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Welcome to the
Yorkshire Dales
National Park
There is so much to see and do in the
beautiful Yorkshire Dales. Soak up the
atmosphere at a traditional agricultural
show or follow in the footsteps of film
makers, writers and artists at some
awe-inspiring sights. Visit amazing
attractions or challenge yourself on long
distance trails. Or you can just sit back,
relax and breathe in the view.
With over 2,500km of rights of way in
the National Park, there are abundant
ways to get out and about, from
discovering ancient droving routes to
exploring bridleways on foot, bike or
horseback. Step out on your own (we’ve
suggested a great heritage trail on pages
16-17) or join one of our guided walks
with an expert leader to learn about the
Dales’ landscape and wildlife.
What makes it
The area is a paradise for those seeking
adventure with some of the best climbing special?
and caving opportunities in the country.
The Yorkshire Dales landscape has
We welcome the Tour de Yorkshire many moods; it can be wild and
pedalling right through the heart of the windswept or quietly tranquil.
National Park on 1 May, while in
It includes some of the finest
September the fourth Yorkshire Dales
limestone scenery in the UK, from
Cheese Festival will take place. Join us to
crags and pavements to an
raise a glass to the Dales’ incredible food
Did you know..? underground labyrinth of caves.
and drink, and to the people who make it
and showcase it. Yorkshire Dales National Park was Each valley or ‘dale’ has its own
designated in 1954 in recognition of distinct character, set against
Highland calf above Malham Cove (Stephen Garnett Photography)
You can be assured of a warm welcome
its extraordinary natural beauty, the expansive heather moorland tops.
from the many brilliant businesses that
diversity of its wildlife habitats, its rich
make this such a fantastic destination. Stone-built villages sit amongst
cultural heritage and its fantastic
Please do your bit to look after it by traditional farming landscapes of field
opportunities for outdoor recreation.
spending a little money in local shops and barns, drystone walls and flower-rich
on local produce to help ensure the future Covering a stunning 2,179 square hay meadows, and show how the
well-being of its communities. kilometres (841 square miles), the area has been shaped over thousands
National Park is not a wilderness area, of years by the people who have lived
We hope that The Visitor 2020 shows just
but a living, working environment, and worked here.
why we think the Yorkshire Dales is so
home to 24,000 people.
special. With a huge ‘what’s on’ calendar, Spectacular waterfalls and ancient
all the information you need to plan the It’s one of a family of 15 National broadleaved woodland contrast with
perfect trip, and a map to help you find Parks in the UK, protected for future the scattered remains of former mine
your way around, you can explore the generations to enjoy. workings and other rural industries
National Park your way at your pace. which remind us of the area’s rich
It’s Yorkshire Dales National Park
Discover Yorkshire Dales
i Authority’s job to care for this very
special place and its communities, and
industrial heritage.
Together, nature and people have
National Park and plan your trip to help people understand, enjoy and created a special landscape of
at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk share in it. immense beauty and character.
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Wharfedale
Given its steep hills, great views and rocky
crags, it’s no surprise that Wharfedale is
popular with walkers.
Popular routes include the Dales Way
along the River Wharfe, Grass Woods, and
the fascinating leadmining remains on
Grassington Moor, brought
to life by a series of
interpretation panels.
Grassington has
Grassington is the seen itself transformed into
main town, with a nostalgic 1930s film set this year
shops, cafés and (pictured above right and below) as
a regular one of the locations for the new
farmers market. series of ‘All Creatures Great and
In June, the Small’. Telling the story of fictional
Grassington vet James Herriot, and based on the Find out the story of the land-letting candle at The George in
Festival brings author’s real-life experiences, Hubberholme or visit the stunning cruck barn at the Craven Arms in
music and arts, the show will be aired on Appletreewick. And don’t miss the tranquil valley of Littondale with its
while the Channel 5 in 2020. famous pubs - the Falcon
Dickensian Festival in
December turns it into a
at Arncliffe and the Queens
Arms at Litton. Visit www.buckden.org, i
Victorian-themed wonderland. kettlewellvillage.co.uk or
The peaceful gardens of Parcevall Hall
www.grassington.uk.com
Burnsall, with its five-arched bridge is a are well worth a visit, as are the accessible
for more information.
popular picnic spot, and Kettlewell holds a paths around Grimwith Reservoir.
