Swinithwaite Travel Guide

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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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Beechwood by the Ure Attractive woodland with beech and hazel on the north bank of the Ure near Redmire.
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 £99 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
£99
2 Apr - 3 Apr
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! (531 reviews)
Tiny single room reminded me of student accommodation - bathroom better than the bedroom (& approx same size). Shabby carpet & stained wall. Cost £129 for one night room only mid week - overpriced & disappointing

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

The Kings Head Hotel, Richmond, North Yorkshire
Grantley Hall

Grantley Hall

5 out of 5
Grantley Ripon England
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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (194 reviews)
The best of the best service in an amazing place, everything taken care of. Valet parking top class, met by name and greeted with details of your stay. Every member of staff knew who you were from room to room, but never over-pestered. What a place.

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

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Grantley Hall
Grassington Lodge

Grassington Lodge

3.5 out of 5
Grassington Lodge, 8 Wood Ln, Skipton England
The price is £81 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
£81
21 Apr - 22 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Skipton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (180 reviews)
A lovely room, clean and comfortable. We have stayed here before and will be back again, as we love Grassington!

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Grassington Lodge
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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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (169 reviews)
Tucked Away Cottage was fantastic in every way. Very tastefully furnished, immaculately clean and perfectly located. We’ve been using self catering accommodation since 1999 and this was probably the best place we’ve stayed at. The hosts were very helpful and provided enough basics to get you started ...

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Tucked Away Cottage, Beautiful cottage in central Grassington with parking
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
Cosy and comfortable cottage, pet friendly, woodburning stove, near village pub

Cosy and comfortable cottage, pet friendly, woodburning stove, near village pub

Grewelthorpe ENG
Stay at this cottage in Ripon. Enjoy a garden, cable/satellite TV service and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
Lovely cottage in a great village. Everything you need and the log fire is great. Fabulous location next to a brilliant pub!

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Cosy and comfortable cottage, pet friendly, woodburning stove, near village pub
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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

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

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

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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Middleham Castle

Constable Burton Hall

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

Constable Burton Hall

Harmby Waterfall

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

Harmby Waterfall

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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