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About Gunnerside

This is an attractive village lying at the heart of a landscape made famous in the TV series "All Creatures Great and Small". The beauty of the Dales in well documented in the books by James Herriot, these were the inspiration for the series.

In general Gunnerside was originally an old Norse hamlet, which expanded into a mining village during the 18th century. It was noted that for the rich Blakethwaite vein at the head of Gunnerside Ghyll. The village has a pleasant spread of typical Dales cottages and a few buildings of note.

Of interest is the Methodist Chapel, built in 1866. Inside the chapel there are plaques commemorating the dead of the two World Wars of the last century, whilst outside in the pretty churchyard there are a number of old graves and tombstones.

The Old Smithy is well worth seeing, this is in the hands of Stephen Calvert, the 6th generation of the same family to work in the place. It is fully operational and has much memorabilia on show to do with the local mines. Displayed around the walls are pages from ledgers dating back to the 1840's. Visitors can buy pieces made at the Smithy and Stephen is always pleased to accept commissions for special pieces.

The real joy of Gunnerside is the scenery, scenic views lie in every direction with the eye being constantly drawn to something fresh and new. In a lovely peaceful spot the swirling waters of Gunnerside Beck meet with the River Swale, and just a short distance along the river is crossed by a picturesque, multi-arched, old stone bridge. Beside the bridge pretty cottages with foliage clad walls peer at the rushing water.

This is an idyllic place in which to spend a few days away from the bustle of every day life. Gunnerside has friendly people and a pleasant atmosphere. The air is crisp and fresh, and its many surrounding famous beauty spots make it the perfect destination for walking, fishing or for touring the vast expanse of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

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 Gunnerside

Arkengarthdale	(4.1 miles, 6.7 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Swaledale	(5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction E)	Pictures
Bolton Castle	(6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Hardraw Force Waterfall	(6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Aysgarth Falls	(7.2 miles, 11.5 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Semer Water	(7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction S)	Pictures
Bowes Castle	(9.2 miles, 14.9 km, direction N)	Pictures
Yorkshire Dales National Park	(10.9 miles, 17.6 km, direction S)	Pictures
Pendragon Castle	(11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction W)	Pictures
Oughtershaw Moss	(12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Egglestone Abbey	(12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Middleham Castle	(12.9 miles, 20.7 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Barnard Castle	(13.0 miles, 20.8 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Bowes Museum	(13.1 miles, 21.0 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Richmond Castle	(13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction E)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Gunnerside

Muker, in the county of North Yorkshire (2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction W)
Apart from having a place in the history of the Yorkshire Dales, Muker is a walkers paradise and a wonderful relaxing place to stay whilst discovering the beauty of the area.
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Keld, in the county of North Yorkshire (4.1 miles, 6.5 km, direction NW)
Keld is a wonderfully scenic area at the head of Swalesdale. It is a lonely landscape with a small hamlet of stone cottages and outlying farms.
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Askrigg, in the county of North Yorkshire (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction S)
In 1587, Queen Elizabeth II granted a charter to this lively little village and in the 20th-century Askrigg claimed its place in history as the setting for the T.V. series based on the James Herriot stories of a vet's life in the Yorkshire Dales.
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Bainbridge, in the county of North Yorkshire (5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction S)
Bainbridge is the epitome of a typical Dales village, it comprises of picturesque old stone cottages, with a lively, well quarried stream running through it.
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Reeth, in the county of North Yorkshire (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction E)
An area of startling clarity, populated with beautiful old stone buildings, Reeth is a famous centre from which to tour the beautiful Yorkshire Dales.
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Aysgarth, in the county of North Yorkshire (7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction SE)
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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Hawes, a Historic Market Town in the county of North Yorkshire (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction SW)
This is a thriving, friendly market town at the heart of Wensleydale, it shows beautiful old stone properties, quaint shops, galleries, craft workshops and cafe's arranged around winding cobbled streets.
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Gayle, in the county of North Yorkshire (7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction SW)
The picturesque village of Gayle is found amidst the glorious scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It is on the passage of the Pennine way, close to Hawes and the National Park Centre.
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Grisedale, in the county of North Yorkshire (11.6 miles, 18.6 km, direction W)
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Barnard Castle, a Historic Market Town in the county of County Durham (12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction NE)
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Richmond, a Historic Market Town in the county of North Yorkshire (13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction E)
Richmond is a lovely old market town on the River Swale in North Yorkshire.
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Kettlewell, in the county of North Yorkshire (16.1 miles, 25.9 km, direction S)
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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Arncliffe, in the county of North Yorkshire (16.4 miles, 26.4 km, direction S)
Arncliffe is the largest of Littondales four villages and is situated on the lovely River Skirfare.
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Dent, in the county of Cumbria (17.0 miles, 27.3 km, direction SW)
Chance upon the village of Dent and you chance upon some of the finest countryside in the Cumbrian Dales.
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Forest-in-Teesdale, in the county of County Durham (20.2 miles, 32.5 km, direction N)
It's landscape, possessed of a wild untamed beauty, highlighted by the meandering River Tees, has a few ancient farmhouses and old stone cottages.
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Nearby travel help

Garsdale Station	(11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction W)
Leyburn Station	(11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction SE)
A1(M) Junction 56	(17.4 miles, 28.0 km, direction E)
A1(M) Junction 57	(20.1 miles, 32.3 km, direction NE)
Teesside International Airport	(27.4 miles, 44.1 km, direction E)
Leeds Bradford International Airport	(39.2 miles, 63.1 km, direction SE)
Gunnerside to London	(214.5 miles, 345.1 km, direction SE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Gunnerside

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Gunnerside center
Buck Hotel	(5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction E)
Stone House Hotel	(6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction SW)
The Morritt Arms Hotel	(12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction NE)
The White Swan Hotel	(12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction SE)
The Kings Head Hotel	(13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction E)
Castle Hotel	(14.2 miles, 22.8 km, direction NW)
Elmfield Country House	(16.3 miles, 26.2 km, direction E)
Scotch Corner Hotel & Leisure Club	(16.7 miles, 26.9 km, direction E)
Bridge House Hotel	(17.2 miles, 27.6 km, direction E)
Headlam Hall Hotel	(19.1 miles, 30.8 km, direction NE)
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