A Yorkshire Dales adventure from your Glamping pod door

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7 days ago
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Updated: 2 days ago

Most visitors arrive in the Yorkshire Dales with a familiar list of places they want to see: The Three Peaks, Ingleton Waterfalls, and White Scar Cave. It's usually a favourite walk they've done before.

But one of the things we love most about Meadow Falls is seeing how different every single guest's adventure can be. How about spending some time discovering hidden caves, spectacular viewpoints, and some of the quieter corners of the Dales that many visitors never realise are right on our doorstep?

Evening glamping pod at Meadow Falls, Night is drawing in and the fire pit on gravel terrace is glowing. The warm glow of the inside of the cosy pod looks inviting

Day 1: Arrive.. Switch off

There's something special about the first evening away. The bags are unpacked, the firepit is lit, and a brew is in hand. For the first time all week, there's nowhere you need to be.

Watch the light fade over Ingleborough and listen to the crackle of the fire. Tomorrow is for exploring. Tonight is for slowing down.

No plans, no pressure to be anywhere—just the feeling that you've left everyday life behind.

Day 2: Explore Beyond the Obvious

After breakfast, lace up your boots and head straight from your pod door. This circular walk takes in some of the Yorkshire Dales' lesser-known highlights while capturing the spectacular scenery throughout. At around 11 miles (17km), it's a full day out, but one packed with variety.

The route includes:

Tow Scar Trig Point
Cheese Press Stones
Yordas Cave
Incredible views of Ingleborough and Whernside
Kingsdale valley

The best part? No driving required. Just open the gate and start walking.

The First Climb

Some stiles in th eYorkshire dales are very tall like ladders, here a boy sits upon the top rung and looks over grassy fells to the mountains beyond

Not long after leaving Meadow Falls, the route begins to climb. It's the first real taste of what's to come, but the reward arrives quickly.

Partway up, you'll find a fascinating toposcope pointing out landmarks across the surrounding landscape. On a clear day, the views stretch towards Morecambe Bay, Pendle Hill, and the distant fells beyond. It's the perfect excuse to pause, catch your breath, and take in just how much countryside surrounds you.

Hidden Gems Across the Yorkshire Dales

If you fancy a tiny detour, check out Toby's Fold—a shepherd's hut with something very surprising inside.

From here, the route continues towards the distinctive Cheese Press Stones, with ever-changing views of Ingleborough accompanying much of the walk. You may even find a geocache if you know what you're looking for.

Tow Scar Trig Point

The trig point at Tow scar is a traditional stone pillar in all it's glory. A lady in red jumper and black leggings has climbed upon the top and lay across like superwoman. a beautiful scene of fells in the back drop.

Standing at Tow Scar, it's hard not to stop for a while. The views stretch across the surrounding countryside, with Ingleborough dominating the skyline and rolling limestone scenery in every direction.

It's the sort of viewpoint that reminds you why people fall in love with the Yorkshire Dales.

Yordas Cave

Tucked away in a patch of trees along the Kingsdale valley, you'd be forgiven for walking right past this hidden gem. Which makes discovering it all the more memorable.

Stepping inside feels like entering another world, with ancient rock formations and a sense of scale that's difficult to appreciate until you're standing there yourself. Every corner has a new secret to uncover—be it shining gold and silver crystals, stalactites, or waterfalls with no obvious starting point.

Inside Yordas cave a vast chamber stands in surprise. A young boy stood in darkness shines his torch to fill the cavern with light infront of him.

The main chamber has a stream running through it and is approximately 50 metres wide, 15 metres deep, and 15 metres high.

It might just give you the urge to get into true caving and potholing! For those wanting more, you can continue above the cave to see where the river originally paved the way for the formation to start.

(Note: If conditions are dry, you can extend the walk here to include Gragareth, one of the official 'Yorkshire Dales 30' summits).

Waterfalls & Time for a rest

The return route takes in part of the famous Ingleton Waterfalls Trail to see Beezley Falls and Chemist's Hole. While access to the main trail itself is paid, the surrounding area offers beautiful scenery and a fitting end to a day spent exploring the quieter corners of the falls.

Alternatively, you can bypass the trail by joining Oddie's Lane to return to the village of Ingleton. It takes you on a journey past traditional farm buildings and epic drystone walls (how they had the patience to build these, I do not know!).

Back at Meadow Falls

After 11 miles of walking, there are few better places to finish the day than snuggled up in your glamping pod with views stretching across the countryside, recounting the number of steps, stiles, and miles you've travelled.

It's a reminder that some of the best Yorkshire Dales adventures don't require a week off work. Sometimes, all it takes is just a night away.

A Glamping pod at Meadow Falls at twilight, the sun is setting behind trees in the distance and a fire pit is glowing.

📷 Thank you

A massive thank you to Louise from @Wanderlou_yorkshire for providing this incredible walking route and the stunning photographs to share with us all. It's the perfect blueprint for a slow, adventurous getaway.

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