4 Day Hiking and Yoga Retreat in Yorkshire Dales, UK
Hiking and Yoga Retreat in the UK
A beautiful retreat venue in the stunning landscape of Swaledale in the Yorkshire Dales for their three-night weekend hiking yoga retreat. Stay in a beautifully finished country farmhouse with a separate yoga barn, or when warm, enjoy the yoga platform with panoramic views. After yoga, enjoy hikes right from the front door up onto the moors or explore the local historical market town of Richmond. Enjoy spending the summer months at this idyllic location surrounded by nature in full bloom.
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Highlights
- 1.5 hours morning yoga practice
- 2 hours evening yoga practice
- 2 days of guided hikes with experienced guides
- Immerse yourself in nature in the Yorkshire Dales
- 3 nights accommodation
- Daily vegetarian / vegan brunch and dinner and light or packed lunch
- Outdoor fire pit, sauna, and hot tub to indulge in
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Hot tub / Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Barbeque facilities
- Fireplace
- Kitchen
Your accommodation in Yorkshire is situated in beautiful countryside in a picturesque valley in Swaledale in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. The venue is modern yet traditional; the owners have imprinted their style with comfy beds, quirky artwork, good-quality linen and towels, cushions, and throws. It is a home away from home, and you will feel relaxed as soon as you enter the building.
This venue is also special because the family that owns it are regenerative farmers and care deeply for the environment, so they have green practices to help sustain nature in the surrounding area. A mix of single occupancy and twin with en-suite bathrooms, expect to feel relaxed, rejuvenated, and energized on this retreat.
Guests enter the venue into a spacious hall that runs into the drawing room at the heart of the home, complete with a large open fireplace. There is also a further television room with a wood burner for those cozy nights in. The family kitchen is fully equipped and is open plan with the dining room, a spacious and bright space to enjoy building a community around the dining table and sharing stories.
The main house has 5 single occupancy double bedrooms with bathrooms ensuite, one bedroom being on the ground floor. It also has two twin rooms with en-suite bathrooms.
The Cart House is a small private cottage adjacent to the main house and has one single occupancy double bedroom upstairs, a twin room downstairs, and a bathroom they share. It also has a communal living / kitchen / dining space to relax in.
Exclusively at this venue, there is also an outdoor hot tub with stunning views of the Swaledale Valley, a sauna, a BBQ, a games room with a ping pong table, a fire pit, and below the house is the river, which guests can swim in.
The yoga room is a beautifully converted barn with wooden floors and high ceilings and fits 12 comfortably.
Features
- Situated 2.5-hour train journey from London Kings Cross
- Stay in a traditional farmhouse on the edge of North Yorkshire Dales National Park
- Beautifully designed and finished rooms, modern yet cozy
- Daily hikes from the door led by local mountain guides
- Explore the mountains and local market town villages and enjoy local sites
- Yoga barn for yoga with yoga mats
- A hot tub and sauna to relax with a firepit for star gazing
Program
What to expect
A yoga retreat in Yorkshire promises an unforgettable experience filled with awe-inspiring natural beauty and transformative moments. You can expect to immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes of the Peak District with guided hikes that showcase the rolling hills, deep valleys, and picturesque villages.
The retreat provides an opportunity to deepen your yoga practice, connect with nature, and find inner peace and rejuvenation. Whether you choose to participate in invigorating outdoor yoga sessions or unwind by the fire with a book, the retreat offers a balanced blend of activities that cater to your preferences and desired level of activity.
This is your retreat to do as you feel you need. You are immersed in nature at this location with expansive views, and you can feel a connection to nature just by being still and present whilst staying here. Enjoy hikes each day from the house, and on your return, enjoy a hot tub with amazing views, a sauna, a massage, or all 3! If you are brave, there is a river for cold water dips at the bottom of the garden.
Your days in Yorkshire are relaxed but full. Included in the price are two guided hikes with qualified mountain guides with the hikes directly from the house, delicious plant-based meals, a hot tub and sauna, and yoga to nourish both body and soul.
Highlights
- Stunning modern venue with lots of space
- Immerse yourself in nature in the Yorkshire Dales
- Beautiful views across the Yorkshire valley
- Wake up with a river wild dip
- 2 days of guided hikes with experienced guides
- Mostly bedrooms with beautiful views
- Outdoor fire pit, sauna, and hot tub to indulge in
Suitability
This Yorkshire yoga retreat is suitable for anyone who'd like a relaxing staycation in the UK to refresh. Yoga to relax, healthy food, and much-needed time out. Beginners are always welcome. The hikes are suitable for all levels, with the times varying depending on the route taken.
Hikes
The hikes last between 3 and 4 hours and are moderate.. You must have the energy for endurance with some hills.
Yoga
On this Yorkshire yoga retreat, the classes are suitable for all abilities, from beginners to intermediate. Everyone is welcome! Their inspiring and experienced teachers are well-practiced at adapting the class to everyone’s level.
The yoga teacher will create a more dynamic class in the morning to get you ready for the day’s hike, and the evening class will enable deep relaxation with more restorative styles, meditation, and yoga Nidra. Yoga will be in the yoga barn, and if warm enough, it can be outside on the grassy yoga deck overlooking stunning views of the whole valley.
Itinerary
On the weekend yoga hiking retreat in Yorkshire, feel free to arrive from 4 pm on the first day to allow time to settle in before the first yoga class at 6 pm. Dinner will be served at 8 pm. The retreat will end at 10 am on the final day after a shorter yoga class and brunch.
