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A warm welcome to Yorkshire Dales National Park
What makes it special?
Long before it became a National Park,
visitors sought out the Dales for its
breathtaking scenery. Eighteenth century
writers and artists were drawn to its The Yorkshire Dales landscape has many hay meadows, and show how the area
dramatic landscapes, and by 1781 intrepid moods; it can be wild and windswept or has been shaped over thousands of
tourists were being charged one shilling to quietly tranquil. years by the people who have lived and
tour Weathercote Cave in Chapel-le-Dale worked here.
It includes some of the finest limestone
with a guide. scenery in the UK, from crags and Spectacular waterfalls and ancient
With over 2,500km of rights of way there pavements to an underground labyrinth broadleaved woodland contrast with the
are abundant ways to enjoy the National of caves. scattered remains of former mine
Park, from a wander along ancient droving workings and other rural industries
Each valley or ‘dale’ has its own distinct
routes to exploring bridleways on foot, which remind us of the area’s rich
character, set against expansive heather
bike or horseback. We’ve suggested a industrial heritage.
moorland tops.
wonderful Woods & Waterfalls Together, nature and people have
mindfulness walk on pages 16-17. Stone-built villages sit amongst
created a special landscape of immense
traditional farming landscapes of field
The area is a paradise for those seeking beauty and character.
barns, drystone walls and flower-rich
adventure, with some of the best climbing
and caving opportunities in the country.
Soak up the atmosphere in Dales villages Forty years on from its first edition, we
and towns or follow in the footsteps of hope that The Visitor 2021 continues to Did you know..?
film makers, writers and artists round some show just why we think the Yorkshire
Yorkshire Dales National Park was
awe-inspiring natural sites. Or you can just Dales is so special. With fascinating
designated in 1954 in recognition of
sit back, relax and breathe in the view. features on the National Park’s landscape
its extraordinary natural beauty, the
and wildlife, all the information you need
You can be assured of a warm welcome diversity of its wildlife habitats, its rich
to plan the perfect trip, and a map on the
from the many brilliant businesses that cultural heritage and its fantastic
centre pages to help you find your way
make this such a fantastic destination. Join opportunities for outdoor recreation.
around, you can explore the Dales your
us in raising a glass to the Dales’ incredible Covering 2,179 square kilometres
way at your pace.
food and drink, and to the people who (841 square miles), the National Park
make it and showcase it. is not a wilderness area, but a living,
working environment, home to
24,000 people.
It’s one of a family of 15 National
Parks in the UK, protected for future
generations to enjoy.
It’s the Yorkshire Dales National Park
Authority’s job to care for this very
special place, its landscape and its
communities, and to help people
understand and share in it.
We put this guide
together at the start of Our website provides all the
2021 with the knowledge that essential information you need for
a roadmap out of restrictions a visit to Yorkshire Dales National
was being prepared - but just Park. From where to begin as a first
be aware that things might time visitor to ideas for really getting
change throughout the year. off the beaten track, discover it all at
Please refer to the latest www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
national guidelines
when you visit.
The hardy Swaledale sheep is the emblem of the
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Sedbergh, Dentdale & The Howgills
Nestled beneath the Howgill Fells - the craftspeople at work in their studios, as The cobbled streets of Dent village are
distinctive rounded hills described by well as enjoy the changing exhibitions, home to the award-winning George &
writer and walker Alfred Wainwright as shop and tearoom. Dragon pub and Dent Brewery (one of the
looking like ‘a herd of sleeping elephants’ remotest breweries in England), and a
The dramatic waterfall of Cautley Spout is
- is the market town of Sedbergh. memorial fountain to its most famous son,
reached from the Cross Keys, a 400-year-
Adam Sedgwick, considered the founding
As befits its status as England’s Book old temperance inn, now owned by the
father of modern geology. The Sedgwick
Town, Sedbergh has many second hand National Trust.
Trail near Sedbergh, was created in 1985 to
book shops. It boasts a huge variety of
The area is central to the history of the mark the bi-centenary of the geologist’s birth.
eateries from quirky tea rooms to award-
Quaker movement. Climb up to Fox’s
winning dining experiences, including Dent Station is the highest mainline station
Pulpit, the hillside spot where George Fox
former 17th century coaching inn, The in England at 1,100 feet and a stop on the
preached in 1652 and thought of as the
Black Bull. historic Settle-Carlisle railway line. A
start of the society, before visiting the
volunteer-run bus service connects the
Restored Victorian wool mill, Farfield Mill peaceful meeting house at Brigflatts,
trains on scheduled days each week taking
Arts & Heritage Centre, sits a mile outside which offers a welcome to all.
visitors to the village.
Sedbergh. Here you can watch artists and
At the Dent Heritage Centre you can find
out about the mining of the black marble
synonymous with the dale, as well as the
story of the ‘terrible knitters of Dent’.
Visit www.dentdale.com and i
www.sedbergh.org.uk for more
information.
