North Dales

The north part of the Yorkshire Dales is Swaledale and Arkengarthdale. In these locations, nature is at it best. The area contains the highest of the Dales mountain hills, which has sparkling moorland streams that cascade down the valley sides. These dales are possibly the most rugged, many drystone walls, green and peaceful fields and small/distinctive villages such as Reeth and Arkletown.

The River Swale, England's fastest flowing river threads its way through a maze of fields dotted with stone barns which exist. The Yorkshire Park owns 680 square miles of this moorland, mountains and green valleys of this area. For the walkers, the Three Peaks of Pen-Y-Ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside can be found here also. These mountains provide walkers with some of highest mountains found in the Yorkshire Dales in which to tackle and conqueror.

Areas in North Dales

Richmond : Leyburn : Reeth : Askrigg : Aysgarth : Middleham : Hawes :

Richmond

Located at the northern part of the Yorkshire Dales, Richmond is another small but impressive Georgian castle and market town. With a number of churches, along with its castle, Richmond has plenty of history attached to it. Richmond has housing which dates back to 18th century, which is interspersed with many modern day properties located throughout the town. Capital of Richmondshire and home to Richmond Castle which was built by William the Conqueror.
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Leyburn

Leyburn itself is a small market town in the north-east edge of the Dales. Located in Wensleydale, this market town of Leyburn has developed as the traditional centre for mid-Wensleydale shopping and trade. Leyburn has an open-air market that is still held on Fridays. There is also a full range of independently and family owned shops, businesses and services. There is a good range of local shops in the town, including craft shops to keep you busy for hours..Back to the Top


Reeth

Reeth is a major village in the heart of Swaledale in the northern part of Yorkshire Dales. The name of the village of Reeth originally comes from an Anglo-Saxon word meaning 'stream'. Today, Reeth lies on a ridge between the River Swale and the Arkle Beck. It is possibly a site of an earlier settlement which the Anglo-Saxons moved into when they arrived in the area sometime in the 7th or 8th century. The area has also had a heavy Scandinavian influence. From 1695, Reeth was allowed to have a market on Friday's, which is still held today. Much of the influence of Anglo-Saxon influence can be seen still today in the housing and buildings in the area.
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Askrigg

Askrigg in the heart of Wensleydale is a little hamlet village in the middle of the Dales. Askrigg became the location for filming All Creatures Great and Small, the TV series inspired by the stories of Yorkshire vet James Herriott. One of Askrigg main attractions is Skeldale House which can be seen opposite the thirteenth century church in the village. Askrigg is also noted for hand knitting and clock making. There also an ancient bull-baiting ring which is still set in the village square next to the market cross and stone pump..Back to the Top



Aysgarth

Aysgarth is a small village halfway along Wensleydale between Leyburn and Hawes. Aysgarth is a pretty village, complete with a village green. There are two public houses, The George and Dragon Inn and Palmer Flatts Hotel, as well as a Post Office, off Licence and tea rooms. The shops stock and sell a range of our delicious local cheeses and a selection of wines, including natural fruit wines. In addition, there is a riverside winery, antiques gallery and tea rooms. Next door to the Cheese and Wine Shop is a tearoom which also sells gifts. At the end of the green at the west end of the village is the recently restored Edwardian Rockery Garden. This fascinating and unusual rockery garden includes a collection of alpine plants and a waterfall. .Back to the Top

Middleham

Situated in Wensleydale, nestling on the hillside between the River Cover and the River Ure just 2 miles from the busy little market town of Leyburn, is Middleham. Middleham contains a magnificent castle ruins towering over clusters of old grey stone cottages, fine old Georgian and Victorian houses and its two cobbled market squares. Middleham is famous for its racing stables producing world class racehorses. It also has a picturesque castle which was the childhood home of Richard III. There has been a settlement in Middleham since Roman times. Also, Middleham is mentioned in the Domesday Book when its name was `Medelai`.
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Hawes

Hawes is a small town on the River Ure, 25 miles Northwest of Skipton. Hawes, at the head of Wensleydale, is a busy market town with high fells to both the north and south. Hawes contains a cobbled main street and stone buildings that date from late Victorian times mingle with houses of the 17th and 18th centuries. The town, whose name originates from the word, Hause, which means a narrow neck of land, was granted its market charter by William III in 1699. Hawes has alternative arts and craft shopping, and many pubs, cafes and accommodation to keep you interested for hours. Wensleydale cheese is made locally at the world-famous cheese factory and also well-worth a visit. Hawes is also a centre for fell climbing and walking, especially on the Pennine Way, and the site of a livestock market.

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