Scarecrow Festival each August, alongside
offering plenty of food and drink options.
Stump Cross Caverns has been newly
KILNSEY SHOW
refurbished for 2020 and has a fantastic
local menu and themed events throughout
& SPORTS
TUESDAY 1ST
the year. Family run campsite in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.
SEPTEMBER 2020 Stunning views across the Upper Wharfedale valley.
At Kilnsey Park Estate you can say hello to Tel: 01756 753259
the alpacas and the red squirrels that are info@kilnseyshow.co.uk www.kettlewellcamping.co.uk
Conistone Road, Kettlewell, North Yorkshire BD23 5RE
www.kilnseyshow.co.uk 07930 379079
part of a breeding programme, catch a fish
in the angling lake, go on the nature trail,
and enjoy a drink in the café. There’s pony
trekking nearby, or you could just marvel
at the height of Kilnsey Crag and the
climbers trying to scale it.
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Your visit starts here pages 6 & 7
Destination Dales page 9
Four Seasons
in one Dales pages 10-12
Limekilns, Langcliffe Mill &
Leaping Salmon pages 16 & 17
Eat, Sleep & Discover The Dales Underground
www.thetennantsarms.co.uk Overground page 20
Tel: 01756 753946 What’s On in 2020 pages 23-46
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Starry, starry night pages 52 & 53
Yours to explore! page 54
Reach your peak page 58
Dales Countryside
Museum pages 60 & 61
Parcevall Hall Gardens are the only large
gardens open to the public in the Yorkshire Win a weekend break page 62
Dales National Park. Situated at the head of Say cheese! page 63
a valley, the twenty-four acres of formal and
woodland gardens rise up the hillside and
command impressive views of Simon’s Seat
and Wharfedale.
Just off the B6265 at Skyreholme, BD23 69E
Open 1 April - 31 October, 10am - 6pm daily
We hope you enjoy your free copy of
The Visitor. If you have any comments or
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Sarah Nicholson on 01756 751618 or email
sarah.nicholson@yorkshiredales.org.uk
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compilation of this publication, and all
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information is believed to be correct at the time
of going to press, the Yorkshire Dales National
Park Authority (the Authority) cannot guarantee
its accuracy or suitability. All information is
general and does not constitute advice or
recommendation. The Authority cannot be held
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Many visitor attractions close by. please contact the Authority.
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Admiring the dramatic
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hundreds of years enjoying internet access or visit the
lovely walled orchard next door.
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Kirkby Stephen & the Westmorland Dales
The atmospheric ruins of 12th century Pendragon Castle in Mallerstang
The Howgills and northern Pennines are a
stunning backdrop to some quite wonderful The old Stainmore Railway line - built to The lovely village of Orton has a great village
walking, cycling and horseriding country, bring coal from the Tees Valley to Cumbria shop, pub, café and Kennedy’s Chocolate
with both easy going valley routes and - now offers some great walking routes. Shop, plus a regular farmers market. In
more challenging climbs to take on. The Northern Viaducts Trail takes in part tiny Ravenstonedale there is the Black
The Coast to Coast, Pennine Journey and of the old trackbed, while another section Swan pub, plus the nearby Fat Lamb Inn.
Lady Anne’s Way long distance trails takes walkers over the spectacular 14 arch
There are many other delightful villages
converge here and Stonetrail Holidays Smardale Gill Viaduct straddling Scandal
here to explore, including the charmingly
offer bike hire and horse riding from their Beck. Rail enthusiasts have restored a
named Maulds Meaburn, Great Asby and
base right on the Pennine Bridleway further section of line at Kirkby Stephen
Crosby Garrett.
National Trail. East station and run it as a visitor attraction
Kirkby Stephen is a vibrant market town,
with train rides and special events.
You can also take a trip on the famous
More information can be found i
with individual shops, galleries, and the on www.visiteden.co.uk and
Upper Eden Visitor Centre for all the Settle-Carlisle mainline railway along the
www.ravenstonedale.org
information you need for a visit. Eden Valley all the way to Carlisle.
The parish church features a Loki Stone,
which probably came across with the
Vikings who settled in the area. Only two
such carved stones, named after the Norse
god, are known of in Europe.