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CONTENTS
Welcome page 3
Your visit starts here pages 6-7
Getting here & around page 9
Run the Dales pages 10-11
Dog in the Park page 14
Aysgarth Woods &
Waterfalls Walk pages 16-17
All Creatures
Great and Small page 20
Stars in our Eyes pages 22-24
What’s On in 2021 pages 25-42
The cobbled streets of Dent National Park map page 34
A Dales for
all seasons pages 44-46
What’s in a word page 47
Experience the Dales page 49
Art Exhibitions
Cave rescue page 55
Artists' Studios
Get out there! pages 56-57
Heritage
Going underground page 58
Workshops
Dales Countryside
Craft Gallery Museum pages 64-65
Tea Room Win a weekend break page 66
Free Entry
Sedbergh We hope you enjoy your free copy of
LA10 5LW The Visitor. If you have any comments or
www.farfieldmill.org suggestions, please contact the editor
Sarah Nicholson on 01756 751618 or email
sarah.nicholson@yorkshiredales.org.uk
While every care has been taken in the
compilation of this publication, and all
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
responsible for the consequences of any decision
made on the basis of information provided.
Every effort has been made to locate copyright
holders of material used in order to obtain
permission to publish. If you have any queries
please contact the Authority.
Advertisements are included on a commercial
basis. The Authority, therefore, cannot hold
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Cover image: Three Peaks landscape
(Stephen Garnett)
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YOUR VISIT STARTS HERE
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find loads to do close by to really picnic in, the centre also offers
make a day of it. lockable bike stores and racks, plus
When you visit our visitor hub sites in
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peregrine falcons that have nested
Find out how Aysgarth’s stunning
and raised chicks at Malham Cove
three-stepped waterfalls were created
for the last 20 years.
before seeing them for yourself -
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Remember that every time you Sedbergh Tourist Information Centres
make a purchase from one of our - with their dedicated Yorkshire Dales
National Park Visitor Centres or National Park displays. Hawes former railway station is home to the National
Park Visitor Centre and the Dales Countryside
our online shop at Museum, which has displays in static train carriages.
www.yorkshiredales.org/shop
you make a valuable contribution
to the conservation of the
National Park. Treat yourself -
treat the National Park!
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram and YouTube and join the
National Park story. Each day we open
a window to the Dales with a glorious
photo that brings the outdoors
indoors and the National Park to you
wherever you are!
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Malhamdale
With some of the best known natural
wonders in the National Park, it’s not hard
to see why Malhamdale has inspired artists,
filmmakers and poets over the centuries.
A short walk along good paths from
Malham village - with its busy National
Park Visitor Centre, pubs and cafés - is the
soaring limestone ‘amphitheatre’ of
Malham Cove. In 2015 a waterfall was
seen flowing from the top for the first
time in living memory following
particularly heavy rain.
Visitors at Malham Cove, a towering limestone cliff
The top is reached by 400 stone steps Above the Cove lies the highest natural
climbing up the Cove’s left hand side - lake in England. Tranquil Malham Tarn - waterfall emerges through a hole in the
count them! A stunning lunar alongside the ‘sooty’ marks on the rock at its deepest point. Walking through
landscape of limestone Cove face - is said to have woodland pungent with wild garlic in
pavement awaits made inspired Charles Kingsley summer, you also pass Janet’s Foss, a
up of clints (blocks) For the last two decades, who wrote The Water gladed woodland waterfall and pool.
and grikes (fissures). peregrine falcons - the world’s Babies while staying Janet, the Queen of the Faeries, is said to
For the makers fastest animal - have chosen to nest nearby. Take the live in the cave behind the falls.
of Harry Potter and raise their young at the Cove. boardwalk
through the Back in the village, blacksmith Annabelle
& the Deathly
Look out for them when you visit; their nature reserve Bradley designs and makes beautiful
Hallows: Part 2
antics as they stoop for their prey at and you may just wrought ironwork in the old smithy and
it was the
high speeds are a sight to behold. You spot one of the offers courses for those wanting to learn a
perfect choice as
might also catch a glimpse of the other rare water voles new skill. Further down the valley you can
a location shoot.
wildlife - like little owls and that were released learn about the art of butchery and
woodpeckers - that also here as part of a charcuterie with Chris Wildman at Town
call the Cove home. reintroduction End Farm Shop - the home of Yorkshire
programme in 2017. Chorizo - and stock up on some great
local produce.
The dramatic gorge of
Gordale Scar - part of the Malham
Landscape Trail that takes in all the key
Visit www.malhamdale.com for i
further information.
sites - is hemmed in by high cliffs. A
Trees are Trees are vital.
For people, for wildlife
one of our and in the fight against
climate change.
best hopes Donate £10 to YDMT
and help us plant 100,000
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Charity no. 1061687
The clints (slabs) and grikes (fissures) of the Dales’
extensive limestone pavement
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Getting here and around To plan your trip - including
access advice for those who are
less mobile, your dog in the
With its central UK location, Yorkshire can relax and enjoy the scenery - and see countryside, and where to find
Dales National Park is very accessible by over the top of drystone walls! WiFi hotspots - visit our website at
road. The M6 skirts it to the west, the www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/
By leaving your car behind for just a few
A66 is to the north, the A1 to the east plan-your-visit
days during your holiday you will be
and the A65 and A59 south (see map
making a valuable contribution to the
on centre pages).
