The Yorkshire Dales

Towns & Villages

PATELEY BRIDGE

Stean Gorge near Pateley Bridge -
Photo: Tim CCL

This Dales’ town is home to the award-winning Nidderdale Museum whose exhibits include a bygone cobbler’s shop and general store.













Nearby is the bird sanctuary of Gouthwaite Reservoir while Stean Gorge is known as ‘Little Switzerland’ thanks to its dramatic scenery.

Here is Tom Taylor’s Cave and an underground walk.















Stump Cross Caverns are a short journey away, as are the surreal rock formations known as Brimham Rocks.

Idol Rock Brimham Rocks Pateley Bridge -
Photo: Chris Heaton CCL