Whether you prefer the natural or a trail centre we have both within easy access of our guest house. You can ride straight out onto the “Settle Loop” a 10 mile circular route which takes in parts of the Pennine Bridleway and with spectacular views of Malham Tarn and the Dales. This is a great short route to wet your appetite to what our area has to offer.
As keen mountain bikers ourselves at King William Guest House we can offer advice on what routes are best check out our bespoke page for maps and details
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Just 6 miles from the King William the Fourth Guest House (Settle) is the village of Malham, a honeypot for visitors to Yorkshire. There is a lovely walk which takes a couple of hours and takes in the three main features of the local landscape – the Malham Cove, Gordale Scar and Janet’s Foss. This […]
One of the 15 different species of tree to be found on Harrison’s Playing Fields near Bankwell Road, Giggleswick. I photographed this whilst preparing for Eco-Explorers who will be meeting on Tuesday. Do you know what it is? (Answer at end) Sept 2025 EVENTS: Mon 22 Sept- 5 Oct Fair Trade Fortnight: Look out for […]
Let’s be honest, the Dales are glorious, but sometimes the heavens open. It’s the kind of rain that makes you want to pack it in and crawl back under the duvet. Don’t you dare. Settle’s got a rhythm, even when it’s throwing it down. Pull on your waterproofs—or not—and let’s get after it. Read More […]