Dales’ future wellbeing.
But car travel can have an impact on this
special environment - so why not give All aboard
your car a holiday, too? Don’t just come Taking the bus is an
There’s no better way to travel to or
around the National Park than by train or
for the day, come excellent way of
enjoying the views
bus. Taking public transport means you for the stay! without having to worry about
keeping your eyes on the road. It
There is a fabulous range helps reduce congestion and parking
of accommodation problems, as well as opening up the
Make tracks available in the Yorkshire possibility of some fantastic linear
Dales to suit every taste and pocket, walks back to your car.
With the East Coast from B&Bs to bunk barns and youth
Mainline to the east, the For a relaxed ride and truly local
hostels to yurts.
Leeds-Lancaster Line to the experience jump on one of the services
south, and the Leeds-Settle-Carlisle We can’t begin to list them all here, that provide links between the main
Line to the west, the train is a great but please browse our advertisers in towns and villages and surrounding
way of getting here. this edition, as well as visiting our area. These are usually supplemented
website at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/ by extra services during the summer,
And whatever you do, don’t miss a where-to-stay mainly Sundays and Bank Holidays. Look
trip on the historic Settle-Carlisle out for community-run services like
railway. This gives fantastic access to the Little White Bus in Swaledale and
the heart of the National Park on one Wensleydale www.littlewhitebus.co.uk.
of the most spectacular train journeys See also www.dalesbus.org or contact
in England as it rumbles over Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 or
Ribblehead Viaduct and through Blea www.traveline.info for more
Moor Tunnel. Stops include Horton- information.
in-Ribblesdale (perfect for the
Yorkshire Three Peaks), Dent (the
highest mainline station in England),
and Garsdale (to connect to Hawes).
Timetables for the daily service can be
found at www.settle-carlisle.co.uk
and, for special steam services, visit
www.uksteam.info
The trains to Skipton and Ilkley and on
the Settle-Carlisle line all carry bikes.
No booking is required, but space can
be limited. Our dedicated cycling
website www.cyclethedales.org.uk
can tell you more, including the great
trails you can enjoy when you get here.
Don’t leave here without a ride on
the vintage Wensleydale Railway or
Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam
Railway, or a visit to Kirkby Stephen
East station - all lovingly restored and
run by rail enthusiasts.
Enjoying the ride at Kirkby Stephen East station
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Run the Dales! About the Author
Victoria Benn lives and works
Outdoor sports are warming up for a 2021 in the Yorkshire Dales. An
comeback and this includes one of the early immersion into the world
Dales most beloved and traditional - fell of fell running through her
running. father, the well-known
athlete, coach and
Great news, not only for those who’ve commentator Roger Ingham
had to enlist Strava and the like as racing MBE, engendered Victoria’s
buddies for the past year, but also for the passion to uncover the sports’
villages and hamlets whose unconquerable stories, history, pioneers and
community spirit founded the time- characters. As well as creating
honoured races generations ago. the Run the Dales website,
It may seem that walking up a hill is hard Victoria has written Peak
enough without trying to do it as quickly Performance, uncovering the
as possible! But there is a tremendous thrill sporting history of the
to be gained from travelling fast and light Yorkshire Dales Three Peaks
on the fells. Running outside is not only and Studs & Crooks, The
free, but an exhilarating mood enhancer Hidden History of Kilnsey
too. The only real equipment needed is a Show. Victoria’s books can be
decent pair of running shoes. purchased through National
Park Visitor Centres and
I’ve always thought that fell running
www.runthedales.co.uk.
seemed like the unsung hero of Dales’ life
and culture. Unlike many other sports, its Champion runner Victoria Wilkinson reaches the flag at Hebden Sports fell race (Stephen Garnett)
hallmark is that it is and always has been
technically accessible to everyone, Fell racing is not only great for the health with an optional hill climb for those who
irrespective of age, income or cultural and wellbeing of the participants, but is like to get closer to the action.
background - but because it’s not on TV also a thrilling and energising spectator
or part of the school curriculum, it seems Races such as the iconic Burnsall Classic,
sport too, with fresh air guaranteed along
to slip under the radar. Kilnsey Crag Race and the Great
Fremington Edge fell race at Reeth Show
are truly impressive, showcasing the whole
race from start to finish, making for a
euphoric adrenalin rush for those
competing and an electrifying spectacle for
those watching.
A traditional sport throughout the
Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, Cheviot Hills
and Scotland, the first fell race in the
history books allegedly took place in 1040,
and is credited as the precursor to the
renowned Braemar highland games.
“Whoever comes in first gets an
ovation like an Olympic champion
coming up the home straight - and
if it’s an exciting battle to the wire
then the commentator will be
going up another crescendo with it!
Roger Ingham MBE, former athlete and commentator
at Kilnsey Show.
