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Kettlewell is a village located in North Yorkshire, England, governed by North Yorkshire Council. It has a population of 321 residents. Situated in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, Kettlewell is known for its scenic landscapes and serves as a starting point for hiking trails through the Dales.
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Fern House
The Blue Bell Inn
The Blue Bell Inn provides comfortable accommodation in kettlewell.
Blue Bell Inn
Little Croft
Little Croft is the ideal romantic hideaway for couples and walking enthusiasts right in the heart of the picturesque village of Kettlewell in Upper Wharfdale, just 6 miles from Grassington and 14 miles from Skipton. Situated on the edge of this beautiful village, Little Croft is
The Blue Bell Inn
Things to Do in Kettlewell
Kettlewell Camping
Kettlewell Camping offers a charming and picturesque setting for campers in the heart of Yorkshire. Located just a short walk from the quaint village of Kettlewell, this campsite provides well-maintained facilities, including hot showers and a washing up room. Ideal for stargazing and enjoying the serene countryside, it's a perfect getaway for nature lovers.
Giggleswick Memorial Bridge
Discover the tranquil Giggleswick Memorial Bridge, offering scenic river views amidst beautiful Settle.
Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority
Located in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, the parking facility at Bainbridge offers convenient access to the breathtaking landscapes of the national park. Visitors can enjoy scenic walks, explore charming villages, and take advantage of the well-maintained play areas for children. With easy payment options, it's a perfect starting point for your adventure in this picturesque region.
Food & Drink
The Blue Bell Inn
The Blue Bell Inn offers great dining in kettlewell.
Blue Bell Inn
Thwaite Arms
Located in the picturesque and remote area of the Yorkshire Dales, Thwaite Arms offers a charming traditional pub experience. While primarily a destination for enjoying local ales and hearty meals, visitors should be prepared for standard pay-and-display parking arrangements typical of rural establishments. Enjoy the stunning surroundings and the warm hospitality of this unique pub.
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Geographic Facts
This village is geographically within the following regions:
- Population
- 321
- Administrative area
- Kettlewell with Starbotton
- Dialing code
- 01756
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Walk: Limestone Walking in Wharfedale
The limestone scenery in Upper Wharfedale is beautiful. The walking is straightforward and on this walk there are many of the best features including pavements and the famous Conistone Pie. The Route what3words for start point: ///galloping.swept.songbook Start / Finish Point: Conistone, Skipton, BD23 5HS Distance: 7 Miles GPX Route Map limestonewalkaboveconistoneDownload Walk Description Start the walk from the small village of Conistone and climb through the dry valley of the Conistone Dib. There is a splendid limestone pavement above the Dib. Continue uphill through some limestone scars and past an example of an old lime kiln where the limestone was crushed. The views across Wharfedale and in to Littondale are lovely. Drop back down to towards the valley and join the Dales Way. Follow this south past the Conistone Pie before returning to Conistone.
Walk: Wharfedale and Littondale
This is a delightful exposed and dramatic walk with stunning views into Wharfedale and Littondale both at the beginning and end of the day. The Route what3words for start point: ///premises.spaceship.bins Start Point: Arncliffe Finish Point: Kettlewell Distance: 8.45 Miles GPX Route Map wharfedalelittondale2Download Walk Description Starbotton has been a village since the Iron Age times and still has only 75 residents! The village is criss crossed with a web of ancient routes from the times of the great monasteries of Fountains Abbey, Jervaulx and Rievaulx. The River Wharfe means ‘winding river’ and flows from Beckermonds into the Humber Estuary. As a result Wharfedale is a beautiful valley with steep hills rising on both sides making it one of the most stunning Dales in Yorkshire. The path ascending from Starbotton is an old packhorse track and drovers’ lane with crumbling walls on each side and trees lining the way – it is atmospheric and historic. It climbs steeply to the top of the moor used for grouse shooting in season. Arncliffe, now a conservation area, was used for filming Emmerdale. The fictional village of Beckindale was Arncliffe and The Falcon Inn, the Woolpack. The pub has no pumps for its beer but pours pints straight from the barrel into pot jugs and to the glass! From behind the pub, Malham Tarn can be reached just 4 miles away on the Monks Road. The scars above the village were once home to eagles hence the Old English name Earn meaning Eagle has evolved into Arn Cliffe. Hawkswick is a tiny hamlet with 70 residents. It was named after the first settlement, Hauk’s Dairy. The hamlet later had a Ballroom which still exists but is now a house. The climb over Hawkswick Moor passes Knipe Wood above Knipe Scar and is popular with ornithologists as there are peregrine falcons, redshanks and curlews here as well as dippers, oystercatchers and wagtails.
