Mark’s guidebook
Sightseeing
• The finest Cistercian monastic ruin in Europe, elegant Georgian water garden and medieval deer park.
• Approx. 13 miles away (25 min drive)
185 locals recommend
Fountains Abbey
• The finest Cistercian monastic ruin in Europe, elegant Georgian water garden and medieval deer park.
• Approx. 13 miles away (25 min drive)
Thruscross Reservoir is the highest reservoir in the charming Washburn Valley, with stunning views of the valley and surrounding moorland.
2.5 miles, 4 minute drive from the house
https://www.yorkshirewater.com/things-to-do/reservoirs/thruscross-reservoir/
16 locals recommend
Thruscross Resevoir
Thruscross Reservoir is the highest reservoir in the charming Washburn Valley, with stunning views of the valley and surrounding moorland.
2.5 miles, 4 minute drive from the house
https://www.yorkshirewater.com/things-to-do/reservoirs/thruscross-reservoir/
Fewston reservoir (3.5 miles, 6 min drive from the house).
Built between 1869 and 1966, Lindley Wood, Swinsty, Fewston and Thruscross reservoirs were constructed to cope with the rapid growth of Bradford and high demand for water. Now the reservoirs provide a beautiful area to visit and a haven for a wildlife. The reservoirs are owned by Yorkshire Water:
https://www.yorkshirewater.com/things-to-do/reservoirs/fewston-reservoir/
32 locals recommend
Fewston Reservoir
Fewston reservoir (3.5 miles, 6 min drive from the house).
Built between 1869 and 1966, Lindley Wood, Swinsty, Fewston and Thruscross reservoirs were constructed to cope with the rapid growth of Bradford and high demand for water. Now the reservoirs provide a beautiful area to visit and a haven for a wildlife. The reservoirs are owned by Yorkshire Water:
https://www.yorkshirewater.com/things-to-do/reservoirs/fewston-reservoir/
• Stump Cross Caverns is a limestone cave system formed around 500,000 years ago. Great activity for families with young children.
• Approx. 8 miles away (12 min drive)
53 locals recommend
Stump Cross Caverns
• Stump Cross Caverns is a limestone cave system formed around 500,000 years ago. Great activity for families with young children.
• Approx. 8 miles away (12 min drive)
• Amazing collection of weird and wonderful rock formations makes a great day out for families, climbers and those wanting to enjoy the simple pleasures of fresh air and magnificent views over Nidderdale.
• Approx. 9 miles away (18 min drive) from the house.
130 locals recommend
Brimham Rocks
• Amazing collection of weird and wonderful rock formations makes a great day out for families, climbers and those wanting to enjoy the simple pleasures of fresh air and magnificent views over Nidderdale.
• Approx. 9 miles away (18 min drive) from the house.
• Spectacular limestone ravine carved out over thousands of years by water flow. The perfect location to experience via ferrata, gorge walking, caving, rock climbing and abseiling with experienced qualified staff. It has caves and walkways to be discovered by small explores, or exciting daring activities for thrill seekers.
• Approx. 15 miles away (30 min drive)
20 locals recommend
How Stean Gorge LLP
• Spectacular limestone ravine carved out over thousands of years by water flow. The perfect location to experience via ferrata, gorge walking, caving, rock climbing and abseiling with experienced qualified staff. It has caves and walkways to be discovered by small explores, or exciting daring activities for thrill seekers.
• Approx. 15 miles away (30 min drive)
• 30,000 acres of beautiful countryside boast over 80 miles of footpaths to walk and explore. Explore the ruins of the Priory and discover a landscape full of history and legend. Walk along the riverside, woodland and moorland paths.
• Approx. 11 miles away (20 min drive)
185 locals recommend
Bolton Abbey
• 30,000 acres of beautiful countryside boast over 80 miles of footpaths to walk and explore. Explore the ruins of the Priory and discover a landscape full of history and legend. Walk along the riverside, woodland and moorland paths.
• Approx. 11 miles away (20 min drive)
• Idyllic market town is the perfect base for walking, cycling, exploring or just enjoying a day in the countryside. The little courtyards and ginnels that lead off the high street are part of the town’s charm. At the foot of the high street, you will find the River Nidd. At this point in its journey the river has gained some size since its birth 15 miles up the valley. With riverside walks up and downstream, the Nidd is great for exploring nature and spotting wildlife.
• 8 miles (14 min drive)
67 locals recommend
Pateley Bridge
• Idyllic market town is the perfect base for walking, cycling, exploring or just enjoying a day in the countryside. The little courtyards and ginnels that lead off the high street are part of the town’s charm. At the foot of the high street, you will find the River Nidd. At this point in its journey the river has gained some size since its birth 15 miles up the valley. With riverside walks up and downstream, the Nidd is great for exploring nature and spotting wildlife.
