scattered remains of former industry, & including Old Gang Lead Mine and Smelt Mill. Find out about the harsh life of a miner at The two most northerly dales in the Upper Swaledale and test your off-road in . National Park are an iconic farming cycling skills - bring your own bikes, or landscape of field barns and drystone walls. hire them from Dales Bike Centre in Reeth. The busy village of Reeth with its large village green has shops showcasing local At the head of Swaledale is the tiny village Following the along the valley arts and crafts, while Richmond’s of Keld - you can explore its history at you will encounter many pretty little impressive Norman castle dominates this Keld Countryside & Heritage Centre. In villages, including Thwaite, Muker and market town’s skyline. the winter months the village operates a . There are fantastic shops, self-service tearoom for walkers with an cafés and pubs to enjoy. Have a drink at The Buttertubs Pass was a famous climb honesty box and a magical supply of the Tan Hill Inn - the highest pub in Great on the Tour de France Grand Depart in homemade cakes. Britain - or a delicious evening meal at the 2014, and the dales are home to the CB Inn in remote Arkengarthdale. annual Swaledale Festival which takes The village is a crossing point for three place over two weeks each May. long-distance walks: the Pennine Way, the On the moor tops you’re likely to see the Coast to Coast, and the more-recently hardy Swaledale sheep, the emblem for Find out more at www.swaledale.net i devised Herriot Way. It is also at one end the National Park. In the valley bottoms, of the new Swale Trail - a 20km (12mile) the stunning wildflower haymeadows are route for mountain bikes starting from at their best in early summer. Throughout Reeth. It’s a great way to experience the area, you will come across the Muker Show STARTS 10.00 Traditional Show Wednesday 4th September 2019 Muker Village - Swaledale

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Copper • Freshly-ground coffee and Kettle Flat - speciality teas self-catering holiday let • Locally-sourced and freshly overlooking prepared breakfasts, lunches the Green Situated in Upper Swaledale, our new and snacks venue is available to book for social • Delicious home-made cakes events, meetings, workshops etc. • Decaf, gluten-free, vegetarian MANSE HOLIDAY COTTAGE: An ideal base and vegan options for walking holidays or simply relaxing. • Well-behaved dogs welcome 10% discount available on bookings. Contact Helen and quote ‘Visitor’. Open: 10am - 4.30pm   TheCopperKettleReeth Thursday to Monday Email: [email protected] Mobile: 07790 401476 • keld.org.uk (closed Tuesday and Wednesday) www.thecopperkettlereeth.co.uk

Visit the National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 47 Access Ranger Calum Stott farms a small flock of sheep near Orton. He wrote this poem inspired by the rugged landscape and way of life in the Cumbrian area of the National Park where he lives and works. “On Christmas Eve I took the chance to inspect a section of footpath going up over Middleton Fell. I’m not much of a poet or a writer of any means, but the words just sort of came to me as I was walking up there on my own.” We think it’s rather wonderful!

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Place Swaledale sheep (danscape.co.uk) The sheep all had a meeting, Atop a lonely hill. LANGTHWAITE, ARKENGARTHDALE To discuss their existence, And all the worldly ills. Featured in several films and TV series… Country Hotel They covered every topic, THWAITE Religion, famine, war. RED LION INN Thwaite in Swaledale, Richmond DL11 6DR Conversation soon did turn to, Tel: 01748 886277 Email: [email protected] What they’d been placed here for? BOOKS www.keartoncountryhotel.co.uk The Suffolks talked of eating grass, & MAPS for sale Until the day was done. Breath-taking views The Texels spoke of show sales, of Upper Swaledale Bar snacks from the restaurant And red rosettes they’d won. all year serving coffees, The group of Bluefaced Leicesters, round lunches, high teas & Couldn’t see the point at all, evening meals. Licensee: Mrs R. Hutchinson F.B.I.I. Ideal for walkers, Of carrying on living, photographers, If the sky was doomed to fall. Tel: 01748 884218 cyclists & bird A minority of rare breeds, Fax: 01748 884133 watchers. Walking groups welcome. Wouldn’t stop to think, Email: [email protected] TEA ROOMS • LICENSED RESTAURANT Of current situations, www.langthwaiteredlion.co.uk 12 EN-SUITE BEDROOMS Just their prehistoric links. The remaining congregation, Herdwicks, Roughs and Swales, Having barely spoke a single word, Proceed to tell their tale. 01748 850123 Each knew the route to happiness, And the point to all their strife. Long days spent wandering the fells, Were the best times of their life. So if ever you’re feeling lost, ARTISAN BAKERY Or can’t hold back the tears. Think like a hardy hill sheep, AND CAFÉ Freshly crafted breads, sweet A farmer’s had to shear. and savoury pastries Climb up on a mountain top, Visit us at the Reeth Dales Look at the world below. Centre, DL11 6SP A day spent walking in the clouds, Will stop you feeling low. © Calum Stott www.twodalesbakery.co.uk 01748 905001

