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Stainforth Force
Stainforth Force provides comfortable accommodation in stainforth.
Craven Heifer at Stainforth
The Craven Heifer at Stainforth offers a charming parking experience for visitors exploring the picturesque village of Stainforth. Conveniently located near the pub and guest house, it provides easy access to local attractions like the nearby waterfalls. Ideal for those enjoying a meal or stay at this country inn.
Knight Stainforth Hall Camping & Caravan Park
Knight Stainforth Hall Camping & Caravan Park provides comfortable accommodation in stainforth.
Warren House
Pemberton Cottage
No3 at Settle
Nestled in Settle, No3 offers a highly-rated, comfortable stay with delicious breakfast, perfect for exploring the Yorkshire Dales.
Things to Do in Stainforth, North Yorkshire
Catrigg Force
Catrigg Force offers a charming escape into nature with its picturesque waterfall, located near the quaint village of Stainforth in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Visitors can enjoy a scenic walk from the road, with on-street parking available in the village. The area is perfect for those looking to explore the natural beauty of the Dales, though some paths may be challenging for those with mobility issues.
Stainforth Force
Stainforth Force offers a serene natural setting in the Yorkshire Dales, perfect for a peaceful getaway. While visiting, enjoy the scenic views of the river and the charming packhorse bridge. Parking is typically pay-and-display, so be prepared to pay for your spot as you explore this beautiful area.
Knight Stainforth Hall Camping & Caravan Park
Knight Stainforth Hall Camping & Caravan Park in Stainforth offers a serene setting for campers and caravanners with its picturesque surroundings and excellent on-site facilities. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or explore the beautiful landscapes perfect for dog walks and family outings. This facility provides free parking for guests, ensuring a convenient and enjoyable stay.
The Knights Table
Located in the picturesque village of Little Stainforth near Settle, The Knights Table offers a delightful dining experience with stunning views. While enjoying the delicious menu, visitors can conveniently park nearby, typically using pay-and-display facilities. It's an ideal spot for travelers exploring the Yorkshire Dales.
Craven Heifer at Stainforth
The Craven Heifer at Stainforth offers a charming parking experience for visitors exploring the picturesque village of Stainforth. Conveniently located near the pub and guest house, it provides easy access to local attractions like the nearby waterfalls. Ideal for those enjoying a meal or stay at this country inn.
Knight Stainforth Hall Camping & Caravan Park
Knight Stainforth Hall Camping & Caravan Park offers great dining in stainforth.
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Walk: Settle, Scaleber Force and Jubilee Cave
Settle, the waterfall of Scaleber Force, geological wonders and prehistoric Jubilee Cave. The Route what3words for start point: ///comply.solving.sublet Start / Finish Point: Market Pl, Settle BD24 9EJ Distance: 6.5 Miles GPX Route Map settle-warrendale-knott-and-victoria-caveDownload Walk Description From the lovely old market town of Settle in Ribblesdale, this walk heads to the dramatic waterfall of Scaleber Force, set in a wooded ravine. Here the waters of Scaleber Beck cascade down over limestone ledges formed by the South Craven Fault. The Craven Fault Lines define the southern geological boundary of the Yorkshire Dales, where the underlying rocks were displaced many hundreds or metres during the Carboniferous period over 300 million years ago. From Scaleber Force, our walk heads northwards to soon reach Warrendale Knotts, a dramatic cliff of shattered limestone crags and hills along the Mid Craven Fault, which is also responsible for Malham Cove and Gordale Scar. As you approach Warrendale Knotts you pass Sugar Loaf Hill, which is a Reef Knoll that was formed along the edge of these fault lines as coral reefs in a shallow tropical sea when this whole area was near the equator. A rocky path now heads northwards, with a detour up to the right to reach the incredible Victoria Cave. Deposits within this cave chart the climate and human history of the Yorkshire Dales, as animal bones from hippos, short-nosed rhino, elephants and hyenas have been discovered in thick glacial clay deposits. These animals lived in this area 130,000 years ago during a warm interglacial period. Above these deposits, a 11,000 year old harpoon tip made from reindeer bone was discovered dating back 11,000 years ago from when the first human hunter-gatherers arrived after the end of the last ice age during the Palaeolithic period. Similar discoveries have been found in nearby Jubilee Cave.
