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Tel code: 01756 | code search
Postcode: BD23 | code search
Population: 700
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Gallaber Park
"We set off on a tent weekend without booking any site. On the way to settle from Gisburn we came across Gallaber Park. On arrival the park seemed beautiful. The ..." More

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Set in the Craven District on the south-western edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Long Preston is one of North Yorkshire’s more distant outposts; indeed its location means it is a good base for exploring the Trough of Bowland and Ribble valley as it is the Dales to the north. Bowland is a beautiful area that deserves to be far better known than it is. There was a settlement here at least as far back as the Domesday Book, and there was already a church at that time. But Long Preston was rather cut off from the world until the building of the turnpike in the mid-18th century making access to nearby Settle far easier. The poor roads didn’t stop the Scots rampaging through the district during several invasions in the Middle Ages. King David’s army ravaged the area in 1138, and barbaric incursions continued through to the fifteenth century. Houses would be torched; goods and livestock carried off, and any residents unlucky enough to be caught put to the sword or carried back to Scotland as slaves. Isolation meant Long Preston was relatively late in joining the Industrial Revolution, but there was cotton spinning and weaving there for a time. Farming was the main source of income, however, and it continues to be important to this day. This is a small and very pretty village, with a population of just 680 people in the 2001 census, but it has the prerequisites for a thriving community: a village school; Post Office and shop; churches; and two pubs. The Maypole Inn was opened in 1695, and sits picturesquely by the Maypole Green in this village which has some lovely stone cottages and white-washed buildings. These days access to Long Preston is no problem, as the settlement stands on the pretty A65 route between Skipton and Kirby Lonsdale (and Kendal beyond that). The village is lucky too in that it still has a railway station on the Airedale line, just below the Settle-Carlisle run that is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful train journeys in Britain.

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Maypole Inn

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Long Preston Endowed Primary School

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Boars Head (0.09 miles)

Boars Head
The Boars Head Hotel is a lovely old building, built in the 1700's, set in a picturesque little village in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Set between Skipton (10 miles) and Settle (4 miles). ... More | visit website
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Eldon Country Hotel (0.14 miles)

Eldon Country Hotel

In 1842 The Country House was built as one of the Grand Vicarages of the Craven Area.It now combines the elegance and charm of Victorian Country House with all the requirements of a modern hotel.Sauna ... More | visit website

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Maypole Inn (0.24 miles)

Maypole Inn

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The Maypole Inn is a lovely, 1600’s Dales Country Inn with cosy en-suite rooms, open log fires, and lots of character. It is located in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, only ... More

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Plough Inn (The) (1.76 miles)

Plough Inn (The)

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Very friendly, family run 18th century Inn with spectacular views. Ideal base for touring/walking Yorkshire Dales, Forest Bowland, Lakes. 9 well-appointed en-suite rooms, ... More
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Falcon Manor Hotel (3.12 miles)

Falcon Manor Hotel
Built in 1841, this Grade II listed building has retained many period features, with converted and tastefully furnished interiors creating the warm and friendly atmosphere of a country house hotel. Located on the fringe of the ... More | visit website
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King William The Fourth Guest House (3.43 miles)

King William The Fourth Guest House

Set in the midst of Settle, King William The Fourth Guest House is ideally suited for those wanting to be centrally based and within walking distance of all the local facilities.Having been completely renovated and ... More | visit website

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Craven Arms (3.76 miles)

Craven Arms

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The Craven Arms is nestled on the edges of the North Yorkshire Dales. Our family-friendly hotel, pub and restaurant is a great place to visit whilst exploring the beautiful countryside. ... More

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Harts Head Hotel (3.85 miles)

Harts Head Hotel

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18th Century Country Inn providing excellent service on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Listed in Camra Good Beer Guide for the last 6 years. Great value food. ... More

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Tudor House (4.20 miles)

Tudor House

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Tudor House dates from 1849.It was built as Bell Busk Station, to service the village of Malham, by the North Western Railway Company (a.k.a. “Little North Western”), which was soon ... More

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Middle Flass Lodge (4.45 miles)

Middle Flass Lodge
Friendly, welcoming owners in a delightfully located barn conversion. Plenty of beams add to the rustic effect. Pleasantly decorated,comfy rooms with countryside outlook. Blackboards eclectic menu boasts local seasonal choices. Set in beautiful countryside ... More | visit website

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