This holiday was the first WW holiday to be based at High Trenhouse Centre near Malham Tarn in the Yorkshire Dales.

We arrived - by car, or by train with a lift arranged from Skipton or Settle station - and found that High Trenhouse has a delightfully peaceful location on the moors near the tarn.

The centre consists of two beautifully converted old farm buildings set in lovely grounds.

We settled in - many of us in ensuite single rooms, then relaxed in the garden or in the lounge-cum-bar to get to know each other.

Later, we had a delicious meal cooked by the centre staff, then, after a drink in the bar, most women went to bed relatively early, tired from their journeys.

Today we divided into two walking groups - one gentle, one intermediate.

The Gentle walk with Pammy, headed for Malham Tarn and walked around it.

The sunshine was lovely, but it was quite windy so we found shelter when needed behind stone walls.

Our path took us through open moorland, woodland and wetlands as we walked around the tarn and back to the centre.

When we returned in the afternoon, some spent time in the sauna and jacuzzi at the centre, while others read in the conservatory, or mooched down into Malham for a cream tea!

Meanwhile, I (Sue P) took the rest of the group on an Intermediate walk to Malham Cove and Goredale Scar.

We walked along the lane from High Trenhouse towards Water Sinks following the stream until it disappeared down a swallow hole.

From there we headed onwards down into the dramatic Watlowes Valley and onto the limestone pavement.

We strolled across the springy limestone turf to admire Goredale Scar and the beautiful waterfall at Janet's Foss.

We continued through the wild garlic filled woods and into the village of Malham.

After a stop for tea and scones we tackled the journey home.

We walked up past the spectacular cliffs of Malham Cove, retracing our steps along Watlowes dry valley and then past the old lead-smelting chimney back to welcoming High Trenhouse Centre.

In the late afternoon and evening we enjoyed the comfort of the centre, sharing a drink from the honesty bar, and being treated to another delicious meal.

Today, after a good breakfast, Pammy's Gentle walk headed to Settle via Jubilee Cave and Attermire Scar.

It was a fabulous walk through limestone scenery, and gave views over Pen y Gent & Ingleborough!

There were not as many folk on the trail as there had been around the tarn, and they had time to snooze in the sun on a section of limestone escarpment.

The day ended with cream teas in Settle and Yorkshire ice cream, and time to wander round the little shops there before their minibus back to High Trenhouse.

Meanwhile, the Intermediate group had headed for Fountains Fell.

We walked along Pothole Lane to the start of the Pennine Way and then followed it to Tennant Farm where our climb up Fountains Fell began.

We stopped to admire a newborn lamb and then wended our way up the side of the fell, stopping beside a sinkhole for a snack.

We emerged onto the top at the old coalmining chimney and walked across the moor to our lunch stop.

We passed the summit cairn and Fountains Fell Tarn.

There were superb views across to Pen y Ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside.

And then as we started back towards Malham along the ridge, we had a stunning view back to Malham Tarn.

Our route back was largely off-path along the grassy ridge of Fountains Fell.

We then descended to the bridle path to walk through grassy pastures listening to the sound of skylarks and curlew singing above us.

Many women were tired after today's walks and headed to be relatively early after dinner to enjoy their single rooms and read. A small band stayed up longer in the bar chatting, and supporting the local economy!

Today was Easter, and High Trenhouse had prepared a surprise at breakfast - a lovely Easter card to the group, and a bowl of chocolate eggs, and Easter bunnies and chicks to share around. A nice touch!

Today Pammy took the Gentle walk across the moorland towards the old smelting chimney.

It was windy and cold, but there were occasional walls to shelter behind during a break.

They then returned to Malham Tarn and walked around the far side of the tarn back to High Trenhouse.

Despite the cold wind, we were able to find a good sunbathing spot on the way home - which women duely indulged in!

Today the Intermediate walk was a longer version of the Day 2 gentle walk towards Settle.

We took a route over Langcliffe Moor with views of Pen-y-ghent and Ingleborough in the distance.

At Jubilee Cave we turned south stopping to peer into Victoria Cave.

This region is full of caves, sink holes, and cliffs - the fascinating results of limestone erosion - and they make for some very scenic walking.....

Rather than head down into Settle, we now continued past Attermire Scar as the path turned uphill towards the Grizedale tops.

Turning northwest along the bridleway to Gorbeck we then walked northeast back along the first bit of the morning's path to complete the circle.

Like on the gentle walk, there was an inclination to enjoy the sun despite the cold wind.

The sunny courtyard at High Trenhouse proved popular on our return.

Today was our last day. We had another generous breakfast at High Trenhouse, then the Gentle walk set out towards Malham Cove, Goredale, and Janet's Foss.

The limestone pavement was fascinating - full of glints and grikes - and we walked across it to the view down towards Malham.

The limestone scenery from above Malham Cove was very striking.

They walked to admire the cliffs at Gordale Scar, then enjoyed a lovely view of the waterfall at Janet's Fosse.

There was plenty of water in the falls.

From here they walked into Malham village via the river to explore the village a little.

It was a lovely last day out in sunshine that ended with a pint!

Their minibus picked them up from Malham for the lift back up the hill to High Trenhouse - in time for packed lunches in the garden, then journeys home.

Meanwhile, on the Intermediate walk we had followed the boardwalk trail around Malham Tarn National Nature Reserve.

We spent some quiet moments looking out over the tarn from the bird hide, watching coots and grebes.

We then walked on past the Field Study Centre and had a very windy climb up to the top of Great Close Hill for superb views of Malham Moor and beyond.

Returning back to High Trenhouse we met up with the Gentle walkers for lunch before hugs goodbye.

Though cold and windy at times, we'd had some lovely dry weather over this holiday, and High Trenhouse had proved to be a very popular venue. We'll be back!