Kim’s guidebook- Welcome to Grassington
Sightseeing
Hello and Welcome to our guidebook. We have included some of our favourite spots around this beautiful and breath-taking area. There is so much to do from walking to pubs and tearooms to days out, something to suit everyone.
Beautiful waterfall at the bottom of Sebder Lane. Go through the National Car Park and head down the path to find this special place. You can walk down by the river bank and head back either to Grassington or go over the road towards Grasswoods. Ideal for kids to swim or paddle (in good weather)
Linton Falls
Linton FallsBeautiful waterfall at the bottom of Sebder Lane. Go through the National Car Park and head down the path to find this special place. You can walk down by the river bank and head back either to Grassington or go over the road towards Grasswoods. Ideal for kids to swim or paddle (in good weather)
Kilnsey Park Estate offers a real Yorkshire Dales experience with events and activities including fun fishing, walking, pony trekking and cycling. Catch your first fish, explore the Dales on horseback, meet the UK’s rarest orchid, watch red squirrels play or simply to relax in some of the UK’s most stunning scenery. www.kilnseypark.co.uk
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Kilnsey
Kilnsey Park Estate offers a real Yorkshire Dales experience with events and activities including fun fishing, walking, pony trekking and cycling. Catch your first fish, explore the Dales on horseback, meet the UK’s rarest orchid, watch red squirrels play or simply to relax in some of the UK’s most stunning scenery. www.kilnseypark.co.uk
Take a short walk from Linton Bridge along the river. If the weather is kind take a paddle in the water or sit and sun yourself with a picnic.
River Wharfe
Take a short walk from Linton Bridge along the river. If the weather is kind take a paddle in the water or sit and sun yourself with a picnic.
Bolton Abbey lies in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales near Skipton. The Yorkshire estate of the Duke of Devonshire offers a fun family day out set amongst stunning scenery.
Explore the ruins of the Priory and discover a landscape full of history and legend. Walk along the riverside, woodland and moorland paths and enjoy local produce in the excellent restaurants, tea rooms and cafes, treat yourself in the quality gift shops or simply relax beside the river with a picnic whilst the children playarea.
https://boltonabbey.com/
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Bolton Abbey
Bolton Abbey lies in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales near Skipton. The Yorkshire estate of the Duke of Devonshire offers a fun family day out set amongst stunning scenery.
Explore the ruins of the Priory and discover a landscape full of history and legend. Walk along the riverside, woodland and moorland paths and enjoy local produce in the excellent restaurants, tea rooms and cafes, treat yourself in the quality gift shops or simply relax beside the river with a picnic whilst the children playarea.
https://boltonabbey.com/
We love Fountains Abbey, ideal place to visit in any weathers. If you have children there is a good playground as well as plenty of space for them to run around. They do have a lot of events running throughout the year, so it is worth having a look at their website. The dramatic abbey ruins at Fountains are the largest monastic ruins in the country. Step back into a rich and dramatic past and imagine what life would have been like for the monks who first came here all those years ago.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey-and-studley-royal-water-garden
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Abadía de Fountains
We love Fountains Abbey, ideal place to visit in any weathers. If you have children there is a good playground as well as plenty of space for them to run around. They do have a lot of events running throughout the year, so it is worth having a look at their website. The dramatic abbey ruins at Fountains are the largest monastic ruins in the country. Step back into a rich and dramatic past and imagine what life would have been like for the monks who first came here all those years ago.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey-and-studley-royal-water-garden
Stump Cross Caverns is one of Britain’s premier show caves and home to some amazing natural underground formations.
Easy access with levelled pathways and floodlighting.
Enjoy homemade food in their licenced tearooms, gift shop with a wide variety of unusual gifts and toys.
https://www.stumpcrosscaverns.co.uk/
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Stump Cross Caverns
Stump Cross Caverns is one of Britain’s premier show caves and home to some amazing natural underground formations.
Easy access with levelled pathways and floodlighting.
Enjoy homemade food in their licenced tearooms, gift shop with a wide variety of unusual gifts and toys.
https://www.stumpcrosscaverns.co.uk/
Grimwith (pronounced Grim'ath) is accessed from the B6265 road approx 2 miles from Grassington. It is Yorkshire Water's largest reservoir. This is an ideal place to take a walk but wrap up warm can get very windy as quite exposed.
