The Area
Suggested places to visit
Over 900 years old, Skipton Castle is one of the most complete and best preserved Medieval castles in England and is well worth a visit at any season of the year. Visitors can explore every corner of this impressive history-rich castle, which withstood a three-year siege during the Civil War. View the Banqueting Hall, the Kitchen, the Bedchamber and Privy. Climb from the depths of the Dungeon to the top storey of the Watch Tower.
Bolton Abbey is in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales on the banks of the River Wharfe. With just under 30,000 acres of beautiful countryside, over 80 miles of footpaths and ample space to run around and enjoy the fresh air, there is something for all ages. Explore the ruins of the Priory and discover a landscape full of history and legend, wander along the riverside, woodland and moorland paths, enjoy local produce in the excellent restaurants, tea rooms and cafes, treat yourself in the quality gift shops and food shop or simply relax beside the river with a picnic whilst the children play.
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, near Ripon, North Yorkshire. Yorkshire’s first World Hetitage Site is a huge estate of beauty, contrasts and surprises, including the largest abbey ruins in the country and one of England’s most spectacular Georgian water gardens.
Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the valley of the river Skell, on the doorstep of the Yorkshire Dales, only 30 miles from the historic city of York and 9 miles from the A1.
Malham - Surrounding the Yorkshire Dales village of Malham, you are encouraged to take some time out and discover some of the geological treasures that lie within. Standing some 80 metres high and 300 metres wide and north of the mid craven fault, Malham Cove is a curved crag of carboniferous limestone formed after the last ice age. Meltwater, particularly from Malham Tarn, cut back the cove as it fell over the edge as a waterfall.
This erosion took place more actively at the lip of the fall rather than at the sides, hence the curved shape. To the north of the Mid Craven Fault in the Malham Formation is Gordale Scar, which was carved as a meltwater channel beneath the Devensian ice-sheet. The sides of this gorge overhang to a considerable extent, suggesting that there was once a great cavern, the roof of which has subsequently collapsed.
Coniston Hotel (2 miles away) offers a lot of outside activities.
www.theconistonhotel.com/leisure_activities.php
Tourist Information Centres
Skipton 01756 792809
Settle 01729 825192
Malham National Park 01729 830363
Ilkley 01943 602319
Grassington 01756 752774
Haworth 01535 642329
Restaurants and Public Houses
The Bull Inn
Under new ownership, and now no longer brewery run, The Bull Inn is the second venture for the Shibden Mill Inn of Halifax, another great food experience.
Managed by Neil and Jane Butterworth, Neil was the former Head Chef at the Shibden Mill Inn, where he won the prestigious Yorkshire Life "Dining Pub of the Year" award alongside his AA Rosette for excellent quality of food.
This lovely old building has been carefully refurbished in order to provide a wonderful venue for dining out. The open log fireplace adds to the cosy, relaxed atmosphere, which makes dining a pleasure to sit back, linger over, and enjoy. Check out the hand drawn cask ales.
The Bull Inn is only a short drive from Peel Castle.......what better way
to enjoy an evening than in a lovely Yorkshire pub!
The Maypole at Long Preston
In 1695, Ambrose Wigglesworth opened the doors to his first customers. Three hundred years later, the tradition of offering hospitality and a warm welcome in this seventeenth century inn situated beside the Maypole Green in the picturesque Dales village of Long Preston still continues.
The Angel at Hetton
The Angel is one of the best known and best loved inns in the country and quite simply a delightful place to dine. With origins in part over 500 years old the inn is, as you would expect, full of atmosphere and charm with oak beams, nooks, crannies and crackling log fires yet with a style that’s both sophisticated and up-to-date and, above all, supremely comfortable.
Little House at Settle
Andrew & Veronica Allsop get their inspiration for their food from all over Europe.
They use the finest produce available, including Lune Valley lamb, Scotch accredited beef, best quality fresh fish & local fruit & vegetables. New and old world wines, continental beers & liqueurs are available to complement your meal. As their name suggests, space is limited, so bookings are advisable.
www.littlehouserestaurant.co.uk
The Devonshire Arms
The Devonshire Arms offers exquisite, tasty food freshly prepared from the best quality produce, sourced locally wherever possible including from their own extensive kitchen gardens and the local estate.
There is a choice of two restaurants - The 4 AA rosette Burlington and The lively Devonshire Brasserie and Bar . Coffee, lunchtime snacks and afternoon tea are all served in the lounges you will be spoilt for choice. The Devonshire Cellar wine list is of extraordinary length and depth with in excess of 2,500 bins of fine and rare wines as well as 200 house wines.
International Customers:+44 1422 323 200 If you would prefer to talk to a member of the Celtic Castles team over the telephone, please call us directly. UK Customers:
01422 323 200