If you would rather stay in bed & breakfast accommodation we highly recommend Holmedale Bed & Breakfast located in Askrigg. Or you may have friends who wish to join you for a couple of days - it is a five minute drive away.

ATTRACTIONS:

We have provided numerous links to some of the many attractions within the area.

Gayle Mill:  Recently renovated in 2008 this is now an interesting insite to a working mill.

Bolton Castle: Is of great historical importance as Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned there. 

Forbidden Corner: Great fun for all the family.

Thorpe Perrow Arboretum:  Walk round interesting woods, also birds of prey to see.

Wensleydale Creamery: Where they produce the World famous cheese.

Black Sheep Brewery: See how traditional beer is made.

Theakstons Brewery: Home of the legendary Old Peculiar.

Jervaulx Abbey: Cistercian monastery founded in 1156.

Hawes Ropemakers:  See how ropes are made.

Wensleydale Railway:  If you fancy a train ride.

PLACES TO VISIT:

Hardraw Force - highest single drop waterfall in the country.

Semerwater - third largest lake in Yorkshire, very picturesque with pleasant walks.

Aysgarth Falls - A great favourite with visitors.

A drive over Butter Tubs pass to Swaledale has great views of the Pennines.