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What to do Near The Dalesbridge this summer - The ultimate guide of what to do in the Yorkshire Dales Settle and Clapham, Austwick area.

  • Writer: Aimee
    Aimee
  • Jul 24
  • 6 min read

1. Norber Erratics

📍 Location: Austwick hillside (0.5 miles, 5 min)

ℹ️ Description: One of the most striking geological sites in the Yorkshire Dales, these massive boulders were deposited by glaciers and now perch precariously on limestone pedestals, offering an easy walk with amazing views of Ribblesdale.

💰 Cost: Free


2. The Courtyard Dairy

📍 Location: A65 near Austwick (1 mile, 3 min)

ℹ️ Description: A renowned cheese shop and museum, perfect for food lovers. Sample and buy award-winning cheeses, explore the small cheese museum, and enjoy homemade cakes and coffee at the café.

💰 Cost: Free


3. Mimpish Squimbies Animal Trail

📍 Location: Ingleborough Estate Trail, Clapham (2 miles, 5 min)

ℹ️ Description: A new family-friendly trail filled with whimsical woodland creatures and interactive learning points. Perfect for sparking kids’ imaginations as they explore nature.

💰 Cost: Paid (~£2.50)


4. Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail

📍 Location: Clapham (2 miles, 5 min)

ℹ️ Description: This peaceful woodland trail winds through the Clapham Estate past lakes, streams, and historic sites. Ideal for gentle walks with plenty of opportunities for wildlife spotting.

💰 Cost: Paid


5. Ingleborough Cave

📍 Location: Clapham (2 miles, 5 min)

ℹ️ Description: An accessible show cave with guided tours showcasing impressive stalactites, stalagmites, and flowstone formations. Well-lit and family-friendly, with informative guides.

💰 Cost: Paid


6. Settle Falconry

📍 Location: Feizor (2 miles, 5 min)

ℹ️ Description: Experience the thrill of handling birds of prey. Settle Falconry offers interactive sessions with falcons, owls, and hawks in the stunning Yorkshire countryside.

💰 Cost: Paid (~£25+)


7. Hoffmann Kiln

📍 Location: Langcliffe (2 miles, 5 min)

ℹ️ Description: A remarkable piece of industrial heritage, this huge arched lime kiln tunnel is open to the public to walk through. It’s part of a scenic riverside and woodland trail.

💰 Cost: Free


8. Gallery on the Green

📍 Location: Upper Settle (5 miles, 10 min)

ℹ️ Description: Possibly the world's smallest art gallery, set inside a red phone box. Rotating exhibitions feature local and international artists. A quirky must-see on a stroll around Settle.

💰 Cost: Free


9. Settle Market (Tuesdays)

📍 Location: Settle (5 miles, 10 min)

ℹ️ Description: Historic outdoor market day every Tuesday with local produce, handmade crafts, street food, and household goods. A lively way to experience the local community.

💰 Cost: Free entry


10. Museum of North Craven Life (The Folly)

📍 Location: Settle (5 miles, 10 min)

ℹ️ Description: Housed in a beautiful 17th-century building, this museum tells the story of the Settle area through exhibits on geology, archaeology, costume, and social history.

💰 Cost: Paid


11. Settle Victoria Hall

📍 Location: Settle (5 miles, 10 min)

ℹ️ Description: Britain’s oldest surviving music hall. Hosts concerts, films, theatre, and community events in a historic venue. Check listings for family shows and live performances.

💰 Cost: Paid (tickets)


12. Settle Flowerpot Festival

📍 Location: Settle (5 miles, 10 min)

ℹ️ Description: Every summer, the town becomes a gallery of flowerpot sculptures. Trail maps guide you past funny, clever, and creative displays in shops, gardens, and rooftops.

💰 Cost: Free


13. Stainforth Force

📍 Location: Stainforth (6 miles, 15 min)

ℹ️ Description: A popular walk along the River Ribble leads to this scenic waterfall. Visit in autumn to watch salmon leaping upstream. Nearby footbridge offers great views.

💰 Cost: Free


14. Yorkshire Dales Guides

📍 Location: Stainforth (6 miles, 15 min)

ℹ️ Description: Professional outdoor instructors offering caving, climbing, abseiling and navigation courses. Suitable for families, individuals, and adventure groups.

💰 Cost: Paid


15. Ingleton Waterfalls Trail

📍 Location: Ingleton (7 miles, 15 min)

ℹ️ Description: A spectacular circular trail passing Pecca Falls, Thornton Force, and more. One of the most scenic waterfall walks in England, with woodlands and rocky gorges.

💰 Cost: Paid (~£11)


16. Ingleton Open-Air Pool

📍 Location: Ingleton (7 miles, 15 min)

ℹ️ Description: A traditional 20m riverside lido, heated and open in the summer months. Changing rooms, small café, and a relaxed atmosphere make it perfect on warm days.

