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Walk: Access the Dales by foot or Terrain Hopper!
Wednesday 31 July, 11:00 – 3:00pm
We are very pleased to offer our first walk run in collaboration with Yorkshire Dales charity, Access the Dales and walking company Where2Walk. Commencing from a farm near Tebay, participants will enjoy a leisurely paced, stile free, four mile route over rough, moderately challenging terrain to Powson Knott, whilst taking in views of the eastern and northern fells of the Lake District.
For those requiring assistance, the Hub provides a Tramper—an all-terrain wheelchair—and a TerrainHopper, both battery-operated. Additionally, two ParaTrekkers, rugged manual wheelchairs, are available, necessitating strong pushers. Alternatively, bring your all-terrain mobility scooter/wheelchair for an inclusive walk event!
This walk is not accessible for regular wheelchairs. To secure your (free!) place with an all-terrain wheelchair – please book here. To book your place without, please use the button below:
Event: Friends 4 Friends
Thursday 1 August, 5:30 – 8:30pm
A social event for non members! (Members are welcome too but they must bring a ‘non member’ friend along with them). As we look to the future it is vital we recruit more members and so what better way to do this than encourage interested supporters and like-minded friends to join us for a sociable evening in Gargrave of welcome refreshments and snacks, fun quiz and a leisurely three mile circular walk. NB. no obligation for non-members to join – this is just a chance to get to know more about us.
Friends of the Dales 41st Annual General Meeting
Saturday 28 September – timings TBC
Our AGM 2024 (restricted to members only) will be held at Addingham Memorial Hall. Full details will be sent to all members in August.
Online Talk: An Inclusive National Park
Wednesday 23 October, 5:00pm
Trustee and Churchill Fellow, Mohammed Dhalech, will discuss the three challenges of organisational culture, representation and racism which must be tackled in order for everyone to enjoy our national parks.
Online Talk: The Yorkshire Dales National Park – 70 Years On
Wednesday 20 November, 5:00pm
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the National Park movement and 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Mark Corner, our former Chair of Trustees and the current member champion for the natural environment for the National Park Authority, will review the achievements of the national park and consider the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead – especially in relation to nature recovery and community sustainability.