Wild Swim Adventure, Foraging & Hike

£399pp

24th - 26th April 2026

  • Stay in cosy bunk barn accommodation in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park

  • Half Day Wild Swim Adventure with The Dales Dipper. Guided wild swims in TWO amazing locations

  • Delicious homecooked & nutritious food throughout your stay

  • Guided 3 hour hike with local expert Muddy Boots’ Matt

  • Learn wild food foraging skills & taste some seasonal plant life

Overview

A weekend staying in the popular Yorkshire Dales village of Malham. If you are wanting to take your wild swimming to the next level, this retreat will give you the opportunity to do so with two dip locations. This is a guided activity with wild swim coach Les (aka the Dales Dipper), he will be there to support you and give you the techniques needed for dealing with cold water submersion. You will also enjoy a 2 hour foraging & tasting workshop with James Hill (The Forager Within) and learn about plants that are edible at this time of year along with some great recipe ideas. Matt, our fabulous hiking guide will also take you out on foot to explore the coves of Malham on a 3 hour trail. The accommodation is a cosy bunkbarn with all the amenities required for a comfortable weekend of adventures.

Accommodation

You will spend two nights staying at the gorgeous Hilltop Farm Bunkhouse. This is a traditional hill farm located in the Yorkshire Dales countryside and a 2 minute walk to Malham village centre where there is a shop and two pubs. The bunk barn is made up of cosy dorm rooms, an open plan kitchen, dining & lounge area, drying rooms for your kit and outdoor areas for us to rest and relax if the weather allows. We have limited the capacity to 12 people so there is plenty of space, with people sleeping across 5 bedrooms.

There is parking for up to 8 cars (with more available in the village), WiFi and two large toilet and shower rooms. Hilltop Barn is the perfect space for relaxing, socialising and exploring this part of the Dales. To get here, it is approximately 30 minutes from the market town of Skipton, approx 50 minutes from the M6 and 1.5hrs from the A1.

Who is this trip suitable for?

If you have some experience of wild swimming or are wanting to take a strong step in to this activity with a guide, then this weekend is perfect. All the activities are aimed at a beginner level and a reasonable level of fitness is recommended to get the most out of each one. This retreat welcomes solo travellers and those travelling with a friend.

Itinerary

Friday - arrival anytime from 4pm 6.30pm - delicious 2 course dinner

Saturday - breakfast from 7.45am 9am - pick up by bus with The Dales Dipper to head to TWO wild dip locations 1pm - lunch back at Hilltop Farm 2.30pm - 4.30pm - Wild Food Foraging & Tasting with James (The Forager Within) 6.30pm - delicious 2 course dinner

Sunday - breakfast from 8am 9.30am - meet Matt from Muddy Boots Walking Holidays for a 3 hour guided hike 12.30pm - return for hot drinks, soup and cake before departure

Itineraries & timings are subject to change depending on weather conditions. The Yorkshire Dales are beautiful but the weather can be changeable

What’s Included

  • 2 (or 3) nights cosy bunk barn accommodation at Hilltop Barn

  • Half day WILD SWIM adventure. Taking in TWO wild swim locations, guided by The Dales Dipper

  • Transport included between wild dips

  • 2 hour Wild Food Foraging & Tasting workshop with The Forager Within

  • 3 hour guided hike with Muddy Boots’ Matt

  • 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners

  • Soup & Cake after the hike on Sunday

  • Time to chill & relax

  • If you have more time, a 3rd night can be included for no extra charge. This would be on a self catered basis

Prices & Dates

£395pp. A £150 non-refundable deposit is required to secure the booking

Accommodation is shared in bunk style rooms. There will be a maximum of 12 people on this trip, split across 5 different bedrooms, allowing for plenty of space. You will need to bring your own bedding and towel.

Don’t want to go home on Sunday? Stay for the Sunday night for FREE - the 3rd night would be on a self catered basis

24th - 26th April - 12 spaces in total

9th - 11th October - 12 spaces in total

Dietary Requirements - all of our food is made from fresh and is designed & created with a varied, gourmet vegetarian menu which is a combination of healthy meals and treats. Please let us know if you have any allergies and we will do our best to accommodate you, however please be aware that the kitchens we use can’t always be 100% allergen free.

Any questions about this wellness & adventure retreat, please email info@emmasdale.co.uk