Yorkshire Dales Guides

Want a new challenge and help the local mountain and cave rescue team?

Yorkshire Dales Guides — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:51:33 +0000

We are helping to organise this event as we are active members of the team. For the last few years we have run our own Yorkshire Three Peaks walk but we wanted to run an event that is unique to our team. This is it and it starts in Clapham where the team is based. Come and join us and tell your friends about it. The shorter walk is also suitable for families so make a day of it. More information and how to sign up is on the website www.cro.org.uk/challenge

Free Competition – Entry Deadline Extended

Yorkshire Dales Guides — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:26:38 +0000

This free and easy to enter competition has had its closing date extended until 31st January 2012 and you can use as many different email addresses to enter as you like, as long as you have permission of course. Just name the Yorkshire Three Peak in this picture.It was taken from above Langcliffe. You can even see where we are based in this picture too - to the left of middle and towards the bottom.

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The Prize - You can chose one from the following events

1 place on a NNAS Bronze/Silver navigation course.
2 places on a Getting Started with Navigation day
2 places on a Developing your Compass Skills day
2 places on a Walking with a GPS day
A guided walk in the area for up to 10 people (excludes a 3 Peaks guided walk)

You can see more details of these prizes on our web site

Enter your answer in the form above or email us to info@yorkshiredalesguides.co.uk

The competition is open to anyone but you must be at least 16 to come on the event. The winner will be chosen from all the correct email entries received by midnight on 31st January. CLOSING DATE EXTENDED. The prize can be chosen from our advertised dates for courses or the guided walk will be arranged for a date suitable for the winner, subject to availability, and will need to be claimed by 30th June 2012. This date has been extended too. There are no cash alternatives. The result of the draw will be sent via a one off newsletter. You can immediately unsubscribe if you do not wish to receive any more from Yorkshire Dales Guides.

Penyghent summit at dawn

Yorkshire Dales Guides — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:34:37 +0000

Penyghent summit at dawn, a photo by Yorkshire Dales Guides on Flickr.

One of our early morning walks up Penyghent

Caves in Flood Course

Yorkshire Dales Guides — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:40:29 +0000

Due to several requests Dave Gallivan will be running this one day practical course. It is aimed at all cavers including those who maybe responsible for taking others caving but would equally be of use to individuals or club cavers. It will be based on the Long Churn Caves above Horton-in-Ribblesdale and look at weather forecasts, high water indicators both above and below ground, and other factors to take into consideration when you decide to “Go or Not to Go?”

For more information and dates

New Competition for all Walkers who love the Yorkshire Dales

Yorkshire Dales Guides — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 20:57:30 +0000

This is another simple to enter and free competition. We are based in the Three Peaks area of the Yorkshire Dales so the question is about these peaks.

What is the name of this mountain? The lowest of the Three Peaks and our favourite.

The Prize - You can chose one from the following events

1 place on a NNAS Bronze/Silver navigation course.
2 places on a Getting Started with Navigation day
2 places on a Developing your Compass Skills day
2 places on a Walking with a GPS day
A guided walk in the area for up to 10 people (excludes a 3 Peaks guided walk)

You can see more details of these prizes on our web site

Enter your answer below or email us to info@yorkshiredalesguides.co.uk

THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED – try our new one

The competition is open to anyone but you must be at least 16 to come on the event. The winner will be chosen from all the correct email entries received by midnight on Sunday 25th September. The prize can be chosen from our advertised dates for courses or the guided walk will be arranged for a date suitable for the winner, subject to availability, and will need to be claimed by 31st March 2012. There are no cash alternatives.

Caving Competition Result

Yorkshire Dales Guides — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:08:06 +0000

What was the name of the Cave – ALUM POT is the correct answer.

Several people got this right so we asked James at Castleberg Outdoors in Settle to pick one of the names “out of a hat” All written onto neatly folded pieces of paper so he could not see anything. The winner he pulled out was Rachel Storry. She is very happy about the caving but particularly pleased about the meal at The Traddock !

All the other people with the correct answer will be given a one off discount voucher for one of our activities.

Watch out for another competition soon. This one will be aimed at walkers and/or people wanting to improve their navigation skills. Its all part of celebrating our 20th year in business.

