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YORKSHIRE DALES FOREST OF BOWLAND National Park Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty CULTURE

Settle lies at the entrance to Upper Ribblesdale, on the south- Settle lies close to the north-eastern boundary The Gallery on the Green, located in an old red western edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park – a special of the Forest of Bowland – a landscape of telephone box in picturesque Upper Settle, lays claim place that has outstanding scenery, a range of wildlife habitats grandeur and isolation. The area is dominated to being the smallest art gallery in the world! and a rich cultural heritage. It is a fantastic outdoor arena for by a central upland core of deeply incised Victoria Hall, Kirkgate, England’s oldest surviving recreation and peaceful relaxation, and a haven for wildlife. gritstone fells with high summits and vast tracts Music Hall, hosts the Tuesday Indoor Market and an Stainforth Force, Attermire Scar, Victoria Cave, Warrendale of heather-covered peat moorland. extensive programme of cultural and community events. Knotts and Castleberg Crag are just a few of the wonderful The foothills of the fells are dissected by steep- natural features that are just a short walk from Settle. Slightly sided valleys which open out into the rich green further afield are Malham Cove, Gordale Scar and the famous lowlands of the Ribble, Hodder, Wyre and Lune Three Peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside. SETTLE–CARLISLE RAILWAY Valleys. Dotted with woodland, picturesque At Ribblehead, you can marvel at the magnificent Ribblehead England’s most scenic railway stone farms and villages, these lower slopes, Viaduct that carries the scenic Settle–Carlisle Railway. criss-crossed by drystone walls, contrast with The 72-mile route from Settle to Carlisle travels and complement the dramatic open sweep of through the magnificent Yorkshire Dales, over the the gritstone heights. Ribblehead Viaduct and across Dentdale. It then Famous Pendle Hill can be seen sitting leaves the Dales at Garsdale, making its way through proud and majestic in the landscape to the the rolling hills of the Eden Valley before arriving at south of Settle. the great border city of Carlisle - a great day out!

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SHOPPING, EATING AND RELAXING OUTDOOR PURSUITS SOMEWHERE TO STAY

There are plenty of things to do in Settle, so why not spend a few relaxing hours As a base for a wide variety of outdoor pursuits, Settle must Friendly B&Bs, luxury guest houses, cosy experiencing the atmosphere and enjoying the sights of our lovely market town. rank amongst the best in the country! cottages, camp sites, caravan parks, bunk barns – there is something to suit Browse the interesting range of shops – few High Street names here – rather a great Walking is second to none, with many waymarked paths everyone’s tastes and budget. assortment of local, independent shops and galleries that cater for all requirements taking you from the bustling Market Place to the remoteness with that most precious of commodities – expert and friendly service. of the fells within just a few minutes. The Pennine Bridleway For more details visit (including the Settle Loop), the Ribble Way and www.settle.org.uk or contact Want a coffee, a snack or a meal? Choose from a great range of cafés, Wainwright’s Pennine Journey all pass through the town. Tourist Information 01729 825192 restaurants, wine bars and historic inns that have been catering for the town’s visitors for hundreds of years. Cycling is also of the highest quality, be it on-road or off- road, easy or challenging, there is something for everyone. Visit the Museum of North Craven Life at The Folly, a striking and impressive Gisburn Forest (in the Forest of Bowland) promises 17th Century house close to the Market Place. fantastic mountain biking with beautiful views. The 170- Climb the hill at the back of the Market Place and explore the narrow, cobbled mile ‘Way of the Roses’ cycle route, which runs from streets of picturesque Upper Settle with great views over Settle and Giggleswick. Morecambe on the west coast to Bridlington on the east coast, passes through Settle.

Both Settle Swimming Pool and Settle Golf Club guarantee a warm welcome to visitors who wish to use their facilities.