At the eastern end of the reservoir is a grade II listed barn. The Cruck Barn used to be further west, but was reconstructed on its present site above the waterline to preserve it. This type of barn is rare for the Yorkshire Dales. Its origins were in the 16th century and was rebuilt in 1982 when the reservoir was extended. Peaceful and tranquil place to walk.
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Grimwith Reservoir
Grimwith (pronounced Grim'ath) is accessed from the B6265 road approx 2 miles from Grassington. It is Yorkshire Water's largest reservoir. This is an ideal place to take a walk but wrap up warm can get very windy as quite exposed.
At the eastern end of the reservoir is a grade II listed barn. The Cruck Barn used to be further west, but was reconstructed on its present site above the waterline to preserve it. This type of barn is rare for the Yorkshire Dales. Its origins were in the 16th century and was rebuilt in 1982 when the reservoir was extended. Peaceful and tranquil place to walk.
This National Trust gem is ideal for couples, families or walkers. The dramatic abbey ruins at Fountains are the largest monastic ruins in the country. Step back into a rich and dramatic past and imagine what life would have been like for the monks who first came here all those years ago.There are three cafes serving sandwiches, cakes, ice creams at the entrance and by the lake and by the house. There is a good playground for little ones but this can get busy in peak times. A great day out to get children to run off steam.
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Abadía de Fountains
This National Trust gem is ideal for couples, families or walkers. The dramatic abbey ruins at Fountains are the largest monastic ruins in the country. Step back into a rich and dramatic past and imagine what life would have been like for the monks who first came here all those years ago.There are three cafes serving sandwiches, cakes, ice creams at the entrance and by the lake and by the house. There is a good playground for little ones but this can get busy in peak times. A great day out to get children to run off steam.
Malham Cove a must if you are new to Yorkshired. Explore England's finest glaciokarst landscapes, with dry valleys, collapsed cave systems and a dry waterfall. https://www.malhamdale.com/malhamcove/
Please note this gets really busy in the summer so go early or later on. There is YDNPA car park and some farmers fields but it can be hard to park.
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Malham Cove
Malham Cove a must if you are new to Yorkshired. Explore England's finest glaciokarst landscapes, with dry valleys, collapsed cave systems and a dry waterfall. https://www.malhamdale.com/malhamcove/
Please note this gets really busy in the summer so go early or later on. There is YDNPA car park and some farmers fields but it can be hard to park.
Places to Eat
Corner House Cafe Opposite the Black Horse. Amazing café food, not only good for cakes but also main meals. It can get busy so you can book in peak times. Good for kids and vegetarians, gluten frees. They also sometimes offer an Afternoon tea box to take away but you need to book at least 3 days in advance.
The Corner House Cafe
1 Garrs LnCorner House Cafe Opposite the Black Horse. Amazing café food, not only good for cakes but also main meals. It can get busy so you can book in peak times. Good for kids and vegetarians, gluten frees. They also sometimes offer an Afternoon tea box to take away but you need to book at least 3 days in advance.
If you want something special, then this is the place to eat. You normally need to book as can get very busy. The bar area is also good to visit and does bar snacks.
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Grassington House
5 The SquareIf you want something special, then this is the place to eat. You normally need to book as can get very busy. The bar area is also good to visit and does bar snacks.
Located on the square, this café is run by Jess. Perfect place, for cooked breakfasts, lunch or cakes. Good for kids and dogs are welcome. Outdoor seating area at the back. You must try the Yorkshire Curd Tart, amazing. Check opening times as does vary
Cobblestones Cafe
3 The SquareLocated on the square, this café is run by Jess. Perfect place, for cooked breakfasts, lunch or cakes. Good for kids and dogs are welcome. Outdoor seating area at the back. You must try the Yorkshire Curd Tart, amazing. Check opening times as does vary
Located just below the Foresters on the Main Street. This is a veggie café which serves food for lunch or cakes. Good for kids, vegetarians and gluten-free.
The Retreat
14-16 Main StreetLocated just below the Foresters on the Main Street. This is a veggie café which serves food for lunch or cakes. Good for kids, vegetarians and gluten-free.
