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About Bainbridge

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. The village lies close to fells and lonely tarns, and is dramatically overlooked by the 675 foot high lovely Seat found at the side of the famous Buttertubs Pass.

In one of the Dales loveliest regions, Bainbridge is the ideal centre for touring the national park or for fell walking. It is situated between Hawes where there is a museum and closeby national park centre and the high drama of the thundering Asygarth Falls, in a region whose rugged beauty was formed centuries ago from the rivers and glaciers that carved deep into the land. Here, bluebells bloom in coppiced hazel woods, along with springtime primroses and wild wood anemones.

North of Bainbridge the whole vista of Swaledale backed by Arkengarthdale is laid before you, and to the south west is the meandering River Ribble and the famous Ribblehead Viaduct.

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The countryside near Hawes

Hawes (108 Pictures) a Historic Market Town in the county of North Yorkshire

(3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction W of Bainbridge)

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...

Gayle, North Yorkshire

Gayle (17 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire

(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction W of Bainbridge)

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...

Muker in Swaledale

Muker (38 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire

(5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction N of Bainbridge)

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...

Aysgarth

Aysgarth (57 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire

(5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction E of Bainbridge)

Aysgarth is a small village in the Yorkshire Dales known for its beautiful waterfalls on the River Ure. It's a perfect destination for nature lovers, with picturesque walks and charming countryside...

A View of Swaldale looking west towards Gunnerside, North Yorkshire

Gunnerside (7 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire

(5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction N of Bainbridge)

This is an attractive village lying at the heart of a landscape made famous in the TV series "All Creatures Great and Small"...

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Aysgarth Lower Falls, Easter weekend 2007. Yorkshire Dales

Aysgarth Falls (49 Pictures)

(5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction E)

These magnificent falls, although not the highest in the land are certainly one of the most picturesque sights in Yorkshire. The.....

Littondale

Yorkshire Dales National Park (266 Pictures)

(5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction S)

The unyielding screach of a curlew from the skies above, is often the only sound heard in the far upland reaches of the lonely.....

Bolton Castle in Castle Bolton, North Yorkshire. Mary Queen of Scots was once held prisoner here.

Bolton Castle (62 Pictures)

(6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction E)

On a misty morning the ruined crenulated towers of Bolton Castle take on an eyrie aura and it is easy to imagine what this once.....

Middleham Castle in all it's splendour april 06

Middleham Castle (17 Pictures)

(12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction E)

Picturesque, ruinous castle, which was said to be the favourite home of Richard III. It was built in 1170 by Richard Neville,.....

Red Tulips, Constable Burton Hall Gardens, North Yorkshire

Constable Burton Hall Gardens (31 Pictures)

(14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction E)

Magnificent gardens surrounding a grand Palladian mansion lying close to Leyburn at the entrance to the vast sweep of glorious.....

Malham Tarn, North Yorkshire

Malham Tarn & Moor (4 Pictures)

(14.8 miles, 23.8 km, direction S)

Malham Tarn is a lake in the Yorkshire Dales National Park which inspired English novelist Charles Kingsley to write the classic.....

Richmond Castle

Richmond Castle (50 Pictures)

(16.0 miles, 25.8 km, direction NE)

This castle, occupying a dramatic cliff-top site above the River Swale, led a fairly quiet life without any military action to.....


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