Spring in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales! We’ll see more lambs than we can count, and perhaps even walk on a limestone pavement.

Booking opens: 1st March 2027

Price: TBC

Places available: 20

Can I bring my dog? TBC

Is bedding included? A sheet, pillow and case are provided, but you need to bring your own sleeping bag or duvet.

We’ll be staying just outside Kettlewell, and less than 10 minutes drive from Grassington. Our hostel is within walkable distance from Malham Cove, or we could follow the Dales Way along the Wharfe to Kettlewell and beyond. We’ll listen out for curlews, oystercatchers and lapwings, and probably go and admire the beautiful Kinsey Crag. 

Weekends Away are only open to Ramblers members. You will need to arrange your own transport, although the group will try to put people in touch to arrange lift shares. The nearest train station is in Skipton, and there are buses that run close to the hostel.

We have exclusive use of the bunkhouse from 16:00 on Friday afternoon, but you are welcome to arrive at any time after that. Some people like to travel early to make the most of the day, while others prefer to travel after work. The finish time will depend on how long any walks on Sunday take before returning home. We have to check out of the bunkhouse before 10:00, and complete the cleaning list before we go.