48 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk Frenchgate Guest House has real REETH character and ambience, with the “Best View in Richmond” SHOW A short walk down Frenchgate leads to the historic and beautiful heart of Richmond MONDAY 26TH AUGUST 2019 and the Georgian cobbled marketplace, A traditional Dales Show and a great day out offering a variety of independent shops, cafes, bistros, restaurants and pubs. for all the family in beautiful Swaledale. Shows, Displays, Stalls and Refreshments. Tel: 01748 823421 For further enquiries phone 07506 380393, Mob: 07982 321 123 email [email protected] or visit Email: [email protected] www.reethshow.co.uk Web: 66frenchgate.com

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Dragon pub with its own micro-brewery, as well as the village’s centrepiece - a memorial fountain to its most famous son, Adam Sedgwick, considered the founding father of modern geology. The Dent Heritage Centre is packed with artefacts explaining the history of the dale and its people, including the mining of the black Dent marble and 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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Walker and writer in at 1,100 feet and a stop on the Open Mon 9am - 4pm, Tues closed, Wed 9am - 6pm described the Howgills - the distinctive historic Settle-Carlisle railway line. (closed November - May), Thurs - Sun 9am - 6pm rounded hills overlooking Sedbergh - as 32 Main Street, Sedbergh LA10 5BL The cobbled streets of Dent village are looking like a ‘herd of sleeping elephants’. Tel. 015396 20552 home to the award-winning George & [email protected] Nestled beneath them, the market town has a variety of quirky and interesting WOOFS OF SEDBERGH shops. It is famous as a book town, with 16, 19, 24 and 33 seater vehicles plenty of second-hand bookshops. There is SEDBERGH also an array of characterful tea rooms, A lifestyle store A reliable Service award wining cafés, great takeaways, for all traditional pub grub and innovative MAD HATTERS occasions restaurants - the choice is yours. Tea Room Telephone: 015396 20414 Just outside the town is the restored www.no6finklestreet.co.uk 015396 20298 Email: [email protected] Victorian wool mill, Farfield Mill Arts & Heritage Centre, where you can watch artists and craftspeople at work in their The George & Self Catering Bed & Breakfast studios and enjoy the galleries, shop and tearoom. Dragon Hotel High quality accommodation providing comfort and The dramatic waterfall of Cautley Spout is Main Street, Dent, Cumbria LA10 5QL warmth whatever the time of year. Great area for walking or rides out in peaceful countryside. reached from the Cross Keys, a 400-year- • 3 Star Enjoy the surrounding natural beauty of fell and field and old temperance inn, now owned by the Accommodation magnificent views of The Howgill Hills on a traditional working hill farm. National Trust. • The Dent Brewery Tap The history of the Quaker movement is embedded in the area. You can visit Fox’s • Walkers and families Pulpit, the hillside spot where George Fox welcome preached in 1652 - thought of as the start of the society - and the peaceful meeting • Dog friendly house at Brigflatts, which is open to all. • 10 en-suite rooms The limestone valley of Dentdale offers Contact: Mrs Dorothy Hutchinson Tel: 01539 620094 real tranquility. High on the valley side is Telephone: 015396 25256 Hebblethwaite Hall Farm, Cautley, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LX Dent Station, the highest mainline station Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.thegeorgeanddragondent.co.uk www.hebblethwaitehallfarm.co.uk

50 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk Farmers markets 2019 Visit for some of the best quality, locally-sourced produce. Brough (Village Hall) 3rd Sat of the month (The Square) 4th Sun of the month - Art Exhibitions Masham (Market Place) - Artists' Studios 1st Sun of the month (Apr-Sep) - Heritage Displays Orton (Market Hall) 2nd Sat of the month - Demonstrations Richmond (Market Place) - Workshops 3rd Sat of the month - Craft Gallery Sedbergh (Main Street) ART CRAFT HERITAGE 4th Sat of the month (Apr-Aug) - Tea Room and 14 Sep & 14 Dec Farfield Mill ● Garsdale Road ● Sedbergh ● LA10 5LW Skipton (Canal Basin) 1st and 3rd Sun of the month www.farfieldmill.org ● 015396 21958

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England’s Book Town Explore the Yorkshire Dales and the Lakes Enjoy a wonderful stay in Sedbergh’s former Railway Station. Westby House is set in a private, peaceful location, within 3 acres of south-west facing Tourist Information Centre beautiful gardens which offer panoramic views of the Lune Valley and the Howgill Fells. Multi-fuel 015396 20125 burner, free Wi-Fi and parking included. House sleeps up to 6 and the cottage 4. They can be booked together and opened up as one if required. www.sedbergh.org.uk Email: [email protected] Mobile: 07881 235353 www.oldstationcottage.com