Wild Boar Fell dominates the skyline of the Nestled in the Eden Valley within easy reach of the
Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North Pennines.
remote Mallerstang valley. Here you will
We welcome tourers, campers and glampers.
find the atmospheric ruins of Pendragon Perfectly placed on the Coast to Coast walking
Castle with its reputed connection to and cycle route.
Uther Pendragon - the father of King Spacious pitches, dogs welcome, hot showers, free wifi.
Open March – Nov
Arthur. Nearby Lammerside features a
Pele Tower - a defensive building against
Pennine View Park
Scottish raiders. Station Road
Kirkby Stephen
High on the fells of Great Asby Scar, with
Cumbria
its huge expanse of limestone pavement CA17 4SZ
and fantastic views to the Lake District
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and North Pennines, is an old fortified
settlement, Castle Folds. hello@pennineviewpark.co.uk www.pennineviewpark.co.uk
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Destination Dales
Make tracks
Under steam on Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam With the East Coast
Yorkshire Dales National Park is very Railway (Stephen Garnett Photography)
Mainline to the east, the
accessible by road. The M6 skirts it to the Leeds-Lancaster Line to the south,
west, the A66 is to the north, the A1 to Many of the most scenic and popular parts
and the Settle-Carlisle Line to the
the east and the A65 and A59 south (see of the National Park can be explored by
west, the train is a great way of
map on centre pages). train, bus, bike, foot or horseback, and
getting here.
events have been scheduled to link in with
But car travel can have an impact on this timetables wherever possible. And whatever you do, don’t miss a
special environment - so why not give trip on the historic Settle-Carlisle
your car a holiday, too? By leaving your car behind for just a few
railway. This gives fantastic access to
days during your trip you will be making a
There’s no better way to travel to or the heart of the National Park on one
valuable contribution to the Dales’ future
around the National Park than by train or of the most spectacular train journeys
wellbeing.
bus. Taking public transport means you in England as it rumbles over
can relax and enjoy the scenery - and see Ribblehead Viaduct and through Blea
over the top of drystone walls! Moor Tunnel. Stops include Horton-
Sweet in-Ribblesdale (perfect for the
Yorkshire Three Peaks), Dent (the
All dreams highest mainline station in England),
and Garsdale (to connect to Hawes).
There is a fabulous range of
aboard accommodation available in the Timetables for the daily service can
Yorkshire Dales to suit every taste and be found at www.settle-carlisle.co.uk
Taking the bus is an excellent way of
pocket, from B&Bs to bunk barns and and for special steam services visit
enjoying the views without having to
youth hostels to yurts. www.uksteam.info
worry about keeping your eyes on the
road. It helps reduce congestion and We can’t begin to list them all here, The trains to Skipton and Ilkley and
parking problems, as well as opening but please browse our advertisers in on the Settle-Carlisle line all carry
up the possibility of some fantastic this edition, as well as visiting our bikes. No booking is required, but
linear walks back to your car. website at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/ space can be limited, so rush hour
where-to-stay services are best avoided. Our
For a relaxed ride and truly local
dedicated cycling website
experience jump on one of the
www.cyclethedales.org.uk can tell
services that provide links between
you more, including the great trails
the main towns and villages and Plan your trip you can enjoy when you get here.
surrounding area. These are
supplemented by extra services during including access advice for those who Don’t leave here without a ride on
the summer, mainly Sundays and are less mobile, your dog in the the vintage Wensleydale Railway or
BankHolidays - visit www.dalesbus.org countryside, and where to find WiFi Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam
or contact Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 hotspots - visit our website at Railway, or a visit to Kirkby Stephen
or www.traveline.info for more www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/ East station - all lovingly restored
information. plan-your-visit and run by rail enthusiasts.
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Four Seasons in one Dales
Yorkshire Dales National Park has a mood for every time of year. Whether visiting in spring, summer,
autumn or winter, there is always something wonderful to discover and do.
