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Open Gardens Day - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.swaleview.com/news/the-haywood-exhibition-2023-keld-resource-centre-26th-amp-27th-august monthly 0.5 2024-07-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/d09c8ca8-6416-4ddd-8e6b-208aec098ca8/Haywood+Exhibition+2023+at+Keld+Resource+Centre.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - The Haywood Exhibition 2023 - Keld Resource Centre - 26th & 27th August - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.swaleview.com/news/bird-watching-in-swaledale monthly 0.5 2024-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/8992f0ac-3e96-4517-9dac-b6fda30c941e/Blue+Tit+flying.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Blue Tit flying in Swaledale! Spotted and photographed near Low Row in 2023 The Blue Tit is one of over 80 birds you can spot in Swaledale Ok, so the Blue Tit isn’t the rarest of birds but it’s a lovely shot. Have a look through our list below - how many of these will you see while up in Swlaedale? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1685621759038-5M6ZB13MBCQ44MA0BL0P/Big+beak+blue+tit.jpeg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Big beak Blue Tit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1685625820094-B0PM9QCRO6US8WQTM0AJ/Great+Tit+being+ringed.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Great Tit being ringed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1685625934543-S6928GVFSD5HMZB4Z761/Buzzard+after+ringing.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Buzzard post ringing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1685626286470-71XDLKCPJ8C1ZIZLTAL3/House+Martin+nesting.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - House Martin nesting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1685698252080-HUI0NW84OI5VD0BLM82H/Blue+Tit+flying.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Blue Tit flying https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1685698258631-7OIHCAQWMQ19P0TCHHGZ/Goldfinch+eating+nuts.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Goldfinch eating in Swaledale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1687357013044-V2QFA0OGVY0N8R45UUAV/Barn+Owl.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Barn Owl in June 6pm Low Row https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1687357245254-YSLHCQZVRVZ8TV74KDDF/Siskin.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Siskin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1687357247074-2EXPJAPCNNSDVBZBS5KL/Yorkshire+Dipper.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Yorkshire Dipper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1687683737645-S2UAGBL7RRDK1R127D6G/Little+Owl.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Little Owl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1685957442589-H00CY6I7E7EHUFA6HL76/image0.jpeg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Large Emerald Moth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1685957634510-0FXI0URWSIUAEE7NNXFX/image12.jpeg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Eyed Hawk moth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1685957634822-8B5I5BUODF6T1W3RKC8L/image10.jpeg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Barred Straw moth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1685957636106-JP5VYOBXKYI1RCY1UB2K/image9.jpeg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Cinnabar moth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1685957636022-0B17B0Y4UHTFFQ0T7IHR/image8.jpeg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Blood Vein moth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1685957637505-RA0XBNL0MREITXNU0ICJ/image7.jpeg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Mint moth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1685957637699-XKUN4R7HS1I7EUU04BJB/image3.jpeg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Lesser Swallow Prominent moth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1685957638621-CJPJOVMIVC1GNE1KPIK4/image5.jpeg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Elephant Hawk moth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1685957638897-MVFD8Y6GO0PNI6NR4MCA/image1+%281%29.jpeg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Elephant Hawk moth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1685957639903-4VIZP3T9ANF82OHLS45Y/image2.jpeg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Peppered Moth https://www.swaleview.com/news/insulating-an-aga monthly 0.5 2022-11-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/2de27ee1-8cd6-4b11-8721-9b3360324159/Aga+needing+a+clean.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Insulating an Aga - Does it work? - Dirty Aga! Clean Me! So this was the Aga after a fair bit of use since it’s last full clean two years ago. that roasting oven has seen some action! Love how the hot plate still looks pristine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/9eec951d-12bd-4cb3-b51a-53daec805037/Removing+the+Aga+vermiculite.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Insulating an Aga - Does it work? - Vermiculite being removed The hot plates exposed and Vermiculite being removed. This mostly involved an industrial strength vacuum cleaner as the majority of the vermiculite would be going back in. The top level ‘blanket‘ was also removed and replaced later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/2c657bb9-6bd0-4e0a-8742-1f0d7b157452/Clean+ceramic+3+oven+electric+Aga.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Insulating an Aga - Does it work? - Clean Aga! This is what a clean Aga looks like. won’t last long of course but that’s fair enough. Most of out guests are happy to use the Aga in some way or another and of course it does provide great background heat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/2bd047f4-a74e-4271-ab9f-4000b25c14be/Temperature+and+Humidity+of+kitchen+pre+insulation+of+aga+November.png News and Events in Swaledale - Insulating an Aga - Does it work? - Kitchen temperature pre insulation of the Aga Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/5d95a2a0-4692-4b37-b591-b97943a67d3b/Temperature+and+Humidity+of+kitchen+post+insulation+of+aga+oven.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Insulating an Aga - Does it work? - Kitchen temperature after insulation of the Aga Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.swaleview.com/news/ard-rock-enduro-bike-festival monthly 0.5 2022-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1563123713592-OZ3M8SGF4WKSGQYS21WB/ard+rock+mountain+bike.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Ard Rock Enduro Bike Festival - 21 to 23 July 2023 All photos from www.ardrockenduro.co.uk https://www.swaleview.com/news/how-to-use-the-aga-your-guide-to-easy-cooking monthly 0.5 2022-04-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1628947173422-PBHJH66WFZ3LW0UWOYNQ/Kitchen+Aga+at+Swale+View.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - How to use the Aga - your quick guide to easy cooking! - Aga at Swale View Aga at Swale View cottage - traditional 3 oven cooker in our country kitchen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1562747983492-X4Q5COHSE3L2O0D0XSPI/aga+guide.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - How to use the Aga - your quick guide to easy cooking! Image courtesy of http://www.agaliving.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/af93ee2e-7a96-4c6c-aa2e-8f1cb99b7fdc/Aga+toasting+rack.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - How to use the Aga - your quick guide to easy cooking! - Make it stand out This is our Aga toasting rack which I can assure you in the right hands makes delightful toast! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1630748452729-OPHHC7FI5QZEDHMW8TCS/Aga+5+Oven+layout.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - How to use the Aga - your quick guide to easy cooking! - Make it stand out Aga 5 Oven door layout - image courtesy of tncook.co.uk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1630748376585-6O1TYPLKEICBMP1AHO62/Aga+4+Oven+layout.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - How to use the Aga - your quick guide to easy cooking! - Make it stand out Aga 4 Oven door layout - image courtesy of tncook.co.uk https://www.swaleview.com/news/aga-roasting-times monthly 0.5 2021-12-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/d8ffb038-bef5-442b-a87e-28b160481856/Christmas+roast+pots+and+pans.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - How to roast and carve a turkey cooked in an Aga - Make it stand out A small selection of the pots and pans including a Blake & Bull roasting tray for a Christmas roast at Swale View - note the shallow rail fitted baking tray for roast potatoes. We have a huge number of pots, pans, crockery and cutlery to make sure Christmas is fully catered for! Just add food! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/a6db5869-feb8-418e-af0b-8912ad553fbf/Chritsmas+Roast+Aga+Cooking.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - How to roast and carve a turkey cooked in an Aga - Make it stand out Aga, 3 Oven, all cleaned and ready for a Christmas Roast! https://www.swaleview.com/news/summer-lodge-tarn-walk monthly 0.5 2023-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1633960443915-OE4PN8KNJYEVMUSUXX4H/Haverdale+Beck+Waterfalls.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Summer Lodge Tarn walk - Haverdale Beck Always worth a quick look in to see how the waterfall at Haverdale Falls is doing. Despite some recent rain it is still pretty tame but still super pretty with the entrance through the gate covered in leaves both below and above. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1633960851394-D6BZGO5JX3DCJV99XF6E/Summer+Lodge+track+with+Low+Row+in+the+distance.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Summer Lodge Tarn walk - Walking up the track from Summer Lodge It may not look very steep here, but it was! This was taken about 500 meters from Summer Lodge walking up the hill but looking back to Low Row in the distance. There was not a lot of wildlife higher up, some grouse, sheep and occasional rabbits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1633961306854-SR4TJ1I0QRFEVNE7Z4U1/Top+of+Summer+Lodge+Moor.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Summer Lodge Tarn walk - Summer Lodge Moor This was the view from on top of Summer Lodge Moor, about 500 meters from the Tarn. Looking back towards Low Row and Blades above it. Not the sunniest of days but still great visibility even so. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1633961677582-K66X6S3NMCFQ8I76SKB8/Summer+Lodge+Tarn+2021.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Summer Lodge Tarn walk - Summer Lodge Tarn! After a short amble across the slightly boggy ground once off the main track here is Summer Lodge Tarn! It sits on top of the moor with great views all round. It about 200 meters in length and width - very ballpark estimations! It’s a bit boggy and wet at some of the edges, but not all the way around and you will find somewhere dry to sit for a wee break. https://www.swaleview.com/news/autumn-in-swaledale monthly 0.5 2023-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1603717242719-80Q76L4FAZ9N0NQ9X34H/Barn+at+Muker+in+Swaledale.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Autumn in Swaledale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1603717336271-KX49JMPMPDNPY8LLL952/Swale+View+Cottage+Swaledale+Yorkshire.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Autumn in Swaledale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1603717362401-0IR97LIMAM48RU4HIH9I/German+Shephed+in+Swaledale+Yorkshire.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Autumn in Swaledale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1603717528476-8XCF8WUW214WP1Q1TB7Q/Skye+in+the+River+Swale%2C+Yorkshire.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Autumn in Swaledale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1603717679489-B10O2QMZY9POATP9C2AM/Fremington%2C+Swaledale%2C+Yorkshire.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Autumn in Swaledale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1603717782397-0F1BYPTDAOFJ288DCLY6/Keld%2C+Swaledale%2C+Yorkshire%2C+Autumn.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Autumn in Swaledale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1603717911509-ON7NTT8L1OUM6UKVNMR8/Alpaca+trek%2C+low+row%2C+swaledale%2C+yorkshire.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Autumn in Swaledale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1603718005211-P4ZMZUYW7JQ0AYZMDQ5R/Kitchen%2C+aga%2C+low+row%2C+cottage+swale+view%2C+swaledale.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Autumn in Swaledale https://www.swaleview.com/news/things-to-do-in-june-in-swaledale-new monthly 0.5 2021-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1587995781388-Y6LU9ZERMB46WTM60KCX/Swaledale+Sheep+and+Lambs.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - What is on in Swaledale in June? - Watch the lambs in the fields While lambing season can start as early as November in some parts of the country it is usually a bit later than that in Swaledale and North Yorkshire. Lambs start appearing in March and can continue for a few weeks into May. So have a look in the fields as the lambs are typically out with their Yow mother and they are just great to listen to and watch them as they gambol about full of the joys of spring. If that sounds a little poetic just watch them. They really do gambol! Please do keep your dogs under control and ideally on a lead anywhere near the sheep at this time of year as they can easily abort if stressed. As you can see from this photo taken a few years ago I was a fair distance away to gibe the Yow and lamb their own space and not feel threatened. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1587997947304-9EDW1FL8I0XNWU5GFEKH/Swale+Trail+Ducks.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - What is on in Swaledale in June? - Swale Trail Bike Ride or Walk At Swale View we are well positioned to get easy access to the Swale Trail at roughly the mid way point, the trail which notionally runs from Reeth to Keld and can be used by walkers, cyclists, horse riders and sometimes by motorbikes, but not that often. It is a very family friendly with generally easy climbs, good condition tracks and roads, but there are occasional places particularly when it is wet that can be challenging. The photo alongside this shows the section of the trail between Crackpot and Gunnerside and is indicative of the surface you will find. Can’t always promise the very quacky ducks and ducklings we had on this day! A very good guide is available here from the YDNP. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1588067969898-8A41SS2RRSGZYDNZYE11/East+Gill+Force.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - What is on in Swaledale in June? - Waterfalls Walks There are of course many famous waterfalls in the Yorkshire Dales such as Aysgarth Falls, Hardraw Force, Aysgill Force, Kidson Force and Janets Foss. But locally to Swale View and ‘easy’ reach with a bike ride or a very short car journey there are a few worth looking at. There is a nice walk from Muker that takes in the four waterfalls in and around Keld of Catrake Force, East Gill Force, Kidson Force and Wain Wath Force. While all are relatively easy to find on the map access can be a bit tricky so read the information in the links above! You will be fine but just take care! Link to map here. 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Click on the map above or here for a map and directions. https://www.swaleview.com/news/things-to-do-in-may-in-swaledale monthly 0.5 2020-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1587995781388-Y6LU9ZERMB46WTM60KCX/Swaledale+Sheep+and+Lambs.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Things to do in May in Swaledale - Watch the lambs in the fields While lambing season can start as early as November in some parts of the country it is usually a bit later than that in Swaledale and North Yorkshire. Lambs start appearing in March and can continue for a few weeks into May. So have a look in the fields as the lambs are typically out with their Yow mother and they are just great to listen to and watch them as they gambol about full of the joys of spring. If that sounds a little poetic just watch them. They really do gambol! Please do keep your dogs under control and ideally on a lead anywhere near the sheep at this time of year as they can easily abort if stressed. As you can see from this photo taken a few years ago I was a fair distance away to gibe the Yow and lamb their own space and not feel threatened. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1587997947304-9EDW1FL8I0XNWU5GFEKH/Swale+Trail+Ducks.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Things to do in May in Swaledale - Swale Trail Bike Ride or Walk At Swale View we are well positioned to get easy access to the Swale Trail at roughly the mid way point, the trail which notionally runs from Reeth to Keld and can be used by walkers, cyclists, horse riders and sometimes by motorbikes, but not that often. It is a very family friendly with generally easy climbs, good condition tracks and roads, but there are occasional places particularly when it is wet that can be challenging. The photo alongside this shows the section of the trail between Crackpot and Gunnerside and is indicative of the surface you will find. Can’t always promise the very quacky ducks and ducklings we had on this day! A very good guide is available here from the YDNP. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1588067969898-8A41SS2RRSGZYDNZYE11/East+Gill+Force.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Things to do in May in Swaledale - Waterfalls Walks There are of course many famous waterfalls in the Yorkshire Dales such as Aysgarth Falls, Hardraw Force, Aysgill Force, Kidson Force and Janets Foss. But locally to Swale View and ‘easy’ reach with a bike ride or a very short car journey there are a few worth looking at. There is a nice walk from Muker that takes in the four waterfalls in and around Keld of Catrake Force, East Gill Force, Kidson Force and Wain Wath Force. While all are relatively easy to find on the map access can be a bit tricky so read the information in the links above! You will be fine but just take care! Link to map here. Image courtesy of myyorkshiredales.co.uk https://www.swaleview.com/news/swaledale-bridges monthly 0.5 2022-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1587815207276-WHT3M699EW6EWL0MQ67O/surrender+bridge+in+snow.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Swaledale Bridges - Yorkshire Dales Finest Bridges - Surrender Bridge I have been across Surrender Bridge so many times both walking and driving. And of course under it as well! Going over the relatively quiet and interestingly named Mill Gill Old Gang Beck there are some good walks to be taken from here including the Surrender Bridge Circular. Why is it called Surrender Bridge? Well a couple of theories abound one that there was once a Surrender Mine there or that mine workers carrying wares had to surrender a toll before crossing. Either of these sound plausible. Walk options: Great Pinseat from Surrender Bridge Gunnerside, Old Gang Mills, Surrender Bridge and Swaledale Ordnance Survey Grid Reference: SD 98857 99896 Link here: Surrender Bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1587820030155-8OIWRVUX83YD9FMU8MFN/Ivelet+Bridge+Gunnerside+Swaledale.