Wensleydale
Famous for its hills and dales, historic villages, traditional markets and crafts, Wensleydale provides an excellent holiday base from which to explore the Yorkshire Dales.
Water is an important feature. The three steps of Aysgarth Falls and the highest single-drop waterfall in England, Hardraw Force, but there are many others to enjoy.
West Burton - in the Walden Valley - has its own spectacular waterfall, Cauldron Falls, made famous by the artist J M W Turner - and Mill Gill Falls at Askrigg and Cotter Force to the west are equally magnificent throughout the year.
Semer Water is the largest natural lake in the Dales. With its calmer waters, it provides activities for anglers, canoeists and sailors.
Hawes is home to the Dales Countryside Museum, world-famous Wensleydale Creamery, Ropemakers and the recently restored Gayle Mill (pictured) as seen on the BBC’s Restoration. From here you can
also set off on a red squirrel trail to see these loveable creatures making a comeback in their natural habitat - ask for details at the National Park Centre.
Lower Wensleydale’s main town is Leyburn with its three distinct cobbled squares where the thriving market is held every Friday.
Bainbridge has a fascinating Roman history, being the location of a Roman road and fort, and across the River Ure is the village of Askrigg -
Gayle Mill
the home of the fictional vet James Herriot from TV series ‘All Creatures Great and Small’.
For your very own secret garden experience, visit the wonderful Aysgarth Edwardian Rock Garden, commissioned by local landowner Frank Sayer- Graham (1859-1946). It has such a fascinating story that it is now Grade II listed.
Jervaulx Abbey, located in a beautiful, wooded setting by the River Ure, is privately owned but open to the general public. On your visit, please make a donation in the ‘honesty box’ to help towards its upkeep.
For more unspoilt and tranquil scenery, Bishopdale and Coverdale (Wensleydale tributaries) are secret gems waiting to be explored.
The Coppice Café
A warm welcome awaits you at T e Coppice Café when visiting Aysgarth Falls
Morning Coffee - Lunches - Afternoon Tea For delicious home-made food including home-made Beef Burgers, an
excellent range of fresh Sandwiches, Cakes (including Carrot Cake), Bracken (served with a slice of Wensleydale Cheese), Flapjack and our scrumptious
Scones (with a reputation to be some of the largest and most delicious Scones in England!) - served with jam and cream.
Open every day (except Christmas Day) - 10am - 5pm
Situated within the Aysgarth Falls National Park Tourist Information Centre Aysgarth Falls, Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 3TH
Tel: 01969 663763 Page 34 Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at
www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
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