Michael Hawkins coming off the top of
Kilnsey Crag in 1982 en route to victory
and the race record he still holds today
10 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk“I love the simplicity of fell running and I
love the honesty of it too; there’s no
referee’s decision - you just have to accept
that the person in front is faster…”
Ted Mason, five times British Open Fell Runners Association champion
The Dales own Burnsall Classic, traditionally held on the first
Saturday after the first Sunday after the ‘Glorious Twelfth’ of
August, holds the distinction of being one of the oldest fell races
in England, dating back to between 1850 and 1865.
The event’s 1910 ‘special race’ won in a record breaking 12
minutes, 59.8 seconds by legendary runner Ernest Dalzell, further
secured the Classic’s iconic status. It would be another 67 years
before a future Lakeland running legend, Fred Reeves broke
Dalzell’s record for the 386m high Burnsall Fell, in 12 minutes, 47
seconds in 1977 - a time which remains unbroken to this day.
The new Run the Dales website has stories and insights from
Ted Mason leads the way at Muker Show fell race (Stephen Garnett)
some of fell and mountain running’s biggest names. Double ‘Bob
Graham Round’ record holder, Nicky Spinks, shares the memories
of her record breaking win in Yorkshire’s original ultra, The Marking the launch of Run the Dales is a brand new
Fellsman in 2010. Three times British fell running champion, Robb exhibition by award-winning photographer Stephen Garnett.
Jebb shares his thoughts about the importance of running clubs,
and former champion runners Kirsty Hall and Ben Mounsey Opening at the Grade 1-listed Folly Museum in Settle on 18
demonstrate, via specially-commissioned videos, the art of May and moving to the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes
ascending and descending the fells. on 23 July, the exhibition will also incorporate a retrospective
of fell running through the ages in pictures and objects
The website brings to life the region’s most iconic races - the donated by former champions of the sport.
Burnsall Classic, Kilnsey Crag Race, Malham Show fell race and
the 24 mile long Three Peaks Race - and includes colourful For details visit www.runthedales.org.uk
anecdotes and insights from
some of the sport’s most
famous alumni, including Bill
Teasdale MBE and Reg The new mobile-friendly website
Harrison, who between www.runthedales.co.uk - made
them racked up 12 Kilnsey possible through Yorkshire Dales
Crag Race victories. National Park Authority’s Sustainable
Development Fund - mixes stunning
Wharfedale’s Michael
photography with clearly signposted
Hawkins shares the story
information about how to get
behind his unbroken Kilnsey
involved in the sport.
Crag Race record win:
From how to
“The Kilnsey Crag Race is
get started to
iconic because of the
finding races,
crowds. There’s not many
training
races where the crowd are
information and
on top of you like that. Back
progression
in the 1970s and 1980s
routes, it also
there were crowds of 18 -
tells the story of
20 thousand - so it was
fell running’s
really inspirational!
illustrious heritage,
“I ended up running for through some of
England and Great Britain 27 its pioneers,
times and it all started with champions and
Kilnsey Crag Race - it did greatest characters.
seriously…”
Dave Hodgson winning the Burnsall Classic in 1958
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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, canalside walks and bike rides.
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
The twelfth century priory at Bolton Abbey (Stephen Garnett)
artisan markets held in the canal basin.
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,
This delightful cafe offers award-
also in the park, has two swimming pools, winning chocolate brownies,
a fitness centre, café, sauna and steam room. milkshakes, ice-cream and hot
drinks, alongside savoury specials.
The livestock auction mart, on the edge of Open seven days a week:
the town, transforms into an unusual arts Monday to Thursday: 10am-4pm
Friday to Sunday: 9am-5pm
venue for annual events such as Art in the
Pen and Yarndale, as well as hosting plays, Delightful accommodation is also
available at Howgill Barn, just
comedians and bands. minutes from the Brownie Barn.
The perfect gateway to the National Park, Brownie Barn, Howgill Lane,
Skipton boasts many pubs, cafés, shops, Barden BD23 6DJ
and hotels - plus a cinema - and is easily www.lovebrownies.co.uk
accessed by train from Leeds and Bradford. Please call 01943 262726 for details
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
enjoy woodland nature trails and riverside
walks - suitable for wheelchair users -
before indulging in a tasty treat at the
Cavendish Pavilion.
Hesketh Farm Park is a great family day out
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.
Visit www.welcometoskipton.com i
for more information.
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holes which are easy for dogs to fall down
Every year millions of dogs - local and visitors - stick to the paths.
- enjoy the National Park with owner in Watch out for instructional signage on
tow, and who can blame them for taking gates and posts, call into a National Park
the lead. There’s great exploring to be done Visitor Centre for more advice (dogs
and many dog-friendly establishments. welcome!), and check out our website at
But it’s no walk in the park. The safety and www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/
enjoyment of every dog and its family is dogs-and-the-dales
important when out and about.
Dogs must be kept under control at heel Visit us at Gallaber Park to view our full
or, better still, on a lead around livestock -
after all, your dog could be shot for
range of holiday homes for sale.
disturbing or chasing farm animals. If you Located on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.
feel threatened by cattle, it is best to drop
your dog’s lead and get yourself out of
the field.
