Nestled in the heart of a 1,400-acre estate, The Coniston Country Estate & Spa is where you’ll find delicious hearty dining, showcasing the property’s Yorkshire roots, a luxury multi award winning spa, and beautiful accommodation which boasts stunning views of the Yorkshire Dales. Muddy boots and dogs are welcome at The Coniston and via the front door, enjoy beautiful hiking and walking routes and connect with the captivating countryside, whatever the season.
The Yorkshire Dales is renowned for its beautiful walks and hikes, including the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge, which is without a doubt one of the most rewarding challenges in the UK. Starting and ending in Horton-in-Ribblesdale you’ll take in three of the best known peaks in Yorkshire; Pen-y-Ghent (694m), Whernside (736m) and Ingleborough (723m). A 24 mile route beginning and finishing at Horton-in-Ribblesdale.
Other nearby hikes include:
Wainwright’s Coast-to-Coast Walk
Cross England from coast to coast passing through three National Parks. The Coast to Coast is one of the world’s great walks! Alfred Wainwright, famous for his pictorial guides to The Lakeland Fells, stitched together two coasts, three national parks and 200 miles of footpath to create the ultimate long distance walk in England. Tradition dictates you should pick up a pebble and dip your toe in the Irish sea before making your way through the dramatic fells of the English Lake District, into the tranquil dales and valleys of Yorkshire, and through the wild North York Moors, to finally dip your toe in the North Sea at the other end.
Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
The four and a half mile Ingleton Waterfalls Trail boasts some of the most spectacular waterfall and oak woodland scenery in the UK, truly encapsulating nature at its best.
With rare and interesting plants and wildlife and its importance as a geological site, much of the Ingleton Waterfalls Trail has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest by Natural England. A strenuous walk, the trail follows a well defined footpath which rises to 300m above sea level at the highest point.
Settle Round
The small market town of Settle nestles in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside. Follow the story of Settle’s development by exploring the town and its surroundings. Begin by climbing to the Craven Fault to a former coral reef and a cave used by prehistoric animals. Discover how the stone walls that cover the hillsides reveal centuries of different farming methods. Then explore the medieval town and its oldest buildings, to discover how yeoman farmers became wealthy and how the Quakers gained commercial control of Settle.
The Coniston Country Estate & Spa
The hotel, a wonderful base for hiking holidays, already makes the most of its location on a picturesque and private 1,400-acre estate surrounded by the spectacular dales adds other existing outdoor activities that include air-rifles, archery, clay pigeon shooting, cycling, fishing and walking with the Land Rover Experience offering and after all this high impact action, there is also the chance to unwind and relax, within the award winning spa.
Nadarra Spa, which means ‘natural’ in Scottish Gaelic and is a homage to the Bannister Family’s history on the Isle of Lewis, features; two infinity pools with commanding views across the estate, lake and Yorkshire Dales; a lake view terrace with relaxed seating, fire pits and a covered outdoor bar as well as a 15m indoor swimming pool, a thermal experience including an infrared sauna, Finnish sauna, Himalayan sauna, aromatherapy steam room, indoor bubble pool and ice fountain. There is also a luxury couples suite including double spa bath and mud rasul.
A spectacular private spa garden complete with a relaxation pod, loungers and two outdoor baths boast the most incredible views. Finalist of the category ‘Best Destination Spa’ within the annual Good Spa Guide Awards 2023.
Overnight stay from £125 per room.
Images supplied. Walking trails courtesy of unsplash.com
