A Holiday Guide To The Yorkshire Dales The Yorkshire Dales is a stunning National Park known for
its endless moorland and meadows. With spectacular landscape of natural beauty
and character, you don’t want to pass up on the experience.
This month’s blog for DSC Holiday Cottages is
providing you with an exclusive holiday guide to the Yorkshire Dales. To book
your stay with us, call us on 01756 752435 .
Fantastic Walks For All Whether you like long walks or short walks, one of the best
ways to explore the Yorkshire Dales is by walking. There are plenty of trails
to enjoy the beautiful scenery and if you fancy a challenge, some of the long
distance ones we recommend are:
Heritage Railways If you’re a train buff, then a holiday in the Yorkshire
Dales is perfect for you! Take an unforgettable journey on a steam locomotive
and admire the scenery from the comfort of your carriage. There are many
heritage railway lines in the Dales, including:
Step back in time and enjoy the chug of a steam engine as it
whisks you away into the moorland.
Family Days Out If you are looking for family days out, there are plenty of
fantastic attractions for all ages to enjoy.
White Scar Cave in Ingleton offers an underground
tour of the amazing rock formations, caverns and waterfalls, White Scar Cave shouldn’t
be missed. It is the longest cave open to the public in the National Park and
it is simply spectacular.Bolton Abbey in Skipton is a popular place for
families. The River Nidd is a great spot for swimming and paddling. Using
Bolton Abbey’s car park, it is the perfect place to cool off on a summer’s day.Pendragon Castle in Mallerstang Dale is now a ruin,
but Legend says that this castle was built by Uther Pendragon, King Arthur’s
father. Pendragon Castle is on private land and although access is permitted,
you must take care.Explore Filming Locations The stunning open spaces of Yorkshire have been captured on
film for decades. For fans of the cinema, we have made a list of some
well-known filming locations you must visit on your travels!
Goathland – For those who love Heartbeat, you will
recognise Goathland was the fictional village of Aidensfield. Pay a visit and
you can see all the classic vehicles that featured in the series.
It doesn’t just stop there. The North York Moors Railways station
in Goathland featured as Hogsmeade in Harry Potter. The continuing popularity
of the series has made the station a popular location for all ages.
Malham Cove – A must-see attraction, Malham Cove also
featured in Harry Potter. At the top of the cove, visitors benefit from a
stunning view of the Yorkshire scenery.
Helmsley Walled Garden – This absolutely beautiful
garden behind Helmsley Castle features in the 2020 adaptation of The Secret
Garden. The fabulous array of colours behind these walls are one of a kind.
Book Your Stay To book your stay at DSC Holiday Cottages in Grassington,
please call 01756 752435 .
You can also enquire about bookings through our online contact form .