Caravans available for hire
Seasonal Touring
Many ground-nesting birds are easily
disturbed by inquisitive dogs and fly away
leaving the nest vulnerable. From March
to July use a short lead.
Poo - bag it and bin it! Toxocariasis can
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This wonderful trail gives you time and
space to contemplate and connect as you Distance: 2.5km (1.5 miles) Getting there: Car parking and cycle
drink in Aysgarth’s famous cascades and stands at Aysgarth Falls National Park
Time: a minimum of 45 minutes
magical Freeholders’ Wood. Visitor Centre (DL8 3TH. SE 01177
Accessibility: the woodland section can 88782). Bus 156 to Aysgarth village.
be muddy in places and can have slippery
1 Leave the National Park Visitor Centre Toilets: Visitor Centre
tree roots. Limestone around the
car park in the direction of the Lower
waterfall viewpoints can also be slippery Refreshments: Coppice Café at
and Middle Falls (signposted). Cross
when wet. There are a number of Visitor Centre
the road with care, and take the
narrow gates and steps along this route.
obvious well-made path. After a short
distance, steps lead down to the
Middle Falls viewing point. 3 Go through two field gates and on to footpath to the right signed
Continuing on along the path, pass the tarmac/aggregate track through Aysgarth, and follow the path as it
through a gate. On your right you will the farm. Pass through another gate twists through the wood. Birds such
see the return path from the Lower and then take the footpath on the as treecreepers, chiffchaffs and
Falls. (You can visit this waterfall on a right. Do not walk up the private farm warblers may be spotted, along with
circular path which has many steps.) access track. Walk alongside the fence roe deer. Dormice were successfully
to a fingerpost and turn left - signed reintroduced into the wood in 2008
2 Take the grassy path to the left - Freeholders’ Wood. From here distant after an absence of nearly a century.
signed Castle Bolton - and follow this views of Castle Bolton can be enjoyed. Do not disturb any wildlife by opening
between the two fences, through a Built in 1399, this is one of the country’s the nesting boxes in the wood.
gate, to reach another gate and sign to best preserved medieval castles.
Redmire and Castle Bolton. Go straight Go through a narrow gate and
ahead on a grass track, aiming just to 4 Continue over the field to a gate. Turn continue through woodland to come
the right of some farm buildings. right on to the track, and then out close to the road. Cross back over
immediately left on a footpath signed the road to return to the National
Aysgarth. Go straight across the next Park Visitor Centre and Coppice Café.
field to meet a track. Turn left and go
under an old railway bridge.
5 Just beyond the bridge take the
16 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.ukAs you wander through Freeholders’ Wood, through the
hazel coppice rich in wildlife, past the waterfalls tumbling
over smooth limestone, enjoy the calm of the great
outdoors and use your senses to connect with nature.
Every season has its beauty. Use our guide to love, learn
about and explore our precious woodland at every time of
year. These are our favourite things
in Freeholders’ Wood:
Spring
• Song birds fill the
early morning air
with sound and
movement
• See hazel catkins
shake gently in the
breeze
• Take a breath to enjoy
pungent wild garlic
• Use the texture of bark
to identify trees
• Watch the soft green
leaves unfurl
Summer
• Bluebells fill the Autumn
woods with colour
and rich scent • Autumn leaves are Winter
rich yellows and
• Hear the buzz of vibrant reds • Dormice sleep
insects on the in nests of leaves
woodland edge • Catch a glimpse of
deer running through • Catch the hooting of
• Look for blue the trees tawny owls at dusk
scabious and • Hear the buzz of hover-
purple betony • Be touched by the
crisp autumn air flies on ivy flowers
in the
meadows • Feel the crunch of • Glimpse the glint of stars
fallen leaves underfoot shining through the
• Feel cool in the empty branches
shade of the deep • Find hazelnuts nibbled
hazel woods by passing dormice • Feel your boots crunch
through the snow and ice
Remember - for nature, your mindfulness Freeholders’ Wood we have a small
is important too. population of hazel dormice and they Our website offers many more
need to be able to find food, to raise short walks to download -
Just as we enjoy the woodland when we
their families undisturbed, and to find including circular routes that
visit, in return the animals and plants that
somewhere safe to hibernate over winter. start from our car parks and
live here need us to respect their needs
linear walks that link in with public
and to give them the space to live You can help them survive by making
transport - as well as trails to get
undisturbed, happy lives. sure you and your dogs keep to
you off the beaten track. Browse
footpaths, take your rubbish home, and
All our lovely wildlife needs to be safe www.yorkshireadales.org.uk/
share your love of the National Parks
and free to find food and shelter. In short-walks for ideas.
with friends and family.
Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 17Settle, Ingleton &
the Three Peaks
The market town of Settle - home to the
world’s oldest music hall and an eclectic
mix of cafés and outdoor suppliers - is
synonymous with the famous Settle- Twistleton Scar (Stephen Garnett)
Carlisle Railway. scenery. Ingleborough Cave, reached from
Clapham with its pubs and tearooms, is there are some top rides to tackle,
This historic line winds its way across the linked to the famous pothole of Gaping including the 10 mile Settle Loop which
western Dales, crossing a series of stunning Gill. Britain’s longest show cave - White forms part of the Pennine Bridleway.
viaducts - including Ribblehead (completed Scar - sits at the foot of Ingleborough on
in 1874) - and passing through the one-
and-a-half mile long Blea Moor tunnel.
the road between Ingleton and Hawes.
