EXPLORING THE DALES

TMB B&B

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Contents:

 Thorney Mire Barn B&B o Views from our doorstep o Walks from our doorstep o Red Squirrels and other wildlife   Ribblesdale   Malhamdale   Just beyond the

Zena and Nick Unitt Thorney Mire Barn Bed & Breakfast Appersett Hawes DL8 3LU

Telephone: 01969 666122 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.thorneymirebarn.co.uk

Zena & Nick Unitt Telephone: 01969 666122 Thorney Mire Barn B&B Email: [email protected] Appersett, Hawes, DL8 3LU Web site: www.thorneymirebarn.co.uk

Views From Our Doorstep

There’s a lot you can do at Thorney Mire Barn without having to take to your car!

Firstly there’s the garden and 4 acres of private woodland to wander through. Many colourful birds are regular visitors to the feeders in our garden, including Greater Spotted Woodpecker, Goldfinch and Nuthatch. The woodlands are home to Red Squirrels, Roe Deer and many different species of birds. The woods slope down to a picturesque spot by Beck where you can look out for wildlife whilst enjoying the peace.

Views from Thorney Mire Barn garden

Thorney Mire Woods

Surrounding pastures

Views from our lane

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Changing seasons

Widdale Fell

Path from Hawes to the B&B

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Walks from our Doorstep

Exploring beyond Thorney Mire Barn, the surrounding countryside is a wonderful place to go walking. Whether you’re looking for a pleasant walk into Hawes, or a hike across high fells, there are miles and miles of footpaths taking you through beautiful and ever changing countryside.

If you love cycling, Thorney Mire Barn is a great base from which to explore the area. There is easy access to miles and miles of quiet country lanes. Some of the spectacular routes were made famous by the Tour de France in 2014, such as Buttertubs Pass which is just a few miles away.

Aysgill Force, near Gayle Hardraw Force Shaw Gill Wood

Thorney Mire Woods , Appersett Appersett Common

River Ure at Haylands Bridge Stags Fell View from Simonstone Hall

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East Gill, Cotterdale Snaizeholme Red Squirrels and Other Wildlife

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Nuthatch Greater Spotted Woodpecker Oyster Catchers

Partridge Pheasant Red Grouse

Salmon Canada Goose Roe Deer

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Wensleydale

Wensleydale stretches some 25 miles from west to east. It lies between Wharfedale (to the south), and the Swaledale (to the north, via Buttertubs Pass). Wensleydale is one of only a few Yorkshire Dales not named after its principal river (the river Ure). Instead it takes its name from the village Wensley, (although the valley has in past times also been known as "Uredale", or even by the Norse name of "Yoredale"). Wensley derives from Woden's ley ( meadow of the pagan god Woden).

One of the most popular visitor destinations is the pretty market town of Hawes, also referred to as the capital of Upper Wensleydale. It’s a pleasant place to browse for antiques or traditional crafts and refreshments offered in welcoming tearooms & 4 pubs. Market Day is on a Tuesday, when there is a bustling atmosphere in both the indoor and outdoor markets. The Dales Countryside Museum and National Park Centre is situated in Hawes and has a wealth of information visitors.

Hawes is well known as the main centre of production for Wensleydale Cheese, one of the most famous cheeses worldwide. If you’re a cheese lover and you’re interested in the process, the Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre invites visitors to view the cheese being made from the Viewing Gallery. In the museum, the history of this product, which goes back hundreds of years, is told. And of course, you can sample over 20 different cheeses!!

There are several tributary dales of Wensleydale, including Widdale (where our B&B is located), Cotterdale (a beautiful dale within walking distance) and Raydale (where the lovely Semer Water lake is located).

Villages in upper Wensleydale include Hardraw (a short walk away, home of the famous Green Dragon pub and Hardraw Force, Englands highest unbroken waterfall), Bainbridge, (famed for featuring heavily in “All Creatures Great and Small” series) and (where the River Ure descends a series of limestone steps at the famous beauty spot of ). Further down the valley are the villages of West Burton, West Witton, , , Coverham and and the market town of .

