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The little village of Aysgarth, with a population of less than 200, is one of the gems of the Dales National Park. It sits on the A684 roughly halfway between the larger settlements of Hawes and Leyburn, about twenty miles from the A1 at Leeming Bar, so is relatively easy to reach, and the journey is amply repaid by a visit to the beautiful Aysgarth Falls.
The falls are one of the most famous sights in Wensleydale, and millions who have never visited there will nonetheless know them from their use in the film Robin Hood Prince of Thieves. The River Ure drops through three falls at Aysgarth, with ancient woods as the fitting backdrop. Though not high the falls can be spectacular after rain upstream, when huge volumes of water cascade over them.
The village itself is a pretty one, stone cottages and a lovely old bridge spanning the river, and St Andrew’s church above the falls is famed for its churchyard, supposedly the largest in England, and for the medieval screen rescued from Jervaulx Abbey after the dissolution in 1537. It was originally a Viking settlement, its name being derived from the Old Norse for clearing in the oak woods.
There is easy car parking at two spots near the falls, with some lovely marked walks through the woods to stretch the legs after the car journey to get there, the springtime in particular offering the bonus of wildflowers for the rambler.
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Wensleydale Farmhouse B&B
(0.30 miles)
Wensleydale Farmhouse is in the village of Aysgarth and just a stone’s throw from the beautiful Aysgarth Falls. We have been assessed by Visit England as 4 Star - Silver Award. Originally built around 1880 ...
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George & Dragon Inn
(0.57 miles)
This 17th Century Coaching Inn is perfectly located for exploring Wensleydale and touring far and wide around the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. John and Collette will give you a warm welcome serving real local ales ...
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Wheatsheaf Hotel Wensleydale
(0.72 miles)
The Wheatsheaf is a core part of community life and is well supported and much appreciated by a strong local trade.
Add to this our excellent all-ensuite accommodation and you begin to build a picture of ...
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Wensleydale Heifer
(2.91 miles)
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Stoney End
(4.50 miles)
Situated in a quiet backwater away from the hustle and bustle of daily life Stoney End is a Grade 2 Listed Building dating back to the seventeenth century, originally providing a barn for the neighbouring ...
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Rowleth End
(5.90 miles)
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Relax in style at this 1920s residence in the heart of Upper Swaledale. Rowleth End is a 1920’s Art Deco styled residence of grace and charm. Each of its ... more
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Golden Lion
(6.29 miles)
The Golden Lion Hotel, Leyburn has dominated the Market square of Leyburn for centuries - a local landmark as well as a Luxury Yorkshire Hotel.
The “Gateway to Wensleydale” the Hotel makes an enjoyable stopping off ...
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Swaledale Cottages
(6.48 miles)
Three traditional comfortable cosy cottages, all of them different. Set in the most spectacular of Dales, Swaledale, with its historic castle and cobbled streets in Richmond. Villages with cosy tearooms where you can ...
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Kings Arms Hotel
(6.68 miles)
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Affectionatly known as the "Middlehouse" by all that know us, we are located in the centre of Reeth in the North Yorkshire Dales. Most of the rooms have stunning ... more
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Cross Keys Inn
(6.86 miles)
Welcome to the ‘Cross Keys’, Bellerby, a traditional British Inn located in the heart of the 'Dales'
As well as some very nice wines and top selling national beverages, the finest ales brewed just a few ...
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