Gourmet Bike, Hike & Dip

£425pp

4th - 6th April 2025

  • Explore the beautiful limestone rock formations of Malhamdale

  • MTB (Mountain Bike) adventure for a full day on local trails with local experts. Picnic lunch

  • Gourmet plant based dining experience at Beck Hall

  • Stay in cosy bunk barn accommodation right in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park

  • Take a cold dip in the famous Janet’s Foss

  • Delicious homecooked vegetarian meals

Accommodation

You will spend two nights staying at the gorgeous Hilltop Barn Bunkhouse. This is a traditional hill farm located in the Yorkshire Dales countryside and a 2 minute walk to Malham village centre. The bunkbarn is made up of cosy dorm rooms, an open plan kitchen, dining & lounge area, drying rooms for your kit and outdoor areas for us to rest and relax in if the weather allows.

There is parking for up to 8 cars (with more in the village), WiFi and two large toilet and shower rooms. Hilltop Barn is the perfect space for relaxing, socialising and exploring this part of the Dales. To get here, you will need to drive as there is no public transport, approximately 30 minutes from the market town of Skipton.

Itinerary

Friday - arrival from 4pm 7pm - we will take the 2 minute walk to Beck Hall for a cocktail, followed by a 3 course plant based gourmet dining experience

Saturday - from 8am - breakfast. Delicious & healthy start to the day. 9.30am - Stage 1 Cycles will meet us at the barn with your mountain bikes to set off on your day of exploring the Dales on 2 wheels. You will take a stop for a tasty picnic lunch Before coming back to the barn for a rest and some cake, there will be the opportunity for a cold dip in Janet’s Foss 6.30pm - pre dinner snacks followed by a 3 course homecooked dinner

Sunday - from 8am breakfast 9.30 - Matt from Muddy Boots, local hiking expert, will be taking you for a 3 hour hike in search of the best scenery and wildlife 12.30pm - return for tea & cake before departing or if you wish to stay for an extra night, you can do so for no extra cost

Itineraries & timings are subject to change depending on weather conditions. The Yorkshire Dales is beautiful but the weather can be changeable

What’s Included

    • 2 (or 3) nights cosy bunk barn accommodation at Hilltop Barn

    • Full day guided MTB adventure with all kit & guiding provided

    • Opportunity for a cold dip at Janet’s Foss

    • 3 hour guided hike with Muddy Boots’ Matt

    • 2 Dinners, 1 Lunch, 2 Breakfasts, all homecooked vegetarian meals

    • 3 course gourmet meal & cocktail at Beck Hall - Beck Hall only serves a plant based menu

    • Relax and enjoy this amazing area of the Yorkshire Dales National Park

Prices & Dates

£425pp. A £100 non-refundable deposit is required to secure the booking

Accommodation is shared in bunk style rooms. There will be a maximum of 12 people on this trip, split across 5 different bedrooms, allowing for plenty of space. You will need to bring your own bedding and towel.

Whilst the pace will be relaxed and the MTB is suitable for beginners, a good level of fitness is required.

The cold dip is optional and is an unguided activity taken at your own risk.

Don’t want to go home on Sunday? Stay for the 3rd night for FREE.

4th - 6th April - 12 spaces in total

For full information on the ACTIVITIES we offer, please head to www.emmasdale.co.uk/activities

Dietary Requirements - all of our food is made from fresh and I design & create a varied gourmet vegetarian menu which is a combination of healthy meals and treats. Please let us know if you have any allergies and we will do our best to accommodate you. Please let us know if you have any allergies and we will do our best to accommodate you, however please be aware that the kitchens we use can’t always be 100% allergen free.

Any questions about this trip, please email info@emmasdale.co.uk