Swinithwaite Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Redmire Force taken from the south bank of the river Ure
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Redmire Force taken from the south bank of the river Ure
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Penhill Preceptory Remains of walls and graves of a chapel in a preceptory* of the Knights Templar.Built C 1200. Dictionary def:- subordinate community of Knights Templars; estates or buildings of this. So now you know!
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Redmire Force. One of the lesser known falls on the River Ure.
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Countryside, Wensleydale. Taken near Swinithwaite.
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The Kings Head Hotel, Richmond, North Yorkshire

The Kings Head Hotel, Richmond, North Yorkshire

4 out of 5
Market Place Richmond England
The price is £85 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
£85
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (525 reviews)
Great location, lovely breakfast, reasonable parking, and a good room.

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

The Kings Head Hotel, Richmond, North Yorkshire
Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner by IHG

Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner by IHG

4 out of 5
Junction A1 / A66 Richmond England
The price is £57 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
£57
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
Excellent room and breakfast

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner by IHG
Grantley Hall

Grantley Hall

5 out of 5
Grantley Ripon England
The price is £587 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
£587
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ripon. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Studley Roger Seven Bridges Walk and Studley ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (186 reviews)
All staff very friendly, helpful and professional.. beautiful place to stay, very clean, gorgeous spa. Breakfast in bed was fantastic.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Grantley Hall
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Tucked Away Cottage, Beautiful cottage in central Grassington with parking

Tucked Away Cottage, Beautiful cottage in central Grassington with parking

Grassington ENG
Stay at this cottage in Skipton. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Kilnsey Park Estate and Grimwith Reservoir are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (165 reviews)
Just back from 4 night stay, loved the coziness of the cottage, and the welcoming constant warmth, despite the very cold weather! Hosts very responsive, and very amenable. Perfectly positioned in the village, everything in walking distance, and the surrounding walks were lovely.The parking space ...

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Tucked Away Cottage, Beautiful cottage in central Grassington with parking
Cottage In Popular Village, Grassington

Cottage In Popular Village, Grassington

Grassington ENG
Stay at this cottage in Skipton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kilnsey Park Estate and Grimwith Reservoir are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (115 reviews)
We had a fantastic stay. The accommodation was immaculate and kitchen had everything we needed. The views are breathtaking. We will definitely be coming again!

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

Cottage In Popular Village, Grassington
Fern House, Grassington; central yet parking & quiet, light & period elegance

Fern House, Grassington; central yet parking & quiet, light & period elegance

Grassington North Yorkshire ENG
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Skipton. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Kilnsey Park Estate and Grimwith ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (78 reviews)
Fren House
It was wonderful

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2025

Fern House, Grassington; central yet parking & quiet, light & period elegance
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Popular places to visit

A little nonsense now and then, is relished by the wisest men. - Roald Dahl

The Forbidden Corner

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Bring your family to The Forbidden Corner and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Coverham with Agglethorpe. While in this quaint area, you can savour the lively bars.

The Forbidden Corner
Aysgarth Falls are a triple flight of waterfalls, surrounded by forest and farmland, carved out by the River Ure over an almost one-mile stretch near the village of Aysgarth. The Falls have attracted visitors for over 200 years. The upper and middle fall was featured in the film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. #LikeALocal #GreatOutdoors Photo

Aysgarth Falls

4.5/5(53 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Aysgarth Falls, a lovely green space in Aysgarth. Discover the countryside and bars in this quaint area.

Aysgarth Falls
Taken on Sunday 27th August 2017

Bolton Castle

5/5(4 reviews)

Find out about the history of Castle Bolton with East and West Bolton with a stop at Bolton Castle. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.

Bolton Castle

Middleham Castle

You can find out about the history of Middleham with a trip to Middleham Castle. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Middleham Castle

Harmby Waterfall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Harmby Waterfall during your travels in Harmby. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Harmby Waterfall

Constable Burton Hall

Learn about the local history of Constable Burton with a stop at Constable Burton Hall. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Constable Burton Hall

Things to do

Yorkshire Dales

Private Yorkshire Dales from Windermere in a 16 seater Mercedes

£580
per traveller
Private Yorkshire Dales from Windermere in a 16 seater Mercedes
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Cities near Swinithwaite

Preston under Scar The view of the village from the opposite side of the dale. Preston Scar is behind the village, with the limestone quarries almost totally hidden from this angle.

West Witton

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

Leyburn

The Redmire Ash This ancient tree has stood on Redmire Green for centuries, but now it appears to be in its death throes as there is no sign of greenery.

Redmire

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