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Ribblehead Mountain Biking Weekend

This course is based in the Ribblehead area near to Ingleton and Hawes.

It is suitable to all standards from beginners upwards. A reasonable standard of fitness is required. Equipment, including bikes can be hired if required. 

Day 1:     

Arrive at your leisure in late afternoon, early evening.

If you’re in time a quick ride in the afternoon that can be arranged to suit! Evening meal.

Bike check and briefing, in the bar.

Night biking (in the dark!) by request.                 

 

Day 2:

Cross-country day on the Bridle Ways from Ribblehead over the shoulder of Whernside hill and a speedy downhill into the village of Dent for lunch.

                        A stimulating uphill after lunch as the ride heads for Ingleton.

                        There is an optional extra climb (and of course descent!) if time and weather allows that brings us back to our accommodation and the pub!

 

             

 

Day 3:   

After a full breakfast Biking around the Ribblehead area today focuses on some of the ancient tracks of the area. Some fine riding up around Malham Tarn. Finished in time for a late afternoon drink and to suit your time of departure!

 

An extra evening’s accommodation can be arranged by request!

 

             

 

PRICES AND ACCOMMODATION 

            Hotel accommodation – Ribblehead                            £45 per night 

            Bunkhouse accommodation - Ribblehead                     £15 per night 

            Camping – Ribblehead                                              £12.50 per night 

These prices include guiding on the hills, breakfast and packed lunch. 

Allow about £10 for evening meal if you want to eat in the pub.

Any hire gear – or ‘pick-ups’ from local stations will be possible, but extra!

Single occupancy add £15 per night for Hotel. 

ACCOMMODATION 

Yew Tree Farm (www.reagill.com)

Yew Tree Farm is a truly unique property and historical sculpture garden in the unspoilt Eden Valley of Cumbria.

Visit Britain Quality Assurance Five Star rated. Accommodating up to 15 people this large holiday house is furnished and equipped to the highest standards making it the ultimate in luxury self-catering holidays. This is the perfect place for family gatherings, groups of friends, or parties interested in walking, riding, outdoor activities, fishing, shooting or even artists looking for a peaceful retreat to draw or paint.

Mardale Inn (www.mardaleinn.co.uk)

This cosy, non-smoking English Lake District inn dates back to the early 1700's and is tucked away in the small village of Bampton, in the Lake District National Park. It is south of Penrith, close to Haweswater. Real ales are available, with well-kept local beers rotated to provide variety. Mardale Inn has been awarded Cask Marque, an independently-tested and nationally recognised quality standard for cask ales. Mardale Inn is recommended by CAMRA in the Good Beer Guide 2006 and 2007.

 

Weekend price:

            HOTEL                  £90

            BUNKHOUSE          £30

            CAMPING               £25    

 Transport can also be arranged for you, by request!