Get up close to
small water-loving
Farmers are glad to see
SPRING the green flush of new
beasties on a Go Wild!
streamdipping event at
grass on the Dales’ Malham on 26 May
As the days lengthen and the temperature limestone pasture as it or 23 July.
rises, the first flowers begin to bloom in means they no longer
earnest. Listen out for the drowsy buzzing have to supplement their
of bumblebees - the lucky queens that animals’ feed.
survived the winter are the first to take
advantage. April showers swell the rivers that
have helped shape the Dales over the
The National Park turns into a nursery at centuries, causing them to thunder
this time of year. Spring lambs (known as over the National Park’s spectacular
hoggs until their first shearing at around waterfalls. Experience the drama at
14 months) are found in lower fields, and Aysgarth Falls or Hardraw Force - the
cows, which overwintered in barns, are longest single drop waterfall in England.
turned out to share the fields with ground
nesting birds. There’s nothing that says The unpolluted waters are also great for
spring has arrived more than the haunting, spotting wildlife, not only fish, but birds
bubbling cry of the returning curlew as it like dipper and kingfisher. Take the time to
looks for a mate. stop, look and listen quietly.
Remember,
If you go down to the woods in late always stick to
spring you’ll be in for a big treat. A carpet paths and walk single
Between March and of bluebells could welcome you on the file. Haymeadows are
July it is important to footpaths through Freeholders’ Wood beautiful but fragile,
keep dogs on leads - at Aysgarth Falls or Strid Wood near and, to a farmer, mean
but, if you feel Bolton Abbey, alongside the pungent winter food for
threatened by cattle, smell of wild garlic. Woodlands are also their stock.
let your dog go. the best place to hear the dawn chorus -
and if you’re very lucky you might just
glimpse a roe deer.
SUMMER
Upland hay meadows come alive with
wildflowers, insects and small mammals
like field voles. Look out for stoats hunting
along the line of a drystone wall.
Swaledale has some of the finest
meadows. Imagine what it was like during
the hot, hard work of haymaking later in
the summer and how welcome the
‘drinkings’ were - food and drink brought
out and shared.
Look skyward in July and you might spot
the fastest animal in the world - the
peregrine falcon. For over 20 years
breeding pairs have nested at Malham
Cove. As the young prepare to fly the nest
10 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.ukyou can watch them through high
powered telescopes at the RSPB and
National Park Authority viewpoint.
As evening draws in, keep an eye
overhead too for bats chasing moths
for their supper. Join a bat walk for
expert help spotting and identifying the
different species (see our ‘What’s On’ With activities such as fell racing, livestock
listing on pages 23 to 46). classes and sheepdog trials, the day has AUTUMN
always been a chance for isolated farming
Traditional agricultural shows such as September is a fine month for walking,
families to get together and for visitors to
Malham (29 August), Kilnsey (1 horse riding and mountain biking. Mild
have a great family day out.
September) and Muker (2 September) weather, fewer visitors and moorlands
have long been at the heart of local The shows also offer a welcome break bursting with heather at the start of the
communities in the Yorkshire Dales. Many from haymaking, an important summer month make it a perfect time to explore
can trace their origins back over a century task for farmers as they think ahead to the many bridleways in the National Park.
and have their own distinct traditions. feeding their animals through winter.
Evening light and striking sunsets provide
great photo opportunities. Climb a hill on
a crisp clear day and admire the view.
You’ll share the countryside with farmers
who work long into the night harvesting
their second cut of silage. Repairs to the
famous drystone walls of the Yorkshire
Dales are also underway.
The skies come alive as the nights draw in.
The lack of light pollution makes the
National Park a stunning place for stargazing.
On a cloudless night turn off your torch
and just stand and stare (read more about
the Dales’ dark sky on pages 52-53).
Autumn is a good
time of year to try red
squirrel spotting as they dash
about gathering winter supplies.
Take our self-guided trail round
the special viewing point at
Snaizeholme reserve - see
www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/
red-squirrel-trail or ask
at Hawes National
Park Centre.Around now dormice go into hibernation. carried out in the winter months whilst
Along with hedgehogs and bats they ‘the sap is down’ and tree planting begins
are one of only three British mammals as they are less likely to get damaged in
to do so. It’s also a great time to the dormant winter months. Rangers hurry
stock up on autumnal fare at farmers to finish path repairs before the worst of
markets - wild mushrooms, game the winter weather sets in.
and preserves could be on offer.
New Year, and above ground the
Farmers put the sheep bought at temperature may dip to its lowest, but
auction in October to work as underground it is a constant surface
tupping (mating) begins. The average year-round. The National Park has
hundred-year-old Hawes Auction some of the finest and most extensive
Mart is the only livestock market limestone caves - known as karst - in
inside the National Park and a visit on Britain, and three showcaves to visit -
sales day is a real experience. White Scar Cave, Stump Cross Caverns
and Ingleborough Cave.
