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Limestone scenery above Settle, Yorkshire Dales

Settle (35 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of North Yorkshire (2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction S)

A wonderful market town in the Yorkshire Dales. Settle is the starting point for the famous Settle to Carlisle Railway; one of Britain's most spectacular and scenic railways which.....

Ribblehead viaduct near Horton in Ribblesdale

Horton in Ribblesdale (6 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire (3.6 miles, 5.7 km, direction N)

Set in the valley at the foot of Pen-y-Ghent (one of Yorkshire's Three Peaks) is the picturesque village of Horton-in-Ribblesdale..

Clapham

Clapham (28 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction W)

The clear waters of Clapham Beck enter the town from the high slopes of Ingleborough where it scampers over a waterfall before plunging down into the town...

The Smithy in Malham

Malham (84 Pictures)

in the county of North Yorkshire (5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction SE)

High on the moors and dales of Yorshire, lies the wild and desolate place of Malham....

Near Arncliffe, Yorkshire

Arncliffe (1 Pictures)

in the county of North Yorkshire (7.4 miles, 12.0 km, direction NE)

Arncliffe is the largest of Littondales four villages and is situated on the lovely River Skirfare...

Ingleton old bridge

Ingleton (80 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire (8.9 miles, 14.4 km, direction NW)

Ingleton thrives as a centre for those who take pleasure in exploring the vast underworld to be discovered beneath the limestone hills of this glorious scenic region...

Buckden, near Kettlewell, North Yorkshire

Kettlewell (49 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire (9.7 miles, 15.7 km, direction E)

The spectacular limestone beauty of Kettlewell has been appreciated by travellers for decades. It has a series of delightful cottages clustered around the little Cam Beck, a tributary of the River Wharfe as it plunges from Great Whernside...

Mummers

Grassington (52 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of North Yorkshire (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction E)

This is Upper Wharfdale's principle village. It is a place of quiet charm with a lovely old bridge spanning the River Wharfe and cobbled lanes with pretty stone cottages descending towards the attractive village square...

Countryside view around Slaidburn, Lancashire

Slaidburn (55 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (11.5 miles, 18.6 km, direction SW)

An eye catching place with a pretty village green and a scattering of stone cottages set in an idyllic spot on the banks of the River Hodder...

Village of Burnsall, North Yorkshire - June, 2005

Burnsall (24 Pictures)

in the county of North Yorkshire (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction E)

Viewed from the surrounding grassy fells, this gorgeous stone village with its striking walls softened by rich green foliage, presents a picture of timeless charm...

Gayle, North Yorkshire

Gayle (17 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction N)

The picturesque village of Gayle is found amidst the glorious scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It is on the passage of the Pennine way, close to Hawes and the National Park Centre...

Skipton 015

Skipton (171 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of North Yorkshire (14.2 miles, 22.8 km, direction SE)

Long considered "The Gateway to the Dales" which lye to the north, moors extend southwards, and the tranquil countryside of the Ribble Valley is to the west...

Hawes

Hawes (108 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of North Yorkshire (14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction N)

This is a thriving, friendly market town at the heart of Wensleydale, it shows beautiful old stone properties, quaint shops, galleries, craft workshops and cafe's arranged around winding cobbled streets...

Dunsop Fell, Forest of Bowland, Lancashire

Dunsop Bridge (70 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (14.7 miles, 23.6 km, direction SW)

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View towards 'Waddington Fell',  Hodder Valley, Lancashire

Waddington (29 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (15.7 miles, 25.3 km, direction SW)

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Village Green, Bainbridge

Bainbridge (11 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire (15.9 miles, 25.6 km, direction NE)

Bainbridge is the epitome of a typical Dales village, it comprises of picturesque old stone cottages, with a lively, well quarried stream running through it...

Grisedale Tarn, Cumbria

Grisedale (3 Pictures)

in the county of North Yorkshire (16.7 miles, 26.9 km, direction N)

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The falls at Askrigg, North Yorkshire

Askrigg (10 Pictures)

in the county of North Yorkshire (16.8 miles, 27.1 km, direction NE)

In 1587, Queen Elizabeth II granted a charter to this lively little village and in the 20th-century Askrigg claimed its place in history as the setting for the T.V. series based on the James Herriot stories of a vet's life in the Yorkshire Dales...

Aysgarth Falls

Aysgarth (57 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire (17.7 miles, 28.4 km, direction NE)

Aysgarth is a small village in the Yorkshire Dales known for its beautiful waterfalls on the River Ure. It's a perfect destination for nature lovers, with picturesque walks and charming countryside...