A typical day
- 07:30 Pre-yoga teas and snacks
- 08:00 - 09:30 Morning yoga class to energize on the platform if sunny with stunning views
- 09:40 Brunch of vegan and veggie delights
- 10:30 - 16:00 First day: Guided hike in the Yorkshire Dales with qualified hiking guides with packed lunch
- 10:30 - 16:00 Second day: Guided hike in the Yorkshire Dales with qualified hiking guides with packed lunch
- 17:00 - 19:00 Restorative evening yoga class to unwind and revive
- 19:15 2 course vegetarian / vegan evening meal
- 10:00 Bedtime!
Included excursions
- Two guided hikes through the Yorkshire Dales with qualified guides
Instructors
Felicity Wood
Felicity practiced for several years before training and qualifying in 2014 and it was then that she left the corporate world, went traveling for six months, and started teaching yoga full time. Since then, Felicity has completed multiple advanced teacher training and has continued to develop her teaching skills and knowledge, training with world-renowned teachers in styles such as Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, Restorative, Pregnancy, Postnatal, and breathing. She has a wealth of experience in teaching a range of experience levels, from complete beginners to the more advanced.
Lizzie Hawes
Lizzie has been exploring yoga for the last 10 years. She specialises in a range of styles including Vinyasa flow, Rocket yoga, Yin yoga and functional breathwork. While she enjoys sharing fluid Yang-like yoga flows, she equally takes pleasure in guiding students into deep relaxation where she believes the real physical and mental transformations take place. She will gently remind you to slow down, and use the yoga practice to nurture your relationship with your own body and mind. She teaches yoga because she believes it has the power to enhance your everyday life and find peace.
Harriet King
Raised in the UK, Harriet started her yoga journey very young taking classes at her local studio in Leeds. Dipping in and out of yoga for many years her dedicated practice began when she moved to London. Feeling overwhelmed with her new life in the big smoke she took up yoga to find calm and space amongst the chaos. After struggling with her mental health she finally decided to leave London in search of a better balance and found herself moving to the desert in search of yoga, sunshine, people and happiness.
Retreat location
New for 2024 is their new destination, Yorkshire. After the popularity of their destinations in the mountains of the UK, they have spread their wings to this stunning location.
Situated a short drive from the pretty old market town of Richmond, the location is to the north of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, so you can enjoy hikes heading into this area of outstanding natural beauty. Known for its glacial landscapes, explore huge U-shaped valleys and experience an expansiveness you don’t get in other parts of the country.
Swaledale, which is part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park that you will explore, along with Arkengarthdale, is one of the most northerly of the dales, and it has perhaps the wildest, most unspoilt scenery in the National Park. Many of the villages and tiny hamlets—such as Gunnerside (from ‘Gunnar's'saetr')—still carry the names given to them by Viking farmers who settled here over a thousand years ago.
Still famous for its breed of hardy sheep (the Swaledale ram is the logo of the Yorkshire Dales National Park) as well as locally-made cheeses, a visit is also an opportunity to see the local farming, craftspeople, and business community keeping this very much a working dale.
The bustling village of Reeth, with its art and craft shops, pubs, and cafés, is a focal point. There are also lovely villages further up the dale, such as Muker, Gunnerside, and Keld. All offer easy access to unspoilt landscapes and provide walkers and cyclists with the perfect holiday escape.
Distances
- London King's Cross - 2.5 hours by train
Unique features
Activities
- Hiking
- Hot tub / Jacuzzi
- Sauna
General
- Barbeque facilities
- Fireplace
- Kitchen
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
All of the retreat chefs are highly experienced and passionate about their craft. They have always been a vegan / vegetarian company! Expect a delicious and creative brunch, lunch, and two-course evening meal. Each meal will be balanced to keep you energized all day.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Lactose Free
What's included
- 1.5 hours of morning yoga practice to energize
- 2 hour evening yoga practices to unwind and calm with restorative practices, meditation, and yoga Nidra
- 2 guided hikes through the Yorkshire Dales with qualified guides
- 3 nights cozy accommodation in rural tranquil Yorkshire Dales
- Delicious wholesome vegetarian / vegan brunches and evening meals
- Light lunch or packed lunch if out hiking
- Amazing AdventureYogi hosts to look after your every need
- Stunning modern venue with lots of space, a stunning part of the country immersed in nature
- Wake up with a river wild dip and beautiful views across the Yorkshire valley
- Mostly bedrooms with beautiful views, beautiful yoga barn, yoga mats
- Outdoor hot tub with stunning views, sauna, and firepit area for star gazing
What's not included
- Travel to and from the venue
- Travel insurance - highly recommend getting
- Yoga equipment other than yoga mats
- Massage treatments
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Teesside International Airport
50 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by car
The nearest town to the retreat is Richmond which is about a 5-hour drive from London.
Arrival by train
National Rail will release train ticket availability around three months before travel. The nearest station is Darlington. It’s about 20 miles from the retreat with a taxi journey time of 40 minutes.
The journey from London by train is about 2.5 hours and from Edinburgh about 2 hours. You will be allowed into the venue from 4 pm, so please aim to arrive in Darlington at 3:20 pm.
Shortly before the retreat starts, they will set up a WhatsApp group, which will allow you to organize shared transfers to and from the venue with fellow yogis.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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