• 8 miles (14 min drive)
City/town information
• A Victorian spa town with exquisite retail and spa heritage. Possibly the most distinctive feature of Harrogate is its vast open space that surrounds the town centre, known locally as the Stray, at 200 acres this gives Harrogate town centre a green and spacious feel unique to the town. It has many well-kept parks and gardens. The largest of these is the Grade II listed Valley Gardens.
• Born through a boom in Spa tourism during the Victorian 1800s, the high society of the Victorian Britain flocked to Harrogate to enjoy the air, the space and the therapeutic spa treatments as well as taking the famous Harrogate waters. The Spa history continues to shape the town with several superb spas, including the original Turkish Baths in the iconic Royal Baths building in the centre of town.
• 10 miles (18 minutes drive) from the house
221 locals recommend
Harrogate
• A Victorian spa town with exquisite retail and spa heritage. Possibly the most distinctive feature of Harrogate is its vast open space that surrounds the town centre, known locally as the Stray, at 200 acres this gives Harrogate town centre a green and spacious feel unique to the town. It has many well-kept parks and gardens. The largest of these is the Grade II listed Valley Gardens.
• Born through a boom in Spa tourism during the Victorian 1800s, the high society of the Victorian Britain flocked to Harrogate to enjoy the air, the space and the therapeutic spa treatments as well as taking the famous Harrogate waters. The Spa history continues to shape the town with several superb spas, including the original Turkish Baths in the iconic Royal Baths building in the centre of town.
• 10 miles (18 minutes drive) from the house
• Ilkley is the perfect place to explore the Yorkshire countryside and appreciate some beautiful views from Ilkley Moor, which provides a panoramic backdrop to this charming town. Ilkley Moor is the perfect place for walking, hiking and pony trekking, and the famous Cow and Calf Rocks are the ideal place to scramble or rock climb, if you're an experienced mountaineer that is! For something a little different head to Ilkley Lido. The Lido was built in 1935. There are only 127 Lidos remaining in England. The Ilkley Lido entertains 4000 visitors on a hot summer day!
https://www.visitbradford.com/ilkley.aspx
• 11 miles (20 min drive) from the house.
82 locals recommend
Ilkley
• Ilkley is the perfect place to explore the Yorkshire countryside and appreciate some beautiful views from Ilkley Moor, which provides a panoramic backdrop to this charming town. Ilkley Moor is the perfect place for walking, hiking and pony trekking, and the famous Cow and Calf Rocks are the ideal place to scramble or rock climb, if you're an experienced mountaineer that is! For something a little different head to Ilkley Lido. The Lido was built in 1935. There are only 127 Lidos remaining in England. The Ilkley Lido entertains 4000 visitors on a hot summer day!
https://www.visitbradford.com/ilkley.aspx
• 11 miles (20 min drive) from the house.
• Knaresborough has a warren of medieval streets and stone staircases that weave their way up and down the hill. The town centre is perched on the cliffs above the River Nidd and the imposing railway viaduct across the Nidd Gorge offers an amazing view to visitors. At the base of the cliffs, you will find a delightful promenade, with a coastal feel despite being more than 60 miles from the sea making a great place to enjoy an ice-cream or indulge in the tradition English pastime of ‘simply mucking about in boats’.
• 14 miles (22 minutes) from the house
83 locals recommend
Knaresborough
• Knaresborough has a warren of medieval streets and stone staircases that weave their way up and down the hill. The town centre is perched on the cliffs above the River Nidd and the imposing railway viaduct across the Nidd Gorge offers an amazing view to visitors. At the base of the cliffs, you will find a delightful promenade, with a coastal feel despite being more than 60 miles from the sea making a great place to enjoy an ice-cream or indulge in the tradition English pastime of ‘simply mucking about in boats’.
• 14 miles (22 minutes) from the house
• This market town has many historical treasures. The grand 11th Century Skipton Castle forms a dramatic centerpiece to this bustling market town and proudly overlooks a colourful orchestra of quaint streets, ancient woodland and famous waterways. The Springs Branch canal which runs beneath the castle ramparts into Skipton Woods, watch the world go by as you relax on a Leeds-Liverpool canal cruiser.
• Approx. 15 miles away (20 min drive)
165 locals recommend
Skipton
• This market town has many historical treasures. The grand 11th Century Skipton Castle forms a dramatic centerpiece to this bustling market town and proudly overlooks a colourful orchestra of quaint streets, ancient woodland and famous waterways. The Springs Branch canal which runs beneath the castle ramparts into Skipton Woods, watch the world go by as you relax on a Leeds-Liverpool canal cruiser.
• Approx. 15 miles away (20 min drive)