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Yorkshire Dales National Park is home to some very rare - and not so rare, but equally On the verge fascinating - animals, plants and insects. Roadside verges - that patch of land Here we look at some of our wonderful between a road and ditch or field wildlife and habitats, and the best places boundary - provide a wonderful home Water avens (Judy Dunford) to spot both. for wildflowers and wildlife. These ‘arteries’ to the countryside are often overlooked, but are an important source of nectar for pollinating insects. Wading in They connect habitats, and provide cover and forage for birds, mammals and The distinctive curlew is easy to identify by its large size amphibians, while allowing their and its long, downward-curving bill, which it uses to probe movement through the wider landscape. into the ground for food such as worms and insects. Road verges - such as those in Orton, Europe’s biggest wading birds arrive at their upland many of which are several metres wide - breeding grounds in early spring. They may gather are often more diverse and special than in flocks of several hundred in the lower dales, the land around them as they are not making a dramatic sight. subject to the same intensive management. The curlew’s haunting, bubbling From spring to late summer, our verges ‘curl-oo’ call gives it its name display a brilliant array of colour, from and can be heard as the bright yellow cat’s-ears to the spectacular birds perform their blue of meadow cranesbill. territorial displays.

How many have you seen? Curlew Bumblebee Road verge wildflowers Peregrine falcon Common blue butterfly Blue is the colour Carnivorous plants

The common blue butterfly has a fascinating life-cycle. When the eggs hatch between June and September the emerging caterpillars feed upon grassland herbs from the pea family, such as medicks, trefoils and clovers. The caterpillar becomes a ‘chrysalis’ - the stage when its body breaks down and transforms into the winged adult. The chrysalis exudes chemicals that attract and encourage ants to protect the developing butterfly from other invertebrate predators. Sometimes the ants bury the chrysalis underground so that the butterfly has to climb to the surface.

52 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk Reaching What’s the buzz? Surprisingly, bumblebees, those key new heights pollinators of our hay meadows, road verges and heather moorlands, can be Visitors flocking to Malham Cove this seen more year-round than you might summer could catch a glimpse of the expect. world’s fastest animal. The National Park Authority is working The Cove is one of the most with Buglife and charity Yorkshire Dales successful peregrine falcon nest sites Millennium Trust on promoting ‘B-lines’ - in the National Park, with at least 61 flower-rich corridors that help pollinators young raised since a pair first nested move more easily through the landscape here in 1993. to do their work. RSPB and National Park Authority staff and volunteers will once again run a special free viewpoint at the foot of the rock face. Visitors will be able to watch the birds through high- For the latest Malham peregrine news, powered telescopes - and maybe including our video blogs, visit catch them in a high speed aerial www.yorkshiredales/peregrines and stoop for prey. follow @malhamperegrine on Twitter.

butterwort both have sticky leaves that Caught out ensnare ants, beetles and spiders that The plants that thrive on our peat moors wander over the peat surface. are adapted to nutrient-poor soils. Lurking just below the surface of some Some have special features that trap and of our tarns and bog pools, then digest insect prey so they can bladderworts have stems bearing bag- supplement their nutrient supply. like structures that envelop incautious The round-leaved sundew and water fleas that swim too close. Special to the Dales Yorkshire feather moss - is endemic to one gorge in the Yorkshire Dales National Park and found nowhere else. English sandwort - the entire UK population of this tiny flower are found on and around Ingleborough. Lady’s slipper orchid - the only naturally surviving population of this species is found in the Dales. Black grouse - are found no further south in England than the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Limestone pavement - half of the total area of limestone pavement in the country is found in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Find out more about the wildlife and habitats of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and the best place to see them, on our website Sundew (Judy Dunford) www.natureinthedales.org.uk