River Ure and town of Hawes Gayle Beck in Hawes Hawes and St Margaret’s church

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Wensleydale Creamery Wensleydale Cheese White Hart and Cobbled Street

Wensleydale engulfed in fog Buttertubs Pass Addlebrough Hill

Semer Water Semer Water Raydale

Spring pasture by Semer Water Chapel ruins at Stalling Busk High Park Scar Waterfall, Raydale

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Cotterdale East Gill, Cotterdale Beacon above Cotterdale

Whitfield Gill Force, Askrigg Mill Gill Waterfall, Askrigg Ellerkin Scar, above Askrigg

River Ure, west of Aysgarth Aysgarth Falls – Aysgarth Falls – Low Force

Bolton Castle

Bolton Castle Penhill Preceptory Cauldron Falls, West Burton

(Knights Templar graves)

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Swaledale

Swaledale lies in the northern most section of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and runs parallel with Wensleydale to the south. The two dales are separated by a ridge including (Yorkshires 3rd highest mountain, 716m), and joined by the road over Buttertubs Pass, a 5 minute drive from the B&B. The , one of ’s fastest flowing rivers, runs throughout Swaledale (Swale - Anglo Saxon origin, meaning swirling, swallowing river)

Swaledale is famous for its wildflower meadows, heather moors and waterfalls. The hillsides of Swaledale are a resplendent green during the summer and are characterised by the stone barns that are dotted about the hillsides.

At the head of Swaledale is the village of Keld. The river Swale continues to , a quaint village and a great location for both riverside and fell walks. The river Swale continues east on its course past and Reeth (the principle village of Swaledale) before reaching the end of the Dale at Richmond, a fine Georgian town which has changed little through the centuries. Its medieval castle stands in a commanding position looking over the river Swale.

Just to the north of Keld is Tan Hill. Miles and miles of open moorland and home to England’s highest pub – the Tan Hill Inn at 528m.

Wain Wath Force, Keld East Gill Force, Keld Pastures between Keld & Thwaite

River Swale near Muker River Swale north of Muker Muker from Kidson Fell

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Ivelet Bridge Bluebell pastures Gunnerside Pasture

Gunnerside meadows Englands highest pub: Moors at Tan Hill

Tan Hill Inn (528m)

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Ribblesdale

Ribblesdale, and the , run south from Ribblehead (10 miles south of the B&B) down through Horton in Ribblesdale, Helwith Bridge, Stainforth and Langcliffe and on past the market town of Settle.

At Ribblehead is the famous Ribblehead Viaduct completed in 1874 comprising of 24 stone arches. The scenic Settle to Carlisle railway line runs over the viaduct. But perhaps its most notable claim to fame these days is its appearance in the Harry Potter films.

Horton in Ribblesdale is the traditional starting point for the Yorkshire 3 peaks challenge. This challenge is a 24 mile hike completed in 12 hours or less and including 3 peak summits - Pen-y-Ghent (694m), Whernside (736m) and Ingleborough (723m).

Salmon spawn every year in the river Ribble, and they can be seen leaping the 3 waterfalls of Stainforth Force during October and November.

South of Ribblehead are 2 places worth visiting for their beauty. White Scar Cave is the longest show cave in Britain and has stalagmites, stalactites and waterfalls. In the small town of Ingleton is the start of the Ingleton Waterfalls Trail - a 5 mile circular walk along 2 rivers which boast at least 6 stunning waterfalls, surrounded by beautiful woodlands and fells.

Ribblehead Viaduct Looking down on Ribblehead Ribblehead summer pastures (from atop Ingleborough)

Pen-y-Ghent (694m) Ingleborough (723m) Whernside (736m)

THE YORKSHIRE 3 PEAKS

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Limestone pavement Limestone pavement by Ingleborough Pen-y-Ghent

Stainforth Scar Salmon leap at Stainforth Force Ingleton Waterfall Trail –

Thornton Force

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Wharfedale

The begins only 6 miles south of Hawes and runs west to east through a dale called Langstrothdale. The road follows the river through some small hamlets, and offers delightful views and opportunities for short walks. The first village of note is Buckden where the river turns south and Wharfedale proper starts.

Wharfedale continues through , Kilnsey (famous for its overhanging cliff – Kilnsey Crag), , , The Strid (where the river is forced into a deep 2m wide channel) and Bolton Abbey. There is a delightful 7m walk (with shorter options) through Strid woods passing The Strid and Bolton Abbey (where you can cross the river via 60 ancient stepping stones, or by a bridge).

