Special interest & Activity Holidays in and near Sedbergh
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Cold Keld Walking HolidaysCold Keld is a 17th century farmhouse about three miles south of Ravenstonedale, midway between Sedbergh and Kirkby Stephen. All the walks are guided personally by your experienced hosts, Ken & Kathy Trimmer, who have guided in excess of 10,000 miles of walks over the past thirteen years. We have had a lot of experiences guiding blind and visually impaired people and are more than happy to have them on our holidays. Rooms: 2 singles, 2 doubles, 1 twin, 2 family rooms.
Address: Cold Keld,
Ravenstonedale,
Cumbria, CA17 4LN Contact: Ken & Kathy Trimmer Phone: 015396 23273 Fax: 015396 23273 Web site: http://www.coldkeld.com
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Creative Leisure Craft Courses at St Mark's
St. Mark's. was built in 1872 as the vicarage for Cautley Church and now a Listed Building.
Saint Marks hosts Creative Leisure patchwork and quilting courses. There is a high standard of individual tuition benefiting beginners, improvers and the more experienced. In order to achieve this, course numbers are limited to between six and ten students, depending on the type of course.
Specialist tutors have been chosen for their considerable expertise and ability. Instruction will normally take place during the mornings and afternoons with breaks for lunch and refreshments and students will be able to continue with their own work during the evenings if they wish.
Saint Mark's is also an ideal venue for conferences, seminars, training events and family reunions. There are a number of rooms for group meetings and the usual range of audio visual aids. Being easily accessible yet away from everyday distractions, allows undisturbed confidential discussion to take place throughout both day and evening at Saint Mark's. Rooms: 1 single, 3 twins, 1 family room.
 Address: St Marks Guest House,
Cautley,
Sedbergh,
Cumbria, LA10 5LZ Contact: Barbara Mainwaring Phone: 015396 20287 Web site: http://www.saintmarks.uk.com
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Curlew Guided Walking HolidaysCurlew Guided Walking Holidays operate a selection of whole week (and 2 to 3 day short breaks) based in the Eden Valley and the west of the Yorkshire Dales. Although not based in Sedbergh, some of their walks involve visits to the area. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Shacklabank Walking Holidays
Shacklabank Walking Holidays from the farm on the hill offer a variety of guided walks. These can be either 5 day holidays or weekend breaks staying in the Shacklabank farm caravans, or single walks for day visitors. The walks can include:
Walks are rounded off with home baked high teas back at the farm with home grown produce whenever possible. Your Sedbergh born and bred guide, Alison O'Neill, has a genuine and infectious love of the fells, valleys, people and wildlife of the area which she likes to share this with others. She holds a British Hill Walking Leaders Certificate, a National Navigation Certificate and, First Aid Certificate for Outdoor Practitioners. Address: Shacklabank Farm,
Firbank,
Sedbergh LA10 5EL Contact: Alison O'Neill Phone: 015396 20134 Web site: http://www.shacklabank.co.uk/
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Stonetrail HolidaysStonetrail Holidays offer exclusive horseriding ranging from 1 hour to a full day and bespoke walking days. Stay in one of Stonetrail's luxury courtyard apartments or one of the excellent local B&B's and let Stonetrail Holidays arrange a bespoke holiday just for you, situated at Ravenstonedale, midway between Sedbegh and Kirkby Stephen, surrounded by some of the best walking and off road riding routes in the UK. The riding holidays provide easy treks for competent beginners and stunning trail rides for the more experienced. Your own horses are most welcome and an experienced rider can be arranged to safely guide you on some spectacular routes you may otherwise not discover. Stonetrail Holidays have a small team of well mannered, forward going horses and offer a high standard of personal attention to ensure a quality riding experience in small groups led by friendly BHS qualified staff in an open and relaxed order at a pace to suit you. On your return you can look forward to complimentary tea and cakes and a relaxing sit down in the riders lounge. Light lunches can be provided, a great way to make your visit even more special. Non riding partners are most welcome to come along and use the facilities to enjoy a walk or just sit and enjoy the views. Children under 12 years of age or absolute beginners cannot be accepted on riding holidays, the minimum standard is an ability to mount and maintain good control whilst at walking pace. Most people who have been pony trekking a few times or who had had a couple of lessons should be able to meet this standard. The bespoke walking days provide an ideal opportunity for corporate or private groups seeking an exclusive venue to host an event with qualified hill guides and routes tailored to suit a range of abilities. Address: Stonetrail Holidays,
Street Farm,
Ravenstonedale
CA17 4LL Contact: David & Alison Roper Phone: 015396 23444 Web site: http://www.stonetrailholidays.com/
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