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Great News from the Traddock about our competition

Yorkshire Dales Guides — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 10:32:47 +0000

The Traddock at Austwick who provided the accommodation and meals for the Trail magazine reporters and photographer have offered a 3 COURSE MEAL to go alongside our prize of a day’s caving for two. You will just need to buy your own drinks. Its brilliant news for the winner. Get entering now.

Competition Time – Win a SRT Caving Day for 2 people

Yorkshire Dales Guides — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:01:51 +0000

Can you name the cave and win a day’s caving activity? In this months Trail Magazine there is an article about caving in Yorkshire called Underground Overground. Hanna, Guy and Ben were given instruction in SRT in our barn at Stainforth and then taken down a cave where they used their new skills. The article is well worth a read and has some good pictures. I know we might be bias but this is a good day out for anyone with a sense of adventure. Update. The Traddock at Austwick have now also offered a three course meal as part of the prize so you can have a good day caving and then a lovely meal too.

If you would like to win a day similar to this for 2 people then you just need to answer one question. What is the name of the cave that Hanna abseiled into?

The answer can be found in the article in the magazine which is in the July edition of Trail and it is also on their Facebook page. If you want to know more about caving courses and trips with us then have a look on our website www.yorkshiredalesguides.co.uk
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If you do not want to use the form then just email us the answer to the address at the top of the page, put Caving Competition in the subject line and tell us your full name and the answer.

The competition is open to anyone but you must be at least 16 to come on the day. The winner will be chosen from all the correct email entries received by midnight on Sunday 10th July. The prize caving day and meal will be arranged for a date suitable for the winner, subject to availability, and will need to be claimed by 31st December 2011. The meal is food only and you will need to buy your own drinks. There are no cash alternatives.

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New Extra Date – Introduction to Vertical Caving (SRT) Day

Yorkshire Dales Guides — Wed, 04 May 2011 14:44:58 +0000

We have an extra date for this course based at our SRT Barn at Stainforth near Settle. Sat 2nd July. For more details for this and other caving courses visit the web site. You can also watch a short video of the type of day you could have.

http://www.yorkshiredalesguides.co.uk/caving-courses.html

Navigation Courses in the Yorkshire Dales

Yorkshire Dales Guides — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:58:57 +0000

: Taking a bearing from the map.

For some people being able to read a map and use a compass confidently allows them to venture away from the well used tracks and paths. For others there may be a particular challenge they want to tackle such as the Coast to Coast or even the Yorkshire Three Peaks but they realise that the route can be difficult to follow in places or when visibility is not good. Whenever you are walking, running or biking away from the road it is important you can read a map and even better if you can use a compass too. Maybe you have got your apps. on your phone or a GPS but you still need to be able to read a map as you need to understand about the ground you are going to be covering. This kit will not stop you walking over a cliff or crag edge, into a bog or over a limestone pavement. You need to be able to relate the map features to the ground.

None of this is too difficult and a basic level can be learned quite quickly enabling you to go away with enough knowledge to get you started and for you to then practice and build on those skills. You may feel you have some skills already and if so we can help you develop these and learn more.

We run several different courses for people at different levels.

Getting Started with Navigation Days Never used a map before – then this is the day for you These days are designed for people who want to learn the basics of navigation.

Developing Your Compass Skills Days Understand how to use a map and the basics of navigation but never really used a compass before – then this is the day for you. These days are for people who have used a map to navigate and now want to gain skills in using a compass.

Walking with a GPS Days Do you have a GPS which you have not really used much? Do you have a phobia about manuals? Do you want to know if you would find a GPS useful? – Then this is the day for you. These days are designed for people who want to learn the basics of a GPS while on a walk. Instruction given at your own pace.

Safety on the Hills Days Happy about your navigation skills but need to gain some confidence around your knowledge of personal safety when out walking on the hills – then this day if for you. These days will be very practical and look at planning and preparation for going into more remote area and simple procedures for unforeseen incidents.

NNAS Bronze, Silver or Gold Award courses. 2 day non-residential courses with are nationally accredited. These courses are run for people at the various levels who would like to follow a recognised course and receive an award and certificate. The National Navigation Award Scheme is a progressive personal performance programme which develops navigation skills. Helping people to enjoy the outdoors safely and confidently.

More information and dates for all these events on our web site.