flowers of the dales
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catalogue of eventsTRANSCRIPT
April - October2010
Discover and celebratethe wonderful wildflowers
of the Yorkshire Dales
Over 100 fantastic wildflowerevents and activities throughout
the Yorkshire Daleswith something for everyone!
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Y O R K S H I R E D A L E SM I L L E N N I U M T R U S T
2010This year’s programme...
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With over a hundred events at different locations across the Yorkshire Dales, this year’sFestival includes an exciting range of walks, photography courses and competitions,art exhibitions, children’s craft activities, quizzes, and identification courses, all with awildflower theme. Inside this programme you’ll find full details of each event and theirlocation, helping you to discover and celebrate the wonderful wildflowers of the Dalesfor yourselves.
The Yorkshire Dales offer spectacular habitats for wildflowers and the species theysupport, from the ancient bluebell woodlands and the mosaic of flower-filled haymeadows in the valley bottoms to the wild windswept uplands with their blanket bog,hidden flushes and ethereal limestone pavement. Wildflowers in all their glory – rareor common – the Festival aims to celebrate them all!
2010 marks the International Year of Biodiversity, that’s why this year’s Festival willalso feature some of the species that depend upon the wildflowers. Look out forbumblebee, butterfly, honey bee, bug and bat events as well as talks on how you cangrow native wildflowers from seed in your own garden.
The Dales landscape needs people – people to manage it, people to care for it, peopleto value it – and the Festival aims to encourage this by offering something for everyone.
The Flowers of the Dales Festival events are run by a wide range of organisations andindividuals and the Festival is co-ordinated by the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust.
Whatever you choose to do, have a great time and enjoy the Festival.
About YDMT Y O R K S H I R E D A L E SM I L L E N N I U M T R U S T
YDMT would like to thank...
Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT) is a charity committed to supporting thenatural and built environment, and the social and economic well-being of the YorkshireDales. Since 1996 the Trust has undertaken more than 700 individual conservation,heritage and education projects worth over £17 million. Our work ranges from woodlandrestoration, countryside apprenticeships and sustainable development to tackling socialexclusion.
Hay Time is one of the Trust’s key projects. Run jointly with the Yorkshire Dales NationalPark Authority, the Hay Time project helps to conserve and restore flower-rich meadows,for which the Dales are internationally renowned. The Flowers of the Dales Festivalbuilds on this success and is funded by the National Lottery through the Heritage LotteryFund, Natural England's Countdown 2010 Fund and LEADER.
To find out more about YDMT please visit our website www.ydmt.org or read our blogwww.ydmt.wordpress.com
all of the following organisations and individuals that are running events or havehelped with the Festival in some way:
Buckden Art GroupCraven Conservation GroupDales Countryside MuseumDalesbusDales PhotosDeborah MillwardField Studies CouncilFremington SlideshowsFoxglove Covert Local Nature ReserveGrassington Festival of Music and ArtsKilnsey ParkLeyburn & Richmond TICsNational Trust
Natural EnglandNidderdale AONBNorth Craven Heritage TrustPioneer ProjectsPlantlifeSimon FairlieStudfold Explore, Discover & Learn TrailThe Cancer Support Group - BenthamWharfedale Naturalists' SocietyYoredale Natural History SocietyYorkshire Dales National Park AuthorityYorkshire Dales SocietyYorkshire Wildlife Trust
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Below is information that will help you choose which events are for you and help youget the most out of your visit. As well as the events and activities included in thisprogramme, look out for addtional details and updates – for a full list please go to ourwebsite www.ydmt.org. Please note that event details are believed to be correct attime of going to press but readers are strongly advised to contactthe individual event provider to confirm the information given.
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Booking and paying for an eventFor some events you can simply turn up on the day but formost events you need to book places beforehand. Contactdetails to make bookings are given for each event. Manyevents are free but for those events where there is acharge, details of how to pay will be provided to youby the event organiser when you book. If an eventhas to be cancelled or altered for any reason, suchas poor weather, the event organiser will try to letyou know.
ChildrenMost of the events are suitable for children, usuallyaccompanied by an adult, but please check withthe event organiser.
DogsPlease check in the event details or bycontacting the event organiser whether dogsare allowed. If dogs are allowed please cleanup after them and keep them on a short lead.
Festival information
Guided walksAll of the walks have been graded so you can decide which routes you feel happy totackle and to ensure you're properly prepared.Easy - suitable for most people: short walks on well marked, even paths that may havestiles. Sturdy shoes with good grip necessary.Moderate - longer walks with some hills, stiles and uneven paths. Boots advised.Strenuous - long hill walks with steep climbs on uneven or boggy paths. Boots essential.
Flower identification guidesThe National Park Centres and other outlets stock awide range of excellent and affordable guides to thewildflowers and plants in the Dales, including abeautifully illustrated and water-proof leaflet showingthe flowers and grasses of hay meadows, producedas part of the Hay Time project. These normally cost£1 (or £2 including p&p from YDMT) but please notethat a free copy will be given to everyone who goeson a guided walk that includes a visit to a hay meadow(subject to availability).
Public transportMany events are accessible by public transport so why not beat the traffic and bekinder to the environment by leaving the car at home and using other means to getto the Dales. Or you could leave your car on the edge of the Dales and use the busor train to get to your destination. From Easter until the end of October extrasummer bus services are run especially for visitors to the Dales. Please go towww.traveldales.org.uk for transport information. Event organisers may also be ableto provide information.
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What should you bring?The weather in the Dales, as any farmer will tell you, can be unpredictable. Even onsunny days, when you will need sun protection and a hat, it can quickly turn chilly onan exposed fellside so please be prepared. Depending on the event and its locationyou may need to bring a drink and snacks for short events and drinks and a packedlunch for longer events. The walk leader may not allow you on the walk if you are notproperly prepared. If in doubt please ask the event organiser beforehand.
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Supporting the DalesThe Dales landscape depends heavily on the local communities that live and workhere. You can do your bit to help by staying locally and supporting local shops,restaurants, pubs and businesses as much as you can. You could also participate inthe Donate to the Dales programme. This is our Visitor Payback Scheme, where youcan pass on a donation to support the vital conservation work that ensures the Dalesremain a special place for your next visit. If you want to help, look out for the Donateto the Dales collection boxes in National Park Centres and some businesses withinthe area. You could also pay for a tree to be planted in one of our native woodlandrestoration schemes - please contact YDMT to find out more.
Have a great time but...Please don't pick any wildflowers - apart from spoiling it for other visitors, manywildflowers are sadly becoming rare and are legally protected, with heavy fines forthose caught picking them. Also please walk in single file through hay meadows, asthe crop is important as winter fodder for the farmer's livestock. Finally, please followthe Countryside Code: be safe, plan ahead and follow any signs; leave gates andproperty as you find them; protect plants and animals and take your litter home; keepdogs under close control; and consider other people. For more information please seewww.countrysideaccess.gov.uk/things_to_know/countryside_code.
What did you think?It would be very helpful if you would let us know what you thought of the Festival, soat most events the event leader will hand out 'feedback forms'. These will be short andsimple and can be completed after the event. The form will have a Freepost addressso it won't cost you anything to post it back to YDMT. At the end of the Festival, allreturned forms will be entered into a draw and the first two pulled out will win a 'goodybag' of lots of fun and interesting things. If you're not given a form but would like tolet us know your thoughts then please contact Tanya St. Pierre, Flowers of the DalesProject Officer, on 015242 51002 or email [email protected].
AccommodationAccommodation to suit all tastes and budgets is available in the Dales. Details of thoseaccommodation providers that directly support the work of YDMT are listed on ourwebsite at www.ydmt.org. Others can be found on www.yorkshiredales.org.
Of the many wonderful habitats and landscape features thatthe Yorkshire Dales are renowned for, it is arguably theflower-rich hay meadows that are the most iconic. Haymeadows are the product of years of careful managementby generations of farmers. Visually stunning and teemingwith wildlife, they are a living and vibrant link to the past.
In recognition of their importance, YDMT is publishing HayTime in the Yorkshire Dales, a book which celebrates andexplains the natural, cultural and land management historyof the Dales hay meadows. With a foreword by John CravenOBE, the book will include contributions from Dales farmers,authors such as Bill Mitchell MBE, academics with a specialistinterest, and many others. Hay Time in the Yorkshire Dalesis softback with 288 pages. It includes fantastic illustrationsand photographs, some of them decades old and neverbefore published.
To place your order call 015242 51004,email [email protected] online at www.ydmt.orgor return the form below.
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A superb, beautifully illustrated book celebratingthe hay meadows of the Yorkshire Dales
“...this book is about much more than floraand fauna. It reveals the history and cultureof the people who farmed these meadows,examines the impact of current intensivemethods of meadow management and looksto the future – will the next generation ofchildren who follow in the footsteps of thelikes of me be asking, “Where have all theflowers gone?” John Craven OBE
Please reserve me copy(ies) of the limited editionHay Time in the Yorkshire Dales book at £12 + £2 P&P (UK) each.
