Here is our current programme of events.
Please note that for privacy reasons, we do not show contact details here. If you are interested in attending an event, please contact us.
January – April 2026
Thursday 1st January — NEW YEAR’S DAY WALK — Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal (FASR). Meet at 9.30am for a 10.30am walk start
Join us in welcoming the New Year with a walk of about 6 miles in the hinterland of Ripon, starting from FASR visitors’ centre. Meet at the restaurant from 9.30am for tea/coffee and bacon butties, to start walking at 10.30am. NOTE THE EARLIER TIME THIS YEAR – there is a Parkrun at FASR that morning and we are hoping to avoid the runners. Stephen will lead us through the deer park and into the surrounding countryside, the route depending upon weather and conditions on the day. We will finish back at the visitor centre. Contact Stephen N.
Sunday 11th January* — TASK — Nunnington Hall
Our first task of 2026 takes us to Nunnington Hall in Ryedale. The grounds at this property are small in area but very varied and there is often a range of jobs on offer. The task may involve general tidying work, or construction in preparation for the new season; path maintenance is often needed. Contact Stephen N. to come along.
Sunday 25th January — TASK — Brimham Rocks
With its remarkable rock formations and views far along Nidderdale, a task at this moorland property is definitely good for the soul – especially with a crisp frost and sunshine to help the work along. At this time of year, the work could be birch removal, maybe with a bonfire to warm us up. Contact Jude if you’d like to join us.
Sunday 8th February* — TASK — Nostell Priory
We usually work in the parkland or woodland at Nostell. Contractors have been on site over the autumn and we expect that our task will follow on from their work. Contact James & Lesley to join us.
Sunday 22nd February — TASK — East Riddlesden Hall
Another of our smaller properties, but there is always plenty needing to be done at this time of year. Come along and help finish off the winter’s work and prepare the grounds for the new season. Please contact Helen if you’d like to join us.
Sunday 8th March — TASK — Malham Tarn Estate
Stretching from the high moorland to the Tarn itself and on towards the village below, the property encompasses farmland, woodland, a wetland nature reserve and even a walled garden. The work here is very varied, although will be weather-dependent; in early March we could have a hard frost or snow, or a mild spring day. Contact Jude.
Friday 13th March — MEAL — The Wetherby Whaler, Guiseley. 6.30pm start.
A new venue for our meal out this winter – we are going to The Wetherby Whaler, Guiseley (formerly Harry Ramsden’s) for a traditional fish and chip supper – or other dishes if you prefer. More information on the venue, for directions and a menu. To book your seat at the table, contact Jane.
Sunday 22nd March — TASK — Beningbrough Hall
Beningbrough Hall has extensive gardens and also parkland going down to the River Ouse; we may be working in either area. There is sure to be plenty to do, usually including some lighter jobs. The spring bulbs display should be at its best now. Contact Geoff and Margaret if you’d like join us.
Sunday 12th April — TASK — Upper Wharfedale Estate
As the name suggests, this is another extensive upper Dales property, with very varied landscapes stretching up the valley, including river bank, woodland and high moorland. The scenery is magnificent and the work invigorating. Contact Steve E if you’d like to come along.
25th – 26th April — WEEKEND TASK — Borrowdale (Northern Lakes)
Exchanging the rivers of the Yorkshire Dales for the lake of Derwentwater, we pay our annual weekend visit to Borrowdale. Possibly our largest property, including lake shore, fellsides and extensive woodland, including the National Nature Reserve oak woodland around the lake and up the valley. Book your own accommodation in the Keswick area and join us either for the full weekend or for the day on Saturday. Contact Steve E for more details and to put your name down for the task.
* Note that the Nostell and Nunnington tasks have swapped dates since originally advertised.
Future Tasks for 2026
- May 10th – Nostell Priory
- June 7th – Hardcastle Crags
- June 21st – East Riddlesden Hall
- July 5th – Brimham Rocks
- July 19th – Malham Tarn Estate
- August 2nd – Hardcastle Crags
- September 6th – Beningbrough Hall
- September 20th – East Riddlesden Hall
- October 4th – Brimham Rocks
- October 18th – Ormesby Hall
- November 1st – Upper Wharfedale
- November 14th & 15th – Cragside Estate, Northumberland
- November 29th – Nunnington Hall
- December 13th – Brimham Rocks
Full details of future tasks will be provided nearer the time.