Visit the Dales Countryside Museum online at www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk | 53 purpose-built site and sample their products. pubs and the delightful Humble Pie, a deli Wensleydale serving homemade Yorkshire delights. If you fancy some exercise after all your tasting, visit Stage 1 Cycles - based at the At medieval Bolton Castle you can wander The busy market town of Hawes is home Museum - for bike hire and advice on the through the rooms and admire the views to the Dales Countryside Museum - which best places to go. Or jump on the Little from the battlements. Learn about tells the fascinating story of the people White Bus to Snaizeholme Red Squirrel falconry, have a go at archery or tour the and landscape of the Dales and celebrates Trail and see these loveable creatures gardens. The vintage Wensleydale Railway its 40th birthday in 2019 - as well as the making a comeback in their natural starts at nearby Redmire and has world famous Wensleydale Cheese. habitat. passenger services to Leeming Bar, offering a great day out in some beautiful Try Wallace and Gromit’s much-loved Nearby Hardraw Force is the highest countryside. nibble in all its varieties at the Wensleydale single-drop waterfall in England, and there Creamery - and be sure to visit in are many other spectacular waterfalls in Located in a beautiful, wooded setting by September for the third great Yorkshire the valley: Cauldron Force at West Burton the River Ure, privately-owned Jervaulx Dales Cheese Festival. made famous by the artist J M W Turner, Abbey is open to the general public and Mill Gill in Askrigg, and the dramatic has an ‘honesty box’ to help towards its Call in at Raydale Preserves, a family run Aysgarth Falls. upkeep. The Aysgarth Edwardian Rock business established in 1978, to view the Garden, commissioned by local landowner production of local preserves at their new Askrigg offers a wonderful selection of Frank Sayer-Graham (1859-1946), has such a fascinating story that it is now Grade II listed. WENSLEYDALE The largest natural lake in the Dales, Semerwater, is much enjoyed by anglers, TREKKING MASHAM SHEEP FAIR canoeists and sailors. And for the big kid • Catering for all abilities 5th & 6th October 2019 in everyone, head to the mysterious The • Trekking from one hour to a full day Forbidden Corner to solve riddles and • Riding lessons Sheep Show with sheep and old time fair • Children’s Pony Experiences and Pony Days events around the town including market explore hidden passages. • Riding Holidays with/without your own Horse and brewery trips. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Cottages available Further info: email [email protected] In the lower dale, has a superb castle owned by Historic England, Masham Old Station Caravan Park has two famous breweries to visit - Black Sheep and Theakstons, and ’s MASHAM highlights include The Garden Rooms at Within walking distance of Masham and handy for the Yorkshire Dales. Tennants, an arts venue and eatery. Lots of visitor attractions nearby. • Open March to November • Shop on site • Bus stop nearby Find out more at wensleydale.org, i Tel: 01969 650 367 • Small, friendly, family-run site www.welcometoleyburn.co.uk and Mobile: 07919 184 850 Tel: 01765 689569 www.visitmasham.com www.wensleydaleequestrian.com www.oldstation-masham.co.uk

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12 en-suite rooms and B&B COLLING WELL COTTAGE Dinner + B&B - please Near Leyburn (sleeps 4) contact for prices Lovely single-storey cottage, located in pretty village A superb location for with shop, pub/restaurant and surrounded by walking holidays beautiful countryside. Comfortable and well equipped with two en suite bedrooms and private parking. Set in owner’s large delightful garden. The White Rose, Askrigg, Prices: from £360 to £550 North Yorkshire DL8 3HG Contact: Maria on 01677 450742 Tel: 01969 650515 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.collingwell.co.uk www.thewhiterosehotelaskrigg.co.uk Colling Well Cottage, Hunton, North Yorkshire DL8 1QG

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The Forbidden Lindale Holiday Park …is one of England’s Corner most recent follies. The brainchild of Mr. C.R. Armstrong, C.M.G. OBE, it was originally built as a private folly but due to public demand was subsequently opened. A unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises created in a four-acre garden in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. The temple of the underworld, the eye of the needle, a huge pyramid made of translucent glass, paths and passages that lead nowhere, extraordinary statues at every turn. There Luxury Holiday are decisions to make and tricks to avoid, a day out with a difference which will challenge and delight Visit the Homes for Sale children of all ages. Corner Café and Hire WITH ITS NEW MENU OPENING TIMES FOR 2019 & freshly–made sandwiches, ADMISSION IS BY EVERY DAY FROM 1 APRIL - 31 OCTOBER soups, barista coffees and PRE-BOOKED TICKETS ONLY Peace and Tranquillity & then Sundays until Christmas. delicious AWARD WINNING To reserve your ticket please telephone Mon - Sat 12 noon - 6pm. PIES & CAKES Sundays & Bank Holidays 10am - 6pm. 01969 640638 www.lindalepark.co.uk Tel: 01677 450842 Tupgill Park Estate, Coverham, Middleham, Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 4TJ www.theforbiddencorner.co.uk Newton Le Willows, Bedale DL8 1TA

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Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 57 Get out there! Take a step in the wonderland peaks, the National Park has it all. Discover old lead mining right direction remains and waterfalls, and see if you With over 2,600km of rights of way, two can spot our local wildlife along the way. National Trails and the longest cave system If walks are what you’re after, then in Britain, the Yorkshire Dales is a great you’ve come to the right place. Join a guided walk with knowledgeable local leaders (see our 2019 programme place to get outdoors. The National Park is criss-crossed with on pages 23-46) or strike out on your some superb long distance trails. Try all From stunning moorland tops to hazy own. Our Information Advisors can or part of the Coast to Coast, Lady wildflower meadows, there are opportunities suggest some known and lesser known Anne’s Way or Dales Way - celebrating for everyone to stop and breathe deeply, trails and there are plenty of fantastic its 50th birthday this year - or the indulge in a relaxing riverside picnic or books and maps to buy from our Pennine Way and Pennine Bridleway take a stroll. You don’t have to be an National Park Centres. adrenaline junkie to enjoy what the National Trails. If your group includes a wheelchair user National Park has to offer - though there The Dales 30 is another great walking or buggy, then have a look at the Access are plenty of opportunities for you, too. experience, covering the 30 mountains for All section of our website and choose of the Yorkshire and Cumbrian Dales - Whether you’re an adventurer or a from our ‘Miles without Stiles’ routes. relaxing-day-outer, for when it’s raining visit where2walk.co.uk for details. For more ideas and and when it shines - and for everything in Whether you want to tick off some high downloadable walks, go to between - head to our website at hilltops or go for a valley hike, whether www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/ www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/get-outdoors you’ve come for spring flowers, summer walking meadows, autumn colours or winter