Please tick here if you are interested in receiving further information about attending thebook launch, by Bill Mitchell MBE on 20 May 2010 at Giggleswick School. Places are limited.
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Please return this form to: Yorkshire DalesMillennium Trust, The Old Post Office,Main Street, Clapham LA2 8DP
Please tick this box if you do not wishto be contacted by us in the future.
Please visit our website www.ydmt.org to find out more about the Trustand how you can support our work in the Yorkshire Dales. Charity No. 1061687
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Sorry, no dogs
Guided walk Conservation Work Talk Identification Course ID Guide
Arts and Crafts Quiz Displays Suitable for Children
Friday 9 - Sunday 11 AprNature into ArtLinda Searle/ Field StudiesCouncilTurn nature into art! A course foranyone who would like toexperiment and design with plantmaterial and flowers to create a 3Dpiece. Drawing on inspiration fromthe surrounding beautiful landscape,learn the skills and techniques toallow you to create your own piecesof natural art, to take home with you.Venue Malham Tarn Field CentreAge AdultCost £183-£250Booking essential through theCentre 01729 830331www.field-studies-council.org
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Friday 2 April (Good Friday)9am - 5.30pmKilnsey Limestone FlushSite of Special Scientific InterestKilnsey Park
The Kilnsey Park SSSI is renownedfor its rare orchids and containsmore than 150 different species offlowers and grasses through theseason. A short circular walk.Please note that it is on the side ofthe dale therefore there is an incline.The SSSI itself does not have aproper footpath and is not accessiblefor wheelchairs. Dogs on short leadsonly.Venue Kilnsey Park, nearGrassington, North Yorkshire,BD23 5PSGrade EasyCost Adults £3.50 Children £2.50Under 5’s FREE Family admission£10.00No need to book for furtherinformation contact Vanessa Robertson 01756 [email protected]
A wonderful opportunity to see theworkings of the honey bee througha clear sided observation hive. Thehoney bee observation hive anddetailed honey bee information areall provided by WharfedaleBeekeeping Association. Dogs onshort leads only.Venue Kilnsey Park, nearGrassington, North Yorkshire,BD23 5PSGrade EasyCost Adults £3.50 Children £2.50Under 5’s FREE Family admission£10.00No need to book for furtherinformation contact VanessaRoberts on 01756 [email protected]
Friday 2 April (GoodFriday) - Thursday 30September 9am - 5.30pmHoney Bee ObservationHideKilnsey Park
Saturday 24 AprilBoozy Flower Walk -Ingleton 10.30am - c. 2pmJames Ferguson/YorkshireWildlife Trust
As part of the Yorkshire Dales RoadVerge Project, your YorkshireWildlife Trust guide will show youwhat flowers are to be found fromspring to summer. There will alsobe the opportunity to learn some ofthe local folklore associated withmany of the plants. The walk willconclude with a visit to a local pub!Dogs on short leads only please(note there may be some stiles).Meet Ingleton Community CentreCar ParkGrade ModerateCost Donations welcomeAge 16+No need to book for further detailsabout the event or the project phoneJames Ferguson on01756 751603 [email protected]
Sunday 18 April11am - 1pmSigns of SpringFoxglove Covert LNR, Catterick
A walk around this beautiful gemof a nature reserve to look at thenew season’s delights! Dogsallowed on a lead.Age AllCost Donations always welcomeBooking essential through Marionor Sophie on01748 831113 or 07754 270980 oremail [email protected]
AprilThursday 29 April11am - 12.30pmWildflowers of the DalesPioneer Projects / YDMT
An illustrated talk by YDMT’sFlowers of the Dales Project Officerabout the wildflowers and theirhabitats within in the YorkshireDales. The talk will have a specialfocus on local native species thatcan be grown in our gardens.Refreshments availablebeforehand.Venue Looking Well Studios, KingsStreet, High BenthamCost Voluntary donationAge 16+No need to book just turn up atthe Looking Well. (Spaces arelimited). For further informationcontact Julie Vass on015242 262672 [email protected]
Thursday 29 April2pm - 4pmSpring Herb and WildFood WalkYorkshire Dales National ParkAuthority
A short, easy 2 mile guided walkacross the field towards Janet’sFoss. Discover common springtimeherbs, seasonal wild foods and theirproperties and uses for medicine.Meet Malham National Park CentreCost £3 (under 16 & publictransport users go free)Booking advisable throughMalham NPC 01969 [email protected]
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Sorry, no dogs
Guided walk Conservation Work Talk Identification Course ID Guide
Arts and Crafts Quiz Displays Suitable for Children Sorry, no dogs
Guided walk Conservation Work Talk Identification Course ID Guide
Arts and Crafts Quiz Displays Suitable for Children
May
1 May - 30 June‘Colour the Wild Flower’Children’s CompetitionLeyburn Tourist Info Centre
Colouring competition (colour inthe wild flowers sheet) under 5sand 5 to 12s.Pick up your colouring sheet fromthe information centre. (Prize forbest picture.)Cost DonationVenue Leyburn TIC, 4 CentralChambers, Railway Street,Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5BB01748 828747
1 May - 30 JuneWild Flower ThemedDisplayLeyburn Tourist Info Centre
Cost FreeVenue Leyburn TIC, 4 CentralChambers, Railway Street,Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5BB01748 828747
1 May - 30 JuneHay Meadows and WildFlowers DisplayRichmond Tourist Info Centre
Cost FreeVenue Richmond TIC, FriaryGardens, Richmond,North Yorkshire, DL10 4AJ01748 828742
1 May - 30 JuneWild Flower PhotographicCompetitionLeyburn Tourist Info Centre
Please put your name, address andcontact number on the back of thepicture. Prize for the best picture.Age AllCost 50p per entry, any sizephotograph accepted (max 4 perperson)Leyburn TIC, 4 Central Chambers,Railway Street, Leyburn, NorthYorkshire, DL8 5BB01748 828747
1 May - 30 JunePhotographic Wild FlowerCompetitionRichmond Tourist Info Centre
Hand in your wild flower photos atRichmond TIC. Any age. There willbe a prize.Cost DonationVenue Richmond TIC, FriaryGardens, Richmond,North Yorkshire, DL10 4AJ01748 828742
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1 May - 30 JuneWild Flower QuizRichmond Tourist Info Centre
Pick up a copy of our Wild FlowerQuiz and hand in your completedforms at Richmond TIC. There willbe a prize.Age AllCost DonationVenue Richmond TIC, FriaryGardens, Richmond,North Yorkshire, DL10 4AJ01748 828742
1 May - 30 JuneChildren’s Wild FlowerDrawing CompetitionRichmond Tourist Info Centre
Hand in your wild flower drawingsat Richmond TIC.Age Under 11 years. There will bea prize.Cost DonationVenue Richmond TIC, FriaryGardens, Richmond, NorthYorkshire, DL10 4AJ 01748 828742
1 May - 30 June‘Name the Wild Flower’QuizLeyburn Tourist Info Centre
Use your knowledge and tell uswhat the wildflower’s called fromthe description on the sheet. 10questions, prize for first correctentry pulled out of the hat.Age AllCost DonationVenue Leyburn TIC, 4 CentralChambers, Railway Street,Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5BB01748 828747
1 May - 30 September9am - 5.30pmHoney Bee ObservationHideKilnsey Park
A wonderful opportunity to see theworkings of the honey bee througha clear sided observation hive.Information is provided byWharfedale BeekeepingAssociation.Venue Kilnsey Park, nearGrassington, North Yorkshire,BD23 5PSGrade EasyCost Adults £3.50 Children £2.50Under 5’s FREE Family £10.00No need to book for furtherinformation contact VanessaRoberts on 01756 [email protected]
Friday 7 - Sunday 10 MayDrawing and Painting theFlora at Malham TarnKate Houghton /Field Studies Council
A course for anyone with an interestin native flora. Immerse yourself ina close study of the plants of thisvery special habitat and learn howto record them in a watercolourdrawing. Tuition includes a numberof exercises aimed at building thespeed and accuracy necessary forfield work with lessons in colourmixing and paint handling to giveeven the complete beginner theconfidence to produce a successfulpainting.Cost £206 - £305Venue Malham Tarn Field CentreBooking essential through theCentre 01729 830331www.field-studies-council.org
MaySaturday 1 / Sunday 2 /Monday 3 May 10.30am -5.30pm last entry 4.30pmStudfold BluebellExperienceStudfold Explore Discover andLearn Trail
Experience the new award winningadventure nature trail in the Bluebellseason! Kidz Craft. Refreshmentsavailable. Come along toexperience the fantastic sights ofthe Bluebells. Help to produce aStudfold group collage of colour andmake a Bluebell badge and also a'crafty idea' to take home with you(Extra 50p charge for craft idea).Venue Studfold Farm, Lofthouse,Harrogate, North Yorkshire,HG3 5SGCost £5 per adult and £4 per child.Pay at reception/shopNo need to book Group enquirieswelcome. Further details contactAnne Challis on 01243 755228 [email protected]
Wednesday 5 May10am - 12pmWildflower Gardening 1Pioneer Projects Bentham
The first of three wellbeing sessionson wildflower gardening. Thesessions will have a wildflower(design and planting) theme,throughout May. We will be workingon one of our flower beds to makeit more wild flower focused. We willbe looking at ways local wild plantscan be used as food, herbs ormedicines. Sessions are practicalbut will also look at guidingprinciples. Refreshments available.Please wear suitable footwear andclothing.Venue Looking Well Studios, KingsStreet, High BenthamCost Voluntary donationAge AdultNo need to book just turn up atthe Looking Well. (Spaces arelimited.) For further informationcontact Julie Vass on 015242 262672 or [email protected]
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Saturday 1 May10.30am - 1pmBentham in the SpringCraven Conservation Group
A circular walk with David Fisheraround Robert Hall enjoying thelocal area including the wildflowersof Eskew Wood and herons nestingaround the Trout Farm. Bringwaterproofs and walking boots. Nodogs allowed.Meet Mill Lane, Low BenthamDistance 3 - 4 milesGrade EasyCost £1 donationNo need to book but for furtherdetails contact David Fisher015242 61449www.craven-conservation-group.org.uk
Sorry, no dogs
Guided walk Conservation Work Talk Identification Course ID Guide
Arts and Crafts Quiz Displays Suitable for Children Sorry, no dogs
Guided walk Conservation Work Talk Identification Course ID Guide
Arts and Crafts Quiz Displays Suitable for Children
May
Wednesday 12 May10am - 12pmWildflower Gardening 2Pioneer Projects
Second of three wellbeing sessionson Wildflower Gardening. For eventdetails see Wednesday 5 May.
