Chapel Gallery Bunkhouse

10/06/2026

It isn't very June like weather here, at the moment - but the showers & occasional sun seems to be making great hay meadows.
Managed to get out for a fab mountain bike ride one evening this week - and had the most incredible views from the shoulder of Shunner Fell from Cotterdale. Then took the pooch for a wander up Cam Road, we did get hailed on at one stage, but then the sun came out and the clouds were amazing!!!
Over the last couple of weeks we have had groups of cyclists, swimmers, runners and walkers all stay with us - so many choices of different activities to do, as well as wandering around our beautiful town!
We have availability in July & August if you want to see some of these big skies and hay meadows 🥰

22/05/2026

I love that our bunkhouse gets used for so many different types of activities, and we have so many returning guests - over the last couple of weeks, we have had a group of wild swimming ladies, a group of road cyclists, a group of fell runners and a group of motor-bikers doing a multi day journey. As well as Pennine Way walkers, Herriot Way and people just visiting the area!!
There are so many things to do here - and the summer has finally arrived, I think!!!!!

www.chapelgalleryhawes.com/stay-with-us

10/04/2026

For any Pennine Wayers out there......

CLOSURE NOTICE: Urgent road repairs are being carried out at Bruntacres Road, Hawes, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park which is resulting in a closure of the Pennine Way near Haylands Bridge (on the section of trail between Hawes and Hardraw).

The closure is in place between the hours of 8am and 5pm on weekdays only from 9th April 2026 and is expected to last for 4 weeks. It will not be possible to use the trail to get between Hawes and Hardraw during these times.

An alternative route is shown on the National Trails website at the following link. Please note that the route is on roads:
https://tinyurl.com/ykjx5n97

27/03/2026

Some of the latest views from my running/walking/biking/swimming activities - really is a stunning place to be.....you never know what the weather has in store!! This week, and last, we have had lovely warm cloud free days, snow and floods (sometimes on the same day!) Makes the waterfalls look extra special 🥰

25/02/2026

Shhhhh......I think spring may be here!! I've seen oystercatchers for the last couple of weeks (very noisy down at Semerwater!!), this morning I spotted a couple of Lapwings and heard a Curlew!! The snowdrops are looking stunning too.....

We have an incredible murmuration of starlings happening just over our building at dusk - it has slowly built up from a small ball of starlings, to a pretty big group of them

We have space in the bunkhouse during the week - and some weekends, come and see what spring looks like in the Dales. Which will be out first - the ash or the oak? Are we in for a splash or a soak?

Bird pictures from the rspb website, snowdrops from the gardeners world website, video all my doing.

12/02/2026

Fancy some dark sky gazing.......this weekend looks like it could be really clear, and cold! But can never be 100% sure! We have space in the bunkhouse if people are looking for a last minute get away :)

Our Dark Skies Festival is getting closer! Running from Friday through to 1 March the festival offers a great opportunity to explore the beauty of the night sky and learn more about the universe we live in. Check out all our events here 👇

https://ow.ly/otii50Y8Kez

📸 Ben Bush Photography

05/11/2025

November, December and January can give us some incredible weather - fancy seeing some frozen waterfalls, huuuuuge icicles or just have beautiful frosty days? With a warm and dry place to come back to. We have limited availability across these months. **The cold weather can't be guaranteed, but stunning scenery and amazing waterfalls can be!**

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08/10/2025

Did you know the Yorkshire Dales National Park is a Dark Skies Reserve? So as well as being stunning in the daylight, it is officially, also amazing in the dark!!! With the naked eye you can see the Milky Way, with a pair of binoculars you can just about see the moons of Saturn, with a telescope you can see soooooooo much - and this is from the park next door. When there are Aurora events, you can see them too. Go a bit further out of Hawes - up a hill or to 10 mins to Widdale/Raydale/Semerwater, then it is incredible.
The National Park runs some Dark Sky events - the next one is 24th Oct for a week, with the biggest events from 13th Feb for a week.
I love looking at the stars, and all the stories of the constellations - give me a cup of tea, my down jacket and a clear night.....I would be very happy!! I get quite excited by it all!!!
Place a booking this week (until 15th Oct) for 5 people, quote "Ganymede" in the bookings, and we will give you a star related gift.

16/09/2025

I talk a lot about the walks/bike rides and swims around Hawes and Upper Wensleydale. But if you fancy doing something a bit different, a great place to visit not too far away, is Richmond. With its iconic Norman castle (with huge views from the top of the tower), lots of historic buildings (Georgian Theatre is the UK's oldest working theatre), cobbled market place and riverside views, it is worth a visit. It is also the original Richmond of more than 100 others across the world!!!

Starting on Friday 19th September the Richmond Walking and Book Festival begins - this is 10 days of book events and guided walks. Talks tend to be in and around Richmond, with the walks all over the various Dales, and further afield (a great way to explore other places!)

We have space in the Bunkhouse if you are interested in taking part in any of these events!

The website link for the festival is www.booksandboots.org.