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If you are a horserider, we have over 900km of bridleways you can use - a fantastic mixture of Roman roads, monastic highways, mining tracks and ancient drovers routes. Connect them into circuits of varying length by including short rides along quiet country roads, or let your horse stretch its legs and enjoy an exhilarating canter through miles of open moorland. Find trekking centres, as well as guidance on planning your own route, at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/ horse-riding

When the sun goes down, the stars come out. Free from light pollution, the experience of being able to see the myriad of stars in the National Park is truly special. Pick up our Dark Skies leaflet from National Park Centres or discover more at darkskiesnationalparks.org.uk Pedal power It’s great to explore the Yorkshire Dales by bike. You can see more and feel more in touch with the countryside. There are a network of minor roads and mountain bike-friendly byways, bridleways and ‘green lanes’ that cross the area - some of which are relatively flat! But any effort to climb a hill is always rewarded with a fabulous view. The new Swale Trail is a 20km (12 mile) mountain bike route along the length of Swaledale from Reeth to Keld. You can complete the trail in a number of sections, with Gunnerside providing a good break in the middle with its pub, cafés and toilets. We’ve a huge range of routes for road cyclists

from family-friendly short valley bottom trails to Calcite formations in Ease Gill (Mark Burkey) the infamous Buttertubs Pass and the challenging 210 km (130 mile) Yorkshire Dales Cycle Way. Going underground Our dedicated website www.cyclethedales.org.uk One of the very special features of the Yorkshire Dales is its limestone will tell you more, however you like to pedal. scenery - and that means crags, sinkholes, dry valleys and caves. The National Park boasts the longest cave system in Britain. The Three With the visit of the Tour de France Grand Depart Counties is thought to stretch around 89km under Yorkshire, Lancashire in 2014, and the thrill of the UCI World Road and Cumbria. Championships coming this autumn, the Dales There are three show caves in the area for a first trip underground - has truly established itself as a world class cycling White Scar, Ingleborough and Stump Cross Caverns - and if you are keen destination. to see more you can team up with a guide on a true subterranean The Men’s Junior Road Race will pass through on adventure. 26 September and the Men’s Elite Race on 29 September. Each year, on May and August bank holidays, there is a unique Further details at www.worlds.yorkshire.com opportunity to be lowered by bosun’s chair into the vast main chamber Before that the Tour De Yorkshire 2019 visits the of Gaping Gill - one of the largest underground caverns in the country. National Park on its way from Halifax to Leeds on A thrilling experience not to be missed! 5 May. Find out more at www.letour.yorkshire.com Find out more at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/caving

Dry Stone Walling Fabulous sailing in wonderful The Yorkshire Dry Stone Walling Guild runs 2 day (mainly weekend) non-residential courses at venues surroundings Amidst the beautiful in North and West Yorkshire. The courses are taught countryside, of North by the Guild’s approved instructors. Yorkshire and the North of England, River All details of the courses etc. can be Gift found on the Guild’s website: vouchers Canoes Mountain Experience offers private www.ydswg.co.uk available and Kayaks for hire instruction and If you wish to discuss any aspect of a guiding for hill particular course please contact Graham Brown walking, canoeing, (Course Co-ordinator) on 01943 863291 or email: kayaking, and Nordic Walking, [email protected] all under the guidance of trained and qualified professionals with over 20 years of experience.

