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About Gordale Scar
Painted by James Ward, written about by Wordsworth in a sonnet, this dramatic limestone ravine is an essential visit when in the area. The painting by James Ward (1769-1859) was completed around 1814 and is said to be his masterpeice. It can be seen hanging in the Tate Gallery in London.
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Recommended attractions near Gordale Scar
| Janet's Foss | (0.7 miles, 1.1 km) | Pictures |
| Malham Cove | (1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Malham Tarn | (2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Settle Carlisle Railway | (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Upper Wharfedale | (6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Skipton Castle | (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Yorkshire Dales National Park | (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Gaping Gill | (11.6 miles, 18.6 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Oughtershaw Moss | (11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Bolton Priory | (11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
All attractions in North YorkshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Gordale Scar
Malham, in the county of North Yorkshire (1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction SW)
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 (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction N)
Arncliffe is the largest of Littondales four villages and is situated on the lovely River Skirfare.
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Grassington, in the county of North Yorkshire (5.3 miles, 8.5 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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Settle, in the county of North Yorkshire (6.0 miles, 9.7 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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Kettlewell, in the county of North Yorkshire (6.1 miles, 9.9 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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Giggleswick, in the county of North Yorkshire (6.5 miles, 10.5 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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Burnsall, in the county of North Yorkshire (7.2 miles, 11.6 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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Skipton, a Historic Market Town in the county of North Yorkshire (8.9 miles, 14.4 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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Clapham, in the county of North Yorkshire (11.0 miles, 17.7 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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Bolton Abbey, in the county of North Yorkshire (11.7 miles, 18.8 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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All towns in North YorkshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Hellifield Station | (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction SW) |
| Settle Station | (6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction W) |
| M65 Junction 14 | (15.2 miles, 24.5 km, direction S) |
| M65 Junction 13 | (16.2 miles, 26.1 km, direction S) |
| Leeds Bradford International Airport | (23.7 miles, 38.2 km, direction SE) |
| Teesside International Airport | (41.4 miles, 66.7 km, direction NE) |
| Gordale Scar to London | (196.2 miles, 315.6 km, direction SE) |
Accommodation & Hotels near Gordale Scar
| Hotel Name |
| Gamekeeper's Inn | (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction E) |
| Falcon Manor Hotel | (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction W) |
| Red Lion Hotel | (7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction E) |
| The Plough Inn at Wigglesworth | (8.0 miles, 12.8 km, direction SW) |
| Herriots Hotel | (8.9 miles, 14.4 km, direction SE) |
| Rendez-vous At Skipton | (10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction SE) |
| New Inn Hotel | (11.1 miles, 17.8 km, direction W) |
| Talbot House | (15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction E) |
| Dalesgate Hotel | (15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction SE) |
| Eaves Hall Country Hotel | (16.1 miles, 26.0 km, direction SW) |
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