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Sunday 9 May10.30am - 3pmAnnual Wild Flower Walk,AustwickDr Judith Allinson and Dr ChrisWright/ Yorkshire Dales Society
Walk through Oxenber Woods toFeizor (with refreshments at HomeBarn if desired) and back to theRiver Bridge, Austwick. A fabulousriot of wild flowers will be seen onthis truly superb walk. Lifts can bearranged from Settle Station (trainfrom Leeds a 1006 - contact YDSoffice).Meet River Bridge/Wood Lane,Austwick. From A65 (from Settle)take first turning right signed toAustwick (Graystonber Lane)approx 1/2 mile.Please park with care.Cost FreeNo need to book but for furtherinformation Contact Anne Webster01729 825 600 or [email protected] Saturday 15 May
2pm - 4pmSpring wildflowers andother wildlife around LongPrestonKeith Wilson/Long PrestonHeritage Group
A stroll through the partially woodedDales church yard to look at theSpring wildflowers and other signsof wildlife. A walk along the beck-side paths and up walled lanes tothe moorland edge to see thecontrast between limestone andgritstone habitats. After the walk,afternoon teas will be served in thevillage hall, at a cost of £3. Wellbehaved children welcome. Nodogs allowed.Distance 3 milesGrade Easy to moderateCost FreeBooking essential through YDMT015242 51002 or [email protected]
Tuesday 11 May10am - 2.30pmSpring Wildflower WalkYorkshire Dales MillenniumTrust
Enjoy Spring in all her glory with aguided circular walk through theenchanting ancient woods ofOxenber. Starting from Austwickthis gentle walk will take youthrough the delightful bluebellwoods and primrose glades ofOxenber to Wharfe. The walk willbe led by YDMT staff who will helpyou identify wildflowers on the way.The event includes lunch at a localpub. No dogs allowed.Distance 2.5 milesAge Adult (and over 5 yrs ifaccompanied by an adult)Grade EasyCost £25 (including lunch)Booking essential through YDMT015242 51004 or [email protected]
Friday 14 -Sunday 16 MaySketch to StitchJan Hicks / Field StudiesCouncil
Explore the wonderful landscapearound the Centre and interpret itin stitch to produce a wall hanging,picture, or a piece of stitched fabricthat can be made into an item suchas a cushion or a bag. Theembroidery you create may be handor machine, on any fabric, usingany type of thread. Come and beadventurous!Venue Malham Tarn Field CentreAge AdultCost £156-£225Booking essential through theCentre 01729 830331www.field-studies-council.org
MayWednesday 19 May10am - 12pmWildflower Gardening 3Pioneer Projects Bentham
Third of three wellbeing sessionson Wildflower Gardening. For eventdetails see Wednesday 5 May.
Saturday 22 May10am - 4pmHedgerow Surveyingaround BenthamCraven Conservation Group
Join Terry Whitaker in this newproject based on field surveyinglocal hedges. The day will aim totrain a small team of people in thebasic techniques of surveying whowould then like to spend a furtherday or two assessing local hedgesduring June and July. Bring walkingboots, waterproofs and a packedlunch.Distance 2 milesGrade EasyCost £1 donationBooking essential contactTerry Whitaker on 015242 62269www.craven-conservation-group.org.uk
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Saturday 22 May2.15pm - 4.15pmThe Hay Time Project inthe DalesYorkshire Dales Society / YDMT
Illustrated talk by the YDMT HayTime Project Officer Christa Perry.Learn about the amazing flowersand grasses that inhabit Dales haymeadows and discover how theproject works with farmers to restoreand enhance this habitat.Venue The Methodist Church,HawesAge 14+ (younger if accompaniedby an adult)Cost FreeNo need to book but for furtherdetails Anne Webster, YorkshireDales Society, 01729 825600www.yds.org.uk
Sunday 16 May10.30am - 4.30pmThe High LimestonePlateauYorkshire Dales National ParkAuthority
Join the YDNPA knowledgeableVolunteers for a strenuous guidedwalk over a less frequentedlimestone area, a juniper forest andan ancient woodland with Springflowers. Accessible by publictransport. Please use village carparks as no parking is allowed atthe station.Meet Horton in Ribblesdale Station(Grid ref SD803 726)Duration 6 hoursDistance 10.5 milesGrade StrenuousCost £3 (under 16’s & publictransport users go free)Booking advisable Settle TouristInformation Centre01729 825192 [email protected]
Saturday 22 May10.30am - c. 2pmBoozy Flower Walk -AppletreewickJames Ferguson/YorkshireWildlife Trust
As part of the Yorkshire Dales RoadVerge Project, your YorkshireWildlife Trust guide will show youwhat flowers are to be found fromspring to summer. There will alsobe the opportunity to learn someof the local folklore associated withmany of the plants. The walk willconclude with a visit to a local pub!Dogs on short leads only please(note there may be some stiles).Meet New Inn, AppletreewickGrade ModerateCost donations welcomeAge 16+No need to book but for furtherdetails about the event or theproject phone James Ferguson on01756 751603 [email protected]
Sorry, no dogs
Guided walk Conservation Work Talk Identification Course ID Guide
Arts and Crafts Quiz Displays Suitable for Children
May
Wednesday 26 May2pm - 4pmHay Meadow ResearchDeborah Millward
A short walk across meadowlandsto look at experimental researchplots. These are part of long termexperiments into effective grasslandmanagement. Please bringwaterproofs and appropriateclothing for the weather. No dogs.Grade EasyAge 16+Cost FreeBooking essential through YDMT015242 51004 or [email protected]
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Sunday 23 May2pm - 4pmHerb Discovery Walk/Accessible WalkYorkshire Dales National ParkAuthority
An easy guided walk in Freeholders’Wood with a local medical herbalistlooking at common woodland plantsand trees used as herbal remedies.No charge for carers/parents. Nodogs allowed.Meet Aysgarth Falls National ParkCentreGrade EasyCost £3 (under16’s & publictransport users go free, under 16smust be accompanied by an adult)Booking advisable throughAysgarth Falls NPC 01969 662910or [email protected]
Sunday 23 May2pm - 4.30pmSwaledale StrollYorkshire Dales National ParkAuthority
An easy 3.5 mile guided stroll toGrinton and back via a suspensionbridge and through riversidemeadows. Plenty of historical andlandscape interest to see along theway.Meet Reeth National Park CentreGrade EasyCost £3 (under16’s & publictransport users go free)Booking advisable through ReethNPC 01748 884059 [email protected]
Wednesday 26 May10am - 3pmThe wildflowers ofIngleborough NNR –High Brae and SulberNatural England
One of a series of four walkslooking at the variety of habitatsand wildflowers on the NationalNature Reserve. This walk willexplore the cattle-grazed limestonepastures of High Brae and Sulber,near Selside. Children to beaccompanied by an adult. No dogsallowed.Grade Moderate / 6 milesCost FreeBooking essential through NaturalEngland 015242 42021 [email protected]
Sunday 30 May11am - 4pmMeadow Grasses –Identification Coursefor BeginnersJudith Allinson / Plantlife
Learn how to identify meadowgrasses (and some other meadowflowers). Part of the day will beinside as we learn identificationskills in meadow and limestonegrassland. Bring packed lunch,drinks provided. All welcome. Nodogs.Cost FreeAge 14 + upwards (youngerchildren accepted if accompaniedby an adult)Booking essential on01722 342730 / 01729 822138www.plantlife.org.uk
Monday 31 May -Friday 4 JuneWildflowers of the DalesJudith Allinson /Field Studies Council
You may already be able torecognise a buttercup but whichbuttercup and why is it growingwhere it is? Visit a wide variety ofhabitats close to the Centre with awonderful diversity of wildflowers,including some limestonespecialities of the area such asbird's-eye primrose andglobeflower. This course includesa gentle, but thorough, introductionto using keys and to flower familieswhich will help participants enjoyidentifying flowers later in the year.Venue Malham Tarn Field CentreCost £300-£440Booking essential through theCentre 01729 830331www.field-studies-council.org
June
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1 June - 30 June‘Colour the Wild Flower’Children’s CompetitionLeyburn Tourist Info Centre
Colouring competition (colour inthe wild flowers sheet) under 5sand 5 to 12s.Pick up your colouring sheet fromthe information centre. (Prize forbest picture.)Cost DonationVenue Leyburn TIC, 4 CentralChambers, Railway Street,Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5BB01748 828747
1 June - 30 JuneWild Flower ThemedDisplayLeyburn Tourist Info Centre
Cost FreeVenue Leyburn TIC, 4 CentralChambers, Railway Street,Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5BB01748 828747
1 June - 30 JuneHay Meadows and WildFlowers DisplayRichmond Tourist Info Centre
Cost FreeVenue Richmond TIC, FriaryGardens, Richmond, NorthYorkshire, DL10 4AJ01748 828742
1 June - 30 JuneWild Flower PhotographicCompetitionLeyburn Tourist Info Centre