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Discover the incredible story of the Adult £4.80 Yorkshire Dales landscape, and the people Concession £4.30 who have lived, worked and played here, Under 16s FREE with a visit to the Dales Countryside Groups of 10+ £4.30 Museum. Annual pass £9 Housed in Hawes’ former Victorian railway Friend of the Museum station, the Museum celebrates its 40th annual subscription £10 birthday in 2019. See beautifully crafted objects like our Opening times exquisite Bronze Age spearhead and gold Daily 10am to 5pm Feb to Oct, 10am Viking ring - found nearby. Climb aboard to 4.30pm Nov, 10am to 4pm Dec the train carriages and get crafty in our (closed Christmas Eve to Boxing Day). Creation Station. Explore our outdoor trail Weekends only 10am to 4pm Jan. - take a peak in our bughouse and invent Last entry one hour before closing. your own stories in our special storytelling chair. How to find us Browse our shop for Distinctly Dales Dales Countryside Museum, products created by local artists and makers. Station Yard, Burtersett Road, And, if you have Dales connections, come Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3NT and dip into your family history in our Research Room - expert help is on hand Highlights for 2019 on Mondays and Wednesdays. 01969 666210  Watch printmaker Hester Cox Children visit FREE and, with our £9 [email protected] making prints from our amazing annual pass for adults, your family can www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk collection of woodblocks created make the most of our drop-in activities. by the Museum’s founder Marie Enjoy bushcrafts and getting close to Hartley and donated to the creepy crawlies on Fun Fridays and make  @dalesmuseum Museum. mosaics and traditional toys at Hands on History Tuesdays during school holidays.  dalesmuseum  See the recently re-assembled Providence Mine water wheel and crushers from Kettlewell, and hear stories from those who Good to know rescued it. • Dales Countryside Museum is  Discover the importance of the accessible by public transport. knitting industry in the Dales and • Coach friendly - on-site catering can drop in to see textile crafting in be arranged for large groups. action in our vibrant new textile gallery. • Pushchair and wheelchair friendly. • Assistance dogs only. • £1 discount on Museum admission fee for one person when purchasing a car parking ticket. Check for special offers over winter. • Stage 1 Cycles bike hire, repair and shop on site. Hawes National Park Centre is based at the Museum - please call to find out about places to stay and visit. EXHIBITIONS IN 2019

01 February to 08 May 22 May to 08 September 12 September to 31 December (excluding Christmas) Colour & Comfort Shepherdess - One Woman Dairy Days A collaborative exhibition with The Farm Quilters’ Guild, exploring 19th and 20th A tough and tender portrait of Alison Dairying has been at the heart of the century rural quilts and quilted clothing - O’Neill, a ‘true-to-life’, born and bred Wensleydale economy since records began, including examples of frame, mosaic, shepherdess. Documented in photographs and still thrives today. This exhibition is the applique, wholecloth, patchwork, recycled, and personal words, this exhibition culmination of a two year project to research and repaired quilts. See those made for portrays the growing intimacy between a and share the story of this unbroken richer households, alongside those created woman, her flock and her love affair with thread. Personal stories from the local and used in traditional Dales cottages. life on a small hill farm, and the intractable community help to bring the realities of this traditional existence. wonderful historic artefacts Read more and archive photographs in about the Dairy the Museum collection to Days project on life. Supported by the pages 10-12 Heritage Lottery Fund.

Refuel, recharge and relax at the cosy Firebox Café, and make the most of your visit to the Museum and Hawes. The café’s name refers to the firebox on a steam train which not only fuelled the engine but was also where the crew prepared their bacon and eggs! Events run throughout the year. Run by Stage 1 Cycles, it is Try your hand at rag doll or rugmaking. also a bike shop, cycle Come along to a drystone walling  training, hire and activity demo. See traditional techniques like centre. besom and basket making brought to  life. Meet ‘Mrs H’ in the Victorian farmhouse kitchen to learn about washday, dairying and preserving. Drop in and taste local cheese, make real butter, and discover Yorkshire Dales oatcakes and the historical stories these everyday ingredients tell. We’re part of the Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival: 14 to 22 September. Check out the full listing on pages 23 to 46 or visit www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk

Explore our new textile gallery

Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk | 61 WIN A WEEKEND BREAK FOR TWO IN Fill out this form and return it along with THE BEAUTIFUL YORKSHIRE DALES! your questionnaire so we can enter you into the prize draw. The first entry drawn on 9 December 2019 will receive the prize. All you have to do is to complete the questionnaire below and return it to us by 6 December 2019 - it’s as simple as that! Name …………………...... Our prize-winners will enjoy a 2 night break with bed and breakfast for 2 adults up Address ………………...... to the value of £200. For your chance to win this super prize, send in your questionnaire right away! ...... Postcode ……………...... 1. Where did you obtain your copy of 5. What would you like to see included in Simply write ‘Freepost YORKSHIREDALES’ ‘The Visitor 2019’? future editions? only on your envelope for your entry to ❑ National Park Centre …………………………………………………… reach us - no address needed! ❑ Tourist Information Centre (please specify) 6. Were you directly influenced by …………………………………………………… ‘The Visitor 2019’ to: 7. How would you rate the following aspects of The Visitor 2019 (where 6 is excellent ❑ Other (please specify) visit any attractions and 1 is poor)? Please circle. …………………………………………………… ❑ Yes ❑ No Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 2. What did you enjoy most about the go to any events newspaper? ❑ Yes ❑ No Paper quality 1 2 3 4 5 6 …………………………………………………… buy any of the advertised products Informative and educational value 3. What did you find most useful? 1 2 3 4 5 6 ❑ Yes ❑ No …………………………………………………… Balance of advertisements and editorial visit our website www.yorkshiredales.org.uk 4. Was there anything you did not 1 2 3 4 5 6 ❑ Yes ❑ No particularly enjoy? Range of articles and features …………………………………………………… 1 2 3 4 5 6 8. Overall, how satisfied were you with this publication? Please circle.

