Activities

During your stay at Nethergill Farm B and B, 4 star Silver - comfort and luxury accommodation in the Yorkshire Dales , the following are just a few of the activities available:

Walking   - Nethergill Grid Reference: SD862822

Situated on the Dales Way, Nethergill provides the ideal stop, The Dales Way, a 74 mile path from Ilkley to Windermere passes through some spectacular scenery.  Why not stay for 2 nights at Nethergill whilst doing the Dales Way to soak in more of the Dales scenery and enjoy some real home comforts.

We can suggest many picturesque walks in and around Wharfefdale, Langstrothdale, Wensleydale and Swaledale all taking in breathtaking views. 

There are circular walks starting directly from Nethergill, we can point you in the right direction.

Guided farm walks

We can take you on a guided walk around the farm including Ellbeck Wood, (18,500 trees, set in 30 acres of moorland - planted in Spring 2008) showing the increase in biodiversity that has happened already.  Learn how we are trying to manage the farm to provide food and enhance the environment at the same time. The walks can  last either 1 hour or 2 hours (approximately), with refreshments, taking in stunning scenery, wildlife and that 'get away from it all feeling'.  Wellingtons are essential, we can often supply most sizes.  Prices available on request.

    Farm Fun

    Come and feed the chickens and collect the eggs for breakfast (all ages welcome!).      Also, feed the sheep and watch lambing in April and May time. 

    Feed and learn about the rare breed White Shorthorns (coming August 2009) -

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Bracken

Bracken is the latest addition to Nethergill Farm.  A traditional Dales pony highly trained to perform all types of farm work such as harrowing and rolling the fields, pulling trailors as well as 'snigging'.  'Snigging' is pulling felled trees out of woodland.  Guests are welcome to meet Bracken. 



Latest comments from visitors on the guided farm walks

Excellent, beautiful and informative, we'll be back for a longer stay - October 2009

I think the walk was great! - aged 11 - October 2009

Birdwatching

All bird and mammal life is recorded at Nethergill and forms part of the data submitted to the Wharfedale Naturalist Society and the RSPB, important for monitoring behaviour patterns and populations.  A wide range of bird life is present all round the farm including high numbers of Swallows nesting in all the old farm buildings, making a wonderful spectacle on Summer evenings.

With notice we can organise any of the following, please let us know if you would like any other activities and we will see ‘whats on’ in the local area at the time of your stay:

Fly fishing

Pass happy tranquil hours amid glorious Dales scenery fishing for trout in the challenging waters of the Oughtershaw Beck.

Dry stonewalling

Recapture the simplicity of life, working outdoors amid the stunning Dales scenery with the sound of Curlews overhead. Expert tuition provided by local wallers.

Painting

Maximum of 4 persons per group. Local professional artist trained at Slade School of Art in London will help bring alive your creative talent. No shortage of subject matter, vast open skyscapes and wonderful views. Suitable for all levels of experience.

Sketching

Endless subject matter for sketching in and around the farm or further afield. 

Pony Treking

We can organise pony treking across the hills to take in the breathtaking scenery coming home to all the home comforts at Nethergill.

Photography

Nethergill Farm provides some wonderful photographic material for the amateur and professional alike.  Wide open skyscapes, dramatic cloud patterns and stunning light across the dales, together with all the flora and fauna.

Reading

Enjoy a quiet read, curl up in front of the log burner in the sitting room in the evenings.  We have a wide selection of naturalists books, maps, guide books as well as many fictional reads.

Just a few of the many sights and attractions a short drive away...

Aysgarth Falls

Hardraw Falls and Buttertubs

Malham Tarn

Malham Cove

Hawes Market Town

Bolton Abbey

Skipton Castle

We will be happy to host a rural craft weekend break for up to 6 people. 

Please ring or email fiona.clark@nethergill.co.uk for more details on any of the above.

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