The bustling village of Reeth, with its art and craft shops, pubs and cafés, is a focal point. The peaceful, heather-covered hills above were once home to a thriving leadmining industry. The heart of Swaledale is the River Swale, one of the fastest rising flood rivers in England. Swaledale Swaledale is famous for its hardy breed of sheep and the spectacular wildflower meadows which are a blaze of colour in June and early July. Although no longer used in their entirety as administrative boundaries, the borders of Yorkshire have never been 'abolished' and remain intact to the present day. 4 - Hawes to Muker via Great Shunner Fell and the Pennine Way - 10 miles Wensleydale Kirkby This pattern of field walls, barns and meadows is a special feature of Swaledale. The community is responsible for hosting the wonderful Swaledale Festival every year. Activities for the outgoing ///bashed.operating.bathtubs It flows through traditional hay meadows bright with wild flowers in the summer surrounded by miles of drystone walls and dotted with carefully preserved stone field barns. At the tip of the Dales stands the unspoilt wilderness of Swaledale. Maps of Swaledale and Arkengarthdale, the local area and the wider Yorkshire Dales. [email protected], A three word address provided by our friends at, Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival, celebrating local produce, Ride2Stride – the Settle-Carlisle Walking Festival, Discharging conditions or amending permissions, General Permitted Development Order (GPDO) criteria, History of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Planning decisions aim to stimulate ‘green economic recovery’, Dales farmers meet Ministers in hay meadow. 5 - Fremington Edge - 8 miles high level walk, Back to Yorkshire Some areas have been given special protection such as Muker Meadows. With miles of hills, moorland, and mountains to explore, and few modern distractions, you can walk, cycle or ride to your heart's content. Swaledale is not as over touristed as some All offer easy access to unspoilt landscapes, and providing walkers and cyclists with the perfect holiday escape. walking with an extraordinary variety of scenery and industrial heritage 20 second montage of images of Swaledale and Arkengarthdale, North Yorkshire courtesy of Leni Hatcher and the National Trust's Outdoor Nation Project site, no responsibility can be accepted for any error or omission herein. & Central areas (double sided). Registered Office: Welcome to Yorkshire, Dry Sand Foundry, Foundry Square, Holbeck, Leeds, LS11 5DL, United Kingdom Company Limited by Guarantee no: 2896762 | VAT No. services are infrequent in Swaledale. YoredaleBainbridgeLeyburnNorth Yorkshire | DL8 3EL, 0300 456 0030 When it comes to peace, tranquillity and natural beauty, few locations offer more. One of the best dales for the author has taken every care in assembling the information on this Garsdale w3w: A deep and winding valley, this is an ideal spot for those who wish to forget the pressures of the twentieth century. A three word address provided by our friends at ///what3words.Read more. Still famous for its breed of hardy sheep (the Swaledale ram is the logo of the Yorkshire Dales National Park) as well as locally-made cheeses, a visit is also an opportunity to see the local farming, craftspeople and business community keeping this very much a working dale. There are also other lovely villages further up the dale such as Muker - which has its annual agricultural show in September - Gunnerside and Keld. Bus linear walk, Walk Dales Contents Page, Garsdale You can also use it 3 - Gunnerside to Reeth 6.5 miles - riverside linear walk, Walk Keep your eyes out for the annual Swaledale Festival which is a two week festival of music and arts based in the two most northerly of the Yorkshire Dales, Swaledale and Wensleydale. recommended), Walk of the other areas presumably due to it's distance from large habitations. Yorkshire Dales Map The map below shows a Google map of the Yorkshire Dales. Please Click At the western end of Swaledale, Tan Hill  boasts of being the highest pub in England. Back to Yorkshire Dales Contents Page Map reading is essential for these walks. When it comes to peace Yorkshire Dales information maps. There's a wi... At the tip of the Dales stands the unspoilt wilderness of Swaledale. Valley, Walk and Malham Ribblehead Here and e mail a short message together with any comments or suggestions! bus service. When the industry collapsed in the late nineteenth century, up to half the population of the dale left, some to the textile mills and coal mines of Lancashire, others to new lives in America. It's easy to leave the pressures of everyday life behind in Swaledale. The Gunnerside Gill walk makes use of the excellent Northern Dalesman Perfect for families The relevant map is Outdoor Leisure 30 Northern & Central areas (double sided) Bus services are infrequent in Swaledale. To Contents. You can scroll around and zoom in to explore. It flows through traditional hay meadows bright with wild flowers in the summer surrounded by miles of drystone walls and dotted with carefully preserved stone field barns. for these walks. Ilkley Moor Washburn Wharfedale Lower Wharfedale Nidderdale Family fun is around every corner in Swaledale, with a variety of different activities just a stone's throw away from each other. including Gunnerside Gill. There are countless other pubs and cafés dotted all along the valley. Maps & Travel Guides Click image to view larger map Contents Page, This page was last updated 170 4702 85. Map reading is essential Map of Swaledale area hotels: Locate Swaledale hotels on a map based on popularity, price, or availability, and see Tripadvisor reviews, photos, and deals. The  relevant map is Outdoor Leisure 30 Northern If in any doubt walkers should consult the relevant OS map. Stephen Swaledale Upper 1 - Gunnerside Gill- Keld - Muker -12 miles, Walk 2 - The heart of Swaledale is the River Swale, one of the fastest rising flood rivers in England. Motorcyclists from far and wide come for the Scott Trials established in 1914. a classic bus journey. Back to Yorkshire Dales Station (Upper Wensleydale) Dentdale and Howgills This pattern of field walls, barns and meadows is a special feature of Swaledale. Find out more about their lives at Gunnerside Smithy. Important note:- Whilst Guides, photos, where to stay and attractions. Famous for its wildflower meadows, heather moors and waterfalls, the region is also home to some of Yorkshire's best walking and cycling. 25-May-2020, Settle Famous for its wildflower meadows, heather moors and waterfalls, the region is also home to some of Yorkshire's best walking and cycling. Station (Upper Wensleydale). on The Northern DalesBus - Grid ref: Muker -Kisdon Hill - and the Keld Waterfalls - 5½ miles (a family walk- Some areas have been given special protection such as Muker Meadows.