Bolton Priory

Bolton Abbey (135 Pictures)

in the county of North Yorkshire (17.7 miles, 28.4 km, direction SE)

The Bolton Abbey Estate covers 30,000 acres of beautiful countryside in the Yorkshire Dales.There are medieval buildings to explore and 80 miles of moorland, woodland and riverside footpaths...

Recommended attractions near Stainforth

Garsdale Station on the Settle Carlisle Railway, located high in the Yorksire Dales National Park

Settle Carlisle Railway (9 Pictures)

(2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction S)

This spectacular train journey could easily be the most scenic train trip in the whole of the UK. The route is part of National.....

Malham Tarn, North Yorkshire

Malham Tarn & Moor (4 Pictures)

(4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction E)

Malham Tarn is a lake in the Yorkshire Dales National Park which inspired English novelist Charles Kingsley to write the classic.....

Malham Views

Malham Cove (30 Pictures)

(4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction SE)

A natural limestone formation which is a national beauty spot, near Malham, North Yorkshire..

Janet's Foss. Malham, North Yorkshire

Janet's Foss (6 Pictures)

(5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction SE)

A small picturesque waterfall near the village of Malham and Malham Cove, North Yorkshire. Janet refers to a Fairy Queen who is.....

Gordale Scar,  Malham Cove

Gordale Scar (8 Pictures)

(6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction E)

Painted by James Ward, written about by Wordsworth in a sonnet, this dramatic limestone ravine is an essential visit when in the.....

Littondale

Yorkshire Dales National Park (266 Pictures)

(10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction NE)

The unyielding screach of a curlew from the skies above, is often the only sound heard in the far upland reaches of the lonely.....

Forest of Bowland, Lancashire

Forest of Bowland (43 Pictures)

(11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction SW)

This high region of grouse moor and high fells crossed with deep narrow valley's was once a hunting ground of Saxon King's. It.....

Sawley Abbey

Sawley Abbey (15 Pictures)

(13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction S)

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Skipton Castle, North Yorkshire

Skipton Castle (52 Pictures)

(14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction SE)

Apart from it's historic church, Skipton Castle is the town's premier attraction. This is located where the High Street fans out.....

Pendle Hill

Pendle Hill (61 Pictures)

(16.1 miles, 26.0 km, direction S)

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Lazy afternoon

Clitheroe Castle (41 Pictures)

(16.9 miles, 27.1 km, direction S)

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View of Bolton Priory, North Yorkshire.

Bolton Priory (60 Pictures)

(17.9 miles, 28.8 km, direction SE)

Beautiful remains of an Augustinian Priory in a picturesque position on the banks of the river Wharfe, North Yorkshire. Well.....

Aysgarth Lower Falls, Easter weekend 2007. Yorkshire Dales

Aysgarth Falls (49 Pictures)

(18.3 miles, 29.5 km, direction NE)

These magnificent falls, although not the highest in the land are certainly one of the most picturesque sights in Yorkshire. The.....

Hutton Roof, Nr Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria Jan 2006

Hutton Roof Crags (1 Pictures)

(19.0 miles, 30.5 km, direction NW)

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Bolton Castle in Castle Bolton, North Yorkshire. Mary Queen of Scots was once held prisoner here.

Bolton Castle (62 Pictures)

(20.1 miles, 32.3 km, direction NE)

On a misty morning the ruined crenulated towers of Bolton Castle take on an eyrie aura and it is easy to imagine what this once.....

Warton Rectory, Lancashire

Warton Old Rectory (2 Pictures)

(20.2 miles, 32.5 km, direction W)

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Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham

Gawthorpe Hall (3 Pictures)

(20.5 miles, 33.0 km, direction S)

Gawthorpe Hall, home of the Shuttleworth family for several centuries lies close to the traditional Lancastrian market town of.....

Ashton Memorial in Lancaster

Ashton Memorial (5 Pictures)

(21.0 miles, 33.7 km, direction W)

The Ashton Memorial with its green dome, overlooks the City from Williamson Park. It forms a famous Classical landmark and was.....

Cliffe Castle museum, Keighley, West Yorkshire.

Cliffe Castle Museum (5 Pictures)

(21.2 miles, 34.1 km, direction SE)

The approach to Cliffe Castle Museum, gives the visitor little hint of the amazing treat in store, for awaiting is a magnificent.....

Lancaster Cathedral at sunset 2005

Lancaster Cathedral (5 Pictures)

(21.4 miles, 34.4 km, direction W)

This may not be as old as other English cathedral churches, but with its soaring spire reaching to a height of 240 feet and a.....


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