Walk: Settle (The Golden Lion)
An interesting ramble taking in the historic town of Settle and the surrounding countryside into Giggleswick - all starting and finishing at The Golden Lion hotel. The Route What3words start point: ///touched.gamer.slanting Start Point: The Golden Lion, Duke St, Settle BD24 9DU Finish Point: The Golden Lion, Duke St, Settle BD24 9DU Distance: 8 Miles GPX Route Map walkshiresettlewalkforthegoldenlion-2Download Walk Description From The Golden Lion hotel, turn left down Duke Street, then turn right down Station Road. After crossing underneath the railway, turn right down Bond Lane and then left at the T-junction on to Kirkgate. On the bend to the right, turn left down Kings Mill Lane and follow this to the end. Turn right, and ignore two junctions to the left but then turn left at the yard gates to cross the River Ribble over the Giggleswick Memorial Bridge. Turn right and follow the made path until it meets the B6480. Cross over and turn right, then turn left immediately down the public footpath. Follow this path along the side of the playing field and turn left when you reach the side of the river. This is now part of the Ribble Way and the Dales High Way. Follow the path as it turns left away from the river, and then almost straight away turns right through a field. Follow this clear path, over the boundaries of two fields, to eventually reach a road through a small wooden gate. Turn right and then go through the gate immediately on the left. Turn right and follow the line of the road for a while, and then follow the boundary of the field as it veers to the left. Continue through the trees and turn left at the next junction of paths to walk between the two solo trees. Head towards the stile in the boundary wall and then once in the next field head for the gate almost straight ahead. In this field, follow the clear path on the ground as it zigzags upwards and make your way to the stile in the boundary ahead of you. Then, in the next field, the path pretty much follows the line of the right hand boundary - albeit a little way away from it. The path then crosses over the right hand boundary, turns left and then over another straight away. In the next field, head straight across to the gate in the far boundary, following the clear path on the ground. Then, follow the boundary wall on your left, until it ends, and then keep on that same line to another gate. Follow the clear path on the ground until you see another clear path turning left and heading towards the boundary wall on your left. Turn left to follow this path to reach the boundary wall on your right. At the wall in front of you, take the stile and follow the boundary on your right all the way until it ends. You’ve turned right slightly by this point, and now roughly follow this line, guided by the path on the ground, to reach the far boundary. Veer right, diagonally across the field, keeping to the left of the building on the right, and head to the next stile. In the next field, look around half way down the boundary on the left side for the stile to aim for. Now, veer diagonally to the right and head for the boundary wall on the right. When you’ve reached this, turn left and follow it until a wall stops your track. Look for the stile in the wall to your left, and take this. The path is clear on the ground in the next few fields, so don’t leave this path and keep the wood on your right hand side. Eventually, you’ll start to drop down slightly, and look for a path on the ground to the left - this is to avoid the quarry that is straight ahead. Go to the boundary wall and turn right - but follow the path which turns off to the right to follow the top of the quarry, not the boundary wall. Enter the wood and follow the path down to the B6480. Turn right, cross over the road, and turn left down the road signed “Giggleswick School”. Follow this road all the way down until you see a public footpath sign pointing right for Craven Bank Lane. Take this path, which cuts across the green to reach a footbridge, then follow the boundary on your right and follow it around to the left. Go through the hedgerow to reach Craven Bank Lane, and turn left, following the road until you cross over a stream. Turn right here, but go straight into the field, not over the little footbridge to the right. Follow the clear path to exit the first field to the right of the line of trees. Arrive back at The Golden Lion.
Walk: Settle
This simple and easy walk takes you around the exquisite town of Settle and close to the beautiful River Ribble. The Route what3words for start point: ///townhouse.hatch.cowboy Start / Finish Point: Ashfield Car Park, 8 Kirkgate, Settle BD24 9DZ Distance: 2 Miles GPX Route Map drawaroute-1-1Download Walk Description This simple and easy walk takes you around the exquisite town of Settle. It starts in the town centre taking you over to the west side of the town. Once you've crossed the river the path will take you right going past Queens Rock. Once this path ends turn left on the road and continue done until you hit a fork in the road. At this fork take the left hand road and it will take you to a junction. At this junction go left and follow the road until you get to the rugby field where the path will take you to the bridge you crossed at the start. Once you're at the bridge you just need to follow the path you took at the start to where you parked. All paths are accessible to everyone including scooters.
Walk: Helwith Bridge to Pen-y-ghent Circular
The Helwith Bridge to Pen-y-ghent Circular Walk is a popular and rewarding route in the Yorkshire Dales, offering walkers a mix of stunning scenery, challenging terrain, and the opportunity to summit one of the famous Three Peaks. Starting in the tranquil hamlet of Helwith Bridge, this walk takes you through picturesque countryside, across rolling fields, and up the slopes of Pen-y-ghent, one of Yorkshire's most iconic peaks. This circular walk is ideal for those looking to experience the natural beauty of the Dales while also enjoying a good physical challenge. Route What3Words: ///tangent.slides.newer Distance: 10 miles Start location: Austwick Rd, Helwith Bridge, Settle BD24 0EH Finish Location: Austwick Rd, Helwith Bridge, Settle BD24 0EH OS Walking Map & GPX Download Our OS map below shows the full route. Under the map, you can find a GPX file download for your navigational device. helwith-bridge-pen-y-ghent-circularDownload Walk Description Begin your walk at the picturesque hamlet of Helwith Bridge, located beside the River Ribble. The historic Helwith Bridge Inn makes for a convenient and welcoming starting point. Cross the B6479 to get on the path signposted Moor Head which leads towards Pen-y-ghent. You should be able to see the peak in the distance on a clear day. Keep left and continue on Long Lane. There is another fork on the track, join the Pennine Way, and keep Pen-y-ghent in sight. The path on Pen-y-ghent is rocky and steep in places, but it's well-trodden and easy to follow. The final section of the climb involves a bit of scrambling, but it's manageable for most walkers and adds a sense of adventure to the hike. Summit of Pen-y-ghent Reaching the summit of Pen-y-ghent, you'll be rewarded with panoramic views stretching across the Yorkshire Dales. On a clear day, you can see as far as the Lake District to the west and the Pennines to the east. The summit is marked by a trig point, where many walkers stop to take photos and enjoy a well-deserved rest. Descent Follow the Pennine Way down and stop at the cave of Hull Pot if you wish. This part of the walk requires careful footing, especially in wet conditions. Horton-in-Ribblesdale Then follow the Pennine Way to Horton-in-Ribblesdale. Cross through the main carpark for Horton village and the public toilets. Take the footbridge over the River Ribble and then follow the river almost all the way back to Helwith Bridge. Helwith Bridge The Helwith Bridge Inn provides a perfect place to relax after your walk, with hearty food and refreshing drinks to help you unwind. This circular walk, covering approximately 10 miles, is a full-day adventure that showcases the very best of the Yorkshire Dales. Whether you're drawn by the challenge of Pen-y-ghent or the serenity of the river paths, this route is sure to leave you with lasting memories of one of England's most beautiful landscapes.
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