Please put your name, address andcontact number on the back of thepicture. Prize for the best picture.Age AllCost 50p per entry, any sizephotograph accepted (max 4 perperson)Venue Leyburn TIC, 4 CentralChambers, Railway Street, Leyburn,North Yorkshire, DL8 5BB01748 828747
1 June - 30 JunePhotographic Wild FlowerCompetitionRichmond Tourist Info Centre
Hand in your wild flower photos atRichmond TIC. Any age. There willbe a prize.Cost DonationVenue Richmond TIC, FriaryGardens, Richmond, NorthYorkshire, DL10 4AJ01748 828742
1 June - 30 JuneWild Flower QuizRichmond Tourist Info Centre
Pick up a copy of our Wild FlowerQuiz and hand in your completedforms at Richmond TIC. There willbe a prize.Age AllCost DonationVenue Richmond TIC, FriaryGardens, Richmond, NorthYorkshire, DL10 4AJ01748 828742
1 June - 30 JuneChildren’s Wild FlowerDrawing CompetitionRichmond Tourist Info Centre
Hand in your wild flower drawingsat Richmond TIC.Age under 11 years. There will bea prize.Cost DonationVenue Richmond TIC, FriaryGardens, Richmond, NorthYorkshire, DL10 4AJ 01748 828742
1 June - 30 June‘Name the Wild Flower’QuizLeyburn Tourist Info Centre
Use your knowledge and tell uswhat the wildflower’s called fromthe description on the sheet. 10questions, prize for first correctentry pulled out of the hat.Age AllCost DonationVenue Leyburn TIC, 4 CentralChambers, Railway Street,Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5BB01748 828747
1 June - 30 September9am - 5.30pmHoney Bee ObservationHideKilnsey Park
A wonderful opportunity to see theworkings of the honey bee througha clear sided observation hive.information is provided byWharfedale BeekeepingAssociation.Venue Kilnsey Park, nearGrassington, North Yorkshire,BD23 5PSGrade EasyCost Adults £3.50 Children £2.50Under 5’s FREE Family £10.00No need to book but for furtherinformation contact VanessaRoberts on 01756 [email protected]
Sorry, no dogs
Guided walk Conservation Work Talk Identification Course ID Guide
Arts and Crafts Quiz Displays Suitable for Children
JuneTuesday 1 June2 - 4pmMaking CrystallisedFlowersYorkshire Dales National ParkAuthority
Children’s workshop, 5-8 year oldsmust be accompanied. Accessibleby public transportVenue Dales Countryside Museum,HawesCost £3 children(parents/carers free)Booking essential through HawesTIC 01969 [email protected]
Thursday 3 June10am - 4pmA Taste of Spring in theDalesYorkshire Dales National ParkAuthority
Taste traditional food as it wouldhave been prepared in the Dales indays gone by, as well as samplingthe delights of some of our presentday local producers, helping toconserve the environment byreducing our food miles. Go on awander with ranger James Lamb tolook at wild food where it grows.Free, drop-in event.Venue Small display at entrance toMuker Showfield, Muker, SwaledaleCost FreeNo need to book but for furtherdetails contact Reeth TIC01748 [email protected]
Friday 4 June11am - 1.30pmNature Trail in AysgarthWoodsYorkshire Dales National ParkAuthority
Join our ranger Paul Sheehan fora 2 mile easy stroll throughFreeholders' Wood.Cost FreeMeet at Aysgarth Falls NPCBooking advisable contactAysgarth Falls 01969 [email protected]
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Saturday 12 June10am - 1pmSummer WildflowerRambleFoxglove Covert LNR Catterick
Beginners and experts alike canjoin us for a walk around thisstunning location whilst we identifyevery flower which is in bloom. Howmany species will it be this year?Dogs allowed on leads.Age AllCost Donations always welcomeBooking essential through Marionor Sophie on 01748 831113 or07754 270980 or [email protected]
Wednesday 2 June2 - 5pmSpring Flowers of GrassWoodsYorkshire Dales National ParkAuthority
An easy 3 mile guided walkdiscovering the amazing variety offlowers in this ancient limestonewoodland. Accessible by publictransport to GrassingtonMeet at Quarry Car Park, GrassWood, approx 1 mile west ofGrassington (Grid reference: SD986 652Cost £3 (under16 & public transportusers go free)Booking advisable throughGrassington 01756 751690 [email protected]
Tuesday 15 June2 - 4.30pmBumblebee andWildflower Meadow Walk,AskriggYDMT
Led by the Flowers of the Dalesproject officer Tanya St. Pierre, thiseasy 2 mile circular walk includesthe chance to learn about the plantspecies that inhabit the meadowsand their importance as nectar andpollen sources for bumblebees.Meet Askrigg ChurchGrade EasyCost FreeBooking essential as places arelimited 015242 51002 [email protected]
JuneMonday 14 June -Friday 9 July‘The Life Cycles of WildFlowers’ Art ExhibitionThe Cancer Support GroupBentham
The exhibition will include visualwork and cards based upon theartwork done by members of thegroup. Based at the Looking Well,the Cancer Support Group is asupport group for people with cancer(and other long term conditions)and their families and friends. Itmeets weekly for art sessions.Venue Looking Well Studios, KingsStreet, High BenthamCost Voluntary donationFor times and availability contactJulie Vass on 015242 262672 [email protected]
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Saturday 12 JuneAfternoonFlower Photography WalkDales Photos
A photography walk at Malham TarnNature Reserve, photographingflowers and plants in their naturalsetting. Informal guidance andassistance along the way. No priorexperience is needed so the walkwill also be suitable for beginners(adults only, no dogs please).Grade EasyAge AdultCost £15Booking essential through RodSmith 01729 860520 or [email protected]
Sunday 13 June11.30am - 2.45pmThe Wildflowers ofSwaledaleDalesbus
A moderate 5.5 mile walk throughthe wildflower meadows of UpperSwaledale to enjoy one of its finestfeatures. Bring packed lunch,suitable clothing/footwear. Travelout on Northern Dalesman bus 832from Ribblehead Station andHawes, return on NorthernDalesman.Cost FreeGrade moderateBooking essential on07969 512743www.dalesbusramblers.org.uk
Saturday 12 June 1pmHaymeadows at WinskillStainforthColin Speakman and Dr JudithAllinson/ Yorkshire Dales Society
A four mile return walk fromStainforth Car Park to Winskill Farmto meet Dales farmer, archaeologist,naturalist and YDS HonoraryMember Tom Lord to look at theflower rich meadows at WinskillFarm. One steep ascent. Train andbus connections available.Meet Stainforth Car Park. Motoristspark at Stainforth Car Park orWinskill Farm.Cost FreeNo need to book but for furtherinformation Contact Anne Webster01729 825 600 or [email protected]
Saturday 12 JuneTwo sessions 10.30 - 1pmand 2 - 4.30pmHoney Bee and BeeKeeping Workshop,Kilnsey ParkGrassington Festival
Discover the fascinating world ofthe honey bee and bee keeping. Atwo hour presentation followed bylive bee handling demonstration(weather permitting).Age 10+Cost £14 per session (includinglight refreshments)Booking essential throughGrassington Festival Box Office01756 752691 orboxoffice@grassington-festival.orgwww.grassington-festival.org.uk
Sorry, no dogs
Guided walk Conservation Work Talk Identification Course ID Guide
Arts and Crafts Quiz Displays Suitable for Children
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Tuesday 15 June1 - 3pmMalhamdale WildflowerMeadow WalkNational Trust
A glorious wildflower walk aroundone of the Trust’s tenanted farms.Sturdy footwear essential assurfaces are uneven and gradientssteep. No dogs allowed.Grade ModerateCost £2Booking essential 01729 [email protected]
Wednesday 16 June2 - 5pmWoodland and MeadowFlowersGrassington Festival
A varied 5.5 mile walk, discoveringthe floral delights in ancientwoodland and riverside meadows.Bring wet gear/sun protection,boots, snack and drink.Grade Fairly easy walkCost £3Booking essential throughGrassington Festival Box Office01756 752691 orboxoffice@grassington-festival.orgwww.grassington-festival.org.uk
Wednesday 16 June10am - 3pmThe wildflowers ofIngleborough NNR -Scar CloseNatural England
One of a series of four walkslooking at the variety of habitatsand wildflowers on the NationalNature Reserve, near Selside. Thiswalk will explore the superblimestone pavement of Scar Close.Children to be accompanied by anadult. No dogs allowed.Grade Moderate (but special carerequired on the limestonepavement)Distance 5 milesCost FreeBooking essential through NaturalEngland 015242 42021 [email protected]
Saturday 19 June2 - 4pmWildflowers in WharfedaleNicky Vernon / WharfedaleNaturalist Society
An easy guided walk to see andidentify the wildflowers in thelimestone verges along Scot GateLane, Conistone. Dogs on leadsallowed. Children under 12 mustbe accompanied by an adult.Distance 2.5 milesGrade EasyCost Donations of £1 toWharfedale Naturalists SocietyBooking essential through NickyVernon 01943 831871
Friday 18 -Sunday 21 JuneLimestone FloraIan Powell /Field Studies Council