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Swaledale Bridges - Yorkshire Dales Finest Bridges - Ivelet Bridge - Gunnerside Probably one of the most iconic of the Swaledale Bridges Ivelet bridge is a lovely single span, single carriageway Grade 2 listed bridge dating from the 16th century and has the very interesting ‘coffin’ stone set on the North side of the bridge for pallbearers to rest the coffin on. as they made their way from Muker to Grinton. That’s a fair old hike even without a coffin! The bridge crosses the River Swale near the hamlet of Ivelet. Its a nice walk/drive from Gunnerside to the bridge and in fact there is another wee bridge you cross as well. The bad news is the bridge is haunted by the headless black dog. Supposedly it runs silently across the bridge and into the Swale and is a portent of death. So that’s nice. Walk options: Ivelet Bridge from Muker Coast to Coast access to Ivelet bridge Ordnance Survey Grid Reference: SD 93307 97804 Link here: Ivelet Bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1587821397681-51GHOLKITZ3YWDYRRSTQ/Isles+Bridge+Crackpot+Low+Row+Reeth+Swaledale.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Swaledale Bridges - Yorkshire Dales Finest Bridges - Isles Bridge - Low Row & Crackpot Located about 5 minutes walk from Swale View Isles bridge is a beauty! Crossing over the River Swale you can take a walk along the western side to Gunnerside or go East towards Reeth or pop over it to join the Swale Trail about 500 meters along the road.. The river rises really fast and often immediately after rainfall the stepping stones you see in the photo are covered so access to the Gunnerside walk means you need to navigate via the upper road. Walk options: Isles Bridge to Gunnerside Reeth - River Swale - Healaugh - Isles Bridge Ordnance Survey Grid Reference: SD 97725 97476 Link here: Isles Bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1587822638651-VEMNN1AILHXV3X9B5TJF/Reeth+Suspension+Bridge+Swaledale+Swing+Bridge.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Swaledale Bridges - Yorkshire Dales Finest Bridges - Reeth Suspension Bridge - Reeth Originally built in the 1920’s it was rebuilt in 2002 after being washed away; the Reeth suspension bridge is a pedestrian, and dog, bridge crossing the River Swale just outside of Reeth. It can be accessed also via a walk from Grinton on the South side and also connects with the Swale Trail that was as well. Can be a bit bouncy if you get your timing right and my dog occasionally speeds up as it makes her a tad unsure as to what is going on. Currently, March 2022, a diversion is in place on the North side due to erosion on the way to Reeth so you now get diverted back towards Healaugh for about 200 meters before you head back towards Reeth. Walk options: Reeth, Grinton and Low Fremington Reeth bridge Circuit Ordnance Survey Grid Reference: SE 03188 98916 Link here: Isles Bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1587824070036-PVXH7B598XS0ASGZA1XP/Reeth+Bridge+Reeth+Swaledale.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Swaledale Bridges - Yorkshire Dales Finest Bridges - Reeth Bridge - Reeth For me Reeth bridge always tells me I am only a couple of miles and a few minutes away from being back at Swale View. And as Reeth was the first place I stayed in visiting the Yorkshire Dales its always a happy reminder of that first time I stayed in Reeth. As you can see there is a nice wee spot for the dog to get in the river and there is a bench and table to sit at as well to rest up or have a picnic. Built in the 18th Century it is a Grade 2 listed structure and has 3 segmental arches separated by cutwaters forming passing places on the road - never knew what they were called so that’s interesting! Walk options: (there are loads but here are a couple) Reeth River Walk Around Reeth Circuit Ordnance Survey Grid Reference: SE 03188 98916 Link here: Reeth Bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1587825194799-UMG8XSV6NTQYWAV7E8UW/Arkle+Beck+Bridge+Arkengarthdale+Reeth+Swaledale.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Swaledale Bridges - Yorkshire Dales Finest Bridges - Arkle Beck Bridge - Arkengarthdale Not sure if that is an official name as it’s a wee bridge I happened across while doing a walk one day from Fremington, beyond Reeth towards Langthwaite below Fremington Edge and back again. It’s a cracking wee timber slatted bridge and a really nice spot to stop and have a drink and bite to eat and for the dogs to have a dip. Really is one of my favourites on a sunny day. Walk options: From Reeth to bridge circular Ordnance Survey Grid Reference: NZ 02768 00831 Link here: Arkle Beck Bridge https://www.swaleview.com/news/things-to-do-in-april-in-swaledale monthly 0.5 2020-04-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1585496551280-XEX4XWF58STAKCBWK9YQ/amanda+owen+and+lamb.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Things to do in April in Swaledale - The Yorkshire Shepherdess I am sure you are all aware of Amanda Owen and her amazing family. They are based about 12 miles away from Low Row up just beyond Keld. She publishes lots of videos and photos of their lives daily and I always take a sneak peek to get a feel for the incoming weather when I am not in Swale View. Website: yorkshireshepherdess.com Instagram: instagram.com/yorkshireshepherdess Twitter: twitter.com/AmandaOwen8 Image source: yorkshireshepherdess.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1585493234883-7QWSKOV2XKV8DXQ9O36Z/swaledale+mountian+rescue+team.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Things to do in April in Swaledale - Swaledale Mountain Rescue Team By staying at home you can free up their time so please bear in mind if you are local and out to stick to well known paths. Not the time for off piste activities. They have regular updates on their Facebook page. And occasional quizzes and of course incident reports. Lets keep those to zero! 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Facebook: facebook.com/Swaledale-Snaps-466428027499820 Instagram: instagram.com/swaledalesnaps Image source: instagram.com/swaledalesnaps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1585494953371-BW8ZM7ZBLWG8N5ONR7HC/life+in+swaledale.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Things to do in April in Swaledale - Life In Swaledale Follow the farming life and adventures of @jenni_hall_19 in Swaledale If farming photos of land, stock, dogs, sheep, more sheep, geese, hens, cattle, puppies and wildlife then this is a smashing we Insta account. Instagram: instagram.com/life_in_swaledale/ Image source: instagram.com/life_in_swaledale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1585496340300-XB24JHO5U5T5OZQB5U76/swaledale+webcam.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Things to do in April in Swaledale - Swaledale Webcam For the latest view check out the latest images from the webcam and this is one for Low Row - how cool is that! Updated many times daily you get a nice view across the valley to give you a real flavour of the weather, which as we all know can be somewhat changeable! Website: swaledaleyorkshire.com/images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1585494145014-NUPLWOWDRF2DFIKEVJG1/muddy+boots+walking+holidays.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Things to do in April in Swaledale - Muddy Boots Walking Holidays Once we are back to whatever normal is MBWH will arrange walks in and around the Yorkshire Dales. In the meantime they have some nice photos on their Instagram account. Website: muddybootswalkingholidays.com/ Facebook: instagram.com/muddybootswalkingholidays Image source: instagram.com/muddybootswalkingholidays https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1586245820896-QP3J27KIU3K3XU93UL6V/yorkshire+dales+national+park.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Things to do in April in Swaledale - Yorkshire Dales National Park Keeping us all entertained with daily pictures from around the National park. Facebook is your best bet to get your daily fill! Facebook: facebook.com/yorkshiredales/ Website: yorkshiredales.org.uk/ Image source: yorkshiredales.org.uk/ https://www.swaleview.com/news/local-shops monthly 0.5 2020-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1585412694157-I3JJ6J3VTD5LR2JTZXGD/barn+craft.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Support Local Shops and Businesses - Barn Craft https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1585412694573-ZGUL3OBCP6YNYJEXAE57/quirkycows.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Support Local Shops and Businesses - Quirky Cows https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1585412695332-7O5D2O42IQUIOUUEDRFF/inspired+chocolate.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Support Local Shops and Businesses - Inspired Chocolate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1585412695102-FC2ABR59NA18PXI3LOJT/wensleydale+creamery.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Support Local Shops and Businesses - Wensleydale Creamery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1585322003941-N5FAI61FK8B0HFOWZB18/swaledale+cheese+company.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Support Local Shops and Businesses - Swaledale Cheese Company Buy here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1585388356873-YAWCYNJRZ4056L5YZLJ6/richmond+brewing+company.