Introduction
Gearstones Lodge Outdoor Centre is located at Ribblehead, Chapel-le-Dale, Nr Ingleton, North Yorkshire.
The converted shooting lodge and barns have a fascinating history, whereby the origin of Gearstones Inn evolved in to a shooting lodge for the local landowner.
In 1972, the premises were purchased by public subscription, Monies were raised by the people of Mirfield, and Gearstones Lodge Charity was formed. The premises have now become Gearstones Lodge Outdoor Centre as it is known today.
The Outdoor Centre and Cottage sit in their own grounds amidst the fells of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Central to the Three Peaks of Whernside, Pen-Y-Ghent and Ingleborough.
The famous Ribblehead Viaduct, on the Settle to Carlisle railway, just down the road and the Pennine Way footpath running along side the premises.
The whole area is surrounded by Potholes and Caves, with some interlinking, thus catering for those among us who like the darker places.
Malham Cove and Twistleton Scar limestone crags are close by, for those who like the heights of Rock Climbing.
The Centre is situated on the B6255 a few miles from Settle, Ingleton, Hawes and Dent, a mile from the Station Inn public house and Ribblehead Viaduct and train station.