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Crossed by the famous Coast to Coast the Pennine Bridleway National Trail. Enjoy a round of golf at the quirky walk and marking the end of the Pennine Riverside Golf Club which has 18 short The accessible Northern Viaducts Trail Bridleway, it’s great walking, cycling and holes and only 9 greens. Or go fly fishing takes in part of the old Stainmore Railway, horse riding country, featuring some at Bessy Beck Trout Fishery which offers while another restored section of former fascinating prehistoric sites. The North opportunities for beginners and line has created the dramatic Smardale Gill Pennines and Howgills are a stunning experienced anglers alike. You could also walk across the spectacular 14 arch backdrop to easily accessible routes across develop your artistic side on a course at viaduct over Scandal Beck. the moors and lovely riverside paths. Scar Art Gallery. At Kirkby Stephen East station - operated With individual shops, galleries, a There are many other delightful villages by Stainmore Railway Company, on delicatessen and a Monday market, the here to explore, including the charmingly another restored section - rail enthusiasts thriving market town of Kirkby Stephen named Maulds Meaburn, Great Asby and put on footplate classes and events. with its information centre is a great base Crosby Garrett. from which to explore. Discover Orton, home to Kennedy’s Chocolate Factory, Crosby Ravensworth, The River Eden starts its journey to the sea with its community run Butcher’s Arms high in the Mallerstang valley where it More information can be found i pub, Ravenstonedale, serving up two crashes down through Hell Gill - a narrow, on www.visiteden.co.uk and pubs, and Newbiggin-on-Lune. steep-sided limestone gorge - into the www.ravenstonedale.org main valley at Aisgill. This has a wild and remote feel, hemmed in by Mallerstang on one side and the distinctive Wild Boar Fell on the other. You will find the ruins of twelfth century Pendragon Castle, which legend associates with Uther Pendragon, the father of King Nestled in the Eden Valley within easy reach of the Arthur, near Outhgill, and a Pele Tower - a Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North Pennines. We welcome tourers, campers and glampers. defensive building against Scottish raiders Perfectly placed on the Coast to Coast walking - at nearby Lammerside. and cycle route. Spacious pitches, dogs welcome, hot showers, free wifi. You may come across the sculpture ‘Water Open March – Nov Cut’ by Mary Bourne high up in the Mallerstang valley, providing an iconic Pennine View Park ‘window’ onto the view. Station Road Kirkby Stephen Take a trip on the famous Settle-Carlisle Cumbria railway which follows the Eden Valley all CA17 4SZ the way to Carlisle. If you want to be more 017683 71717 energetic, Stone Trail Holidays offers bike [email protected] www.pennineviewpark.co.uk hire and horse riding from its base right on

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We have a great choice of holiday properties across the Yorkshire Dales. Whether you want a cosy cottage in a market town, a large farmhouse for a family celebration or the Based at Autism Plus near Gilling East, North Yorkshire seclusion of a barn conversion Trainees with autism are supported to prepare the car for hire high up in the Dales, we can All profits reinvested into Autism Plus, a registered charity. Reg. No. 518591 help you find your perfect holiday home.

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NIDDERDALE 2019 SHOW Visit us for garden Bewerley Park, Pateley Bridge inspiration, exciting events, relaxing Monday 23rd September 2019 shopping and Bettys Classes for Cattle, Sheep, Pigs, Goats and Horses, Fur & Feather, Dry Café Tea Rooms Stone Walling, Walking Sticks, Horticulture, Produce & Handicrafts, Dog Show and Sheep Dog Trials, Terrier Racing, Show Jumping, Trade Stands, Food and Craft Marquees, Cricket Match, Brass Bands A garden for For further details contact the Show Secretary: all seasons Mrs S Monk 01969 650129

Save 10% when you book online 1½ miles from Harrogate, North Yorkshire rhs.org.uk/harlowcarr www.nidderdaleshow.co.uk RHS Registered Charity No. 222879/SC038262 Email: [email protected] A traditional Dales Agricultural Show

