DARK SKIES

The Yorkshire Dales is the UK’s largest international dark sky reserve with some of the stariest skies in England due to low light pollution levels. This means we are able to see thousands of stars overhead compared with just a handful seen in towns and cities and on a clear, moonless night you can even see the Milky Way, star clusters and if you are very lucky, the Northern Lights. The Hut In The Wood Askrigg is a ‘Dark Sky Friendly’ business, meaning you can stargaze for yourself from our cosy accommodation.

CASTLES
Middleham castle – English heritage castle, in the racehorse town of Middleham - www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/middleham-castle/
Bolton castle – Castle, tea room, gardens and falconry displays  www.boltoncastle.co.uk

WATERFALLS
Mill Gill and Whitfield Force waterfalls - A 15 minute walk from The Hut
Aysgarth Falls – impressive waterfalls of Robin hood fame - www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/places/aysgarth_falls/
Ingelton warterfalls walk – 7km circular walk  takiing in stunning waterfalls www.ingletonwaterfallstrail.co.uk
Hardraw Falls – England’s highest single drop waterfall– www.hardrawforce.com
Cotter force – A hidden gem, easily accessible waterfall-www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/places/cotter_force/
Cauldron Falls – impressive falls in the middle of West Burton Village www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/places/west_burton_falls/

ATTRACTIONS AND SIGHTSEEING
Forbidden corner – A unique collection of follies set in 4 acres- www.theforbiddencorner.co.uk
Heather & Grouse - Crafts by Dales folk - https://www.heatherandgrouse.com/
Wensleydale Creamery – Cheese factory with visitor centre, museum, restaurant and coffee shop a great day out www.wensleydale.co.uk
Malham cove  - famous limestone clif, panoramic views- www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/places/malham_cove/
Dales countryside museum – an insight into dales life through history and interactive activities- www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk
Askrigg Ropemakers – https://askrigg-ropemakers.co.uk/
Hawes Chapel Gallery -local artist and crafts exhibits www.chapelgalleryhawes.com
Swaledale Woollens – clothing and accessories www.swaledalewoollens.co.uk
The Gallery Muker – arts, crafts and tea room www.theoldschoolmuker.co.uk
Ribblehead viaduct – 400 metre long, 24 arch viaduct  www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/places/ribblehead_viaduct/
Wensleydale railway – authentic heritage railway– www.wensleydale-railway.co.uk
Dales bike centre – bike hire and cakery- www.dalesbikecentre.co.uk
Stage one cycles – bike hire - www.stage1cycles.co.uk
Yorkshire Dales Brewery – 3 minute walk from the hut! Craft brewery with beer garden -  www.yorkshiredalesbrewery.co.uk
Wensleydale Ice-cream -locally produced jersey ice cream parlour and cafe www.wensleydale-icecream.co.uk
Muker and the River Swale – renowned swaledale village, wild flower meadows and river walks www.yorkshiredales.co.uk/villages/muker/
Semerwater – second largest natural lake in North Yorkshire– www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/places/semer_water/
Buttertubs Pass- 20 metre deep limestone pot holes, on the Tour de France route www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/places/buttertubs_pass/
Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge – Pen-y- ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough climbed all in one day  12 hour, 25 mile challenge- Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge - Home

EXPERIENCE DAYS
Muddy Boots walking holidays – guided or self-guided walks around the Yorkshire dales www.muddybootswalkingholidays.com
Yorebridge House Ure River Retreat Spa and Wellness - Private spa 1 mile walk from The Hut -https://yorebridgehouse.co.uk/yorkshire-dales-spa-wellness/
Cherish Glamping Spa - hot tub, sauna and plungepool- https://www.cherishglamping.co.uk/eco-spa

TRANSPORT LINKS
Garsdale Train Station
The Little white Bus - www.littlewhitebus.co.uk

PLACES TO EAT
Just some of the amazing local pubs and restaurants on offer….
ASKRIGG
The Crown Inn - The Crown Inn (crowninnaskrigg.co.uk)
The Kings Arms - www.kingsarmsaskrigg.com
The Middle House - www.middlehouseaskrigg.co.uk
The Bakewell - www.thebakewellaskrigg.com
BAINBRIDGE
Olives Cafe @ Sycamore Hall - https://www.facebook.com/p/Olives-Cafe-Cakery-61579780889043/
Yorebridge House – www.yorebridgehouse.co.uk
AYSGARTH
Aysgarth falls hotel - www.aysgarthfallshotel.com/pub
Mill Race Tea Shop- Award Winning! www.millraceteashop.com
HAWES
Wensleydale Creamery – Calverts restaurant/ 1897 Coffee Shop www.wensleydale.co.uk/visit/places-to-eat/
The Wensleydale Pantry Hawes Wensleydale Pantry | Facebook
Caffé curva - www.facebook.com/Caffe-Curva-2231998047085884/
Penny Garth Café hawes (8) Penny Garth Café | Facebook
Stonehouse – www.stonehousehotel.co.uk/dining/
Restaurant 1668 – www.cockettshotelhawes.com
Simonstone Hall – www.simonstonehall.com
CARPERBY
The Wheatsheaf – www.wheatsheafinwensleydale.co.uk
WEST WITTON
The Wensleydale Heifer -  www.wensleydaleheifer.co.uk
The Fox - https://foxwitton.com/
COVERHAM
Saddle Room -  www.thesaddleroom.co.uk
MIDDLEHAM
Richard III – www.richard111hotel.co.uk
The Tack Room Restaurant -https://www.thewensleydalehotel.com/restaurant.html
LEYBURN
Tennants  www.tennantsgardenrooms.com/dine-in/
And many more!...
CHIPPIES!
Ramsays Fish and Chip Van -  Excellent mobile chippy, parks in Askrigg Market Square on Wednesday evenings – timetable and menu at www.ramsaysfishandchips.co.uk
The Chippy, Hawes - www.thechippiehawes.co.uk
Fryer Tuck, Leyburn

GENERAL STORES
Sykes -Askrigg Village Store www.sykeshouse.co.uk
Spar- Hawes
Ellijah Allen & Son - Hawes
Campbells - Leyburn - www.campbellsofleyburn.co.uk

SUPERMARKETS
LEYBURN
CO-OP
One Stop
CATTERICK GARRISON
Aldi
Lidl
Tesco
B & M
McDonalds
Domino’s