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Support Local Shops and Businesses - Richmond Brewing Company Buy here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1585388091994-V0QU32AAXIZHJHKMGLYN/scenic+gallery.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Support Local Shops and Businesses - Scenic Gallery Buy here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1585322234924-6GOR8OJTJT1GRF9ZSILL/little+yorkshire+candle+company.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Support Local Shops and Businesses - The Little Yorkshire Candle Company Buy here https://www.swaleview.com/news/things-to-do-in-march-in-swaledale monthly 0.5 2020-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1582742882809-K6RTHAHG6NWGAZ8RO7M1/nancykerrandjamesfagan.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Things to do in March in Swaledale - Nancy Kerr & James Fagan *POSTPONED* Fill your boots with some lovely folk music from this talented duo Friday 20 March - 8pm start Reeth Memorial Hall Image source: https://alanbearmanmusic.co.uk/ https://www.swaleview.com/news/swaledale-festival monthly 0.5 2020-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1581091585968-HAR2CM2VNCM8RG2Y7XVQ/Swaledale+Festival+performance.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Swaledale Festival Swaledale Festival event 2019 - image source www.swalefest.org https://www.swaleview.com/news/top-ten-lists-of-instagram-for-the-yorkshire-dales-national-park monthly 0.5 2020-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1580402494481-TZNO6LJA9DL9WSHQ2J3M/toptendales.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Top Ten Lists of Instagram for the Yorkshire Dales National Park - The Dales Top Ten List The musician in me (it’s a small part) likes the fact that Wharfedale (speakers!) and Coverdale (David) are next to each other - think Whitesnake from the 80’s! Got to say I dont know a huge amount about the Lune Valley area as it is right on the periphery of the YDNP so will need to get over there for a look see. Swaledale bangs in at number three and I am confident with some excessive instagramming I will get them into position #2 this time next week. Off the chart is a favourite area, Arkengarthdale ranked at #11, but it’s pretty small and not massively populated but its a smashing area so I would recommend going and have a look, and take some photos! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1580402183560-L6RGN8D6LCW6838V5Z1J/toptenwaterfalls.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Top Ten Lists of Instagram for the Yorkshire Dales National Park - The Waterfalls Top Ten List Alright Aysgarth, we see you with your film location but what about the other waterfalls? So many good ones and there you are hogging the limelight! Gaping Gill is on my list of waterfalls to see as is Hull Pot. I keep meaning to get to them but somehow get distracted by the dog pulling me in various directions. Let’s be honest, when it has been raining they are much better so if you can time your visit post a heavy rain burst its well worth doing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1580402560562-NI0R30U9XU97WH54SNBZ/toptenwalks.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Top Ten Lists of Instagram for the Yorkshire Dales National Park - The Walks Top Ten List Just thinking about this there are multiple ‘three peaks’ walks so I really should remove them. But life’s too short and it’s only a fun list. So #1 should be Malham Cove, but it’s good to see Whernside getting plenty of action. Never been to the White Scar Caves although I have driven past them often. Need to take a time out to pop in at some stage soon. Semer water is great, lovely walk around the edge, nice wee preserved church ruins and if it’s a hot day pop in for a swim! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1580404810396-V5M913M3P5RFOCN2PCDL/toptenpointsofinterest.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Top Ten Lists of Instagram for the Yorkshire Dales National Park - The Points of Interest Top Ten List A bit of mixture which is nice to see in the Points Of Interest list. From Castles, to Abbeys, Entertainment venues, amazing structural engineering achievements and of course the wonderful Black Sheep Brewery. Mmmmm, beer. Fair to say Bolton Abbey is photogenic but so is Bolton Castle but not garenering nearly as many hashtags as the Abbeys. A challenge to you fair Castles - get more photos taken! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1580404354357-LJ1JT330NPJP65UB5WYJ/toptenvillages.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Top Ten Lists of Instagram for the Yorkshire Dales National Park - The Village Top Ten List How come Kirkby Lonsdale is so popular? Right on the edge of the YDNP. I would have thought Hawes and Grassington would have been above them, but what do I know? Nothing it would appear. And I would have also presumned, wrongly, Reeth would have been a little higher up the list as so many walkers go there. Probably too busy walking to take many Insta photos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1580405321842-VNR7JGF5GUZT1FZB5D9C/toptenmuseumsandattractions.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Top Ten Lists of Instagram for the Yorkshire Dales National Park - The Attractions Top Ten List I popped into the Court Yard Dairy just before Christmas and it was super busy. Fair do’s. I should have thought it through. But next time I am over that way I am definitely going in and bagging up a load of cheese. They also have a wine shop which is worth a look as well. One of my mates is really into his Signal Boxes so he will be gutted to see it only has one engagement. I feel I have not done this category justice, I will revisit this category later this year and check out some more museums and attractions and see how they are doing. I missed out the ‘Ard Rock event! What an idiot - next time! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1580402806855-5KC62NXM181CB8220E33/toptencountryfairs.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Top Ten Lists of Instagram for the Yorkshire Dales National Park - The Country Fairs Top Ten List Hotly contested it’s all up for grabs and I feel a concerted effort could lift the Reeth Show and Wensleydale Show into the top three. I was surprised at the relatively small numbers in this category. No other insight than that! When I was growing up we would always take photo’s and cine film of the events, to be looked at on a big screen at home when there was not a lot else to do! https://www.swaleview.com/news/instagram-inspired-visit-around-the-yorkshire-dales-national-park monthly 0.5 2020-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1580234482800-4MTZNFZX68W1PAIWDC0S/topthreedales.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Instagram inspired visit around the Yorkshire Dales National Park - The Dales winner is: Wensleydale There are lots of Dales in the Yorkshire Dales National Park; 17 at least. So lots to choose from and they all have their own personality so while these three were the most popular, according to their instagram hashtags, go and visit them all. Image Source: instagram.com/uk.shots/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1580234519952-YCQ5028PDF4TM3E6NT31/topthreewaterfalls.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Instagram inspired visit around the Yorkshire Dales National Park - The Waterfalls winner is: Aysgarth Falls Again, loads of fantastic waterfalls in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. There are plenty to choose from, many you can swim in, just be careful though. I do love the Aysgarth Falls though! Image Source: instagram.com/steveniceton.co.uk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1580316106420-68OKNFJM2K9Z47H9OKIQ/topthreewalks.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Instagram inspired visit around the Yorkshire Dales National Park - The Walks winner is: Three Peaks I was actually surprised by this. I though the Pennine Way would have won but not even close. Can’t wait to finally do the Three Peaks Challenge in 2020! Image Source: instagram.com/creativecoeliac https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1580234577241-8SDUDTCKINC2OADH3RHZ/topthreepointsofinterest.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Instagram inspired visit around the Yorkshire Dales National Park - Points of Interest winner is: Bolton Abbey There are lots of historical building,s castles, breweries and gardens but Bolton Abbey is in a league of its own! Image Source: instagram.com/helsbelsphoto/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1580234599179-F21VGFRVZN6J3XR01NCU/topthreevillages.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Instagram inspired visit around the Yorkshire Dales National Park - The Villages winner is: Malham Ok, not too surprising as Malham has a triple whammy of the Cove, Tarn and pretty village And who hasn’t taken a shot atop the limestone feature? Image Source: instagram.com/maggie_outdoors/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1580234631984-GEBBJ9SW7KEMXQGJ8BWS/topthreeattractions.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Instagram inspired visit around the Yorkshire Dales National Park - The Attractions winner is: Farfield Mill I dont know a lot about Farfield Mill but it looks great and definitely worth a visit. Anywhere that sells art and promotes books is fine by me. And there is a tearoom so that’s good! Image Source: instagram.com/wildflower_weaver/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1580234648564-9WWXA3WL8RM66326PW8S/topthreecountryfairs.