Nidderdale Llamas and Alpacas

Nidderdale Llamas and Alpacas Llama and alpaca trekking&experiences in the beautiful Nidderdale countryside 🦙 Our 6 different options include 3 trekking options and 3 experience options.
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Llama and Alpaca Trekking and Experiences in the stunning scenery of the Nidderdale Countryside. Pre-booking is essential as we are not open to the public, we are only open to pre-booked treks and experiences. We are fully insured, as well as hold the relevant Animal Welfare License (LN199317810), which is required from local councils in order to operate. We are a small family run business with a

herd of llamas and alpacas that stands around 100 animals. These are a mixture of rescue llamas and alpacas, as well as homebred llamas and llamas and alpacas from breeders. We offer 6 different main options, but also offer therapy sessions, school groups, youth groups etc as well as offsite visits such as care home visits, agricultural shows and village fetes, and weddings. Trekking options include all drinks and food/cakes depending on the option and we cater for all dietary requirements. Experiences do not include any food or drink. Trekking Options:
1 - Scenic Farm Trek:
3 hour experience
This starts with an introduction to llamas and alpacas, and meeting some different types, before 'speed dating' to match you to the right animal for you for the walk. The trek is 1.5 miles, taking around 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes. Then returning to the farm to enjoy included cakes and drinks, whilst watching the llamas and alpacas in the fields.

2 - Half Day Trek:
4.5 hour experience
Starting with an introduction to llamas and alpacas, meeting different types, before 'speed dating' for your perfect match of animal for the trek. The trek is 3.5 miles, and includes a drink and biscuit break half way round. Then returning to the farm for a picnic lunch whilst watching the llamas and alpacas in their fields.

3 - Full Day Trek:
9:30 to 5ish
Starting with a brief introduction to llamas and alpacas, meeting different types, before being matched to your llama for the day. This trek sets off up to National Trust Site Brimham Rocks, where you will have a drink and homemade flapjack or scone and a chance to explore Brimham Rocks, before heading through the grounds of Brimham Rocks, back down to a local woodland for a luxury picnic, and returning to the farm for further refreshments whilst watching the llamas and alpacas in the fields. The trek is approximately 7.5-8 miles in total. Experience Options:

1 - Adult and Teen Experience:
2 hour experience
This experiences is about meeting the different types of llamas and alpacas, getting lots of hands on experience and plenty of photo opportunities, before heading out on a 40 minute walk.

2 - Junior Experience:
1.5 hour experience
This experience is aimed at 7-13 year olds, with their adults. It includes a full introduction to llamas and alpacas, plenty of photo opportunities, then a llama or alpaca between 2 people for a 30 minute walk.

3 - Senior/Disable Experience:
1 hour experience
This experience doesn't include a walk, it is aimed at those who couldn't manage a walk or trek, it is all about meeting a selection of llamas and alpacas in the barn, and plenty of photo opportunities. [email protected]
01423 711052
www.nidderdalellamas.org

Meet baby Gordon, born 26th April to mum Laura and dad Kenny! Although very small initially, he is growing well, and gro...
18/05/2024

Meet baby Gordon, born 26th April to mum Laura and dad Kenny! Although very small initially, he is growing well, and growing in confidence and naughtiness too!

He is definitely keeping us on our toes, just like his mother!

What an absolutely beautiful view with the northern lights and the llamas 🦙
11/05/2024

What an absolutely beautiful view with the northern lights and the llamas 🦙

Kenny enjoying some dry weather finally!
07/05/2024

Kenny enjoying some dry weather finally!

Isla is 2 years old today! -Although if you saw her, you’d like she’d an adult, as she’s a tall girl!
05/05/2024

Isla is 2 years old today!

-Although if you saw her, you’d like she’d an adult, as she’s a tall girl!