Visit www.thisisingleton.co.uk i
Both incredible feats of Victorian engineering. The waterfalls of Stainforth Force and and www.visitsettle.co.uk for more
Catrigg Force make great walks and information.
Not far from Settle along the A65 is The Attermire Scar is a good climb. For cyclists,
Courtyard with its artisan shops and café-
brassiere, and a few miles on you’ll find The
Courtyard Dairy with its cheese shop, café
and cheese museum.
Yorkshire’s stunning Three Peaks -
Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-ghent
- dominate the landscape. A popular
challenge is to complete all three - that’s
24 miles - in under 12 hours. SETTLE
An imposing, 11-arched viaduct overlooks
the village of Ingleton. The lovely Ingleton • Peaceful secluded park
Waterfalls Walk starts here. Ingleton also • Touring caravans and motorhomes
boasts the multi-award winning Seasons • Luxury holiday homes for sale
Bakery with its famous sourdough, and • Holiday apartment to hire
the chance to bake your own at the www.langcliffe.com
Seasons Artisan School.
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This area is known for its extensive Beautiful surroundings, ideal for
network of caves and fine limestone walkers and countryside lovers.
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Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 19All Creatures Great & Small
Thirty years after BBC1 aired its final
episode of the hugely popular Yorkshire
Dales-based veterinary series All Creatures
Great and Small, a whole new series -
with funding from Screen Yorkshire -
arrived on our screens in 2020.
It was an immediate hit with 3.3 million of
us tuning in and became the highest rated
show for Channel 5 in over 5 years.
All Creatures Great and Small first
appeared on TV in 1978, and was based
on the best-selling books by James Alfred
Wight, a veterinary surgeon based in
Filming scenes in Grassington village square in 2019
Thirsk, where he practised for almost 50 Peter Davidson as Tristan Farnon, with the
years. Eight books set in the Yorkshire legendary Robert Hardy as Siegfried
Dales from the 1930s to the 1950s were Farnon and Lynda Bellingham as Helen
published, selling around 60 million copies. Herriot for the final four series. The other
star of the show - of course - was the
The stories were loosely based on real
Yorkshire Dales National Park.
events and people in the fictional town of
Darrowby, which Alf Wight described as a Viewers fell in love with the stunning Dales’
composite of his own imagination with a landscape. 20 million tuned in every week
bit of Thirsk, Richmond, Leyburn and with Robert Hardy commenting that: “It
Middleham thrown in for good measure. hit the right moment. There was a feeling
still in the towns that the country was a
You can visit the real Skeldale House when
glorious place inhabited by amazing people.”
you call in at The World of James Herriot
visitor attraction in Thirsk (see page 59). The original series was mostly filmed in
Askrigg in Upper Wensleydale, where you
The original series ran throughout the 80s
can still visit The Kings Arms which
and made household names of
became the Drovers Arms in the show, just
Christopher Timothy as James Herriot and
Adventure awaits outdoor
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became Skeldale House, the veterinary
Elaine's Tea Enjoy a delicious home
cooked meal followed by PENDLE VIEW A spacious apartment in
a picturesque village with
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series of All Creatures Great and Small
once again draws audiences into the iconic
landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales National
Park and the miles of drystone walls and
iconic pattern of field barns it’s famous for.
The new series was mostly filmed in
Adventure and skills for all
Grassington, where The Devonshire Inn
became the Drovers Arms, The Stripey
Badger bookstore became Darrowby’s • Caving at all levels • Guided Walks &
local greengrocer, and the Rustic Rabbit • Climbing & Three Peaks
gift shop became Higgins Bakers. The Abseiling • Team Building
Drovers Arms interior scenes were filmed • Navigation Skills • Mountain Biking
further north at the Green Dragon Inn,
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Hardraw, just a stone’s throw from the
famous Hardraw Force waterfall and only www.yorkshiredalesguides.co.uk
10 minutes from Askrigg.
Filming for Series 2 is due to happen this
spring. Keep your eyes peeled if you’re
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Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 21Stars in our Eyes
Throughout time, people have looked up On a clear night it is possible to see as We are thrilled that this very special
at the vast night sky, alive with stars, for many as 2,000 stars, pick out the red glow quality had been recognised with Yorkshire
inspiration and an escape from the daily of Mars, or see the finer details of Dales National Park’s designation as an
hustle and bustle. constellations such as Orion the Hunter. International Dark Sky Reserve. Awarded
You might even catch the brilliant dancing in December 2020 by the US-based
With large expanses completely free from
glow of the Northern Lights, when activity International Dark-Sky Association, the
light pollution, Yorkshire Dales National
and conditions are right, as well as the Dales joins an exclusive global family of
Park is the perfect place to experience a
International Space Station travelling at Dark Sky Places.
truly dark sky, offering stargazers the
17,000mph overhead.
chance to lose themselves in the wonders
of the heavens above.
