The Old Stable '23
Food scene
It’s the nearest place to eat with a good and varied menu served in the bar or dining room. Well behaved dogs allowed in bar area.
11 locals recommend
The Punch Bowl Inn
It’s the nearest place to eat with a good and varied menu served in the bar or dining room. Well behaved dogs allowed in bar area.
On the A66 near to the now very famous Barnard Castle. Indoor restaurant serving good food and snacks during the day not opening but outdoor seating area and takeaway service. Shop serves wide range of dried, fresh food and frozen ready meals. Scenic drive via Arkengarthdale and the Stang
Cross Lanes Organic Farm
On the A66 near to the now very famous Barnard Castle. Indoor restaurant serving good food and snacks during the day not opening but outdoor seating area and takeaway service. Shop serves wide range of dried, fresh food and frozen ready meals. Scenic drive via Arkengarthdale and the Stang
Auction house with cafe and restaurant (tel:01969 621146) frequently has exhibitions and viewing days
6 locals recommend
Tennants Auctioneers
Harmby RoadAuction house with cafe and restaurant (tel:01969 621146) frequently has exhibitions and viewing days
Reeth Ice Cream Parlour
Lots of ice cream (tel: 01748 884929)
Good traditional food with interesting tweaks - ring to check opening times (01748 822101)
Middlemoor Farm Cafe
Good traditional food with interesting tweaks - ring to check opening times (01748 822101)
Good range of tapas in the evening and wholesome lunches during the day. Sister cafe, Little Drummer Boy, in nearby Finkle Street open from breakfast to teatime with varied cooked meals, sanwiches and cakes.
Little Drummer Boy COCINA
Good range of tapas in the evening and wholesome lunches during the day. Sister cafe, Little Drummer Boy, in nearby Finkle Street open from breakfast to teatime with varied cooked meals, sanwiches and cakes.
Drinks
Red Lion Inn
CAMRA Award winning traditional pub with associations to filming in the Dales.
Cycling
Cafe serving food during the day with seating space outside. Cycle hire, sales and repairs. Recently extended, very welcoming and good value.
14 locals recommend
Dales Bike Centre
Cafe serving food during the day with seating space outside. Cycle hire, sales and repairs. Recently extended, very welcoming and good value.
Sightseeing
English Heritage site - entrance hidden away on alleyway near to the Market Hall on the south side of the main square. Climb to the top of the tower and have a great view of Richmond. Other EH sites, Barnard Castle, Teesdale and Middleham Castle, Wensleydale are nearby. Bolton Castle (Wensleydale) privately owned - check websites for opening times.
40 locals recommend
Richmond Castle
Tower StreetEnglish Heritage site - entrance hidden away on alleyway near to the Market Hall on the south side of the main square. Climb to the top of the tower and have a great view of Richmond. Other EH sites, Barnard Castle, Teesdale and Middleham Castle, Wensleydale are nearby. Bolton Castle (Wensleydale) privately owned - check websites for opening times.
Amid the Three Peaks and possible chance of seeing a steam train! For Rail Enthusiasts and booking a train journey - see
settle-carlisle railway website.
Ribblehead Viaduct Car Park
Blea Moor RoadAmid the Three Peaks and possible chance of seeing a steam train! For Rail Enthusiasts and booking a train journey - see
settle-carlisle railway website.
Local and Tourist Information centre with quiet community run orchard garden to the rear
Hudson House
Local and Tourist Information centre with quiet community run orchard garden to the rear
Shopping
The Post Office sells food, wine, gifts, maps and books as well as post office counter services. The Gift Shop sells gifts, maps, books, newspapers, wine, ice-cream, snacks and some groceries.
Small market on Friday a.m cheese, meat, fish, fruit and vegetables, plants and more. Two bread shops in the village
25 locals recommend
Reeth
The Post Office sells food, wine, gifts, maps and books as well as post office counter services. The Gift Shop sells gifts, maps, books, newspapers, wine, ice-cream, snacks and some groceries.
Small market on Friday a.m cheese, meat, fish, fruit and vegetables, plants and more. Two bread shops in the village
Two Dales Bakery
Silver StreetReeth shop selling freshly baked bread, snacks with indoor and outdoor seating.
Shop in Muker selling hand knits and sheepskin mitts
http://www.swaledalewoollens.co.uk
Swaledale Woollens
StrawbeckShop in Muker selling hand knits and sheepskin mitts
http://www.swaledalewoollens.co.uk
Fleece
Shop in Reeth selling craft items & cards, many locally made
Walking
Lots of walks from the door - Ask us for maps - but please bear in mind footpath and bridleway closures since flooding in 2019/20.
See also Swaledale Museum website for walks.
The Old Stable
Lots of walks from the door - Ask us for maps - but please bear in mind footpath and bridleway closures since flooding in 2019/20.
See also Swaledale Museum website for walks.
Landscape, history, culture
Industrial archaeology, geological interest, cow houses, dry stone walling, hay meadows and local shows. Check websites for current opening dates and times for museums
Series of waterfalls in limestone landscape near to Keld and Kisdon Falls to the east of Keld
Wain Wath Force
B6270Series of waterfalls in limestone landscape near to Keld and Kisdon Falls to the east of Keld
Small village with footpaths along the River Swale, hay meadows in early Summer and remains of lead mining. Farmers Arms pub, Village Store. Home of local Silver Band www.mukerband.co.uk/History and annual show on first Wednesday in September. Sadly, as other local shows, cancelled in 2020 see mukershow, reethshow and wensleydaleshowonline websites
12 locals recommend
Muker
Small village with footpaths along the River Swale, hay meadows in early Summer and remains of lead mining. Farmers Arms pub, Village Store. Home of local Silver Band www.mukerband.co.uk/History and annual show on first Wednesday in September. Sadly, as other local shows, cancelled in 2020 see mukershow, reethshow and wensleydaleshowonline websites
Swaledale Festival
2022 musical programme and guided walks
https://www.swalefest.org
Nearby village with community owned pub, The Kings Head. Major centre for lead mining in 19th century.
Gunnerside
Nearby village with community owned pub, The Kings Head. Major centre for lead mining in 19th century.
Living heritage museum giving an introduction to the history and character of upper Swaledale. The Old School building, next door, has a well curated display of artefacts used in traditional farming, lead mining, schooling, and more. Online searchable photographic archive. Admissions free but donations welcome.
Keld Resource Centre
Living heritage museum giving an introduction to the history and character of upper Swaledale. The Old School building, next door, has a well curated display of artefacts used in traditional farming, lead mining, schooling, and more. Online searchable photographic archive. Admissions free but donations welcome.