You can either drive there or walk. If you walk then go into the main square and at the bottom turn left towards the national car park. Walk through the gates to the far left hand corner. You will find a gate which will lead you down a path towards the river and waterfall. Once at the river/waterfall go over the bridge and continue following the path until you hit the road. Turn right and follow the road up the hill. At the crossroads go straight over and follow the road (signposted Linton) You will reach a very beautiful village with the pub located on the green. Traditional pub with an open fire. Food is excellent with normally at least three veggie options. Good portions but does get very busy so go early or ideally try and book. Good for kids as they can also play on green with the ducks (weather permitting).
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The Fountaine Inn
Linton FallsYou can either drive there or walk. If you walk then go into the main square and at the bottom turn left towards the national car park. Walk through the gates to the far left hand corner. You will find a gate which will lead you down a path towards the river and waterfall. Once at the river/waterfall go over the bridge and continue following the path until you hit the road. Turn right and follow the road up the hill. At the crossroads go straight over and follow the road (signposted Linton) You will reach a very beautiful village with the pub located on the green. Traditional pub with an open fire. Food is excellent with normally at least three veggie options. Good portions but does get very busy so go early or ideally try and book. Good for kids as they can also play on green with the ducks (weather permitting).
Really nice walk along the river to this special little tea room. Serves amazing cakes but also sandwiches and proper main deals. The Super 15 salad is really good. Very child friendly and they have chickens and goats outside. Good vegetarian and gluten free options but does get very busy so try booking or go in off peak times.
Old School Tea Room Cafe, Hebden, Grassington, Yorks Dales
Main StreetReally nice walk along the river to this special little tea room. Serves amazing cakes but also sandwiches and proper main deals. The Super 15 salad is really good. Very child friendly and they have chickens and goats outside. Good vegetarian and gluten free options but does get very busy so try booking or go in off peak times.
Mainly a tourist attraction of amazing caves this place does also have a lovely café. You can just visit the café if you prefer not to explore the caves but I would say they are very impressive. Their sausage rolls are well worth a visit alone or simply stop off just for an ice cream when coming back from Patetely Bridge or Harrogate.
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Stump Cross Caverns
Mainly a tourist attraction of amazing caves this place does also have a lovely café. You can just visit the café if you prefer not to explore the caves but I would say they are very impressive. Their sausage rolls are well worth a visit alone or simply stop off just for an ice cream when coming back from Patetely Bridge or Harrogate.
Very famous pub which prides itself on a wide selection of fine wines. Food is good but not really ideal for children in the evening. You will need to drive there. Turn right out of the square and follow the road towards Skipton. Turn left at the T junction at Threshfield. Follow the road to Cracoe and then turn right as you leave cracoe, signpost that says Hetton. Follow the road and the pub will be on the right.
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The Angel at Hetton
Back LaneVery famous pub which prides itself on a wide selection of fine wines. Food is good but not really ideal for children in the evening. You will need to drive there. Turn right out of the square and follow the road towards Skipton. Turn left at the T junction at Threshfield. Follow the road to Cracoe and then turn right as you leave cracoe, signpost that says Hetton. Follow the road and the pub will be on the right.
The Bistro offers more casual dining. Nice seating area outside with stunning views.
The Devonshire Arms Brasserie & Bar
The Bistro offers more casual dining. Nice seating area outside with stunning views.
Craven Arms in Appletreewick. A really traditional pub, serving real ales and good food accompanied by gas lighting, real log fires and a great, friendly atmosphere. The cruck barn has a thatched roof and soaring oak trusswork provides a truly unique atmosphere. If you have bikes a really nice cycle ride there.
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Craven Arms station
Craven Arms in Appletreewick. A really traditional pub, serving real ales and good food accompanied by gas lighting, real log fires and a great, friendly atmosphere. The cruck barn has a thatched roof and soaring oak trusswork provides a truly unique atmosphere. If you have bikes a really nice cycle ride there.
This amazing place only sells hot chocolate but a flavour for everyone. The people who run it are super passionate about chocolate and will also let you try a range of flavours. This is a very small shop on the main high street and mostly is only take aways.
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Cocoa Joe's
41 High StThis amazing place only sells hot chocolate but a flavour for everyone. The people who run it are super passionate about chocolate and will also let you try a range of flavours. This is a very small shop on the main high street and mostly is only take aways.
Well worth a visit to this pub but it does get booked up so you do need to book. A great place to relax after walking up Malham Cove
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The Lister Arms
Well worth a visit to this pub but it does get booked up so you do need to book. A great place to relax after walking up Malham Cove
A great place to have lunch, evening or afternoon tea but you will need to book in peak times. Great in the summer for sitting outside by the river.