64 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk A Wheely Good Competition! Visit our four National Park Centres and Hostel, or a day’s electric bike hire for our partnership centre at Reeth between four, courtesy of Dales Bike Centre, 1 April and 31 October, collect an Fremington - with additional prizes from interesting fact, and get a stamp in your Ordnance Survey, Stage 1 Cycles and Bringing you quality plants in inspirational entry form for your chance to win! Coppice Café, Aysgarth. gardens, locally sourced by specialists and growers The top prizes are either 2 nights’ For how to enter and T&Cs, visit accommodation for five at Grinton Youth www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/competition Sunday 14 April/B H Mon 26 August Newburgh Priory, Coxwold YO61 4AS Sunday 16 June Sion Hill Hall, Kirby Wiske, YO7 4ET Sunday 7 July Constable Burton Hall, Leyburn DL8 5LJ

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LANDRACE COTTAGE In the lovely village of Carlton Miniott, 2 miles from Thirsk. Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms. 2 bathrooms. £300 to £515 per week including all linens, utilities and wifi. Local pub only 3 mins walk. Tel: 01845 525110 Email: [email protected] www.landracecottage.co.uk

James Alfred Wight (James Herriot), became one of the most popular writers of the 20th Century. His books, a series of stories based on his experiences as a young veterinary surgeon working amongst the North Yorkshire farming community have sold in their millions world-wide. Their great success resulted in two feature films followed by the world TV series, ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ which is noted to be Yorkshire’s BEST TV Show EVER. His books still sell, the TV series is still played throughout the world, and thousands of visitors continue to flock to the World of James Herriot, (established in 1999 in his home town of Thirsk, North Yorkshire). There’s plenty for the whole family to enjoy at this excellent award-winning, all-weather attraction. A truly unique experience.

OPENING TIMES We’re open seven days a week! Nov to Feb: 10am - 4pm (last entry 3pm) Mar to Oct: 10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm) Closed: Dec 25th, 26th, & Jan 1st

T: 01845 524 234 E. [email protected] Visit us at 23 Kirkgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 1PL www.worldofjamesherriot.com

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Grassington is the main town, with regular Parcevall Hall Gardens are the only large farmers markets and many small gardens open to the public in the Yorkshire independent shops, including one that sells Dales National Park. Situated at the head of an amazing range of Yorkshire beers. a valley, the twenty-four acres of formal and woodland gardens rise up the hillside and Each summer, Grassington Festival brings command impressive views of Simon’s Seat internationally renowned artists to the and Wharfedale. area, while December sees the annual Dickensian festivities. Given its steep hills, great views and rocky crags, it’s no surprise that Wharfedale is popular with walkers, and well-known for Just off the B6265 at Skyreholme, BD23 69E the fell race each year at Kilnsey Show. Open 1 April - 31 October, 10am - 6pm daily

There are many popular walks that follow www.parcevallhallgardens.co.uk • 01756 720311 the Wharfe as part of the Dales Way, as well as trails through Grass Woods and the imposing leadmining remains at Yarnbury. A five-arched bridge spans the Wharfe at EVENING BISTRO Burnsall, a popular picnic spot, and Kettlewell www.retreatgrassington.co.uk offers plenty of refreshment options. • Informal Dining in a Friendly Relaxed Setting At Kilnsey Park Estate see the red squirrels • Comprehensive Wine List & Local Ales that are part of a breeding programme • Varied Selection of GF & DF and marvel at the height of the crag and • Vegetarian Diets Catered For the climbers trying to scale it. • Reservations Advisable The valley is home to many traditional Friday & Saturday 6.30 - 8.45 pubs. Find out the story of the land-letting Main Street, candle at The George in Hubberholme or Grassington visit the cruck barn at the Craven Arms, Appletreewick. 01756 The peaceful gardens of Parcevall Hall are 751887 well worth a visit, as are the accessible paths around Grimwith Reservoir and the underground world of Stump Cross Caverns. And don’t miss the tranquil valley of Littondale with its famous pubs - the Falcon at Arncliffe and the Queens Arms at Litton.

Visit www.buckden.org, i kettlewellvillage.co.uk or www.grassington.uk.com for more information.

KILNSEY SHOW & SPORTS TUESDAY 27TH AUGUST 2019 Tel: 01756 753259 [email protected] www.kilnseyshow.co.uk

66 | Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk Discover Swinton’s heritage gardens and parkland

• Amble with over 200 fallow deer • Stroll the working kitchen garden Visit The Terrace Restaurant & Bar • Walk the listed parkland • Explore our lakes and ponds From morning coffee and brunch, to Terrace lunch and dinner • Visit the owl and hawk aviary with cocktails. Food is served all day from the showcase kitchen into • Experience the bird watching hide the bar, restaurant and terraced gardens.

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SHOP DISCOVER STAY Stock up on goodies Explore our gallery, Cosy, welcoming, and for your holiday from giant 3D cinema, craft with spectacular views, our Farmshop with workshops, indoor and conveniently situated butchery counter, or pop outdoor play, shops, just off the M6. We’re dog in for a bite to eat in our cafés and more. friendly too. Kitchens.

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