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About Giggleswick
Giggleswick, is as charming as it's melodious name. It lies in a favoured position in the Ribbersdale Valley, a stone's throw across the river from the lively market town of Settle. As with many dale and moorland villages, life here is centred around the ancient 12th-century church dedicated to St.Alkelda. This is a beautiful church which shows many treasures from an historic past. In the village there is a wonderful mix of sturdy stone cottages, many date from the 17th and 18th-century, a fact that is borne out by the date stones above picturesque small doorways. The famous Giggleswick school is clearly identified by it's domed chapel, a dominant feature on the village skyline. The village has a few interesting shops and welcoming village inns where the visitor is able to find a tasty meal and a good pint of strong Yorkshire ale! A short distance away is the Yorkshire Dales Falconry Centre, that has daily demonstrations, eagle avaries and other rare birds. The glorious River Ribble meanders nearby and the Penine Way passes near to closeby Mallam.
This is a land of lofty windswept moors, ancient limestone hills, dales and deep plunging waterfalls. It has a loneliness, and a peace and tranquility, often hard to find in todays' turbulent world. Pretty Giggleswick makes an ideal base from which to explore all the splendours this ancient region has to offer.
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Recommended attractions near Giggleswick
| Settle Carlisle Railway | (0.6 miles, 0.9 km) | Pictures |
| Malham Cove | (5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Malham Tarn & Moor | (5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Janet's Foss | (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Gaping Gill | (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Gordale Scar | (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Forest of Bowland | (10.3 miles, 16.5 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Sawley Abbey | (11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Oughtershaw Moss | (11.2 miles, 18.1 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Yorkshire Dales National Park | (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Upper Wharfedale | (12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Skipton Castle | (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Thurland Castle | (13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Hornby Castle | (14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Pendle Hill | (14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction S) | Pictures |
All attractions in GiggleswickAll attractions in North YorkshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Giggleswick
Settle, in the county of North Yorkshire (0.6 miles, 1.0 km)
A market town in the Yorkshire Dales and also the starting point for the Settle - Carlisle Railway; one of Britain's most...
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Clapham, in the county of North Yorkshire (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction NW)
The clear waters of Clapham Beck enter the town from the high slopes of Ingleborough where it scampers over a waterfall before plunging down into the town.
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Malham, in the county of North Yorkshire (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction E)
High on the moors and dales of Yorshire, lies the wild and desolate place of Malham..
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Bowland Knotts, in the county of North Yorkshire (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction W)
This is a magnificent area to explore, it is an area of deeply dramatic contrasts, and the vast amphitheatre to the south of the Knotts is a delight to behold.
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Arncliffe, in the county of North Yorkshire (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction NE)
Arncliffe is the largest of Littondales four villages and is situated on the lovely River Skirfare.
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Ingleton, a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire (9.2 miles, 14.9 km, direction NW)
Ingleton thrives as a centre for those who take pleasure in exploring the vast underworld to be discovered beneath the limestone hills of this glorious scenic region.
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Slaidburn, in the county of Lancashire (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction SW)
An eye catching place with a pretty village green and a scattering of stone cottages set in an idyllic spot on the banks of the River Hodder.
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Kettlewell, in the county of North Yorkshire (11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction NE)
The spectacular limestone beauty of Kettlewell has been appreciated by travellers for decades. It has a series of delightful cottages clustered around the little Cam Beck, a tributary of the River Wharfe as it plunges from Great Whernside.
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Grassington, in the county of North Yorkshire (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction E)
This is Upper Wharfdale's principle village. It is a place of quiet charm with a lovely old bridge spanning the River Wharfe and cobbled lanes with pretty stone cottages descending towards the attractive village square.
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Dunsop Bridge, in the county of Lancashire (12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction SW)
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Skipton, a Historic Market Town in the county of North Yorkshire (13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction SE)
Long considered "The Gateway to the Dales" which lye to the north, moors extend southwards, and the tranquil countryside of the Ribble Valley is to the west.
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Burnsall, in the county of North Yorkshire (13.6 miles, 22.0 km, direction E)
Viewed from the surrounding grassy fells, this gorgeous stone village with its striking walls softened by rich green foliage, presents a picture of timeless charm.
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Waddington, in the county of Lancashire (13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction SW)
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Hornby, a Picturesque Village in the county of Lancashire (14.3 miles, 23.1 km, direction W)
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Barley, a Picturesque Village in the county of Lancashire (14.8 miles, 23.7 km, direction S)
Barley is a picturesque village in Lancashire, close to Pendle hill, and is often used as a starting point for those who come to...
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| Settle Station | (0.6 miles, 0.9 km) |
| Giggleswick Station | (0.9 miles, 1.4 km) |
| M65 Junction 14 | (15.6 miles, 25.0 km, direction S) |
| M65 Junction 13 | (16.1 miles, 26.0 km, direction S) |
| Leeds Bradford International Airport | (29.2 miles, 47.0 km, direction SE) |
| Blackpool Airport | (36.7 miles, 59.1 km, direction SW) |
| Giggleswick to London | (199.1 miles, 320.4 km, direction SE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Giggleswick
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Giggleswick center |
| Falcon Manor Hotel | (0.9 miles, 1.4 km) |
| The Plough Inn at Wigglesworth | (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction S) |
| New Inn Hotel | (5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction NW) |
| Gamekeeper's Inn | (10.4 miles, 16.8 km, direction E) |
| Moorcock Inn Hotel | (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction SW) |
| Eaves Hall Country Hotel | (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction S) |
| Herriots Hotel | (13.3 miles, 21.5 km, direction SE) |
| Red Lion Hotel | (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction E) |
| Rendez-vous At Skipton | (14.4 miles, 23.1 km, direction SE) |
| Sun Inn | (15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction NW) |
| All hotels in Giggleswick |
