What: Dentdale Walking Festival - more than 30 walks led by local experts and exploring the best of Dentdale, from riverside strolls and village explorers to strenuous climbs on the surrounding fells - festival walks >>

What else: This year, the festival is joining forces with artists and craftspeople to bring you a walking weekend with a difference, from haymeadow-inspired contemporary crafts to local landscape paintings and lots more.

When: 11am on Saturday 30th April & Sunday 1st May 2011

Where: Throughout Dentdale. Most walks start in Dent itself where there is plenty of parking but please check the programme for details of start times and how to book.

Who: All the walks will be led by someone with local knowledge about Dentdale. You'll gain an insight into life in Dentdale, past and present, and pick up a little local knowledge from our team of enthusiastic guides.

How do I book: All the walks are free but places on most of them are limited to protect the landscape. Please call us on (015396) 25022 to find out more about pushchair or wheelchair access, route length and likely duration plus starting points and times.

There will be a special opportunity to combine your walk with a glimpse of creativity at work, as local artists and artisans throw open their doors to visitors. The peaceful haven of Dent Meditation Centre will also be the venue for a unique touring contemporary craft exhibition entitled "Meadowsweet", part of the Highlights Rural Touring Schemes programme - more info >>.

Dent Heritage Centre will also feature arts and crafts from the open art and craft studios along with its fascinating glimpse of Dentdale life of yesteryear. Dent's cafes and pubs will offer a warm welcome, local ales and wholesome sustenance for hungry walkers along with impromptu musical entertainment over the weekend. Sunday evening will conclude the festival with live entertainment in Dent Memorial Hall.

Working alongside Northern Rail, we are able to provide transport links to and from Dent Station (on the Settle to Carlisle line) and Dent village at key times for the starts and finishes of walks over the festival weekend. The community minibus will also be available to support particular walks. - timetable >>

A range of accommodation to suit every pocket is available in Dentdale, from camping and bed & breakfast to holiday cottages - accommodation >>

This promises to be a weekend to remember.

So whether you are into walking, into art or into having a good time in beautiful surroundings, get to Dentdale at the end of April!

If you require any further information or wish to be included on our mailing list please email or call us:

email: matthew@lowhaycotebarn.com

phone: (015396) 25022

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