Area Information
Elm Rise in Askrigg is set in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park.
The surrounding area is a haven for those wishing to experience the breathtaking countryside with its unique dry stone walls, rugged hills, waterfalls and pretty villages.
There are numerous walks to enjoy, including long distance walks along The Pennine Way and Coast to Coast.
Passing through the area other favourites with walkers are the ‘Three Peaks of Whernside, Pen-y-ghent and Ingleborough’.
Places to Visit
Hawes:
Thriving market town.
Market Day - Tuesday
Leyburn:
Market town at east end of Wensleydale.
Market Day - Friday
Wensleydale Creamery:
Visitor Centre to view the manufacture of the famous Wensleydale Cheese, museum, cheese shop and restaurant
Dales Countryside Museum:
At Hawes. View the Yorkshire Dales past to present.
Bolton Castle (Circa 1399):
Where Mary, Queen of Scots was imprisoned in 1568.
Gayle Mill:
Restored Victorian woodworking mill.
Aysgarth Falls:
National Park visitor centre and nature reserve.