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Welcome to the glorious Yorkshire Dales near Skipton
Enjoy exploring the wonderful Yorkshire Dales. See the glorious hay meadows in spring. Walk across rugged moors, admire limestone pavements and be amazed by networks of underground caves. Explore quaint Dales villages, sampling local produce and browsing at the Farmers Markets that gather in village squares.
Newton Grange Holiday Cottages near Skipton are well located to explore the Yorkshire Dales and the Forest of Bowland. Malham, Settle, Bolton Abbey, Burnsall and Grassington are all within a 20 minute drive. Gisburn Forest with its popular mountain biking trails is just half an hour away.
Our self catering accommodation is popular with walkers and cyclists. The Pennine Way, Leeds Liverpool Canal, Pennine Cycleway and Yorkshire Dales Cycleway are all accessible from the doorstep.
Whether you’re visiting Newton Grange for a family holiday, a romantic weekend break, or just to escape city life, we’re sure you’ll find lots to do, see and explore.
Holiday Cottages
Stay in one of our Holiday Cottages near Skipton to enjoy exploring the Yorkshire Dales this year.
Where to visit
From Skipton Castle to Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, Malham Cove to Ingleton Waterfalls, there is much to see and do. See the fantastic caves at Stump Cross Caverns. Enjoy a family day out at the Yorkshire Dales Ice Cream Farm. Call in to Salts Mill. Visit the elegant towns of Ilkley and Harrogate.
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Visit local festivals all year round, from springtime walking at the Ride2Stride festival in May, the fantastic Grassington Arts and Music Festival in June, the Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival in July and Yarndale in September. Visit Skipton’s Christmas Markets in December.
Read moreWhere to eat
Sample home cooking at nearby Abbots Harbour in East Marton and the Dalesman Café in Gargrave. Foodies will delight in delicious food at the Tempest Arms, Elslack, the Bull Inn at Broughton and The Old Swan in Gargrave. Enjoy a delicious curry at Bollywood Cottage in Gargrave. Savour culinary delights at Elsworth Kitchen in Skipton.
Read morePrepare for Outdoor Adventure
Prepare for outdoor adventure and days out in the fresh air and fabulous Yorkshire Dales landscapes. Walk and cycle from the doorstep, and take part in activities from fishing to golf and caving to Via Ferrata. Enjoy life on the farm at Newton Grange and experience the joy of nature and the outdoors.
Yorkshire Dales Guides
For team building, guided walks and navigation, climbing and abseiling, caving and potholing, do contact Dales Guides.
Walking
Newton Grange is a fabulous location for walking, with footpaths and bridleways from the doorstep. Enjoy a circular walk along the Pennine Way and the Leeds Liverpool Canal. Climb the Yorkshire Dales ‘Three Peaks’ or take a more leisurely stroll along the River Wharfe at Bolton Abbey.
Read moreCycling
The Yorkshire Dales has wonderful country lanes, rewarding climbs and adrenaline-filled descents. Enjoy brilliant cycle-friendly cafes in Gargrave, Burnsall, Grassington and Settle. Take on some of the 2014 Tour de France route as it passes Skipton, Kettlewell and Upper Wharfedale.
Read moreWaterways Discovery
Discover the history and beauty of the Leeds Liverpool Canal. Walk or cycle along the pretty towpath or take to the water in your own canoe or kayak and follow a section of the Desmond Family Canoe Trail. Waterway licences are required from the Canal and River Trust.
Life on the farm
Watch the arrival of new spring lambs in March and April, and enjoy seeing them skip and play in the fields. Learn how the famous Wensleydale Cheese in Hawes is made and call in to see the animals at nearby Thornton Hall Farm Park and Hesketh Farm Park at Bolton Abbey.
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