How to begin your chosen for their accessibility, with car
parking and other facilities on site.
And wear warm clothing as clear skies
are also the most chilly nights!
celestial adventure Getting started does not require a lot of For tips on viewing the sky at night,
With four official Dark Sky Discovery expensive gear - there is plenty to see and what to look for and when, pick up
Sites at Hawes and Malham National with the naked eye before stepping up a our ‘Stargazing’ leaflet from National
Park Visitor Centres, Buckden National notch to a telescope. Park Visitor Centres or visit
Park car park, and Tan Hill Inn, the Dales www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/stargazing
Be patient. As your eyes adjust to the
offers a grandstand view of the starry sky
darkness, the more you will see.
in all its glory. These sites have been
Stars over Ribblehead Viaduct (Matthew Savage)
22 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.ukOur annual Dark Skies Festival, held
jointly with North York Moors
National Park each February half term,
offers a galaxy of stargazing events
brought to you by local businesses
and supported by experts.
In 2021 the Festival went virtual, with
Neill Sanders of Go Stargazing helping
us to provide an array of phenomenal
astronomers to guide us on a celestial
journey and inspire a new audience to
visit Yorkshire Dales National Park.
You can still join the experience at
www.facebook.com/gostargazinguk
And this autumn we are hoping to
get out and look up once again with
our Dark Skies Fringe Festival and
offer some new and exciting events -
keep an eye on
www.nationalparksdarkskies.org.uk
for details and see the Dales in a
new light.
A stargazing evening at Bolton Castle
Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 23Look out for this logo around the
National Park - it shows that a
business is ‘Dark Sky Friendly’,
meaning they’ve gone the
extra mile to enhance your
stargazing experience.
Many places to stay have
taken steps to reduce light
pollution on their property so
you can enjoy viewing the night
sky on the premises. They can provide
equipment such as telescopes or binoculars, Learning about constellations at a Forest School event in Freeholders’ Wood, Aysgarth
and reclining chairs with blankets, so you
can relax and keep warm whilst looking at
the stars. They will also have books and A year of stars even brighter. With binoculars you will
star maps, and might run special events see its four largest moons.
Astronomer Richard Darn shares which
with an expert as part of your stay. celestial events to keep an eye out for The Perseids meteor shower peaks on
Other venues are doing their bit to look in 2021. 12 August and a crescent moon sets
after the Dales dark sky and help you early in the evening, leaving dark skies,
One of the great things about stargazing which is ideal. Use your naked eye and
enjoy it. These are places which have is the way the heavens change throughout
taken steps to reduce light pollution, are be patient.
the year as the Earth speeds on its once
holding special stargazing events, or a year orbit around the Sun. There is Truly dark skies return in August and it’s
providing useful hints and tips on where always something new to glimpse. Dark the ideal time to enjoy the Milky Way,
to view, so you’ll be ready for some areas like the Yorkshire Dales are ideal directly overhead late evening and best
ultimate stargazing. for viewing the sky at night. on moonless nights. Wonderful
constellations like Andromeda, Cygnus
The first of three Supermoons is on 27 and Cassiopeia are great for scanning
April when the moon is a bit brighter with binoculars.
and bigger than usual.
Three more stunning meteors showers
From May until the end of July you may close the year with the Orionids,
be able to see ghostly and electric blue peaking on 21 October, and the Leonids
noctilucent clouds. These are the highest on 17 November. But the best of the lot
that can form in the Earth’s atmosphere is the excellent Geminids on 13
and glow in the dark. Look north after December. Shooting stars are usually
sunset or before sunrise on a clear night visible between 7 and 17 December so
and you may strike lucky. look high in the south east and enjoy
Saturn is at its best early August and the spectacle.
looks like a bright yellow ‘star’ low
down in the south at midnight. Use a
telescope and you will be able to see its ABOUT THE AUTHOR
fantastic rings. Jupiter is close by and Richard sat on the working group
that led to the designation of the
Northumberland International Dark Sky
Pen-y-ghent and the Milky Way (Pete Collins)
Park and helped launch the Kielder
Observatory. He acts as a consultant
on astro tourism and dark skies
conservation for protected landscapes
across the UK, and has appeared on
BBC Sky at Night and Stargazing Live.
Starry sky over Malham Tarn (Christopher Werrett)
24 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.ukWHAT’S ON IN THE YORKSHIRE DALES
Whether you want to become a nature have planned - or even if an event can be
Disclaimer
detective, learn a new skill, or discover the enjoyed online from the comfort of your The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority cannot
Dales’ culture and history, event providers own home. be held responsible for any omissions, subsequent
across the National Park look forward to changes or revisions that may occur with events
The Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes information supplied by external agencies.
welcoming you back with something
is offering a series of Zoom and Instagram You are STRONGLY ADVISED to contact the event
special this year. provider to confirm the information given BEFORE
sessions with a local artist this year, as well setting out. Booking is essential for some events.