WINTER Winter brings frost and snow. A thin
ground covering can highlight archeological
Escape the Christmas traffic and head to features: ancient field systems, outlines of
the country! Why not jump aboard and deserted settlements, and the bumps of
take one of the world’s best train journeys Bronze Age burial cairns.
along the historic Settle-Carlisle line, Look out too for otter tracks in the snow
Visit industrial heritage travelling through the Three Peaks, over along riverbanks. This shy animal is
sites like Ribblehead Viaduct, Ribblehead Viaduct, and past the highest making a strong return in the Dales, but
and Old Gang smelt mill in mainline station in England at Dent. they are usually only out and about at
Swaledale to appreciate the
Meanwhile, work very much continues in night. Finding a set of footprints is almost
hardship faced by workers in these
the National Park. Hedgelaying is always as thrilling as seeing the animal as it
isolated places in times past. Or
means it is thriving.
escape the cold at indoor attractions
like the Dales Countryside Museum.
Discover more ideas at
www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/
attractions
Join us on a video journey
through a year in the life of
Yorkshire Dales National Park
www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/a-year-in
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The National Park’s two far
northern dales, with their
classic farming landscape of
field barns and drystone
walls, are the perfect spot
to retreat from the hubbub
of modern life.
The little village of Keld at
the head of Swaledale is a
crossing point for three
long-distance walks: the
Pennine Way, the Coast to
Coast, and the Herriot
Way. It’s also at one end of
the Swale Trail - a 20km The hardy Swaledale sheep is the emblem for the National Park
(12mile) route for
mountain bikes starting from Reeth, and a
great way to experience Upper Swaledale For a truly authentic
and test your off-road cycling skills. Bring
your own bikes, or hire them from Dales
Yorkshire Dales experience
Bike Centre in Reeth.
The Keld Countryside & Heritage Centre
brings local history to life, and in the
winter months the village operates a self-
service tearoom for walkers with an
honesty box and a magical supply of
homemade cakes.
The River Swale flows along the valley and
is lined with stone-built villages, such as LOCAL-SEASONAL-RELAXED-FINE DINING
Muker with its well-known wool shop,
and Gunnerside where the King’s Head View our seasonal menus at www.1783restaurant.co.uk
pub has recently been reopened by 01748 884292 | enquiries@theburgoyne.co.uk
The Burgoyne Hotel, The Green, Reeth, Swaledale, North Yorkshire, DL11 6SN
Swaledale locals Fiona and Neil Bowe.
In the valley bottoms, the stunning
wildflower haymeadows are at their best
BIKE HIRE & CAFE
in early summer. GUIDED BIKE RIDES
Throughout the area, you’ll come across
the scattered remains of former industry,
such as Old Gang Lead Mine and Grinton GATEWAY TO THE ‘SWALE TRAIL’
Smelt Mill. Find out about the harsh life of SWALEDALE’S OFF ROAD FAMILY MTB ROUTE
a miner at the Swaledale Museum in Reeth.
BIKE & E-BIKE HIRE
The busy village of Reeth with its large Sales & repairs!
village green has shops showcasing local
arts and crafts, while Richmond’s
impressive Norman castle dominates this
market town’s skyline.
The Buttertubs Pass was a famous climb CAFÉ & CAKERY
on the Tour de France Grand Départ in
2014, and the dales are home to the OPEN EVERY DAY 9am-5pm
annual Swaledale Festival which takes T: 01748 884 908
place over two weeks at the end of May. dalesbikecentre.co.uk
Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 13Have a drink at the newly-
refurbished Tan Hill Inn - Looking for a greener
the highest pub in Great way to get around? The
Britain - which has live community-run Little White Bus
music all year round. runs throughout Wensleydale and
The inn is also a Dark Swaledale, connecting market
Sky Discovery Site, towns and villages including
designated as a great Reeth to Askrigg, Leyburn to
spot for stargazing. Richmond, and Keld to Reeth. For
routes and timetables, visit
Reeth offers pubs and
www.littlewhitebus.co.uk
tearooms, a bakery, and
an ice-cream parlour serving
local Brymor Ice Cream. Or
you could treat yourself to a
delicious evening meal at the CB Inn in remote Arkengarthdale.
