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    Clogwyn y Person Arete on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)

    Reaching the crest of the Clogwyn y Person Arete Introduction Join us for a guided scramble up the Clogwyn y Person Arete on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), one of the finest Grade 3…
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    Patrick Hickie In Scrambling, Summer

    Crib Goch – Scrambling on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)

    Introduction Scrambling Crib Goch on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) is usually right at the top of any 'tick list' for someone getting into scrambling. It's a brilliant way to the summit…
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    Patrick Hickie In Summer, Walking

    Posforth Gill – guided waterfall walk

    Posforth Gill Waterfall is one of the waterfalls you might visit on a guided waterfall walk in the Yorkshire Dales. The Yorkshire Dales National Park has a plethora of beautiful waterfalls.…
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    Guided waterfall walk in Yorkshire

    Introduction Coming on a guided waterfall walk in Yorkshire can be as relaxing or as challenging as you like. The Yorkshire Dales National Park has a plethora of beautiful waterfalls. The…
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    Patrick Hickie In Summer, Walking

    Guided Walk Pen y Ghent

    Introduction A great way to enjoy the Yorkshire Dales is by doing a guided walk on Pen y Ghent. A guide can help keep you safe and comfortable; make your…
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    Patrick Hickie In Summer, Walking

    Yorkshire Dales Guided Walks

    Introduction Finding the best routes, viewpoints and photographs can be tricky, but not if you join us on our Yorkshire Dales guided walks. Maybe you want to find good viewpoints…
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    Guided walk Ingleborough

    Introduction A guided walk in the Yorkshire Dales on Ingleborough can be a great way to spend the day. It can be as challenging or as relaxing as you wish. Going with…
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    Patrick Hickie In Summer, Walking

    Guided walk Whernside

    Introduction A guided walk on Whernside in the Yorkshire Dales can be a great way to spend the day. It can be as challenging or as relaxing as you wish. Going with…
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    Patrick Hickie In Summer, Walking

    Scaleber Force, Yorkshire Dales

    Scaleber Force is a waterfall that must be on the list of a guided waterfall walk in the Yorkshire Dales. The Yorkshire Dales National Park has a plethora of beautiful waterfalls.…
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    Patrick Hickie In Rock Climbing, Summer

    Learn to Lead Course – Peak District

    Introduction A 'learn to lead' course in the Peak District is the ideal way to get into leading traditional ('trad') rock climbs safely. The Peak District has plenty of short,…
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