The river Wharfe continues south of the National Park through Ilkley, Otley and beyond.

River Wharfe, Langstrothdale

Kilnsey Crag River Wharfe from Burnstall Bridge The Strid

River Wharfe and Strid Woods Bolton Abbey Stepping Stones at Bolton Abbey

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Malhamdale

Malhamdale is about a 45 minute drive south from the B&B. There is much to see and do once you get there. Centred around the quaint village of Malham there are a number of natural scenic wonders.

Malham Cove is a huge limestone cove (80m high, 300m wide) with a large limestone pavement on top. It was formed by a waterfall carrying glacial meltwater 12,000 years ago. Peregrine Falcons nest on the cliff and are best seen during nesting season in the Spring.

Goredale Scar is a dramatic ravine with 100m overhanging cliffs on either side and 2 waterfalls as Goredale Beck tumbles down through the gorge.

Janet’s Foss is a small waterfall within delightful woodland, brought to life in the spring with bluebells and wild garlic. Legend is that Jennet, the queen of the fairies, lived in the cave behind the waterfall (Foss is waterfall in Nordic).

Malham Tarn is the highest lake in England (377m above sea level) and one of only 2 natural lakes in the Dales (Semer Water being the other).

All these scenic wonders are connected by paths so that short walks to each feature, or a long circular walk that takes in all the features, can be enjoyed.

Malham Cove Malham Cove Malham Cove – 79m high

Malham Cove Malhamdale from atop Malham Cove Gordale Scar

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Gordale Beck exiting the ravine Janet’s Foss

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Dentdale

Dentdale on the western side of the Yorkshire Dales, is in fact in the county of (historically it was in Yorkshire). Dentdale starts at Dent Head, the location of an impressive railway viaduct and Englands highest railway station (at 350m), and is about 20 minutes drive from the B&B. Continuing east to west, this pretty dale follows the river Dee to Dent (the dale takes its name from this village). The cobbled streets of Dent are lined with white washed cottages.

Dentdale continues to the town of , which is nestled in the foothills of the glorious . The celebrated fellwalker A. Wainwright described the Howgills as looking like a herd of sleeping elephants. A little further east is and Mallerstang Edge, stunningly beautiful fells that were included in the 2016 extension of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The ruins of Pendragon Castle are in Mallerstang Dale, built by Uther Pendragon (father of King Arthur) in the 12th century.

South of Dent is a little visited dale called Kingsdale. This is a beautiful dale between Whernside and , well worth a visit.

Viaduct at Dent Head Dent railway station (350m) Dentdale

River Dee in Dentdale Dent village Howgill Fells from Dentdale

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Howgill Fells (from A684) , Howgills Pendragon Castle

Wild Boar Fell Mallerstang Edge Kingsdale Beck, Kingsdale

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Just Beyond the Dales

Adjoining the Dales to the east is with its beautiful moorlands and lush meadows, an area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB). Within the Nidderdale AONB are (a World Heritage Site - magnificent abbey with water gardens and a deer park) and Brimham Rocks (strange and wonderful rock formations).

Masham is on the edge of the AONB and is the home of the famous Theakstons and Black Sheep breweries, both of which offer tours and tastings!

Heading beyond the western edge of the Dales is Kendal (home to 2 castles, museums, shopping arcades Kendal Mint Cake, and much more). And a little further west brings you to the National Park with its stunning scenery of lakes and mountains, just an hours drive away from the B&B.

North of the Dales is Castle Barnard and the North AONB. Castle Barnard is named after Barnard Castle (open to the public) which overlooks the river Dee. The Bowes Museum is housed in a French Chateau and has a world famous collection of art. A little further north is High Force, a dramatic waterfall surrounded by wonderful countryside within the North Pennines AONB.

Theakstons Brewery, Fountains Abbey Water Gardens, Fountains Abbey

Druids Writing Desk Dancing Bear The Idol

Brimham Rocks

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River Allen, North Pennines AONB High Force Barnard Castle

Blea Tarn and the Langdales Grasmere Lake The Langdales

Easedale Tarn and Tarn Crag Ashness Bridge, above Derwent Great Gable, Wasdale

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