A weekend for botanists toconcentrate on the specialist floraof limestone habitats amid themagnificent scenery of theYorkshire Dales National Park.Excursions will cover grasslands,flushes, woodlands and limestonepavement to improve skills inidentifying a wide range of speciesin the field, making sure we don'tmiss the ferns, grasses, sedges,or the views.Cost £218 - £320Venue Malham Tarn Field CentreBooking essential through theCentre 01729 830331www.field-studies-council.org
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Monday 21 JuneA Buzz in the Meadows8 - 9.30pmFremington Slideshows/ YDMT
Flowers of the Dales Project Officer,Tanya St. Pierre will be giving anillustrated talk about thebumblebees and the wildflowers ofthe Yorkshire Dales National Park.Learn about the amazing lives ofthese incredible social creatures;the different species you mayencounter in the Dales; the variouswildflower habitats they need fortheir survival; and what the futuremay hold for one of the nation’smost endearing invertebrates. Withtips on what you can do toencourage bumblebees to yourgarden or farmland.Venue Fremington Sunday School,near Reeth, SwaledaleCost £3 adult, £1 child (proceedsgo to St. Andrew’s Church atGrinton in Swaledale).No need to book but for furtherdetails contact Susan Allison01748 884366
Thursday 24 June11.30am - 4pmHaymeadows andWaterfallsYorkshire Dales National ParkAuthority
A delightful moderate 7 mile walkthrough both lowland and uplandflower-strewn meadows, passingsmall waterfalls and with superbviews of the dale. Bring boots, wetgear/sun protection, picnic anddrink.Grade ModerateMeet Parking at Buckden car park(grid reference SD 942 773)Cost £3 (free if using publictransport or under 16)Booking advisable throughGrassington NPC 01756 751690 [email protected]
Thursday 24 June7 - 9.30pmBotany at Borrins SelsideCraven Conservation Group
A chance to explore the farm andexplore the wildflowers of this lovelylocation in Upper Ribblesdale. Bringwalking boots and waterproofs.Age AdultDistance 1 - 2 milesGrade EasyCost £1 donationBooking essential throughHelen Sergeant on 01729 860379www.craven-conservation-group.org.uk
Saturday 26 June10.30am - 4.30pmMoughton MeanderCraven Conservation Group
Join Mike in exploring the delightsof this quiet corner ofCrummackdale which will includelooking at the rich ferns present inthis area as well as the summerwildflowers of the limestonegrassland.Distance 4 milesGrade ModerateCost £1 DonationBooking essential through MikeCanaway on 01729 823808 [email protected]
Tuesday 22 / Wednesday23 June 7 - 9pmMalham Tarn NationalNature ReserveNational Trust
Guided flower walk through thebeautiful Malham Tarn NationalNature Reserve. Sorry no dogs.Grade EasyCost £2Booking essential 01729 [email protected]
Thursday 24 June1 - 3pmMalhamdale Wild FlowerWalkNational Trust
Join us for a walk around GreatClose Mire Field and enjoy thebeautiful wild flowers ofMalhamdale. Sturdy footwearessential as surfaces are unevenand gradients steep. Sorry no dogs.Grade Moderate/strenuousCost £2Booking essential 01729 830416or [email protected]
Sorry, no dogs
Guided walk Conservation Work Talk Identification Course ID Guide
Arts and Crafts Quiz Displays Suitable for Children
JuneSaturday 26 June10.30am - c.2pmBoozy Flower Walk -GrassingtonJames Ferguson/YorkshireWildlife Trust
As part of the Yorkshire Dales RoadVerge Project, your YorkshireWildlife Trust guide will show youwhat flowers are to be found fromspring to summer. There will alsobe the opportunity to learn some ofthe local folklore associated withmany of the plants. The walk willconclude with a visit to a local pub!Dogs on short leads only please(note there may be some stiles).Meet Grassington National ParkCentreGrade ModerateCost Donations welcomeAge 16+No need to book but for furtherdetails about the event or the projectphone James Ferguson on 01756751603 [email protected]
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Sunday 27 June11am - 3pmWild Flower Meadowsand Woods WalkNational Trust
A moderate walk from Yockenthwaitethrough woodlands and flower filledmeadows with one of our regularvolunteers. Bring a packed lunch.Dogs on leads only please.Grade ModerateCost £2Booking essential 01729 830416or [email protected]
Saturday 26 June10.30am - 4pmPhotographing WildFlowersDales Photos
The area around Colt Park is full ofinterest for photographers, withrestored flower-rich meadows anda stretch of ancient woodland.Learn about camera controls andtechniques needed to make reallyeffective pictures along with experthints and tips to make your picturesstand out from the crowd. Suitablefor all ages (under 16s to beaccompanied by an adult).Cost £25Venue Colt Park, Ingleborough NNRBooking essential throughRod Smith 01729 860520 [email protected]
Tuesday 29 June10am - 2.30pmMalham Moor toTennant GillYDMT
Enjoy a delightful guided walkthrough a rich variety of wildflowerhabitats. A gentle stroll along theboardwalk of Malham NNR upthrough the flower-rich meadows ofMalham Moor to Tennant Gill Farmand back through Chapel Fellwoods. The walk will be led byYDMT staff who will help you identifythe wildflowers and talk about thework of the YDMT Hay Time projectwhich is helping to restore TennantGill hay meadows. The event willinclude lunch. No dogs allowed.Age Adult (over 5’s if accompaniedby an adult)Distance 3 milesGrade EasyCost £25 including lunchBooking essential through YDMT015242 51004 or [email protected]
Tuesday 29 June /Wednesday 30 June7 - 9pmMalham Tarn NNR WalkNational Trust
Guided flower walk through thebeautiful Malham Tarn NationalNature Reserve. Sorry no dogs.Grade EasyCost £2Booking essential 01729 [email protected]
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1 July - 01 August10.30am - 5.30pmlast entry 4.30pmStudfold Wild FlowerMeadow MazeStudfold Explore Discover andLearn Trail
Come along to discover the WildFlower Meadow Maze and itssecrets.... in the award winningStudfold Explore Discover and LearnTrail.Venue Studfold Farm, Lofthouse,Harrogate, North Yorkshire,HG3 5SGGrade EasyCost £5 per adult and £4 per child.Pay at reception/shopNo booking requiredGroup enquiries welcome. Furtherdetails contact Anne Challis on01243 755228 [email protected]
1 July - 30 September9am - 5.30pmHoney Bee ObservationHideKilnsey Park
A wonderful opportunity to see theworkings of the honey bee througha clear sided observation hive. Thehoney bee observation hive anddetailed honey bee information areall provided by WharfedaleBeekeeping Association. Dogs onshort leads only.Venue Kilnsey Park, nearGrassington, North Yorkshire, BD235PSGrade EasyCost Adults £3.50 Children £2.50Under 5's FREE Family admission£10.00No need to book but for furtherinformation contact VanessaRoberts on 01756 [email protected]
Saturday 3 July11am - 3pmWild Flower Meadowsand Woods WalkNational Trust
A moderate walk fromYockenthwaite through woodlandsand flower-filled meadows with oneof our regular volunteers. Bring apacked lunch. Dogs on leads onlyplease.Grade ModerateCost £2Booking essential 01729 [email protected]
Monday 5 July6 - 8pmWildflowers of Nidderdale:Nidderdale AONB
Join Marian Wilby, AONB FarmConservation Advisor, and discoverthe beauty of wildflowers inNidderdale. No dogs allowed.Meet Lay-by on roadside betweenLofthouse & Middlesmoor, Grid RefSE099735Grade EasyCost £3 per adult under 16s freeBooking advisable on01423 712950 [email protected]
Sorry, no dogs
Guided walk Conservation Work Talk Identification Course ID Guide
Arts and Crafts Quiz Displays Suitable for Children
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Tuesday 6 July7 - 9.30pmLangcliffe to the RibbleCraven Conservation Group
Join Mike and Judith in exploringthe area between Langcliffe villageand down to the River Ribble.Walking boots, waterproofsrequired.Distance 2 milesGrade EasyCost £1 donationBooking essential through Mikeon 01729 823808 for furtherinformationwww.craven-conservation-group.org.uk
Mid-JulyDate, time and location to beconfirmedHay Time meadowrestoration schemeYDMT
As part of the Hay Time project,every year Christa Perry and ateam of contractors harvest andspread green hay to initiate therestoration of meadows. This is anopportunity to see the machineryin operation and find out more.Please note that places are verylimited. The exact date and locationof the event will be decided at shortnotice and is subject to weatherconditions. No dogs allowed.Cost FreeTo register your interest contactChrista Perry 015242 51002 [email protected]
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Wednesday 7 July10am - 3pmThe wildflowers ofIngleborough NNR - ColtPark Meadows andRibblehead QuarryCraven Conservation GroupNatural England
One of a series of four walks lookingat the variety of habitats andwildflowers on the National NatureReserve. This six mile walk willexplore the meadows at Colt Parkand the Ribblehead Quarry.Children to be accompanied by anadult. No dogs allowed.Grade ModerateCost FreeBooking essential throughNatural England 015242 42021 [email protected]