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Instagram inspired visit around the Yorkshire Dales National Park - The Country Fairs winner is: Malham Show Pretty close run thing, next year Kilnsey! I was hoping my local fair would win so I am going to be taking a million photos at the Reeth Show (current rank 5th) this year! Still, well done to the Malham Show. Image Source: instagram.com/westmoorhousefarm/ https://www.swaleview.com/news/things-to-do-in-swaledale-in-february monthly 0.5 2020-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1579607748204-0DPFVWX47PAB7YX8CVUY/moonlighridedarkskies.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - THINGS TO DO IN SWALEDALE IN FEBRUARY - Moonlight ride & stargazing No riding experience necessary so what is stopping you? https://www.swaleview.com/news/things-to-do-in-swaledale-in-january monthly 0.5 2021-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1578158823916-NUZLOME64VKEX7G04CRL/ribbleheadandstars.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - THINGS TO DO IN SWALEDALE IN JANUARY - Keep your eyes upwards! More info next month on the Dark Skies project. But in the meantime take a safe look upwards and se how many stars you can see! Image courtesy of darkskiesnationalparks.org.uk/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1578160679852-W3ALVHI7DSVPR743BOTE/tanhillweddingshowcase.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - THINGS TO DO IN SWALEDALE IN JANUARY - Tan Hill Inn Wedding Showcase Pop along to the UK’s highest pub and see what they can do for your wedding? What a fun idea, were I the marrying type this would be right up my street! https://www.swaleview.com/news/my-first-year-in-swaledale-at-swale-view-cottage monthly 0.5 2020-01-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1577640957978-X6JS17WH062OWAPCVOF5/lowrownocar.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - My first year in Swaledale at Swale View Cottage - Swale View in the background Oct the 2nd 2018, I didn’t know it when I took this shot but I had a viewing later that morning that Low Row and Swale View were in the background. I took a drive over to Hawes and was just pottering around enjoying the views and decided to stop to take a couple of photos, it was a lovely day as you can see. So if you zoom in super closely you will see Sale View, I think, poking its head out among the trees. Little did I know that I would soon be viewing and bidding on the house a couple of miles away across the valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1575136946929-XDJXANLUDJI5ACXR4C1L/swaleview+frist+photo.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - My first year in Swaledale at Swale View Cottage - First photo of Swale View This was taken in December when I came for a second visit to do some measuring up and see exactly what I had committed to buying. Fortunately all was as I remembered it from my initial view in October so it was all systems go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1575137584629-P6ZGHRHQ56V7CJF0J6WK/image-asset.jpeg News and Events in Swaledale - My first year in Swaledale at Swale View Cottage - I own Swale View! March the 8th, a bit chilly, it snowed the day after, I drove up from London and only found out about an hour away the owners sale (I actually viewed the house they bought but my car got stuck halfway up the drive) had only just gone through but fortunately they had moved most things out already. I was staying in Fremington over the weekend to allow me time to move a few things in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1577641868242-BLSCW9M3P1071V2S2CZ4/allrooms.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - My first year in Swaledale at Swale View Cottage - Rooms when I took over the house The house generally was in good order but you always want to make a few changes so the first thing I did was paint all of the internal rooms (wee bedroom not done yet, will be early in 2o2o!) in order to lighten up the feel of the house. I also added in some new lights, more to come particularly in the living room and kitchen, new smoke alarms wired in and carbon monoxide detectors installed. I may also change the flooring in the kitchen, hall and living room at some stage but they are good just now. Again, more of a personal taste thing than anything else. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1577642872962-AR2GA53ZLP4A3D9MSTUX/image-asset.jpeg News and Events in Swaledale - My first year in Swaledale at Swale View Cottage - Painting under way As always I was supervised by Skye the dog as I painted all of the rooms, fascinating stuff I am sure but actually rewarding for me and the dog seemed happy with the results! The paint is washable, allegedly, so any errant muddy tail swipes will be able to wiped off. https://www.swaleview.com/news/things-to-do-in-december-in-swaledale monthly 0.5 2019-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1575117699025-D3CK2400L9J6G32BIGYB/softandsmellycheese.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - THINGS TO DO IN SWALEDALE IN DECEMBER - The Courtyard Dairy Well worth a visit in person or order online for a smashing selection of the very best cheeses. Cheesemonger of the year award winner. So there! Get your Christmas orders in now! Free delivery over £55, so get together with a few friends so you can save on costs and share the cheese. Mmmmm, cheese. Image courtesy of The Courtyard Dairy. https://www.swaleview.com/news/things-to-do-in-swaledale-in-november monthly 0.5 2019-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1572436538771-PXV8S3HW6LGAUFYULBDJ/fireworks.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - THINGS TO DO IN SWALEDALE IN NOVEMBER Fireworks on Reeth Green at 7pm on the 5th of November. Image courtesy of Reeth Memorial Hall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1572597299417-BPM08NNC5JV2I5VDFR87/Two+Dales+Bakery+Chistmas.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - THINGS TO DO IN SWALEDALE IN NOVEMBER - Two Dales Bakery Christmas Event On November 17th from 11am to 2pm there is an opportunity to taste and order your Christmas goodies. Well worth popping into Reeth for and grabbing a tea or coffee in the cafe while you are there. https://www.swaleview.com/news/news-update-from-swale-view monthly 0.5 2019-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1572028918553-G0GP0GYQM5VSXCGKFME2/living+room+fire.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - News update from Swale View - Fire burning brightly Do get the multi fuel burner going, we have loads of coal available for you and you can get logs in Reeth (at the petrol garage) or Leyburn, they look pretty but aren’t as effective! https://www.swaleview.com/news/reeth-and-district-gazette monthly 0.5 2019-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1571927803146-QA82D9R1EKT3W82HOZFO/reeth+and+district+gazette.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Reeth and District Gazette Image taken from Octobers Gazette available online here https://www.swaleview.com/news/things-to-do-in-swaledale-in-october monthly 0.5 2019-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1569433158024-V45OGTWBWVDSD4VGTSHP/crackpot+falls.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - THINGS TO DO IN SWALEDALE IN OCTOBER - Crackpot Falls Closest waterfalls to Swale View in Low Row. Nowt dramatic unless it has been raining in which case it’s nuts! Be careful when walking close by, it can be a bit slippy but as long as you watch where you are going you will be fine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1569433416315-P678Q823E19M8YN9YLU1/waterfall.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - THINGS TO DO IN SWALEDALE IN OCTOBER - So embarrassed, can’t remember the name of this waterfall! Let me know which one it is! I know its local!! Been there a few times with mates and the dog on various walks. Well, at least it will be a surprise next time I go! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1569434436865-W4MIOS53G16TY4XBSQRS/Nuns+Steps+Marrick+Priory.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - THINGS TO DO IN SWALEDALE IN OCTOBER - Nuns Steps at Marrick Priory Check out the Fremington to Marrick walk on our site. Its easyish and will only take about 1 hour 20 minutes tops. Dog friendly as well. The image? Well that was the view walking up the Nuns Steps from Marrick Priory as there was a large fallen tree across the path but was easily passed. Probably gone by now as this was in October 2018. https://www.swaleview.com/news/things-to-do-in-swaledale-in-september monthly 0.5 2019-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1566657923265-7HL7VKXGCCA1OA59QURX/moorcock+show+2019.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - THINGS TO DO IN SWALEDALE IN SEPTEMBER Moorcock Show 2019 Image courtesy of moorcockshow.co.uk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1566640859685-P76IQTJS65QJQA9LUX12/muker+show+2019.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - THINGS TO DO IN SWALEDALE IN SEPTEMBER Muker Show 2019 Image courtesy of mukershow.co.uk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1566658103146-GZ8ZDL82VE4TYLYGSFOH/nidderdale+show.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - THINGS TO DO IN SWALEDALE IN SEPTEMBER Old shot of the Nidderdale Show courtesy of nidderdaleshow.co.uk https://www.swaleview.com/news/yorkshire-dales-cheese-festival monthly 0.5 2019-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1565711927019-Q52IE3BTWMSUKUSTA7S2/smoked+wensleydale+cheese.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival 2019 Bought earlier this year and it was delicious! (sorry in wrapper, only photo I had of it!) https://www.swaleview.com/news/road-world-championships-2019 monthly 0.5 2019-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1565091822332-UCFX3321HIEZC7A0D75G/cycling+2019.