Find out more at www.swaledale.net i
Biking the Swale Trail
Situated in Upper Swaledale, our new
LANGTHWAITE, ARKENGARTHDALE venue is available to book for social
events, meetings, workshops etc.
Featured in several films and TV series…
MANSE HOLIDAY COTTAGE: An ideal base
RED LION INN for walking holidays or simply relaxing.
10% discount available on bookings.
Contact Helen and quote ‘Visitor’.
BOOKS
& MAPS Email: helen.guy@keld.org.uk
for sale Mobile: 07790 401476 • keld.org.uk
Bar snacks
all year
round MUKER SHOW
Licensee: Mrs R. Hutchinson F.B.I.I. Traditional Yorkshire Show
Tel: 01748 884218 Wednesday 2nd September 2020
Fax: 01748 884133 Starts 10am at Muker Village, Swaledale
Email: rlionlangthwaite@aol.com
www.langthwaiteredlion.co.uk Sheep, Muker Silver Band,
children’s games,
fell race, and more.
REETH
SHOW
MONDAY 31ST AUGUST 2020 Tel: 01748 850123 | The Shop: 01748 828263
A traditional Dales Show and a great day out The Station Café | Bar: 01748 825967
for all the family in beautiful Swaledale. Find us: DL10 4LD | Open daily 9am - late
Shows, Displays, Stalls and Refreshments.
For further enquiries phone 07506 380393, thestation.co.uk Secretary: Kathy Scott
email reethshow1@gmail.com or visit
www.reethshow.co.uk
Find us on: 01748 886564
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Richmond Castle • Richmondshire Museum
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Available from participating attractions, The Station and Richmond Information Centre
Find out more and book online: richmond.org/town-ticket
HISTORIC HOUSE MUSEUM - TEA ROOM - AMPLE GROUNDS
Open 6 days a week from 7th February to 1st November 2020.
Closed on Thursdays.
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Kiplin Hall & Gardens info@kiplinhall.co.uk
Nr. Scorton, Richmond,
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Visit the website for details of Tea Room ‘Visitor 2020’
opening hours and special events
Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 15Limekilns, Langcliffe Mill Distance: 4½ miles
Time: allow 3 hours, with time to explore the historic
& Leaping Salmon Craven Lime Works site
Terrain: mainly flat, but uneven in places; the riverside
This fascinating walk gives a glimpse into Ribblesdale’s industrial past,
footpath can be very muddy after wet weather!
including a 19th century hidden wonder - the Hoffmann Kiln. The first
part alongside the river follows the Ribble Way, one of several long- Facilities: Stainforth has a pay-and-display car park,
distance footpaths running through the National Park. toilets, picnic area and pub, The Craven Heifer.
From Stainforth National Park car park 1
take the path by the stream under the B6479
Ribble
WaY sTaInFoRtH
into the picnic area and up to a hand gate. 2
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B6479
Stainforth Force
Dog Hill Brow, then cross the lovely old 1 ThE cRaVe
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packhorse bridge over the River Ribble 3 .
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Dales for hundreds of years until properly
maintained turnpike roads were built in
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would have had low parapets to avoid
obstructing panniers on the horse’s back,
and was a favourite picnic spot of the
composer, Edward Elgar, when staying
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Take the signposted footpath on your left.
You will soon pass Stainforth Force, a popular
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Continue on beside the river through a
handgate and over stone stiles until
eventually reaching an iron footbridge 4 .
Take a moment to look back at the well worn 5 mIlL pOnD
paved path to Stackhouse which must have
rung to the sound of millworkers’ clogs every
morning and evening.
After crossing the footbridge, bear right 6
between the double row of former 7
millworkers cottages. Turn left past the last Ribble lAnGcLiFfE
house, and follow the path round to the WaY hIgH mIlL
right and alongside the large mill pond 5
which once supplied Langcliffe High Mill 6 .
16 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.ukBuilt on the site of a corn mill in 1793
by three Lancashire entrepreneurs,
Langcliffe High Mill was one of
Yorkshire’s earliest and largest cotton
spinning mills. From the age of 10,
children were allowed to work in the
mill part time (with school in the
morning) and full time from 14.
