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Yorkshire Dales Experiences and Learning Activities

Try something different, learn a new skill and enjoy unusual experiences in the Yorkshire Dales

Outdoors 

Boatfield Fly Fishing Experiences

Semerwater Alpaca Ambles

The Dales Dipper

Flyfishing experiences in the Yorkshire Dales catered to every skill level.
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Alpaca experience by Semerwater
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Wild Swimming in the Yorkshire Dales.
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Learn to look after Swaledale Sheep

History, Mystery, Hills and Gills - Discovery walk

Reconnecting with Nature - Discovery walk

A practical introduction to keeping, looking after and handling sheep, whether you want to keep them or just get an insight.
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Enjoy an intriguing history and mystery walk up Buckden Pike via Buckden Gill,
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Full exploration of the landscape and nature of Gunnerside Gill.
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Sunset over the Yorkshire Dales - Discovery walk

Hill Tops and Train Tracks - Discovery walk

Family Adventure Walk - Discovery walk

Watch the sun set over the Dales from Muddy Boot's favourite spot.
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Start with a scenic journey on the Settle-Carlisle Railway before going on an off-the-beaten-track walk, taking in stunning views.
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Family fund day out in the countryside while also picking up some handy skills and knowledge to inspire kids to become independent explorers.
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Creative activities

Natural Light Photography Workshops

Felt making Experiences

Introduction to Collagraph Printmaking

Landscape photography workshops.
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Wet Felting for beginners, Wet and Needle Felting and Felt and Stitch.
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Dales landscape and wildlife as inspiration for this exciting printmaking method.
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Plant and Herb Folkore

Art in the landscape

Beginners Watercolour Painting

Discover the background of plants you walk past everday on a guided walk in the Yorkshire Dales.
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Allows for observing, touching and understanding the elements of the natural environment which will bring you calm, distance you from the stress of working life and make you happier.
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The session will follow a progression of simple steps in a relaxed and informal style - we are all artists!
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Guerilla Art with Josie Beszant

Adventures in Collage

Guerilla art - the art of interruption - a space, someones thoughts, a viewpoint. Spend some time thinking about what positive change you would like to be in the world and how to act on it through art.
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Experiment with different materials and techniques and go away with a good understanding of the medium and plenty of resources to draw on.
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Food & drink

Humble Pie Cookery Kitchen

Explore the delicious produce Wensleydale has to offer via a hands-on cookery experience.
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