Buckden

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Bridleway to Cray This bridleway climbs the hillside to the north of Buckden, passing through remnant ancient woodland at Rakes Wood. The route is generally regarded as being the line of a Roman road from the fort at Ilkley to another at Bainbridge.
Bridleway to Cray This bridleway climbs the hillside to the north of Buckden, passing through remnant ancient woodland at Rakes Wood. The route is generally regarded as being the line of a Roman road from the fort at Ilkley to another at Bainbridge.
Buckden out Moor
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Buckden Beck The steep sided narrow valley tributary of Buckden Beck provides an excellent alternative to the ascent of Buckden Pike.
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Buckden Village
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Herriots

Herriots

3 out of 5
Broughton Road Skipton England
The price is CA $140 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
CA $140
CA $169 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Skipton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (536 reviews)
The room was very clean and tidy. The staff were very courteous and helpful.

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

Herriots
Grantley Hall

Grantley Hall

5 out of 5
Grantley Ripon England
The price is CA $819 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
CA $819
CA $983 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Ripon. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Studley Roger Seven Bridges Walk and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (188 reviews)
Amazing

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Grantley Hall
The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous

The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous

4 out of 5
Keighley Road Skipton England
The price is CA $238 per night from Mar 28 to Mar 29
CA $238
CA $285 total
Mar 28 - Mar 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Skipton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (894 reviews)
Everything fine no single bed in room for 4yr old but sorted within 10mins ,reception and all staff very helpful and polite.

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous
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The Snug - Perfect for Walkers - Pet Friendly

The Snug - Perfect for Walkers - Pet Friendly

Buckden England
Stay at this apartment in Skipton. Popular attraction Fleet Moss Tarn is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Lovely comfortable property

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

The Snug - Perfect for Walkers - Pet Friendly
Far Reaching Rural Views- Pet Friendly

Far Reaching Rural Views- Pet Friendly

Silsden ENG
Stay at this cottage in Keighley. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hesketh Farm Park and Ilkley Golf Club are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (210 reviews)
This cottage is amazing love going lovely place home from home and so peaceful highly recommended

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Far Reaching Rural Views- Pet Friendly
Charming Detached Completely Private Stone Built Open Plan Cosy Retreat For 2

Charming Detached Completely Private Stone Built Open Plan Cosy Retreat For 2

lancaster ENG
Stay at this cottage in Lancaster. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Bentham Golf Club and The Ingleton Waterfalls Trail are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (185 reviews)
Bathroom not suitable, picture on advert needs updating to show true size not just the top of the toilet, cottage fine no problems

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

Charming Detached Completely Private Stone Built Open Plan Cosy Retreat For 2
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Popular places to visit

Aerial sunset of Comb Hill and Watlows dry Valley part of the Limestone landscape near Malham Cove, Malham, North Yorkshire, UK

Malham Cove

Explore the great outdoors at Malham Cove, a lovely green space in Malham. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Malham Cove
Pen-y-Ghent makes up one the Yorkshire 3 peaks which, if you accept the challenge have to complete all 3 peaks and 24 miles within 12 hours. Most people start with this one (the smallest of the 3 ) from the nearby village of Horton-in-Ribblesdale. I’ve completed the challenge many years ago in my youth and this time we just tackled this one on a circular 6 mile walk. We took the 3 peaks ascent route which is steep in places and involves a scramble up some rocks near the end but the views

Pen-y-Ghent

Explore the great outdoors at Pen-y-Ghent, a lovely green space in Horton in Ribblesdale. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Pen-y-Ghent
Very interesting 900 year old castle in Skipton with old Banqueting room, dungeon etc. Nice woodland walks in nearby Skipton Castle Wood.

Skipton Castle

You can find out about the history of Skipton with a trip to Skipton Castle. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Skipton Castle
This is beautiful Bolton Abbey in Wharfedale at the foot of the Yorkshire Dales. The now ruined abbey was founded in 1154 but dissolved by Henry VIII in 1539. Dare to cross the sixty stepping stones to cross the river but beware of the Strid with its dangerous eddies of water.

Bolton Priory

Find out about the history of Bolton Abbey when you take a trip to Bolton Priory. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Bolton Priory
Took a walk a few months ago and came across this lovely sight.

Gordale Scar

Explore the great outdoors at Gordale Scar, a lovely green space in Malham. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Gordale Scar

Thornton Hall Farm Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Thornton Hall Farm Country Park, a lovely green space in Earby. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Thornton Hall Farm Country Park

Things to do

Afternoon Tea Cruise in North Yorkshire

Afternoon Tea Cruise in North Yorkshire

CA $61
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Afternoon Tea Cruise in North Yorkshire
1 Hour Private Otley Ghost Tour

1 Hour Private Otley Ghost Tour

CA $29
per adult
1 Hour Private Otley Ghost Tour
Yorkshire Dales

Private Yorkshire Dales from Windermere in a 16 seater Mercedes

CA $1,072
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Private Yorkshire Dales from Windermere in a 16 seater Mercedes
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Cities near Buckden

A view across the broad Dale of Wensley to Penn Hill.I took the photo from the Leyburn Shawl,so called because Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned at nearby Bolton Castle but escaped and was caught near Leyburn were her Shawl was found shortly after

Leyburn

Looking down on the village of Starbotton in Wharfedale, Yorkshire Dales. A lovely little village of around 70 houses, a pub & 2 farms. #GreatOutdoors

Starbotton