The mill was greatly enlarged in the
early 19th century when steam power
was brought in, and in the 1820s the
company began weaving cotton, with
the looms eventually housed in what
is now Watershed Mill half a mile
downstream. In the 1950s it was
converted to papermaking.
Continue round the edge of the mill site The incredible interior of the Hoffmann Kiln
and then ahead up a narrow walled
eN
footpath. As you cross the bridge over the lane heading north. Take the public After exploring the kiln interior, continue
oTeL
Settle-Carlisle railway line, look out for footpath on your left signposted to on the footpath north across fields and
Pen-y-ghent in the distance 7 . Stainforth through fields, and then over a gated stream. Taitlands, the large
alongside the railway line into the site private house on your left, was built in
When you reach the B6479, carefully cross of the former Craven Lime Works 8 . 1831 for Thomas Redmayne, a West
over into Langcliffe village. Go straight Yorkshire mill owner with quarrying
ahead between the houses and bear left at Take time to explore this amazing piece
interests in Ribblesdale, and became a
Cock House, built in 1809 as the village of industrial history following the
youth hostel in 1942 10 .
workhouse. interpretation panels which form a trail
around the whole site - including the Finally, take the roadside path back into
Continue past the memorial fountain and impressive Hoffmann Kiln 9 . the village and car park.
take Pike Lane on your left by the village
car park. Follow it into a walled grassy
The construction of the Settle-Carlisle Want to hear more? Join our expert
Stainforth’s 17th century packhorse bridge Railway made heavy industry, such as leaders on a guided walk (The Craven
lime-burning, possible in Langcliffe, Lime Works, 19 August). Come in the
with the lime used to make mortar for autumn and you could witness the
building. Craven Lime Works has incredible sight of Atlantic salmon
important examples of several types of leaping up Stainforth Force to the
limekiln with the Hoffmann Kiln one of spawning grounds upstream (The
the best-preserved examples in England. Industrial Past of Ribblesdale & the
Leaping Salmon, 10 and 17 October).
Built in 1873, it had 22 individual
chambers where limestone was To delve deeper into Dales’ history
continuously burnt in a circuit that and discover many more amazing sites
took around six weeks to complete. to visit in the National Park, go to
The quarried limestone was carefully www.outofoblivion.org.uk
placed in the chambers by hand. Coal
was mixed in and, when lit, more was
dropped in from chutes above. Behind
the burning zone two or three
chambers were allowed to cool so
that the lime could be shovelled out
and onto waiting railway wagons.
The operation was highly labour
intensive and provided local
employment, but the working
conditions were unhealthy and
dangerous. Image: Keith Broughton
Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 17Skipton & Bolton Abbey
The 130-mile long Leeds-Liverpool Canal,
one of the early achievements of the
Industrial Revolution, runs through the
heart of Skipton. It celebrated its 200th
anniversary in 2016 and now offers
narrowboat day trips and canalside walks.
Originally a trading centre for sheep and
wool - its name Sceap Tun meant ‘sheep
town’ - Skipton grew up around its
magnificent 900 year old castle and
market place.
These days visitors can enjoy re-enactments
and other historic events in the castle
grounds, and still visit the town’s regular
artisan markets held in the canal basin. Cruising along the Leeds-Liverpool Canal (Stephen Garnett Photography)
The 20 acres of parkland at Aireville Park
contain skateboard and pump tracks, and
the new Raven Tree Top Adventure, a high
ropes adventure course.
Craven Swimming Pool & Fitness Centre,
also in the park, has two swimming pools, a
fitness centre, café, sauna and steam room.
The livestock auction mart, on the edge of
the town, transforms into an unusual arts
venue for annual events such as Art in the
Pen and Yarndale, as well as hosting plays,
comedians and bands.
The perfect gateway to the National Park,
Skipton boasts many pubs, cafés, shops,
and hotels - plus a cinema - and is easily
accessed by train from Leeds and Bradford.
Not far away, the Bolton Abbey estate,
owned for centuries by the Dukes of
Devonshire, lies on the banks of the River
Wharfe. You can explore the romantic
ruins of the twelfth century priory, and
Visit us at Gallaber Park to view our
enjoy woodland nature trails and riverside full range of holiday homes for sale.
walks - suitable for wheelchair users -
Located on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.
before indulging in a tasty treat at the
Cavendish Pavilion.
