12noon. The inaugural race of Buckden Out Moor to Buckden Pike summit of 702 metres descending down past the historical lead mine. This challenging fell race will test your abilities to the maximum. Wear appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. Meet at Buckden YDNPA car park (not National Trust pay and display), Buckden, BD23 5JA. Registration at Buckden Garth. 18 years+ fell runner association rules. Race distance is 8.2km/5.1m. No dogs. Booking essential. 6 online entry and 8 on the day entry. Minimum 20, maximum 100. For more details, tel: 01729 830416, e-mail: Sunday 14 May Trail Running for Beginners at Malham Tarn 10.00am to 11.30am. Join a run leader and National Trust Ranger to explore the Malham Tarn area and gain some useful tips for trail running. If you are starting to run for the first time, or moving from road to off road all abilities will be catered for. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring gloves, sunblock and insect repellent. No dogs. Meet at Malham Tarn Estate Office, Waterhouses, BD24 9PT. Booking essential. 7.50 per person. Minimum 6, maximum 12. For more details tel: 01729 830416, e-mail: Sunday 14 May Birdsong walk in Upper Wharfedale 8.00am to 10.30am. Join our Ranger for a guided walk with a focus on bird identification and bird song in riverside, woodland and moorland edge habitat. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear as surfaces are uneven. Walk approximately 2.5 miles. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Meet at Buckden National Park car park (not National Trust - pay and display), Buckden, BD23 5JA. Suitable for children 7+. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. 5 per adult and 3.50 per child. Minimum 6, maximum 10. No dogs. For more details, tel; 01729 830416. e-mail: Wednesday 31 May Introduction to geocaching at Hudswell Woods 1.00pm - 3.30pm. Fancy having a go at geocaching but not sure how to go about it? Join us to learn the basics and then put it into practice. A great fun day out for the family. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear as surfaces are uneven. Please bring sun cream and insect repellent. Meet at Round Howe car park (not National Trust - pay & display), DL10 4TJ. Trail length approximately 1.5 miles.

Suitable for primary school age, up to age 12. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. 5 per adult and 3.50 per child. Maximum 4 families, minimum 2 families. Dogs on leads only please. For more details, tel; 01729 830416, e-mail: Sunday 4 June Photography workshop: wildflowers at Hudswell Woods 10.00am to 2.00pm. Join local professional photographer and teacher, Ian Short, for a digital photography workshop in Hudswell Woods. The emphasis of this late spring workshop will be the use of macro photography to capture wild flowers in the woods and riverside grasslands. The workshop will help participants take their photography to the next level. Recommended that participants have access to either a digital SLR or good bridge camera. A tripod would also be useful. Please wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear and bring a packed lunch. Full joining instructions on request. 4 parking at Round Howe car park (pay and display not National Trust), DL10 4TJ. Booking essential. 35 per person. Maximum 6, minimum 4. For more details, tel: 01729 830416, e-mail: Wednesday 7 June 1 Day Map Reading at Malham Tarn Estate, with Mark Reid 9.00am 5.00pm. Expert tuition with Mark Reid, author of The Inn Way guidebooks and Mountain Leader. Learn the essential skills you need to plan and follow your own walks in the countryside, with an emphasis on map and compass. Stride out with confidence on your next walk. No experience required; suitable for all abilities. 55 per person for the day (over 18s only). For more details or to book http://teamwalking.co.uk/navigation-skills-courses/1-day-map-reading-nationaltrust.html Sunday 11 June Mountain biking in Upper Wharfedale 10.30am 3.00pm. Come for an exciting ride into the far reaches of Langstrothdale Chase and Greenfield Forest. We ll be following quiet road and forest tracks and open moorland. Ideal for your first experience of a longer ride. Wear appropriate outdoor/cycling clothing and bring reasonable quality, well maintained bike. Bring a packed lunch. This ride is suitable for those new to mountain biking but wanting to extend their skills. Ride length approx. 20 miles along road and forest tracks. Children 10+ only. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Meet at Buckden YDNPA car park (not National Trust pay and display), Buckden, BD23 5JA. Booking essential. 10 per adult, 5 per child. Maximum 10, minimum 4. For more details, tel: 01729 830416, e-mail: Friday 16 June Trail Running for Beginners at Malham Tarn 7.00pm to 8.30pm. Join a run leader and National Trust Ranger to explore the Malham Tarn area and gain some useful tips for trail running. If you are starting to run for the first time, or moving from road to off road all abilities will be catered for. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring gloves, sunblock and insect repellent. No dogs. Meet at Malham Tarn Estate Office, Waterhouses, BD24 9PT. Booking essential. 7.50 per person. Minimum 6, maximum 12. For more details tel: 01729 830416, e-mail: Tuesday 20 June Wild Flowers at Malham Tarn 7.00pm - 9.00pm. A guided walk around the National Nature Reserve at Malham Tarn. Marvel at the variety of flowers in this

peaceful and important reserve. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Please bring sun cream and insect repellent. Meet Malham Tarn Estate Office, Waterhouses, BD24 9PT. Booking essential. Free event. Maximum 15, minimum of 6. No dogs. Approx. 2 mile walk. For more details, tel; 01729 830416, e-mail: Wednesday 21 June Wild Flowers at Malham Tarn 2.00pm - 4.00pm. A guided walk around the National Nature Reserve at Malham Tarn. Marvel at the variety of flowers in this peaceful and important reserve. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Please bring sun cream and insect repellent. Meet Malham Tarn Estate Office, Waterhouses, BD24 9PT. Booking essential. Free event. Maximum 15, minimum of 6. No dogs. Approx. 2 mile walk. For more details, tel; 01729 830416, e- mail: Sunday 25 June Flower Walk in Upper Wharfedale 11.00am to 2.30pm. Experience the colours and scents of meadows and limestone pavement on a lovely walk through Langstrothdale. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring a packed lunch. No dogs. Meet at Yockenthwaite bridge SD 905791. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. 5 per person. Walk length approx. 4 miles. Minimum 6, maximum 15. For more details, tel; 01729 830416, e-mail: Monday 26 June Flower Walk in Upper Wharfedale 11.00am to 2.30pm. Experience the colours and scents of meadows and limestone pavement on a lovely walk through Langstrothdale. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring a packed lunch. No dogs. Meet at Yockenthwaite bridge SD 905791. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. 5 per person. Walk length approx. 4 miles. Minimum 6, maximum 15. For more details, tel; 01729 830416, e-mail: Tuesday 27 June Wild Flowers at Malham Tarn 7.00pm to 9.00pm. A guided walk around the National Nature Reserve at Malham Tarn. Marvel at the variety of flowers in this peaceful and important reserve. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Please bring sun cream and insect repellent. Meet Malham Tarn Estate Office, Waterhouses, BD24 9PT. Booking essential. Free event. Maximum 15, minimum of 6. No dogs. Approx. 2 mile walk. For more details, tel; 01729 830416, e- mail: Sunday 9 July Trail Running for Beginners at Malham Tarn 10.00am to 11.30am. Join a run leader and National Trust Ranger to explore the Malham Tarn area and gain some useful tips for trail running. If you are starting to run for the first time, or moving from road to off road all abilities will be catered for. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring gloves, sunblock and insect repellent. No dogs. Meet at Malham Tarn Estate Office, Waterhouses, BD24 9PT. Booking essential. 7.50 per person. Minimum 6, maximum 12. For more details tel: 01729 830416, e-mail:

Monday 31 July Den building and Bush craft at Malham Tarn 1.00pm to 4.00pm. Become a woodland explorer, build a den and learn some woodland skills, maybe even toast some marshmallows on a camp fire. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring gloves, sunblock and insect repellent. Meet Malham Tarn Estate Office, Waterhouses, BD24 9PT. Walk to den building area and walled garden. Suitable for ages 5 to 11 (obvious discretion). All children to be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. 5 per adult and 3.50 per child. Maximum 12 children, minimum 6 children. No dogs. For more details, tel; 01729 830416, e-mail: Tuesday 8 August Pond Dipping at Malham Tarn 1.00pm to 3.00pm. Using nets become an aquatic explorer looking for wildlife in our ponds. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Please bring sunscreen and insect repellent. Meet Malham Tarn Estate Office, Waterhouses, BD24 9PT. Suitable for primary school aged children. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. Free event. Maximum 30 (split group), minimum 6. No dogs. For more details, tel; 01729 830416, e-mail: Wednesday 16 August Fossil Fun at Malham Tarn 1.00pm to 3.00pm. Become a fossil hunter and explore the geological past of the Yorkshire Dales. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Please bring gloves, sunblock and insect repellent. Meet Malham Tarn Estate Office, Waterhouses, BD24 9PT. Suitable for ages 5 to 11 (obvious discretion). All children to be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. 5 per adult and 3.50 per child. Maximum 12 children, minimum 6 children. No dogs. For more details, tel; 01729 830416, e-mail: Tuesday 22 August The Bats of Malham Tarn 8.00pm 10.00pm. A walk at dusk to view our nocturnal woodlanders, learn about these special creatures and listen to their conversations using bat detectors. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Please bring a torch (no head torches) and insect repellent. Meet Malham Tarn Estate Office, Waterhouses, BD24 9PT. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. Free event. Maximum 20, minimum of 6. No dogs. Approx. 2 mile walk. For more details, tel; 01729 830416, e-mail Thursday 24 August Pond Dipping at Malham Tarn 1.00pm to 3.00pm. Using nets become an aquatic explorer looking for wildlife in our ponds. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Please bring sunscreen and insect repellent. Meet Malham Tarn Estate Office, Waterhouses, BD24 9PT. Suitable for primary school aged children. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. Free event. Maximum 30 (split group), minimum 6. No dogs. For more details, tel; 01729 830416, e-mail:

Thursday 24 August The Bats of Upper Wharfedale 8.00pm 10.00pm. A dusk walk to see, hear and learn a bit more about these special nocturnal creatures. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Please bring a torch and insect repellent. Meet at Buckden YDNPA car park (not National Trust pay and display), Buckden, BD23 5JA. Approx. 2 mile round walk. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. 5 per person. Maximum 20, minimum of 6. No dogs. For more details, tel; 01729 830416, e-mail Tuesday 29 August The Bats of Malham Tarn 8.00pm 10.00pm. A walk at dusk to view our nocturnal woodlanders, learn about these special creatures and listen to their conversations using bat detectors. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Please bring a torch (no head torches) and insect repellent. Meet Malham Tarn Estate Office, Waterhouses, BD24 9PT. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. Free event. Maximum 20, minimum of 6. No dogs. Approx. 2 mile walk. For more details, tel; 01729 830416, e-mail Thursday 31 August The Bats of Hudswell Woods 7.30pm - 9.30pm. A walk at dusk to view our nocturnal woodlanders and learn about these special creatures. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear as surfaces are uneven. Please bring a torch and insect repellent. Walk approximately 1 mile. Meet at Round Howe car park (not National Trust - pay and display), DL10 4TJ. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. 5 per person. Maximum 16, minimum 6. Dogs on leads only please. For more details, tel; 01729 830416, e-mail: Saturday 30 September Firth Fell Race in Upper Wharfedale 10.00am 12.00noon. The inaugural race of Birks Fell. A challenging race, run to the summit of Firth Fell at 607 metres over National Trust land. When you are not watching where your feet are going, enjoy the stunning landscape. Wear appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. Meet at Buckden YDNPA car park (not National Trust pay and display), Buckden, BD23 5JA. Registration at Buckden Garth. 18 years+, fell runner association rules. No dogs. Booking essential. 6 online entry and 8 on the day entry. Maximum 100, minimum 20. For more details, tel: 01729 830416, e- mail: Sunday 8 October Hidden Waterfalls of Upper Wharfedale 11.00am to 2.00pm. Come with one of our rangers and seek out some of the waterfalls and hidden places of Upper Wharfedale. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring a packed lunch. Meet at Buckden YDNPA car park (not National Trust pay and display), Buckden, BD23 5JA. Approx. 3 mile round walk. Any children must be accompanied by an adult. No dogs. Booking essential. 5 per person. Maximum 10, minimum 6. For more details, tel: 01729 830416, e-mail:

Wednesday 11 October 1 Day Map Reading at Buckden, Upper Wharfedale, with Mark Reid 9.00am 5.00pm. Expert tuition with Mark Reid, author of The Inn Way guidebooks and Mountain Leader. Learn the essential skills you need to plan and follow your own walks in the countryside, with an emphasis on map and compass. Stride out with confidence on your next walk. No experience required; suitable for all abilities. 55 per person for the day (over 18s only). For more details or to book http://teamwalking.co.uk/navigation-skills-courses/1-day-map-reading-nationaltrust.html Saturday 21 October 8.00pm 10.00pm. An introduction to star gazing and constellations at Malham them. Meet Malham Tarn Estate Office, Waterhouses, BD24 9PT. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. 5 per person. Maximum 30, minimum of 10. No dogs. Approx. 2 mile walk. For more details, tel; 01729 830416, e-mail: Sunday 22 October Photography workshop: Autumn colour at Hudswell Woods 10.00am to 2.00pm. Join local professional photographer and teacher, Ian Short, for a digital photography workshop in Hudswell Woods. The emphasis of this workshop will be the use of macro photography to capture autumn colour in the woods and riverside grasslands. The workshop will help participants take their photography to the next level. Recommended that participants have access to either a digital SLR or good bridge camera. A tripod would also be useful. Please wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear and bring a packed lunch. Full joining instructions on request. 4 parking at Round Howe car park (pay and display not National Trust), DL10 4TJ. Booking essential. 35 per person. Maximum 6, minimum 4. For more details, tel: 01729 830416, e- mail: Thursday 26 October Geocaching and Den Building in Upper Wharfedale 11.00am to 3.00pm. Find your way to our den building site in the woods while geocaching, then have a go at building a den. We ll show you all you need to know. A great fun day out for the family. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Meet at Buckden YDNPA car park (not National Trust pay and display), Buckden, BD23 5JA. Approx. 3 miles walk. Suitable for primary school age. All children to be accompanied by an adult. No dogs. Booking essential. 5 per Adult 3.50 per child. 4 x family maximum, 2 x family minimum. For more details, tel; 01729 830416, e-mail: Friday 17 to Sunday 19 November 3-DAY NNAS 'Straight to Silver' COURSE

Expert tuition with Mark Reid, author of The Inn Way guidebooks and Mountain Leader. Get the skills you need to plan and follow your own walks along paths and tracks as well as across open country. Gain a national award. Stride out with confidence on your next walk. 160 per person. For more details or to book http://www.teamwalking.co.uk/navigation-skills-courses/navigation-skills.html Saturday 18 November 8.00pm 10.00pm. An introduction to star gazing and constellations at Malham them. Meet Malham Tarn Estate Office, Waterhouses, BD24 9PT. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. 5 per person. Maximum 30, minimum of 10. No dogs. Approx. 2 mile walk. For more details, tel; 01729 830416, e-mail: Saturday 2 December Christmas Concert at Malham Cove 2.30pm - 4.00pm. Come and be entertained by Skipton brass band, playing seasonal favourites in the awe-inspiring setting of Malham Cove. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served by National Trust staff, everyone welcome. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring a torch. Free entry, but there will be a charge for refreshments. Park in Malham car park (not National Trust - pay and display). Allow 30 minutes to stroll down to the Cove. For more details, tel; 01729 830416, e-mail: We will contact you if there are any problems with the event going ahead; if you do not hear from us then you can assume that the event is running as planned. Cancellation of booking. Any booking cancelled by you, over two weeks prior to the event will receive a 50% refund. We are unable to offer refunds for cancellations made within 14 days of the event. If for any reason you cannot attend an event you ve booked on to, please let us know so we can free up those places for others, as we quite often have a reserve list. Smoking policy. We would prefer you not to smoke on our events; however if you do need to smoke, we kindly ask you to do so downwind and away from the rest of the group.