Countryside & Nature

History, Mystery, Hills and Gills – private, guided Discovery Walk

Countryside & Nature

Yorkshire

GROUP £150

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Experience Overview

Discover the stories of Buckden Pike as you ascend via waterfall filled Buckden Gill. Enjoy a picnic at the summit and a drink at the village pub!

Duration 6.5 hours
Party size Up to 2 people

You'll love this because

Tales of Buckden Pike – hear about mining, missing ‘Buckden Bill’ and the survivor of a WWII crash!

Lunch with a view – soak up views across the Dales while enjoying a picnic of local produce.

Hidden Buckden Gill – explore the path less-trodden in this stunning but little-visited gill.

Fitness level

Reasonably strenuous - a bit of effort will be required!

What you will do

Meet in Buckden before heading up stunning and little-visited Buckden Gill, passing many waterfalls, to reach the fascinating remains of Buckden Lead Mine. A short final pull takes you to the summit of Buckden Pike (702m) where you can admire the view over a picnic lunch. Return to the village on ancient tracks, passing the WWII War Memorial, and enjoying stunning views along Wharfedale before relaxing over a well-earned drink in the village pub.

What's included

A knowledgeable, local guide. A full picnic lunch of local produce. A well-earned drink in the village pub at the end of the day!

What I might need

Practical clothing - we'll let you know the best things to wear (and what to leave at home!) when you book. Waterproofs - we hope for good weather but always best to be prepared! Water

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WHERE TO MEET

Buckden National Park Car Park, BD23 5JA


WHAT MAKES THIS UNMISSABLE

Adventure

Characterful Locations

Local Produce

Quintessentially English

Step in to History

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