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The Southern Area of the Yorkshire Dales National Park is renowned for it's stunning limestone
scenery. This is Three Peaks country, with the start of the Three Peaks route at Horton in Ribblesdale only
ten minutes drive away. If you want something a little less challenging then follow one of the old drover's lanes that
criss-cross the area and explore the limestone scars and pavements of Oxenber, Moughton,
or experience the quiet solitude of Crummackdale and the Norber Erratics.
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After a long day on the fells there will be hot drinks and home made cakes back at Wood View, with a log fire
to keep you company in the cooler months. We can also provide you with information, maps etc on the best routes
in the area as well as local knowledge as both Sue and David, the owners, are keen walkers. This is a walker's house,
so we are happy to dry wet clothing and boots for you as well as provide you with a packed lunch and flasks if
you need them.
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The classic Three Peaks walk around Penyghent, Whernside and Ingleborough covers some 38km (24 miles) with
1600m (5200 feet) of climb. The Penyghent café at Horton in Ribblesdale operates a clocking in system for the walk
and provides certificates for those people that complete the circuit inside 12 hours. There is a 3 Peaks fell running
race in April and the annual cyclo-cross race is held at the end of September.
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The Pennine Bridleway national trail passes within a mile of the village and the Ribble Way and
Pennine Way are close by in Ribblesdale.
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The Ingleton Waterfalls trail, a 8km (4.5 miles) circular walk along the wooded valleys of the Rivers Twiss and
Doe, was described by Alfred Wainwright as 'of it's kind, the most delightful walk in the country'. Here you can
see many delightful waterfalls within steep sided wooded ravines and all manner of interesting wildlife and
geological features.
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At nearby Malham you will see the spectacular limestone scenery of Malham Cove and Gordale Scar and the picturesque
waterfall of Janet's Foss, as well as enjoying some of the best walking in the area. There is a National Park visitor
and information centre in the village and ample parking.
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