Beck Hall
Cove RoadA great place to have lunch, evening or afternoon tea but you will need to book in peak times. Great in the summer for sitting outside by the river.
The Queens Arms
Good pub food up the Dales
Things to do with children
Amazing for kids and adults near Bolton Abbey. Really really worth going to. Located just off the A59 there is an American Diner serving amazing burgers, hotdogs, waffles, pancakes even veggie options. Also great ice cream. There is a very good play area for kids which is free but you can’t take picnics or food. You currently need to book a table and for the play area so check website: It does get very VERY busy so do go early or late. www.yorkshiredalesicecream.co.uk
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Billy Bob's: Parlor - Diner - Play
Amazing for kids and adults near Bolton Abbey. Really really worth going to. Located just off the A59 there is an American Diner serving amazing burgers, hotdogs, waffles, pancakes even veggie options. Also great ice cream. There is a very good play area for kids which is free but you can’t take picnics or food. You currently need to book a table and for the play area so check website: It does get very VERY busy so do go early or late. www.yorkshiredalesicecream.co.uk
near Bolton Abbey: An interactive farm offering fun indoors and outdoors. Great for kids as you can also take a picnic. Closed on Mondays and check the days as closed in winter: http://www.heskethfarmpark.co.uk/
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Hesketh Farm Park
near Bolton Abbey: An interactive farm offering fun indoors and outdoors. Great for kids as you can also take a picnic. Closed on Mondays and check the days as closed in winter: http://www.heskethfarmpark.co.uk/
Just up the road this is a good place to take little ones or for adults to fly fish. You can catch a trout, walk round the park and see the red squirrels. There is also a good café and very small playarea. www.kilnseyestate.co.uk
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Kilnsey Park
Kilnsey ParkJust up the road this is a good place to take little ones or for adults to fly fish. You can catch a trout, walk round the park and see the red squirrels. There is also a good café and very small playarea. www.kilnseyestate.co.uk
Check website for traintimes, days and events www.embsayboltonabbeyrailway.org.uk
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Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway
Check website for traintimes, days and events www.embsayboltonabbeyrailway.org.uk
Really worth visiting as the caves are very impressive.Turn left out of the village and continue towards Harrogate. The caves are located between Pateley Bridge and Grassington on the B6265. The cafe also serves good food (triple cooked chips) and in the summer they have a cute icecream van where you can just pull up and get the best icecream sundaes and cakes www.stumpcrosscaverns.co.uk
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Stump Cross Caverns
Really worth visiting as the caves are very impressive.Turn left out of the village and continue towards Harrogate. The caves are located between Pateley Bridge and Grassington on the B6265. The cafe also serves good food (triple cooked chips) and in the summer they have a cute icecream van where you can just pull up and get the best icecream sundaes and cakes www.stumpcrosscaverns.co.uk
Great for little knights or princesses as you can go round the castle and visit the tea room.
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Skipton Castle
Great for little knights or princesses as you can go round the castle and visit the tea room.
In Harrogate or near by:
Stockeld park, www.stockeldpark.co.uk If you stay during the Summer, Halloween or Christmas then this is a great place to visit. Located between Harrogate and Wetherby they have themed adventures which is a great day out but can get busy. Pre-Booking only at the moment.
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Stockeld Park
Wetherby RoadIn Harrogate or near by:
Stockeld park, www.stockeldpark.co.uk If you stay during the Summer, Halloween or Christmas then this is a great place to visit. Located between Harrogate and Wetherby they have themed adventures which is a great day out but can get busy. Pre-Booking only at the moment.
Beautiful gardens but also good to burn energy for children. There is regular events but there is also a great outdoor play area plus Bettys Tea room.
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RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Crag LaneBeautiful gardens but also good to burn energy for children. There is regular events but there is also a great outdoor play area plus Bettys Tea room.