Walk: Remotest Spot in England
High up on Riggs Moor is a small cairn reckoned to be the most remote spot in England, using the OS definition of straight line distance from a road (2.4 miles in this case), though this is maybe not a true reflection of how remote it is, given the ease of the bridlepath for getting there on foot. The walk across open moorland starts at Conistone in Wharfedale in the Yorkshire Dales. For refreshments nearby try Grassington. The Route what3words for start point: ///nuptials.dumpling.reference Start Point: Conistone bridge Finish Point: Conistone Distance: 11 Miles GPX Route Map remotestspotinenglandDownload Walk Description From Conistone climb through the beautiful limestone scenery of the 'Dib' to arrive at a large track. From here head across the moors for 3 miles to the Mossdale Scar. Take the bridlepath that heads up hill in to the moors till arriving at Sandy Gate. Follow the fence north as it heads towards Great Whernside and before long meet the small cairn. Return via the same route.
Walk: Kettlewell and Conistone
This walk explores the fantastic variety of landscapes that Wharfedale has to offer, as well as visiting two lovely villages. The Route what3words for start point: ///wriggled.smile.squeezed Start Point: Kettlewell Finish Point: Kettlewell Distance: 10 Miles GPX Route Map kettlewellconistone-v2Download Walk Description Kettlewell is one of the finest villages in the Yorkshire Dales, set in the magnificent glaciated U-shaped valley of Upper Wharfedale, cradled by moorland heights and rolling fells. With its history stretching back to the Saxons (this was 'Ketel's spring'), Kettlewell prospered in the 18th & 19th Centuries with the development of lead mining on the surrounding hills as well as regular markets and fairs, not to mention the many traders and travellers who came this way on the numerous packhorse routes that still criss-cross the hills. Today, the village is well known for its annual Scarecrow Festival and was used as the location for ‘Knapely’ in the 2003 film Calendar Girls. From Kettlewell, this route follows the old 'peat road' (peat was once cut a dried on the moorland and used as fuel in people’s homes) up to the wonderful viewpoint of Capplestone Gate with its many old lead mine workings; note the change in rock from limestone to gritstone. The OS Trig Point lies just off the path, and is the perfect spot for a break to admire the view. We then drop down Conistone Turf Road, another old peat road, to reach Conistone Dib, a magnificent limestone gorge, only a few feet wide in places, that was scoured out 12,000 years ago by glacial meltwaters. This gorge leads to the attractive village of Conistone and St Mary's Church, the oldest church in Craven that dates back to pre-Conquest times. The return leg of this walk follows the Dales Way back to Kettlewell, a wonderful high-level route with far-reaching views. Of particular note is Conistone Pie, a prominent outcrop of limestone that affords wonderful views towards the confluence of the rivers Skirfare (Littondale) and Wharfe (Wharfedale), known as Amerdale Dub. Indeed, the old name for Littondale was Amerdale. A close look at the map will reveal numerous ancient settlements in this area, many dating back to the Iron Age; their rough stone walls clearly visible and well worth seeking out. Watch Baroness Sayeeda Warsi walk this route on the BBC iPlayer