Wednesday 7 July2 - 4.30/5pmClint Woods and MarskeBeck Walk nr RichmondYoredale Natural HistorySociety
A walk through Clint Woods andaround the valley of Marske Beck.Grade EasyDistance 4 milesAge AllCost FreeBooking essential through CharlesHelm 01969 623031
Saturday 17 - Sunday 18JulyScythe Use andHaymakingSimon Fairlie / YDMT
Learn all about the traditional art ofscything. This practical 2 day coursecovers all you need to know on howto use and maintain a scythe,providing you with the skills andknowledge needed to mow anythingfrom a small lawn to a meadow.Plenty of hands-on guidance fromthe tutor.Venue and times TBCCost £100Booking essential by 30 Junethrough YDMT on 015242 51002or [email protected]
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Saturday 17 July10.30am - c.2pmBoozy Flower Walk - MukerJames Ferguson/YorkshireWildlife Trust
As part of the Yorkshire Dales RoadVerge Project, your Yorkshire WildlifeTrust guide will show you what flowersare to be found from spring to summer.There will also be the opportunity tolearn some of the local folkloreassociated with many of the plants.The walk will conclude with a visit toa local pub! Dogs on short leads onlyplease (note there may be some stiles).Meet Muker Car ParkGrade ModerateCost Donations welcomeAge 16+No need to book but for further detailsabout the event or the project phoneJames Ferguson on 01756 751603 [email protected]
Saturday 24 / 31 July2.30pm - 3.30pmBeekeeping presentationand live bee handlingdemonstrationsKilnsey Park
Presentation about honey bees andlive bee handling demonstration bymembers of the WharfedaleBeekeeping Association. If it is toowet or too windy it will not bepossible to have a live bee handlingdisplay but the presentation will stillgo ahead. The demonstration isfree (donations to the WharfedaleBeekeeping Association welcome)but standard admission charges toKilnsey Park apply. Dogs on shortleads only.Venue Kilnsey Park, nearGrassington, North Yorkshire,BD23 5PSGrade EasyCost Adults £3.50 Children £2.50Under 5's FREE Family admission£10.00 plus donation welcomeNo need to book but for furtherinformation contact VanessaRoberts on 01756 [email protected]
Saturday 17 July10am - 1pmWildflower walk forbeginnersFoxglove Covert LNRCatterick
Join us for a stroll around thereserve to see which flowers havejoined the kaleidoscope of colourthat has been building upthroughout the year! Dogs allowedon a lead.Age AllCost Donations always welcomeBooking essential through Marionor Sophie on 01748 831113 or07754 270980 [email protected]
Friday 23 -Monday 26 JulyGrass IdentificationSarah Watson-Jones /Field Studies CouncilThe grass family is one of the largestand most important flowering plantfamilies but also considered one ofthe more difficult to identify. Thiscourse will introduce the structureof grasses and the terminology usedin identification. Visits to a varietyof local habitats will give youexperience of using keys andidentifying a range of common andless well-known grass species inthe field.Cost £218 - £320Venue Malham Tarn Field CentreBooking essential through theCentre 01729 830331www.field-studies-council.org
Sorry, no dogs
Guided walk Conservation Work Talk Identification Course ID Guide
Arts and Crafts Quiz Displays Suitable for Children
JulyWednesday 28 July2 - 4pmDiscover & Do: Plant amini-hay meadowYorkshire Dales National ParkAuthority / YDMT
Discover unusual and interestingfacts about Dales hay meadowsand find out why they are so goodfor wildlife with Tanya St. Pierre,Flowers of the Dales Project Officer.Have a go at making your very ownmini-meadow or mini wildflowergarden. A fun and practical sessionfor 8-12 year olds. Accessible bypublic transport.Venue Dales Countryside MuseumCost Children £3Booking advisable through HawesTIC 01969 666210 [email protected]
Saturday 31 July2.30pm - 3.30pmBeekeeping presentationand live bee handlingdemonstrationsKilnsey Park
For event details see Saturday 24July.
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Friday 30 July - Friday 6 AugButterflies and MothsDavid Brown / Field StudiesCentre
The diversity of habitats - moorland,limestone grassland, deciduouswoodland, fens, mosses andwetlands - contribute to aninteresting list of butterfly and mothspecies. The course will includeidentification and classification skills,as well as advice on observationand recording Lepidoptera.Venue Malham Tarn Field StudiesCentreCost £375 - £570Booking essential through theCentre on 01729 830331www.field-studies-council.org
Saturday 31 July10.30am - 12.30pmEco-club's theme todayis WildflowersFoxglove Covert LNR
Foxglove's eco-club will bestudying the structure of flowersand their importance for bees andthe wider environment. Childrenunder 8 years must beaccompanied by and adult. Dogsallowed on leads.Cost Donations always welcomeBooking essential through Marionor Sophie on 01748 831113 or07754 270980 [email protected]
AugustFriday 6 August10.30am - 4pmMinibeasts in the woodsat AysgarthYorkshire Dales National ParkAuthority
Come and find out about thewoodland creatures at AysgarthFalls. Free drop-in event. Under16s must be accompanied.Suitable for young families. Enjoya snack at the Coppice Cafe.Meet Aysgarth Falls NPCCost FreeBooking advisable throughAysgarth Falls 01969 662910 [email protected]
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Tuesday 3 August /Thursday 12 August10am - 3pmExploring Malham TarnNational Trust
Come and discover the hiddennatural world at Malham Tarn - partof our Wild Child campaign. Seethe flowers of the National NatureReserve, watch the birds from thebird hide, and do some ponddipping to see what lives in thewater. Bring a packed lunch andwear appropriate clothing. Sorryno dogs.Age AllCost £2Booking essential on01729 830416 [email protected]
Sunday 1 August -Thursday 30 September9am - 5.30pmHoney Bee ObservationHideKilnsey Park
A wonderful opportunity to see theworkings of the honey bee througha clear sided observation hive. Thehoney bee observation hive anddetailed honey bee information areall provided by WharfedaleBeekeeping Association. Dogs onshort leads only.Venue Kilnsey Park, nearGrassington, North Yorkshire, BD235PSGrade EasyCost Adults £3.50 Children £2.50Under 5's FREE Family admission£10.00No need to book but for furtherinformation contact VanessaRoberts on 01756 [email protected]
Friday 6 August8 - 10pmBatwatch at Hawes NPCYorkshire Dales National ParkAuthority
A talk followed by a walk at dusk(where care must be taken) lookingfor bats near buildings and riverside.Wear warm clothing and stoutshoes. Bring a torch, midgerepellant and a bat detector, if youhave one.Cost £3 (Children free)Booking essential through HawesTIC 01969 666210 [email protected]
Friday 6 - Friday 13 AugGrasses, Sedges andRushesJudith Allinson / Field StudiesCouncil
The Yorkshire Dales is an area ofexceptional interest with a widevariety of habitats, from limestoneflush to acid bog. One third ofBritish sedge species can be foundwithin three miles of Malham Tarn.Whether you are a beginner orhave some experience, throughfield visits, lab work and throughpractice with keys, you will gainskills in identifying grasses, sedgesand rushes using both floweringand vegetative features.Cost £375 - £570Venue Malham Tarn Field CentreBooking essential through theCentre 01729 830331www.field-studies-council.org
Sorry, no dogs
Guided walk Conservation Work Talk Identification Course ID Guide
Arts and Crafts Quiz Displays Suitable for Children
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Tuesday 10 August2 - 4pmDyeing Flowers WorkshopYorkshire Dales National ParkAuthority
Using plants to dye wool andmaking a small felt flower. Age 5 to8 years must be accompanied.Over 8 years unaccompanied.Venue Hawes NPC/DalesCountryside MuseumCost £3 (No charge for parents andcarers).Booking essential through HawesTIC 01969 666210 [email protected]
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Saturday 7/14/21/28 August2.30 - 3.30pmBeekeeping presentationand live bee handlingdemonstrationsKilnsey ParkPresentation about honey bees andlive bee handling demonstration bymembers for the WharfedaleBeekeeping Association. If it is toowet or too windy it will not bepossible to have a live bee handlingdisplay but the presentation will stillgo ahead.The demonstration is free(donations to the WharfedaleBeekeeping Association) butstandard admission charges toKilnsey Park apply. Dogs on shortleads only.Venue Kilnsey Park, nearGrassington, North Yorkshire,BD23 5PSGrade EasyCost Adults £3.50 Children £2.50Under 5's FREE Family admission£10.00 plus donation welcomeNo need to book but for furtherinformation contact VanessaRoberts on 01756 [email protected]
Thursday 12 August10am - 3pmExploring Malham TarnNational Trust
See event details Tuesday 3August.
