Following the amazing success of last February’s Dark Skies event, we're thrilled to invite you to our 2025 Dark Skies Walk
Event Details:
📅 Date: Friday, February 28th, 2025
📍 Location: Grimwith Reservoir, Yorkshire Dales, Skipton BD23 5EQ
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🕕 Refreshments: Served from 6:00 pm
🚶 Walk Begins: 6:30 pm (4- miles circular, approx. 2 hours)
🍽️Supper: Baked potato and cake at the Grimwith Yacht Club afterwards
Cost: £8.50 per person (includes walk, refreshments, and supper)
About Grimwith Reservoir:
Set amidst the stunning Yorkshire Dales, Grimwith Reservoir is known for its scenic beauty and dark sky, making it a prime spot for stargazing. Its tranquil, open setting provides expansive night sky views, giving participants a truly immersive celestial experience.
There is free parking at the Yacht club and accessible toilets are available on site.
Supporting the Dark Skies Walk event directly benefits Access the Dales, our charity dedicated to making the beautiful landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales accessible to everyone, regardless of physical ability. Many outdoor areas, especially rugged terrains like the Dales, are challenging for people with mobility issues. Access the Dales works tirelessly to remove these barriers by providing all-terrain wheelchairs, organising inclusive events, and advocating for accessible paths and facilities.
By participating in or donating to events like the Dark Skies Walk, you’re not only enjoying a unique experience but also contributing to a broader mission: making nature accessible to all. Funds raised help the charity to maintain and expand its fleet of all-terrain wheelchairs, organise more inclusive outdoor events. This support empowers people with disabilities to explore and enjoy the beauty of the Dales, creating an inclusive outdoor community and ensuring that everyone can benefit from the mental and physical health advantages of nature.
In short, your support allows Access the Dales to continue breaking down barriers in the outdoors, enabling more people to connect meaningfully with nature.