Caravans available for hire
Hesketh Farm Park is a great family day out Seasonal Touring
with animals and fun tractor rides, a unique
hands-on experience of farm life. For steam
buffs there is Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam
Railway. Now restored and run by
enthusiasts, the track winds its way back and
forth between the village and the abbey. www.gallaberpark.com
Tel: 01729 851397
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As well as our simply superb Fish and Chips, our High Street location
is open for tasty Breakfasts and scrumptious Afternoon Tea
served daily between 2.30pm - 5pm.
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Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 19Underground Overground In an emergency, would you know
how to get help?
The Cave Rescue Organisation - believed 1. Call 999
to be the oldest in the world and based 2. Ask for ‘Police’ and say which
right here in the Yorkshire Dales - was county you are in
formed after an incident at Gingling Hole
3. Ask the Police for ‘cave’ or ‘fell’
in 1934.
rescue
A potholer broke his leg and the long
4. Say where you are and give a
drawn out rescue that followed provided a
description and grid reference
serious lesson for all. The following month
Settle St John Ambulance, Giggleswick 5. Describe the problem and answer
School and six potholing clubs any other questions
met and proposed the world’s
Fancy taking on the 6. Stay by a phone or where you
first cavers’ self-help group.
Three Peaks with CRO? As a can maintain a signal on your
voluntary organisation, the ‘fifth’ Today, the five Yorkshire mobile, keeping the line clear so
emergency service relies on donations, and Cumbria-based you can be called back.
and this year’s big fundraiser will be the rescue teams that cover
The rescue team will call other services
sponsored Ingleborough Challenge on the National Park are
as required.
16 May. An event for everyone with still made up of highly
two options to choose from - walk or trained volunteers who
run the 12 mile Clapham Circuit or the give their time freely
26 mile Ingleborough Marathon. 24 hours a day, 365
Find out how to take part at days a year, to provide a
safety net for anyone off To find out more about staying
www.cro.org.uk
the beaten track, above or safe in the countryside, visit
below ground. www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/take-care
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Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 21Sedbergh, Dentdale & The Howgills
Nestled beneath the Howgill Fells - the The area is central to the history of the Dent Station is the highest mainline station
distinctive rounded hills described by Quaker movement. Climb up to Fox’s in England at 1,100 feet and a stop on the
writer and walker Alfred Wainwright as Pulpit, the hillside spot where George Fox historic Settle-Carlisle railway line.
looking like ‘a herd of sleeping elephants - preached in 1652 and thought of as the
At the Dent Heritage Centre you can find
is the market town of Sedbergh. start of the society, before visiting the
out about the mining of the black marble
peaceful meeting house at Brigflatts,
As befits its status as one of England’s synonymous with the dale, as well as the
which is open to all.
‘book towns’, it has many second hand story of the ‘terrible knitters of Dent’.
book shops. It also boasts a huge variety The cobbled streets of Dent village are
of eateries from quirky tea rooms to home to the award-winning George &
award-winning dining experiences,
including former 17th century coaching
Dragon pub with its own micro-brewery,
and the town’s centrepiece: a memorial Visit www.dentdale.com and i
inn, the Black Bull. fountain to its most famous son, Adam www.sedbergh.org.uk for more
Sedgwick, considered the founding father information.
Restored Victorian wool mill, Farfield Mill
of modern geology.
Arts & Heritage Centre, sits a mile outside
Sedbergh. Here you can watch artists and
craftspeople at work in their studios, as
well as enjoy the changing exhibitions,
Sedbergh
shop and tearoom. VISIT
The dramatic waterfall of Cautley Spout is
reached from the Cross Keys, a 400-year-
old temperance inn, now owned by the
National Trust.
England’s Book Town
Home cooking using
fresh local produce
Free Wi-Fi
Dog friendly
Tourist Information Centre
Food served all day
Fully licenced 015396 20125
www.smattsduo.co.uk
Open Mon 9am - 4pm, Tues closed, Wed 9am - 6pm,
closed on Wed (November - May), Thurs - Sun 9am - 6pm www.sedbergh.org.uk
32 Main Street, Sedbergh LA10 5BL
Tel. 015396 20552
smattsduosedbergh@gmail.com
- Art Exhibitions
FAMOUS NAME - Artists' Studios
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