Thursday 12 August10am - 4pmPractical management atLords Pasture SSSI,GiggleswickNatural England with CravenConservation Group
Help out Andrew Hinde and NaturalEngland volunteers in controllingthe ragwort and brambles in thisspecial site. Walking boots andwaterproofs recommended.Distance 1 mileGrade EasyCost £1 donationBooking essential through Andrewon 015242 42021 orandrew.hinde@naturalengland.org.ukwww.craven-conservation-group.org.uk
Saturday 14 August2.30 - 3.30pmBeekeeping presentationand live bee handlingdemonstrationsKilnsey Park
See event details Saturday 7August.
Monday 16 -Friday 20 AugustMosses and Liverworts ofWetland and RiverHabitatsMartha Newton / Field StudiesCouncil
The wetlands and rivers of theMalham Tarn area make it an idealplace to study ecologicallyimportant bryophyte communities.Emphasis will be placed on fieldcharacteristics, backed up byidentification keys. The course willprovide a sound understanding ofthe role of bryophytes in bogs,fens, flushes, streams and rivers.Cost £300 - £440Venue Malham Tarn Field CentreBooking essential through theCentre 01729 830331www.field-studies-council.org
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Friday 13 August8 - 10pmBatwatch at Bolton AbbeyEstateA talk followed by a walk at dusk(where care must be taken) lookingfor bats near buildings and riverside.Wear warm clothing and stoutshoes. Bring a torch, midgerepellant and a bat detector, if youhave one.Cost Adult £3, children freeBooking essential throughGrassington NPC 01756 751690orgrassington@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.yorkshiredales.org.uk
Sorry, no dogs
Guided walk Conservation Work Talk Identification Course ID Guide
Arts and Crafts Quiz Displays Suitable for Children
AugustWednesday 18 August10am - 3pmThe wildflowers ofIngleborough NNR - SouthHouse MoorNatural England
One of a series of four walkslooking at the variety of habitatsand wildflowers on the NationalNature Reserve. This 6 mile walkwill explore South House moor andthe 'rewilding' project. Children tobe accompanied by an adult. Nodogs allowed.Grade ModerateCost FreeBooking essential through NaturalEngland on 015242 42021 [email protected]
Friday 20 - Sunday 22 AugDesigning and Making RagRugsKaren Griffiths /Field Studies Council
Do you remember Granny makingrag rugs from old sacks anddiscarded clothes? With today'semphasis on recycling,contemporary ragwork with itsvibrant colours and unusualtextures is well worth rediscovering.Master the simple techniques thendesign and make a hanging, seatpad, cushion or wreath inspired bythe flowers of Malham's limestonecountry.Cost £158 - £225Venue Malham Tarn Field CentreBooking essential through theCentre 01729 830331www.field-studies-council.org
Wednesday 18 August11am - 3.30pmNature Discovery DayYorkshire Dales National ParkAuthority
Minibeasts Foray - Come anddiscover the smaller inhabitants ofthe national park. How many canyou identify? Drop-in activity.Family Walk - Short family friendlywalks with things to find along theway departing at 11.30 and 1.30,each walk lasting no more than 1hr 30 mins and covering up to 3miles on good footpaths. Pushchairs and wheelchairs welcome.Under 16s must be accompaniedby an adult.Cost FreeAccessible by public transport,including Dales Experience Bus.For further information contactMalham NPC on 01969 652380or [email protected]
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Saturday 21 August2.30pm - 3.30pmBeekeeping presentationand live bee handlingdemonstrationsKilnsey Park
See event details Saturday 7August.
Wednesday 25 August2 - 4pmDiscover & Do - SeedDetectivesYorkshire Dales National ParkAuthority / YDMT
Discover, collect and learn aboutthe different types of seed you canfind in the museum garden. Makeyour own seed packets withinstructions for sowing and takethem away ready for next year’splanting. A fun and very practicalactivity for 8-12 year olds.Venue: Dales CountrysideMuseum, HawesCost £3Booking advisable throughHawes TIC 01969 666210 [email protected]
Monday 23 - Friday 27 AugFens and Bogs:Plants & ProcessesPhil Eades and Ros Tratt /Field Studies Council
This course aims to foster anunderstanding of the variation inplant communities of fen and boghabitats, and the eco-hydrologicalprocesses that have given rise tothem. It will cover wetland plantidentification, NVC sampling,measurement of basicenvironmental variables, anddiscussions about wetlandmanagement. It will involve somestrenuous walking across unevenground.Venue Malham Tarn Field StudiesCentreCost £330 - £480Booking essential through theCentre 01729 830331www.field-studies-council.org
Saturday 28 August11am and 2pmStudfold Bug HuntingStudfold Explore Discover andLearn Trail
Meet at reception to go bug huntingthrough the award winning StudfoldExplore Discover and Learn Trail -includes a wildflower meadowmaze. Ideal for families with youngchildren (primary and pre-school)Venue Studfold Farm, Lofthouse,Harrogate, North Yorkshire,HG3 5SG.Cost £5 per adult and £4 per child.Pay at reception/shopNo need to book but for furtherdetails contact Anne Challis on01243 755228 [email protected]
Saturday 28 August2.30pm - 3.30pmBeekeeping presentationand live bee handlingdemonstrationsKilnsey Park
See event details Saturday 7August.