12th century abbey ruins and the only surviving Cistercian Corn Mill set in 800 acres. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey/
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Abadía de Fountains
12th century abbey ruins and the only surviving Cistercian Corn Mill set in 800 acres. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey/
Great in the summer for kids as you can take a picnic. There is a really good adventure wooden playground plus an interactive water play area and miniature railway. Don’t forget to take kids swimming clothes and a towel or just go naked. Check times and dates for opening: www.newbyhallandgardens.com
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Newby Hall
Great in the summer for kids as you can take a picnic. There is a really good adventure wooden playground plus an interactive water play area and miniature railway. Don’t forget to take kids swimming clothes and a towel or just go naked. Check times and dates for opening: www.newbyhallandgardens.com
Lovely park with outstanding garden for free. Great playground with a paddling pool. On Cold Bath Road near by there is also a great homemade icecream parlour called Vanilli. Definitely worth a visit
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Valley Gardens Harrogate
Valley DriveLovely park with outstanding garden for free. Great playground with a paddling pool. On Cold Bath Road near by there is also a great homemade icecream parlour called Vanilli. Definitely worth a visit
http://www.thorntonhallcountrypark.co.uk . Just past Skipton this is a farm for children
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Thornton Hall Farm Country Park
http://www.thorntonhallcountrypark.co.uk . Just past Skipton this is a farm for children
Places to visit
This famous tea room is definitely worth a visit in Harrogate, however expect to queue.
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Bettys Café Tea Rooms
1 Parliament StThis famous tea room is definitely worth a visit in Harrogate, however expect to queue.
Great for walking but also good for kids. They have a new trail for kids at the Cavendish area. Basically, you pay for a car park entrance and then get access to all three car parks. The Priory and ruins are a really nice walk for the kids but check the website for events as there is always something on. www.boltonabbey.com. You do need to prebook and it does get very busy in the summer
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Bolton Abbey
Great for walking but also good for kids. They have a new trail for kids at the Cavendish area. Basically, you pay for a car park entrance and then get access to all three car parks. The Priory and ruins are a really nice walk for the kids but check the website for events as there is always something on. www.boltonabbey.com. You do need to prebook and it does get very busy in the summer
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal: Near Ripon. 12th century abbey ruins and the only surviving Cistercian Corn Mill set in 800 acres. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey/
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Abadía de Fountains
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal: Near Ripon. 12th century abbey ruins and the only surviving Cistercian Corn Mill set in 800 acres. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey/
Visit Harewood house built in the 18th century which has a very impressive art collection and gardens www.harewood.org
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Harewood House
Visit Harewood house built in the 18th century which has a very impressive art collection and gardens www.harewood.org
A beautiful little village with unusual shops and quant coffee shops. The Bronte Parsonage Museum is also there.
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Haworth
A beautiful little village with unusual shops and quant coffee shops. The Bronte Parsonage Museum is also there.
Salts Mills is definitely worth a visit. Named after Sir Titus Salt who built a textile mill and village on the River Aire this is now a world heritage site. There is a very good bistro in the mill which is also good for little ones, an amazing cook and design shop, the Hockney Gallery plus a very good book shop. There is also a park near by with a playground for a good run around www.saltairevillage.info
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Saltaire
Salts Mills is definitely worth a visit. Named after Sir Titus Salt who built a textile mill and village on the River Aire this is now a world heritage site. There is a very good bistro in the mill which is also good for little ones, an amazing cook and design shop, the Hockney Gallery plus a very good book shop. There is also a park near by with a playground for a good run around www.saltairevillage.info
This beautiful building is full of interesting exhibitions and is totally free to visit. Small play area and a small collection of birds and rabbits. The cafe is also highly recommended and definitely worth eating in. Even the car park is free :)
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Cliffe Castle
32 Spring Gardens LaneThis beautiful building is full of interesting exhibitions and is totally free to visit. Small play area and a small collection of birds and rabbits. The cafe is also highly recommended and definitely worth eating in. Even the car park is free :)
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
Best way to see the dales is by car.
There is a bus service but this is very limited :https://www.dalesbus.org/
Cómo moverse
Great websites for walking advice
Discover Grassington : https://grassington.uk.com
Welcome to Yorkshire : https://www.yorkshire.com/places/yorkshire-dales/grassington
Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
Grassington Festival: https://www.grassington-festival.org.uk
Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust: https://www.ydmt.org/top-25-yorkshire-dales?gclid=Cj0KCQjwu7OIBhCsARIsALxCUaOLwYuZplJCqJVVKKF49XDY9gmqGZUNn9O094td-dYH25D_m8jFgscaAiizEALw_wcB
Wonderlust Walks: https://www.wanderlust.co.uk/content/best-walks-yorkshire-dales/
The Walking Englishman : https://www.walkingenglishman.com/dales.htm