You’re a stunning girl Laura 💕
04/05/2024

You’re a stunning girl Laura 💕

We love running sessions like this, the connection people build with our llamas and alpacas is always great to see 💕🦙
30/03/2024

We love running sessions like this, the connection people build with our llamas and alpacas is always great to see 💕🦙

We are on the search for a new human to join our small team!Take a look at the link below 🦙 https://www.nidderdalellamas...
13/03/2024

We are on the search for a new human to join our small team!

Take a look at the link below 🦙

https://www.nidderdalellamas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Staff-vacancy-2024-TCA.pdf

Mother and daughter hill time for Holly and Dorothy today!
11/03/2024

Mother and daughter hill time for Holly and Dorothy today!

Carlos, Sid, Yogi, Archie and Woody 🦙 They love to play on the rocks and tree stumps, trying to get higher than each oth...
03/03/2024

Carlos, Sid, Yogi, Archie and Woody 🦙

They love to play on the rocks and tree stumps, trying to get higher than each other!

10/01/2024

The boys are much happier the the recent weather of crisp cold days which are most importantly also dry(!!)

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24/12/2023

On this eve, with the sun setting we wish a 'Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.'

18/12/2023

A bit late in the day but here is our day 18 of our advent calendar - 2 popular boys, and 2 less heard of girls make their appearance today!

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17/12/2023

Day 17 is highly dominated by female llamas, but there is an alpaca who makes an appearance 🦙

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16/12/2023

Here is Day 16 of our advent calendar 🦙

Don’t forget about our Christmas cuddles festive experience, book now to avoid disappointment!

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13/12/2023

Today is day 13 of our advent calendar… meet todays animals 🦙

Don’t forget we offer adoption packages for our llamas and alpacas 🦙

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12/12/2023

Day 12 of our Nidderdale Llamas and Alpacas advent calendar and we have a surprise for you!

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11/12/2023

Day 11 of our advent calendar… who will be introduced today…

🦙 BRAND NEW EXPERIENCE! 🦙Come join us this December on our brand new Christmas Cuddles Festive Experience!! An hours ind...
06/12/2023

🦙 BRAND NEW EXPERIENCE! 🦙

Come join us this December on our brand new Christmas Cuddles Festive Experience!!

An hours indoor experience meeting some of our llamas and alpacas; getting cuddles and strokes with plenty of photo opportunities before finishing by enjoying a festive drink and treat! 🦙🎄

Evening slots available to enjoying our Christmas lights too! 🎄

To book your slot or find out more, visit our website or contact us on:
📧[email protected]
📞01423 711052!

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It’s been the first snow of the winter today, llamas and snow make the perfect photo opportunities 💕🦙❄️                 ...
30/11/2023

It’s been the first snow of the winter today, llamas and snow make the perfect photo opportunities 💕🦙❄️

Rowan, George and Woody, 3 very gentle boys - all related too! Echo was Woody’s dad, and Rowan and George’s grandad 💕🦙ww...
25/11/2023

Rowan, George and Woody, 3 very gentle boys - all related too! Echo was Woody’s dad, and Rowan and George’s grandad 💕🦙

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A gorgeous llama with a gorgeous backdrop - Rowan showing how pretty the autumnal colours are at the minute 🍁🍂Don’t miss...
11/11/2023

A gorgeous llama with a gorgeous backdrop - Rowan showing how pretty the autumnal colours are at the minute 🍁🍂

Don’t miss out and book yourself a llama and alpaca experience this autumn 🍂

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Barry 🦙 who has had the pleasure of meeting this tuneful and baffled llama? Barry definitely lacks in the intelligence d...
09/11/2023

Barry 🦙 who has had the pleasure of meeting this tuneful and baffled llama?

Barry definitely lacks in the intelligence department, but it makes him all the more loveable 💕

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Llama Trekking and Alpaca Trekking in the dales. Pre-booking essential! Meet and greet some of these fleecy creatures and learn all about them, and their characteristics, lots of photo opportunities! We off short experiences or trekking ranging from 1.5 miles, 3.5 miles through to the full day 8 mile trek! We have a herd of 52 llamas and 11 alpacas currently, all with different quirky personalities!


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