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in the county of North Yorkshire

A street in Grassington, Yorkshire Dales

About Grassington

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.

In the 18th and 19th century Grassington was a noted centre for lead mining and Grassington Moor, north of the village still bears the scars of this long vanished industry.

Grassington is an excellent base for exploring the Dales, there are shops as well as the National Park Dale Visitors Centre. It is a good area for walking as well as touring by motor car.

Tourist attractions include Grimworth Reservoir with its wildlife and lovely picnic spots, Kinsey Park and Trout Farm which as well as fly fishing lakes for enthusiasts, also has a children's fishing lake and playground. At nearby Hebden there are caverns and old lead workings, and the gardens of Parcevall Hall offer beautiful flowers, plants, trees, pools and streams. These dazzling gardens are set in 16 acres, there is a picnic area and tea-rooms, but the house, used as a retreat, is not available to the public.


Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Grassington

Upper Wharfedale(1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction SE)Pictures
Gordale Scar(5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction W)Pictures
Janet's Foss(5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction W)Pictures
Malham Cove(6.7 miles, 10.7 km, direction W)Pictures
Malham Tarn & Moor(7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction W)Pictures
Skipton Castle(7.4 miles, 11.8 km, direction S)Pictures
Bolton Priory(7.7 miles, 12.3 km, direction SE)Pictures
Nidderdale(9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction NE)Pictures
Nidderdale Museum(9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction E)Pictures
Settle Carlisle Railway(11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction W)Pictures
Yorkshire Dales National Park(12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction NW)Pictures
Brimham Rocks Country Park(13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction E)Pictures
Cow and Calf Rocks(13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction SE)Pictures
Cliffe Castle Museum(13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction S)Pictures
East Riddlesden Hall(14.3 miles, 22.9 km, direction S)Pictures

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Recommended towns near Grassington

Burnsall, in the county of North Yorkshire (2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction SE)
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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Kettlewell, in the county of North Yorkshire (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction N)
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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Malham, in the county of North Yorkshire (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction W)
High on the moors and dales of Yorshire, lies the wild and desolate place of Malham..
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Arncliffe, in the county of North Yorkshire (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction NW)
Arncliffe is the largest of Littondales four villages and is situated on the lovely River Skirfare.
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Skipton, a Historic Market Town in the county of North Yorkshire (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction S)
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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Bolton Abbey, in the county of North Yorkshire (7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction SE)
The Bolton Abbey Estate covers 30,000 acres of beautiful countryside in the Yorkshire Dales.There are medieval buildings to explore and 80 miles of moorland, woodland and riverside footpaths.
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Pateley Bridge, in the county of North Yorkshire (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction E)
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Settle, in the county of North Yorkshire (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction W)
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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Giggleswick, in the county of North Yorkshire (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction W)
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.
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Ilkley, in the county of West Yorkshire (12.3 miles, 19.7 km, direction SE)
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Keighley, in the county of West Yorkshire (14.4 miles, 23.1 km, direction S)
This is an industrial town in West Yorkshire. It lies in a fold between the fine countryside of Airdale and Keighley Moors.
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Aysgarth, in the county of North Yorkshire (15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction N)
The ground rises sharply as you head towards this high upland village which is dominated by what are renowned as the prettiest...
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Clapham, in the county of North Yorkshire (16.2 miles, 26.1 km, direction W)
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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Harden, in the county of West Yorkshire (16.5 miles, 26.6 km, direction S)
Harden lies in the famous countryside area between Cullingworth and Bingley surrounded by rivers and meadows. It is a favoured commuter base for those working in nearby Bradford.
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Haworth, in the county of West Yorkshire (16.7 miles, 26.8 km, direction S)
Haworth is famous the world over for its connections with the Bronte sisters, the famous novelists.
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Nearby travel help

Gargrave Station(7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction SW)
Skipton Station(7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction S)
M65 Junction 14(16.7 miles, 26.8 km, direction SW)
M65 Junction 13(17.9 miles, 28.8 km, direction SW)
Leeds Bradford International Airport(19.6 miles, 31.5 km, direction SE)
Teesside International Airport(38.2 miles, 61.5 km, direction NE)
Grassington to London(193.7 miles, 311.6 km, direction SE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Grassington

Hotel NameApproximate distance from Grassington center
Gamekeeper's Inn(1.6 miles, 2.5 km, direction NW)
Red Lion Hotel(2.5 miles, 4.1 km, direction SE)
Herriots Hotel(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction S)
Rendez-vous At Skipton(8.7 miles, 13.9 km, direction S)
Talbot House(9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction E)
Falcon Manor Hotel(11.5 miles, 18.4 km, direction W)
The Plough Inn at Wigglesworth(12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction W)
Craiglands Hotel(12.8 miles, 20.7 km, direction SE)
Dalesgate Hotel(13.4 miles, 21.5 km, direction S)
New Inn Hotel(16.3 miles, 26.2 km, direction W)
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