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Saturday 21 August10.30am - c.2pmBoozy Flower Walk -MalhamJames Ferguson /Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
As part of the Yorkshire Dales RoadVerge Project, your Yorkshire WildlifeTrust guide will show you what flowersare to be found from spring tosummer. There will also be theopportunity to learn some of the localfolklore associated with many of theplants. The walk will conclude with avisit to a local pub! Dogs on shortleads only please (note there may besome stiles).Meet Malham National Park CentreGrade ModerateCost Donations welcomeAge 16+No need to book but for further detailsabout the event or the project phoneJames Ferguson on 01756 751603or [email protected]
Saturday 28 August -Sunday 5 SeptemberBuckden Art Group AnnualExhibition
Over 200 mixed subject and mediapaintings for sale, with a specialsection for the Flowers of the DalesFestival.Venue Buckden Village Institute,Buckden, Upper Wharfedale.(Open 10am - 5.30pm daily)Cost Donation (to the Yorkshire AirAmbulance)For further details contact MrsPatricia Francis on 01274 546032
Monday 30 August -Friday 3 SeptemberPrint making without apressPauline Meade / Field StudiesCouncilThis course is for anyone whowould like to try a new directionfrom sketchbook work. Any style ofdrawing or painting can lead intohand-made prints using thetechniques taught. Informalworkshop sessions will allowexperimentation and developmentof individual ideas. You will alsolearn a simple and attractiveJapanese bookbinding techniqueto collate some of your work or tomake a personal sketch book.Venue Malham Tarn Field CentreCost £320 - £460Booking essential through theCentre 01729 830331www.field-studies-council.org
Sorry, no dogs
Guided walk Conservation Work Talk Identification Course ID Guide
Arts and Crafts Quiz Displays Suitable for Children
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SeptemberThursday 2 September10am - 4pmMake hay while the sunshinesNatural England with CravenConservation Group
Help out Andrew Hinde and NaturalEngland volunteers hay making atLords Pasture SSSI, Giggleswick... it does need dry weather! Walkingboots and waterproofsrecommended.Grade EasyDistance 1 mileCost £1 donationBooking essential through Andrew015242 42021 orandrew.hinde@naturalengland.org.ukwww.craven-conservation-group.org.uk
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Wednesday 1 September -Thursday 30 September9am - 5.30pmHoney Bee ObservationHideKilnsey Park
A wonderful opportunity to see theworkings of the honey bee througha clear sided observation hive. Thehoney bee observation hive anddetailed honey bee information areall provided by WharfedaleBeekeeping Association. Dogs onshort leads only.Venue Kilnsey Park, nearGrassington, North Yorkshire,BD23 5PSGrade EasyCost Adults £3.50 Children £2.50Under 5's FREE Family admission£10.00No need to book but for furtherinformation contact VanessaRoberts on 01756 752150 [email protected]
Saturday 4th September10am - 3pmAlgae & Lichens forBeginnersDr Judith Allinson / Plantlife
This is an introduction to two groupsof plants along a beautiful walk withlimestone woodland, grassland,stream and stunning cliff scenery.Did you know the black streaks onMalham Cove nearby are not soot(left by Tom of The Water Babies)or lichens, but are a special typeof very ancient organism calledblue-green algae. Suitable for 8-108 year olds! Sorry no dogs.Grade EasyCost FreeBooking essential through Judithon 01729 822138
Sorry, no dogs
Guided walk Conservation Work Talk Identification Course ID Guide
Arts and Crafts Quiz Displays Suitable for Children
September
Saturday 11 September2 - 3pmHay Timing in the DalesYDMT/Dales Countryside Museum
An illustrated talk by Don Gamble,YDMT's Hay Time Project Manager,about the techniques, implementsand machinery used in haymakingfrom the 1800’s to the present day.The talk will feature photographsand artwork 'uncovered' during thewriting of YDMT's Hay Time in theYorkshire Dales book.Cost FreeVenue Dales Countryside MuseumBooking essential on015242 51002 or [email protected]
Sunday 26 September2 - 4pmFungus Trail at BoltonAbbeyYorkshire Dales National ParkAuthority
An easy, accessible, short walkthrough Strid Wood, discoveringautumn fungus with medicalherbalist, Jesper Launder.Meet at Cavendish Pavilion. (Iftravelling by bus, request stop byCavendish Pavilion. Approx 800mwalk to Pavilion.)Cost £3 plus additional entry feeBooking essential on 01756751690 [email protected]
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Saturday 4 / Sunday 5September 11am - 3pmWildflower Discovery TrailFoxglove Covert LNR Catterick
Follow the clues around the reserveand learn how to identify some ofour common wildflowers. Suitablefor anyone. Dogs allowed on leads.Cost Donations always welcomeBooking essential through Marionor Sophie on 01748 831113 or07754 270980 [email protected]
OctoberFriday 1 - Sunday 3OctoberFungal FunNoel Jackson /Field Studies Council
Foray and fry without fear! Aimedat all those who want to reap therich fungal harvest each autumn.Find out where to look and how toidentify the larger edible fungi andcook your best finds, giving you achance to try out some exoticrecipes!Venue Malham Tarn Field CentreCost £155 - £225Booking essential through theCentre 01729 830331www.field-studies-council.org
Friday 1 - Sunday 3OctoberLichens in the Dales: AnIntroductory CourseAllan Pentecost / Field StudiesCouncil
The Malham Tarn area is rich inlichen species, occurring on rocks,trees and soil, allowing thebeginner to form a useful andinformative collection of material.Methods of collection andexamination will be provided andspecimens from the field will beexamined further at the Centre.Gain confidence in using simpleidentification keys and chemicaltests and obtain an understandingof lichen biology and impact on thelandscape. A course for beginnersor those with little experience withlichens, though the moreexperienced are also welcome.Venue Malham Tarn Field CentreCost £150 - £220Booking essential through theCentre 01729 830331www.field-studies-council.org
Monday 25 - Friday 31October10.30am - 5.30pmlast entry 4.30pmStudfold Acorn Huntingand PlantingStudfold Explore Discover andLearn Trail
Acorn hunt and planting. Comealong to find the larger than lifeacorns, solve clues and plant anacorn you find on the award winningStudfold Explore Discover andLearn Trail (acorn planting dependson availability this season!).Venue Studfold Farm, Lofthouse,Harrogate, North Yorkshire,HG3 5SGGrade EasyCost £5 per adult and £4 per child.Pay at reception/shopNo need to book. Group enquirieswelcome. For further details contactAnne Challis on 01243 755228 [email protected]
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Wednesday 20 / 27October2 - 4.30pmFungi of Grass WoodYorkshire Dales National ParkAuthority
Discovery Walk - A fascinatingsearch on narrow and sometimessteep paths for elusive fungi in theancient woodland of Grass Wood.Tasting is NOT recommended.Bring boots, wet gear, snack anddrink.Meet at Quarry Car Park, GrassWood (approx 1 mile west ofGrassington). Limited parking.Cost Adult £3 (bus users andchildren FREE).Booking advisable contactGrassington NPC on 01756751690grassington@yorkshiredales.org.ukwww.yorkshiredales.org.uk
Sorry, no dogs
Guided walk Conservation Work Talk Identification Course ID Guide
Arts and Crafts Quiz Displays Suitable for Children
OctoberWednesday 27 October10am - 1pmFungus ForayCraven Conservation Group
Join Archie Macadam foragingamongst the famous erratics forautumnal fungi, and also find outmore about the fascinating geologyof this spectacular location. All ageswelcome. Walking boots andwaterproofs recommended.Distance 2-3 milesGrade: ModerateCost: £1 donationBooking essential through DaveTayler on 01524 251002 [email protected]
Wednesday 27 October2 - 4.30pmFungi of Grass WoodYorkshire Dales National ParkAuthority
See event details Wednesday 20October.
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Tuesday 26 October2 - 4pmPreserving Homegrown &Wild ProduceYorkshire Dales National ParkAuthority
Learning how to preserve fruitsand vegetables from the gardenand hedgerow. Age 5 to 8 yearsmust be accompanied. Over 8years unaccompanied.Venue Dales CountrysideMuseum, HawesCost £3 (No charge for parentsand carers).Booking advisable contact DalesCountryside Museum on 01969666210 [email protected]
Thursday 28 October10am - 3.30pmA Taste of AutumnYorkshire Dales National ParkAuthority
Food from the wild and local food,past and present. Come and savourthe findings of our forages in thewoods at Aysgarth Falls. Tastetraditional food of the Dales andsample the delights of some of ourpresent day local producers,helping to conserve theenvironment by reducing foodmiles.Cost FreeFor further details contactAysgarth NPC on 01969 [email protected]
For artwork and images thanks goes toFoxglove Covert LNR, cover page insert (group photo)National Trust, Malham Tarn NNR boardwalk p.26Susan Brookes / Buckden Art Group – ‘Marsh Marigolds’ p.29A Woodgate – ‘Froglet’ p.24I Webb – ‘Common Morrel’ p.32Don Gamble/ YDMT – ‘Dry stone wall’ p.33
Richmond TIC Wildflower Photography Competition entries 2009;Annie Marie Mannion – Winner, ‘Soldiers Buttons’ p.15Peter Little – ‘Dandelion’ p.17Michaela Lambert – ‘Mountain violas’ p.18Anne Wells ‘Muker Meadows’ p.21Sue Heaton – ‘Ferns’ p.29Sue Heaton – ‘Harebells’ p.30All other images supplied by Tanya St. Pierre/YDMT
A wide range of events and activities will also be takingplace across Cumbria and the North Pennines as part ofthe Flora of the Fells Festival from spring to autumn 2010.The festival aims to encourage people to discover andlearn about these fantastic upland landscapes through awide variety of events suitable for people of different ages,abilities and backgrounds.
Sustainability and climate change underlie the festivalwhich is jointly funded by Friends of the Lake District andNatural England with support from the Lake District NationalPark Authority. For more information and a full events listing visitwww.floraofthefells.com or phone 01539 733187.
Flora of the Fells Festival 2010
Dales Holiday Cottages are proud to support the Flowers of the Dales Festival 2010, havingworked closely with the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust for many years to help protect andenhance this exceptional area.
At Dales Holiday Cottages we have a beautiful collection of over 700 cottages located in thehistoric market towns and picture postcard villages of the Yorkshire Dales and beyond, sowe're sure to have the perfect cottage for your next holiday… and at a perfect price to match!With events taking place across the region as part of the Flowers of the Dales Festival youcan escape for a holiday or short break in the heart of the Dales to experience this specialplace at its best.
With over 25 years experience, and thousands of happy customers, we're confident we canhelp you find an idyllic retreat tucked away in your very own corner of the Yorkshire countryside.For more information visit www.dales-holiday-cottages.com or phone 01756 790919.
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EVENT LOCATION MAP
Yorkshire Dales Millennium TrustOld Post Office,Main Street,Clapham,LA2 8DPTel: 01524 251002Email: [email protected]: www.ydmt.orgCharity no. 1061687
Swaledale
Wensleydale
Malhamdale
RibblesdaleWharfedale
Dentdale
Nidderdale
Richmond
Reeth
Buckden
Malham
Kettlewell
Grassington
Lofthouse
HawesAskrigg Leyburn
Aysgarth
flowersdalesof
the
festival
BenthamAustwick
Catterick
Settle
Stainforth
Selside
This map shows most of the villages and towns where events are taking place in or are close to.