Magical Mystery Twilight Walks with Stargazing
North York Moors National Park, England
Featured in The Metro Travel section
What you'll do
From the edge of this ancient land, the vistas are simply breathtaking. On a clear day you can watch the sun set behind the Yorkshire Dales in the distance. Below are expansive, flat plains that go on as far as the eye can see. The skies here are simply huge.
It's the most perfect place to watch day turn to night. Walk by the light of the moon. Or gaze in wonder at a sparkling, star-filled sky when it's very dark.
But first you'll descend down a steep hill to a lake. Cradled by ancient woodlands, this tarn was formed over 20,000 years ago. It has a depth of stillness and light which is simply magical after sunset.
Heading back to the top will be worth the effort. On clear nights you'll be rewarded with stunning views and shimmering lights from small settlements below. See planets, constellations, shooting stars and even see the The Milky Way arcing above you. You'll see the moon really clearly from here when it's full too.
Of course we can't guarantee the weather, but even if it's cloudy, walking at night is an incredible experience that is invigorating, immersive and good for the soul.
But this isn't any old night walk. You'll learn more about planet Earth and the night sky above you. And we'll teach you how to ‘fine tune’ your senses through a little mindfulness so you'll get even more out of the experience too.
The result? Your WOW-factor will be ramped up. And those worries you had earlier, may have disappeared.
Walk information
We'll start the walk just before sunset, but it will be dark by the time we finish.
The walk length is roughly 4 miles and mainly on footpaths. There are
very steep hills, rough ground and mud in this walk route too. Mud is unavoidable at this time of the year I'm afraid, but we are in a natural environment!
For your comfort, a
good level of fitness will be needed for this activity.
Prices from £39 / person**
NEW DATES
TBC
* Finish time is approximate
** PLUS BOOKING FEES - NON REFUNDABLE
Please refer to our Terms & Conditions before booking
What's included
Small, personal group-size. Services of a mountain guide and 'wellbeing in nature' instructor. A sensory adventure that ramps up your feel-good factor. Feeling amazing. A little information about planets, star systems and other interesting facts about the universe. Peace of mind. Safety. Feeling calmer and awe - which is priceless!
What to bring
Please refer to our Equipment List & What to Bring page for further information.
Joining Instructions
Please note joining instructions will be be given after you have booked, closer to the event date. If you have any queries about anything don't hesitate to contact me.
Please make sure you read the
T & Cs page too as this includes cancellations or changes due to inclement weather.
Meet your Leaders
Alison is the owner of Adventures for the Soul and is passionate about the natural world and the outdoors. She holds a BSc degree in Environmental Management and PGCert in Tourism, Conservation & Sustainable Development. A dark sky enthusiast, nature lover, Yoga teacher, and former Zen Buddhist, she's taken people to some of the most stunning areas of the UK on wellbeing and walking holidays since 2009.
Fabian, our walk leader for the evening, is the Founder and Director of AFS Mountaineering. He's not only a qualified winter mountain leader, but a PhD scientist with a specialism in evolution and life in extreme habitats. He also has a fascination with stars and planets and can talk to us about what we are looking at and how it formed.
Where you'll be
When you book, we'll let you know where to meet on the western side of North Yorks Moors National Park. The location will be kept a secret until then.......Well, we did say it would be a mystery!
Please note all joining instructions will be given to you nearer the date. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.
Why not extend your stay so you can really reap the benefits of this super-chilled area? A bit of hint, check out Helmsley and areas nearby. We recommend
Carlton Lodge for B&B or search
North York Moors National Park website
for other accommodation.
Images: AFS Mountaineering, Steve Bell, Alison Goodwin
