Wensley Travel Guide

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Road to Preston Under Scar
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Wensley Holy Trinity Church
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Farmland at the West end of the Leyburn Shawl. Where the footpath along the Leyburn Shawl drops down to cross the fields to Preston-under-Scar, this is the view across to Penhill
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Mount Park farm road Showing the cattle grid adjacent to the A684.
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The line to Leyburn. The Wensleydale Railway line heading east towards Leyburn. The line is operated by the Wensleydale railway Company and currently runs trains from Leeming Bar to Redmire.
The Kings Head Hotel, Richmond, North Yorkshire

The Kings Head Hotel, Richmond, North Yorkshire

4 out of 5
Market Place Richmond England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
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
Blackwell Grange Hotel

Blackwell Grange Hotel

3 out of 5
Blackwell Grange Darlington England
The price is £104 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
£104
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Darlington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Blackwell Grange Hotel
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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

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
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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 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 Wensley

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

Middleham Castle This photograph shows a view of Middleham Castle from the public footpath that runs from the village due south to the River Cover. The picture was taken looking in a northerly direction towards Middleham.
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Middleham

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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