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The Yorkshire Dales - Tourist Attractions, Amusements,
Theme Parks, Walks, Viewpoints, Zoos, etc
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This page covers
general Tourist Attractions, including Amusement Parks,
Boat Trips,
Theme Parks, Specialist Shops, factory shops and outlet
villages, Guided Walks, Country Parks,
Viewpoints, Zoos and wildlife parks, etc.
We know that not all the
attractions in The Yorkshire Dales are listed.
Please help us
make this guide comprehensive by giving details of
missing attractions
here.
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PENNINE BOAT TRIPS
Wharf Office, Waterside Court, Coach Street,
Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1LH
Tel: 01756 790829
E-mail:
info@canaltrips.co.uk
Web:
www.canaltrips.co.uk
From April to October 60 minute public trips run
every day taking you through beautiful scenery
to either Niffany or Snaygil. We offer public
boat trips for one hour, theme nights, private
charters and magical Santa trips our new boat
the Bronte Steamer powered by both steam and
electric's now available. Private Charters are
available if you are looking for something
special for your next group outing, ideal for
functions, birthdays, weddings, excursions,
product launches and more. Whatever your
occasion, give us a call and we can be sure to
help out.
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Embsay & Bolton Abbey
Steam Railway
Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6AF
Tel: 01756 710614 Fax:
01756 795189
E-mail:
enquiries@embsayboltonabbeyrailway.org.uk
Web:
www.pogo.org.uk
Travel from Embsay station, built in 1888, to
the award-winning station at Bolton Abbey,
taking in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales
scenery.
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Wensleydale Railway plc
Leeming Bar Station, Leases Road, Leeming Bar,
Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 9AR
Tel: 08454 505474 Fax:
01677 427029
E-mail:
info@wensleydalerailway.com
Web:
www.wensleydalerailway.com
The Wensleydale Railway runs heritage diesel
rail cars from the 1960's between Leeming Bar
and Redmire, via Bedale and Leyburn, a 17 mile
trip that takes approximately 50 minutes.
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YORKSHIRE DALES GUIDES
Barrel Sykes, Langcliffe, Settle, North Yorks,
BD24 9LP
Tel: 01729 824455
E-mail:
info@yorkshiredalesguides.co.uk
Web:
www.yorkshiredalesguides.co.uk
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Yorkshire
Dales Guides offer a wide range of
activities and courses.
Set up in 1991, all instructors are
local, experienced and qualified in the
appropriate activity.
Activities include caving, climbing &
abseiling, navigation skills & GPS,
challenge events, teambuilding and guided
walks.
Caving for all levels including a Full
day, half day or evening trips.
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For those with very limited or no previous
experience, ideal for schools, colleges and other
groups who want to experience underground
exploration. Waterfall climbs, large stream ways,
small hand line climbs and optional crawling
sections. Trips can be arranged for all abilities
including those with special needs. All activities
are closely supervised by our expert instructors
and specialist equipment is provided as required,
allowing you to enjoy the challenges on offer from
Yorkshire Dales Guides.
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DEFRA – Rural Affairs
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Tel: 08459 335577
E-mail:
helpline@defra.gsi.gov.uk
Web:
www.countrywalks.defra.gov.uk
More than 1800 walks etc in the United Kingdom.
Simply select your destination and you will be
rewarded with mini guides and map references to
help you explore the countryside at your
leisure.
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The Settle Loop
Part of the new Pennine Bridleway National Trail
The Settle Loop is the first 10 mile (16km)
section of what will eventually be the 350 mile
Pennine Bridleway National Trail. This will run
from Middleton Top in Derbyshire through
Lancashire, Yorkshire Dales National Park,
Cumbria, to Byrness in Northumberland. Opened in
August 2005, the Settle Loop is a circuit
starting and ending in Settle and was created to
allow horse-riders, mountain-bikers and walkers
to spend a whole day in the Yorkshire Dales
National Park whilst journeying along the
National Trail.
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Hazel Brow Farm Visitor
Centre
Low Row, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL11 6NE
Tel: 01748 886224 Fax:
01748 886199
E-mail:
info@hazelbrow.co.uk
Web:
www.hazelbrow.co.uk
This organic working farm is an award winning,
all weather attraction, facilities include a
Visitor centre, Cafe & shop, supervised animal
handling sessions, walks, souvenirs & gifts
and a children's play area.
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Thorp Perrow Arboretum
Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 2PR
Tel: 01677 425323
E-mail:
louise@thorpperrow.com
Web:
www.thorpperrow.com
Home to some of the largest and rarest trees and
shrubs in England, originally created by Colonel
Sir Leonard Ropner (1895 - 1977). Further
attractions include the tree trails, nature
trail and children's trail, a large lake,
falconry centre, Plant Centre, picnic area,
children's play area, the Milbank Pinetum,
originally planted by Lady Augusta Milbank in
the mid-nineteenth century, and the medieval
Spring Wood dating back to the 16th century.
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