💰 Cost: Paid (~£4)


17. White Scar Cave

📍 Location: Ingleton (9 miles, 20 min)

ℹ️ Description: The UK’s longest show cave. Guided tours reveal underground waterfalls, rock chambers, and the massive Battlefield Cavern. Great for all ages.

💰 Cost: Paid


18. Trow Gill Gorge

📍 Location: Near Clapham (3 miles + walk, 10 min drive + walk)

ℹ️ Description: A dramatic limestone ravine surrounded by ancient woodland. The trail is popular with walkers heading to Gaping Gill and offers a real sense of adventure.

💰 Cost: Free


19. Gaping Gill (surface or winch meet)

📍 Location: Near Clapham (3 miles + walk, 10 min drive + walk)

ℹ️ Description: One of the largest underground chambers in the UK, accessible by winch during special events in May and August. A rare chance to descend into a natural wonder.

💰 Cost: Free / Paid (~£20 during events)


20. Long Churn Cave

📍 Location: Selside (9 miles, 20 min)

ℹ️ Description: An excellent beginner cave system popular with school groups and outdoor centres. Features waterfalls, squeezes, and the famous ‘Cheese Press’ passage.

💰 Cost: Paid (by arrangement)


21. Malham Cove

📍 Location: Malham (14 miles, 20 min)

ℹ️ Description: Towering 80m limestone cliff with panoramic valley views. Climb the steps to the top for the dramatic limestone pavement made famous by Harry Potter films.

💰 Cost: Free


22. Janet’s Foss

📍 Location: Malham (14 miles, 20 min)

ℹ️ Description: Enchanting woodland waterfall named after a fairy queen. A short scenic walk from Malham village makes this a great family stroll with paddling spots.

💰 Cost: Free


23. Gordale Scar

📍 Location: Malham (15 miles, 20 min)

ℹ️ Description: A deep gorge with cascading waterfalls and towering cliffs. Adventurous walkers can scramble up the waterfall to access the moorland above.

💰 Cost: Free


24. Craven Lime Works & Trail

📍 Location: Langcliffe (2 miles, 5 min)

ℹ️ Description: Explore old industrial lime kilns and machinery on a scenic heritage trail. Informational signs and footpaths guide you through the site’s history.

💰 Cost: Free


25. Langcliffe Scar Hike

📍 Location: Langcliffe (2 miles, 5 min)

ℹ️ Description: Quiet upland trail with views across Ribblesdale. A peaceful escape from the busier trails, with varied terrain and opportunities to spot wildlife.

💰 Cost: Free


26. Horton Quarry Nature Spotting

📍 Location: Horton (9 miles, 20 min)

ℹ️ Description: Surprisingly good for bird and wildlife watching, with viewing areas overlooking the working quarry and surrounding moorland.

💰 Cost: Free


27. Gisburn Forest & Stocks Reservoir

📍 Location: Forest of Bowland (18 miles, 30 min)

ℹ️ Description: Yorkshire’s largest forest area offers MTB trails, gentle walks, and scenic picnic spots. Home to red squirrels and sculptures along the art trail.

💰 Cost: Free (parking £)


28. Skipton Castle

📍 Location: Skipton (22 miles, 30 min)

ℹ️ Description: Well-preserved medieval castle with dungeons, towers, and Tudor rooms. Family-friendly with historical re-enactments and audio guides.

💰 Cost: Paid


29. Thornton Hall Country Park

📍 Location: Nr Skipton (20 miles, 30 min)

ℹ️ Description: Farm park with animal feeding, tractor rides, indoor soft play, and seasonal events like foam parties and pumpkin picking.

💰 Cost: Paid


30. Lost Earth Adventures

📍 Location: Various Dales (~varies, ~within 30 min)

ℹ️ Description: Adventurous activities like canyoning, caving, and mountain biking run by expert instructors. Suitable for groups, families, or thrill-seekers.

💰 Cost: Paid


31. Yorkshire Adventure Company

📍 Location: Yorkshire Dales (~varies, ~within 30 min)

ℹ️ Description: Guided climbing, abseiling, scrambling, and team building events in stunning locations. Great for schools, corporates, and families.

💰 Cost: Paid


32. SAAIG Outdoors

📍 Location: Dales (~varies, ~within 30 min)

ℹ️ Description: Run by professional mountain leaders and instructors offering guided hill walks, climbing and bespoke navigation training.

💰 Cost: Paid


33. DalesBus Ramblers

📍 Location: Dales wide (~varies, ~within 30 min)

ℹ️ Description: Volunteer-led guided walks using the scenic DalesBus network. No car needed – routes cater to a wide range of ages and abilities.

💰 Cost: Free (bus fare)

 
 
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