Leyburn Travel Guide

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A view across the broad Dale of Wensley to Penn Hill.I took the photo from the Leyburn Shawl,so called because Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned at nearby Bolton Castle but escaped and was caught near Leyburn were her Shawl was found shortly after
A view across the broad Dale of Wensley to Penn Hill.I took the photo from the Leyburn Shawl,so called because Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned at nearby Bolton Castle but escaped and was caught near Leyburn were her Shawl was found shortly after
Castle Bolton near Leyburn on the Yorkshire Dales..
Country road in the Yorkshire Dales linking upper Swaledale to Askrigg, Wensleydale
View from the Forbidden Corner

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Richard III Hotel

Richard III Hotel

2 out of 5
Market Pl Middleham England
The price is £53 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
£53
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Leyburn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and housekeeping. Popular attractions Middleham Castle and Harmby Waterfall are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (20 reviews)
Very friendly staff, nice food at very reasonable prices.Room spotless and hotel in a lovely location. Would definitely stay here again

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Richard III Hotel
Aysgarth Falls Hotel

Aysgarth Falls Hotel

4 out of 5
Aysgarth Leyburn England
The price is £109 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
£109
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly inn in Leyburn. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Aysgarth Falls and West Burton Falls are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (104 reviews)
The room was spacious and beautiful. The staff were friendly. Lovely fire in the pub and food was delicious.

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Aysgarth Falls Hotel
the black swan

the black swan

3 out of 5
28 Market Pl Leyburn England
The price is £90 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
£90
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Leyburn. Enjoy daily housekeeping, a garden and a fireplace in reception. Popular attractions Leyburn Station and Harmby Waterfall are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (22 reviews)
Eberything.was great, gpod staff and immaculate

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

the black swan
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Luxurious Converted Bothy/Barn In an Idyllic Setting

Luxurious Converted Bothy/Barn In an Idyllic Setting

West Burton North Yorkshire
Stay at this cottage in Leyburn. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Aysgarth Falls and West Burton Falls ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (120 reviews)
Everything you need, very comfortable bed and great log burner, friendly host. NOTE: not really mountain side but can’t leave that off the rating.

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Luxurious Converted Bothy/Barn In an Idyllic Setting
Traditional Dales Cottage with stunning views,

Traditional Dales Cottage with stunning views,

Newbiggin, Bishopdale ENG
Stay at this cottage in Leyburn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Yorkshire Dales National Park and West Burton Falls are ...
Traditional Dales Cottage with stunning views,
Cosy 2 bedroom cottage with wonderful views across Wensleydale.

Cosy 2 bedroom cottage with wonderful views across Wensleydale.

Castle Bolton England
Stay at this cottage in Leyburn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Bolton Castle and Aysgarth Falls are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (114 reviews)
The cottage is so lovely and cosy. It had everything we needed. A great base for walks and only a 10 to 15 minutes walk to the local village pub, which we would recommend. Another excellent choice for food was The Wheatsheaf Inn at Carperby. Any questions we had were answered by our host. She was ...

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Cosy 2 bedroom cottage with wonderful views across Wensleydale.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Leyburn

4.6
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 61%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 35%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 4%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lots of places to explore, dont be afraid to wander.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Didnt really see too much of the area. Checked in and watched the rain.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We loved our walk to the Shawl.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice little market town in the Dales.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Wensleydale is lovely, Leyburn is ordinary.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The Foresters Arms isn’t in Leyburn! It’s in Carlton.

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