Listed on these pages is just a taster of the as Hands On History Kits to get creative in All information included is believed to be correct at
many fantastic activities that a host of your own living room - for details see the time of going to print, and is subject to current
Government coronavirus guidelines.
local organisations hope to share with you www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk.
in 2021, from a glorious celebration of And you can revisit some truly
music during Swaledale Festival to exciting out-of-this-world happenings from
events marking Richmond Castle’s 950th our first Virtual Dark Skies Festival at Dogs
birthday. www.facebook.com/gostargazinguk
Dogs are welcome at many events, but
Please check the latest national Remember to dress appropriately for walks please assume they are NOT permitted
guidelines, as well as contacting the and outdoor activities - the weather in the and always contact the organiser
event provider using the details given to Dales can be changeable. Bring drinks and beforehand to avoid disappointment.
confirm that your chosen activity is going snacks, wear suitably stout footwear, and
Where dogs are allowed they must be
ahead before setting out. carry clothing to suit all conditions.
fit enough to negotiate stiles and steep
You will also be able to find out from the Visit www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/events to ascents, be well-behaved, and be
event provider about more events they find out more. We hope to see you there! kept under close control on a
short fixed lead at all
times. Assistance
dogs are always
welcome.
Events with a blue background are hosted
by the Dales Countryside Museum in
Hawes, and led by our knowledgeable Dales
Volunteers and invited experts. Use this
handy key to help you make your choice.
Key
Art online activity Demonstration
Created for kids Talk
Activity Special Event
Experience Day
Give your
Be safe
car a break
Our event leaders have discretion not
to accept participants who are not Many National Park events can be
suitably equipped or whom they reached by bus or train. For public
consider unable to participate safely. transport information visit
Although all reasonable steps have www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/travel
been taken to ensure safety,
participants join in at their own risk.
Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 25APRIL Saturday 24 April to Saturday 8 May shape into rails and uprights using carving
Guided Coast to Coast Walking Holiday axes and drawknives. Mortise and tenon
Wednesday 21 to Thursday 22 April
17:00 to 09:00 joints are used to assemble the hurdle
Basket Making - English Round Baskets
From the Lake District through the which is then secured with handmade
Broadrake, Chapel-le-Dale, Ingleton LA6 3AX
Yorkshire Dales to the North York Moors. wooden pegs. Come as a pair - the price is
Popular willow weaving and basketry tutor
We will be staying in B&Bs/hotels and for two people to make one hurdle gate.
Phil Bradley will lead this two day
your luggage will be transported daily, so £150 - includes lunch and refreshments.
workshop in the skills necessary to make a
all you need to carry is a day sack. The 015242 41357
traditional English Round Basket. His
walk is fully guided by a Mountain Leader. info@broadrake.co.uk
gentle, relaxed teaching style will guide
£1,380. www.broadrake.co.uk
you through the various weaving patterns
07957 972800
for the different parts of the basket - the
mark@northernguiding.co.uk
base, sides, and the final edging for the MAY
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English basket. You will gain an
understanding of how the willow behaves Saturday 1 to Tuesday 4 May
Tuesday 27 to Wednesday 28 April Guided Yorkshire 3 Peaks Walk over 3 days
as you weave and after the final trimming
Backpacking Weekend Horton-in-Ribblesdale
up you will have a large and useful basket
08:00 to 17:00 On this event we take a more leisurely
you will be proud of to take home. £135 -
Ribblehead approach and climb the Yorkshire 3 Peaks
includes lunch and refreshments.
We backpack the 24 miles of the Yorkshire over 3 days, each day climbing a separate
015242 41357
Three Peaks over 2 days, starting and peak. £110.
info@broadrake.co.uk
finishing at Ribblehead, plus an overnight 07957 972800
www.broadrake.co.uk
stay in Horton-in-Ribblesdale. £80. mark@northernguiding.co.uk
07957 972800 www.northernguiding.co.uk
Saturday 24 April
mark@northernguiding.co.uk
Guided Yorkshire 3 Peaks Walk
www.northernguiding.co.uk Saturday 1 to Tuesday 4 May
06:30 to 18:30
The challenge is to climb the 24 miles of Guided Wharfedale 3 Peaks in 3 Days
Thursday 29 April Kettlewell, Skipton BD23 5QZ
Whernside, Inglebrough and Pen-y-ghent
Greenwood Workshop - We climb the 3 highest peaks in
in under 12 hours. £45.
Cleft Ash Hurdle Gates Wharfedale over 3 days, with a separate
07957 972800
09:45 to 16:30 walk over each fell each day. £110.
mark@northernguiding.co.uk
Broadrake, Chapel-le-Dale, Ingleton LA6 3AX 07957 972800
www.northernguiding.co.uk
Starting with an ash log you will learn how mark@northernguiding.co.uk
to split it with tutor Phil Bradley, then www.northernguiding.co.uk
Look out for our Dark Skies Fringe Festival coming this autumn (see www.darkskiesnationalparks.org.uk)
and revisit this year’s Virtual Dark Skies Festival events at www.facebook.com/gostargazinguk
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