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Road World Championships 2019 - Yorkshire All images courtesy of https://worlds.yorkshire.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1565090342258-DYATKB2QM8FYKHJXW877/road+race+times.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Road World Championships 2019 - Yorkshire Info from https://worlds.yorkshire.com/the-races/men-elite-road-race/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1565091095896-RATF1P136OQ8WB8XY6XR/womens+road+race.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Road World Championships 2019 - Yorkshire Women Elite Road Race - 28 Sep 2019 Image courtesy of https://worlds.yorkshire.com https://www.swaleview.com/news/floods-in-reeth-grinton-and-leyburn monthly 0.5 2019-07-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1564568033867-LV8FPN5KZVI7WULE3VDZ/grinton+bridge.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Floods in Reeth, Grinton and Leyburn Grinton Bridge flooded. Photo courtesy of @GullwingPhoto https://www.swaleview.com/news/things-to-do-in-swaledale-in-august monthly 0.5 2019-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1563966306082-PSJNW37LB9WTHFJMRWM7/reeth+show.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Things to do in Swaledale in August Photo credit from www.reethshow.co.uk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1563969213326-H0OM0MF4NB5Y4WFZM0NP/old+gang+mills.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Things to do in Swaledale in August Old Gang Mines at Surrender Bridge https://www.swaleview.com/news/flowers-in-swaledale monthly 0.5 2019-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1563733122559-37M4LNBQ4E96O2BB7HUU/pink+flowers.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Flowers in Swaledale - Pink Flowers I know, pretty rubbish, but they are pink and pretty sure they are flowers! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1563733580195-EJCLEWB5FRZGNTHRJFZ5/yellow+flower+head.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Flowers in Swaledale Yes, another one I don’t know but is very yellow! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1563733976561-1COQZXJPCKQXIV1MXU4U/pink+thistle.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Flowers in Swaledale Ok, I am pretty sure this is a thistle, and pink ‘un at that . Or purple. Point is I think I know what it is. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1563734547844-X2V8QHDO4GD1J9K4Z7PJ/yellow+flowers.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Flowers in Swaledale Yup, no idea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1563734781698-I5E481RE9LZNYVR9LLO8/delicate+blue+flower.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Flowers in Swaledale This was a really delicate wee flower, there were bees but never work with animals and children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1563734981734-0525PN5OM9E0Q8JE86AY/image-asset.jpeg News and Events in Swaledale - Flowers in Swaledale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1563735065471-MLRZNVFSVWHRUZE7CKCI/foxglove.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Flowers in Swaledale Ok, foxglove, we have these by the house so be careful but they are so lovely to look at and go through so many colour changes as they mature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1563735171225-55T3SW3N3AQQPB4OM4BN/image-asset.jpeg News and Events in Swaledale - Flowers in Swaledale Elderflower, takes me back to living in Somerset and homemade wine. Mmmm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1563735300450-09TE2OQOP8AA27J1M7OV/raspberrie.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Flowers in Swaledale Not a flower, but raspberries. I’ll be back, hopefully, in a few weeks and pick these bad boys. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1563735406892-42X7I1LFZ3XIBCZHW8CJ/purple+flowers+and+dog.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Flowers in Swaledale Got to get the dog in, but she was distracted by the ducks so not a great shot. Purple flowers in there somewhere. https://www.swaleview.com/news/top-ten-unusual-things-to-look-out-for-in-swaledale monthly 0.5 2019-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1563814411682-L992ZCAXPA21BTE35X0V/rainbow+in+swaledale.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Top ten unusual things to look out for in Swaledale One of many rainbows over Swaledale, this was up by Marrick Priory. https://www.swaleview.com/news/kettlewell-scarecrow-festival monthly 0.5 2019-10-24 https://www.swaleview.com/news/what-kitchen-equipment-does-swale-view-have monthly 0.5 2019-10-24 https://www.swaleview.com/news/what-is-the-best-time-of-year-to-visit-swaledale monthly 0.5 2019-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1562953060445-78WFW3YV1F0N8PFD812D/winter.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - What is the best time of year to visit Swaledale? Winter is coming… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1562953311719-ZVZZE8BDMM9WFIC70IV6/spring.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - What is the best time of year to visit Swaledale? Can you see the lambs? Sorry, will get a photo next year! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1562953530149-FFYG0DJQ154F4KF77SRW/summer.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - What is the best time of year to visit Swaledale? Summer in Gunnerside Gill, cracking walk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1562954436133-DT0RRR56A1YYXT5708EI/autumn+leaves.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - What is the best time of year to visit Swaledale? Skye loving the Autumnal leaves! https://www.swaleview.com/news/where-to-have-a-picnic-in-swaledale monthly 0.5 2021-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1562856553750-PDO5J0HUQTVDFNX58IML/IMG_20180929_100849.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Where are the best places to have a Picnic in Swaledale? https://www.swaleview.com/news/quirky-shops-in-yorkhsire-dales monthly 0.5 2021-11-25 https://www.swaleview.com/news/things-to-do-in-july-in-swaledale monthly 0.5 2019-10-24 https://www.swaleview.com/find-us daily 0.75 2023-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1569776750292-MI4E5UB5VJABMXEE5TY2/james+herriot+ford.JPG Find Us - The James Herriot water splash! A small reminder of why you are driving to Swaledale! The ford is just up the road from Swale View Cottage and is a nice spot for a picnic. So when you are travelling here remember while it it is great to get out and walk there are some nice roads to discover some smashing places close by and further afield. https://www.swaleview.com/accommodation daily 0.75 2024-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1621366403671-CLFF1OYI6ETTGJYX73L1/Swale+View+Living+Room.JPG Accommodation - living room The living room is well equipped with the focal area the large inglenook fireplace containing a multi fuel burner. As well as a large leather sofa with room for three people there is a large chair/sofa, enough for two if you squeeze in together and an additional leather chair if needed. Satellite TV & Amazon Prime on a 43 inch screen provides entertainment and there are games should you need some additional activities. An additional wall heater provides background heating to the main radiators but we would recommend getting the fire going if you need warming up! We supply coal, firelighters and some wood to start you off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1d41ada5-bd83-42da-89cd-95e386353c88/Kitchen+at+Swale+View%2C+Low+Row%2C+Yorkshire+Dales.JPG Accommodation - kitchen The kitchen is a lovely warm place, with a range oven with two ovens, grill and four hotplates. So there’s plenty of scope for you to cook to your heart’s content. There is a large Aga fridge freezer with ice and water dispenser, Belfast sink, dishwasher and washing machine. And if all else fails a microwave, kettle and 4 slice toaster. There are lots of top quality pots and pans, plenty of crockery, knives, cups, cafetieres, a teapot, a nutribullet, blender and a juicer. And dog bowls! We also have an Amazon Echo hooked up to a Sonos Play 5 speaker for music, news and radio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1621367005895-7BE2EPYUTINTB7A92QCK/Swale+View+Dining+Room.JPG Accommodation - dining room The dining room is a recent extension and has a large table and bench seats seating six comfortably and eight if you have guests to stay. There is also a small breakfast table with a couple of chairs with views over the valley and quite often you will spot rabbits, pheasants, farmers and sheep all wandering past. And occasionally an owl will pop up, a Tawny owl usually. There is also a multi fuel burner if you really want to create an amazing atmosphere when it’s cold outside or you just like burning things. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1621367181657-RNZVIUQYUOU6TCUGQI1X/Swale+View+Dining+Room+Breakfast+Table.JPG Accommodation - breakfast table Ok, wee bit of a cheat here as this is also in the dining room but we have a small table with a couple of seats offering smashing views over the dales for those who are early to rise. By the way, there is loads of mint in the front garden and also on the driveway (which is the nicest) to the right hand side as you approach the house so help yourself. This is the best room to spot wildlife from, I got really over excited as an owl landed only six feet from the window onto the railings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1621367282873-LQ6UGLWTH649AXSRB6LX/Swale+View+Main+Bedroom.JPG Accommodation - main bedroom We have three bedrooms including two double bedrooms, one single and of course a bathroom with bath and in built shower. The main bedroom, as shown, has a king size bed, two bedside cabinets, a large 5 drawer chest of drawers and a blanket box containing blankets of course! Feel free to sit on the window ledge and gaze over the valley and trees. Best done with a large drink in hand, or a book, a book’s good as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1621367461652-E3DBXVNTTGMI7TXEI7ME/Swale+View+Double+Bedroom.JPG Accommodation - double room In the second bedroom there is a double bed and a very large, we got carried away, wardrobe for hanging things if you need to do so. There is also a sink and small storage area beneath it. This room has the best views when lying in the bed! There is one bedside cabinet and lamp but just open the blinds, jump back in bed and watch the amazing scenery in front of you. There is also a big window seat that you can sit on, grab a cushion or blanket and make yourself comfortable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1621367565045-AT2VJSRZ407U4FJTQC02/Swale+View+Wee+Bedroom.JPG Accommodation - the wee room The single room is an odd shape, bless it, but we have fitted in single bed and there is room to move in and out. There is a clothes hanger and shelf, a small bedside cabinet, which isn’t really bedside - comfy bed though! And like the other bedrooms it has has a window seat which if you can crawl over the bed and get to which offers nice views across to the valley to the River Swale. Plus side it’s where the router is so you get the best signal in the house! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1560793747240-ZNXSH7G052ZXR7FUHOI8/porch.jpg Accommodation - porch/drying room The porch has several uses. Somewhere to hang up your coats, kick off your muddy shoes, try and get the dog to shake itself dry. But it also has a clothes rack and radiator for drying out your clothes. Soooooo useful. The front door is also a ‘stable door’ so can be opened to let in the warm air if the weather is playing ball to aid with drying. This is also an ideal place to store bikes and other equipment if you need to. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1621367663387-4E8FFBYYJFFCLPVHCI8B/Swale+View+Bathroom.JPG Accommodation - bathroom Not the most exciting room in the house but it has a bath and a shower head built into the bath area. We have now added a bath shower mixer to make life easier. Water pressure is 9/10 so that’s ok. A cabinet with large unforgiving mirror on it awaits your toiletries and there is a regular radiator and also an electric radiator which comes on in the morning to make the bathroom super cosy and warm. If you have a bath and a glass of wine don’t drop off, although why you are doing that at 9 in the morning is your call. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1621367781738-AHWMM44T5B1B82KEDL8P/Swale+View+Garden.JPG Accommodation - garden The enclosed garden at the front of the house is only wee but there is enough space for you to sit out and enjoy the view and sun. They sometimes happen at the same time! We have provided a table and bench, dog is optional and we also have a chimenea you can use if you need a bit of additional heat. The doors from the kitchen open directly onto the garden making it easy to stock up on food and drink without having to go too far. You can easily do a BBQ on the wall at the end of the garden. Works perfectly! Watch out for passing sheep, rabbits, pheasants and all manner of birds. (ps binoculars are in the dining room) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1621367989845-ZI9T06YIIW1SKCR2LW3H/Swale+View+Garage.JPG Accommodation - garage/storage area If you have bikes or other equipment you want to lock up then the garage is perfect for you. The code will be given to you and once in there marvel at the culvert running under the floor. Genuinely; a river runs through it. So be careful with anyone under the age of 16 who is in there, keep an eye on them even though it is heavily boarded over and hard to get access to. Also, ignore the rubbish I have in there, I keep meaning to get rid of it it but … whatever. So plenty of room for bikes, scooters, motorbikes, errant children, fishing gear, canoes, annoying siblings. Lock ‘em all up. Also it’s really useful as a work area for those with bikes that need some attention, There’s a small vice and workbench if you clear the paint pots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1565978554844-K7PI6YWP2K5I8OFM9S6H/CB+Inn.JPG Accommodation - other information We now have fibre broadband, password is in the information folder, you can stream BBC iPlayer etc via the TV. Speeds are pretty good with a ‘guaranteed’ download speed of 50 Mbps and the upload speed will be about 15 Mbps. Recycling - take your recyclable goods to Reeth Dales Centre on the left as you drop into Reeth on Place Hill (road) or put them in the boxes in the garage and we will sort through them for you. Rubbish - place in large grey bin by garage if things get out of hand in the kitchen bin. Spare bin bags under the sink. We also provide torches for those dark walks to and back from the pub or if you need to take your dogs out at night. https://www.swaleview.com/terms-conditions daily 0.75 2021-08-17 https://www.swaleview.com/about daily 0.75 2025-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1622222049734-NFHYRHCMRAQG9H7Y9QR1/Swale+View+Garden+View+Low+Row+Yorkshire+Dales.JPG About Swale View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/3e42eb55-1720-4082-bb2b-265a3f48a643/Luna+by+the+SMEG+dishwasher.JPG About Swale View - Make it stand out Luna, a new addition to Swale View in late 2021, basking in the glory that is the Smeg dishwasher. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1569058049584-EJW2OZ2P5UQOHSPUQD7H/skye+at+woolacombe.JPG About Swale View Me and Skye above Woolacombe beach in 2013 as its the only photo of us both suitable for publishing! https://www.swaleview.com/sustainability daily 0.75 2023-08-27 https://www.swaleview.com/dog-walks-in-swaledale daily 0.75 2024-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1560711214262-GOPVWX89L62O89U5XBYR/semerwaterandskye.jpg Dog Walks in Swaledale - Where to walk your dogs in Swaledale Of course you don’t need dogs to do these walks! These are all relatively easy walks of varying lengths. Personally I take Skye (now Luna) the dog down to the river at Isles Bridge (5 minutes walk) each morning so she can have a swim. Watch out if its been raining as a lot of the land will disappear under rapidly rising water levels! A lot of these local walks cross over each other so combine them to make new routes. Most of all, enjoy them. They are all pretty easy walking with the odd steepish hill but that’s about it. Thanks to Ordnance Survey Maps for helping us out so you can click on the links for each walk and see them in more detail. The Pathfinder books has a series o circular walks in the Yorkshire Dales. More suggested walks are featured in our Swaledale Bridges page. Skye pictured above Semer Water, itself really nice circular walk and good for a wild swim! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1560761609169-XQE6Y8I223KWREYEQLFA/Blades.JPG Dog Walks in Swaledale - Blades and Back Start and finish at the green dots, Swale View. Walk onto the main road, turn right and then sharp left up the track. Follow round and up. You go through a gate by a house and up and across a field rejoining the road. Takes about 30 mins, unless you stop off at the Punch Bowl en route. It is over half way so you have earned a drink. Bit of a steep climb up to the top, but great views from Blades across the valley. Watch out at the start for the wee ford/waterfall you can cross by foot or use the foot bridge to the right if it has been raining. Ordnance Survey Map link here. Grid Ref: SD 98220 98029 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1560763387655-S1DC0XD4PYDP3SR3HX1P/iselsbridge.JPG Dog Walks in Swaledale - Isles bridge to Gunnerside This is a nice easy walk done either way. Walk onto the main road, left towards Gunnerside, left down towards Crackpot. At Isles bridge go through the stile on the right hand side. Walk across the ‘beach‘ (if it’s been raining use stepping stones or go home if fields flooded!) follow the river on the left and use the way markers. You will be diverted onto the road for about 150 m, back left through a stile into a field that descends to the river. At Gunnerside bridge cross the stepping stones, back over the bridge up the hill and left onto the Swale Trail. Back then to Isles bridge following the river on your left. Takes about 1.5 hours. Or turn left at Gunnerside Bridge to go into the village. Only 5 minutes walk. Ordnance Survey Map link here. Grid Ref: SD 97469 97551 This is a good stretch to watch out for Kingfisher birds - check out our birdwatching in Swaledale page! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1560766326850-C337KE0YZI5LPC8L9HI6/surrender+bridge.JPG Dog Walks in Swaledale - Surrender Bridge Circular A straight forward walk, about 1.5 to 2 hours. You can walk from Swale View, adds about 40 mins, but for the shorter route take the steep road just past the Punch Bowl up towards Arkengarthdale. Park up on the road to the right signposted Reeth 3 miles, there is space for about 10 cars on the verge. Walk down to the bridge, cross it and basically follow the elevated track up on the right along the stream (which is now on your left) past the old lead mines bearing right (there are a couple of forks, always bear right) and up over the top of the hills. A bit bleak and blowy on top but some nice views across the moor for a 360 degree different perspective. Head down to join the road, turn right back to the bridge. Ordnance Survey Map link here. Grid Ref: NY 99428 01147 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1561219489024-A1QC8NW0AHPZA3MGZ2DI/Isles+bridge+circular.JPG Dog Walks in Swaledale - Isles Bridge Circular This is a good 1.45 hr walk, start off at Isles Bridge and take the left hand swing gate along the Swale. Walk alongside the Swale atop a wall part of the way, and into Feetham Wood. The route doubles back sharply and upwards to the road. Bear right to the sign for Askrigg, cross over the bridge, turn right and walk a wee while, it’s signposted for the Swale Trail. Bear right at a junction still on the Swale Trail and back to Isles Bride. Look to the left on the way out for the red door of the Swale View Barn and Swale View behind, and to the right on the way back. Cyclist aplenty (ish) on weekends on the trail so be aware. Ordnance Survey Map link here. Grid Ref: SD 99314 97927 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1560771864325-A0EUBBR8URCFPS87UT9T/Low+Row+%2C+Blades+%26+Surrender+Bridge+1.JPG Dog Walks in Swaledale - Swale View to Surrender Bridge via Blades As before trot off to Blades by going up the track just behind the house. In Blades take the first left turn towards the houses on the right (but not the road to them) and then fork right. Go past the standalone cottages on your right and bear right behind them, keep bearing right past a barn on your right and the track forks right. Follow for about 1.5km and it rejoins the road to Surrender Bridge. About 35 mins from Low Row to Surrender Bridge. Ordnance Survey Map link here. Grid Ref: SD 99265 98847 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1560930924015-Z263E8NBDWNYAX3RBHNH/punchbowl+to+cb+inn.JPG Dog Walks in Swaledale - Punch Bowl to CB Inn via the ‘James Herriot’ ford For those who, like me, are fans of All Creatures Great and Small, where I was first exposed to the Yorkshire Dales, you may be interested in visiting the ford which appears on the opening credits as James and Siegfried drive through it. Only about 25 minutes walk along the road from the Punch Bowl, bit of a steep start, walk over Surrender Bridge, up a wee hill on the road and then drop down again into the ford. Its a popular (all relative) picnic spot, plenty of space to park and have a nice lunch by the stream. Or carry on walking to the sister pub of The Punch Bowl the Charles Bathurst for lunch or dinner. About another 20 minutes from the Ford. Ordnance Survey Map link here. Grid Ref: NZ 00061 00890 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1560776796292-ZLWT0MICZMNZOG5BKVVF/Fremington+to+Marrick.JPG Dog Walks in Swaledale - Fremington To Marrick Via Marrick Priory. Nice easy walk, can get blustery on top though. Park in Fremington on the left once out of Reeth in the triangle area by the junction of the road to High Fremington. Head off up to High Fremington and drop down to the Hard Stiles Road. Take that, go past the farm on your right and walk to Marrick Priory on also on your right. Once you have gone past that go over, or round, a cattle grid and head up the track to the left into the forest and up the Nuns Steps in the forest. Once you pop out the other side keep walking uphill, through some gates back onto a road into Marrick. Bear left and go past a farm on you left which ultimately takes you onto the road back to Fremington. However, about 250 metres after the farm look for a style on your left, this goes into some fields, jump in there, keep going straight ahead veering into a field on your right and bingo you will hit the road again. On the map to the left you come out to the right of the Reels Head Farm. It’s easier than it sounds. Walk is about one hour twenty minutes. Ordnance Survey Map link here. Grid Ref: SE 06961 98468 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1561390490800-NNCQ801CPFENOTSQDHTJ/islesbridge+tosummerlodgetarn.JPG Dog Walks in Swaledale - Isles bridge to Summer Lodge Tarn Ok, hands up, not done this one yet but on my to do list. Only found out about the Tarn the other day. Should be a straight forward walk, albeit steep up Haverdale Beck but you are on a road. Follow signs for Summer Lodge, keep walking and onto a track and eventually turn right before you get to the tarmac of Long Road. I will update once I have been and let you know how it is up there! Ordnance Survey Map link here. Grid Ref: SD 97352 96193 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1560845874369-WQCYEHEIUY2A6VVD8EX2/crackpot+falls.JPG Dog Walks in Swaledale - Crackpot falls and onto Gunnerside Take the usual route to Isles Bridge, left out of the house on the main road, left turn down to the bridge signposted Crackpot, keep walking and follow the road up to Summer Lodge. The falls are off a track to the left as you ascend the hill in Haverdale Beck. If it’s been raining they are amazing and so powerful. Keep walking up the hill on the road again and follow the signpost to Gunnerside and Muker. You get some nice views over to the right. Walk to Gunnerside Bridge and then follow either on the road or right by the river. Ordnance Survey Map link here. Grid Ref: SD 97459 97281 https://www.swaleview.com/eating-in-swaledale daily 0.75 2025-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1560522378507-NXVLNHLT7W2ONNWTMYMP/fish+and+chips.jpg Eating in Swaledale - Fish and Chips - Low Row Every Friday the fish and chip van stops almost opposite the Punch Bowl by the village notice board on the main road at 7pm to 7.20pm . Very good fish and chips. Watch everyone else queue up while having a pint at the Punch Bowl and then go down to get your fish and chips. The haddock is very popular and is cooked fresh to order but cod, sausage, chicken and more is also available. Mushy peas as well! About £10 a portion, card payments only now and be there on time to be sure of getting served. Facebook here and website here for other times and stops. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1610734316652-N0AR475C06RNYW73UW9K/Punchbowl+Pub+Low+Row+Swaledale+Yorkshire+Dales+Jan+2021.JPG Eating in Swaledale - Punch Bowl Inn - Low Row The Punch Bowl serves up very good food, decent beer and while it’s a wee bit above mid price range the seats outside at the front, see photo, offer a good view over Swaledale and a roaring fire on cold days is lit inside. Now offering daily specials as well. It can get busy on bank holidays so book if you can. Sister pub of Charles Bathurst in Arkengarthdale pbinn.co.uk/ Opening times Monday & Tuesday - 3pm - 11.00pm Wednesday - Saturday - 12.00pm - 11.00pm Sunday - 12.00pm - 11.00pm About 5 mins walk from Swale View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1566575617358-X8JR0D0LZ8JEH55940UB/cb+inn+skye.JPG Eating in Swaledale - Charles Bathurst Inn - Arkengarthdale The Charles Bathurst Inn (known as CB’s) is the sister pub of the Punch Bowl. Good food and beer, nice garden with swings for the kids. Can get very busy so book in advance. Also has a pool table. It’s a popular stop with cyclists en route to the Tan Hill Inn further up the road. They do a nice pot of tea and coffee. Pricier end of things, locally but still good value. Dogs welcome. cbinn.co.uk/ Opening times: Monday & Tuesday 3.00pm (closed Mon & Tues lunchtime) Wednesday to Sunday 12.00pm Lunch Served 12 - 2.30pm Wednesday - Sunday (Sunday 12 - 3pm) & Dinner 6pm - 8.30pm every evening About 10 mins drive (great views) from Swale View or an hours walk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1566576729164-U21HNTM3G32X7Q2IJ0GJ/buck+inn+reeth.JPG Eating in Swaledale - The Buck Hotel - Reeth The Buck Hotel – now under new management. They have a great fire when it’s cold outside. And a darts board and two pool tables! A new menu which is all available as a takeaway and bookings not required. There is a live quiz once a month and music most weekends during peak season. They are cask marque accredited and give CAMRA discount. Bargain! There is a mall seated area at the front to watch the hikers walk through Reeth and a large beer garden to the rear. . Website here About 7 mins drive from Swale View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1566576816007-2SVW16V4UFREVUGCNVGR/bridge+inn+grinton+fire.JPG Eating in Swaledale - The Bridge Inn - Grinton One of our favourites as much more of a local pub that caters for visitors very well. Super dog friendly, good food at good prices, lots of good ales on tap which regularly change, seating area at the front of the pub. Live music from the locals on Thursday evenings around 8.30 ish, folk style mostly and if you play you can join in. An interesting games room, check it out, and fishing permits here. Facebook here for latest information. Closed Monday & Tuesday About 10 mins drive from Swale View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1566576982116-N70J2NC65J9MDDD99RRO/tan+hill+inn.JPG Eating in Swaledale - Tan Hill Inn - Tan Hill Britain’s highest pub, if it snows you will get stuck, probably. But worse places to be I suppose! Nice drive up there though. Recently renovated, beer ok, not eaten there recently but am told it’s good now. Slightly above average price wise. Live music there quite often and there is a shuttle bus running there and back and I am told will drop you off. Best to check details though, it’s a long walk back! Popular with cyclists and the orange Hellcats you see in the photo have been converted so you can stay in those overnight! tanhillinn.com Dogs welcome. About 20 mins drive from Swale View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1566579230482-F548FQDUIAJK7J1HXDO2/kings+arms+reeth.JPG Eating in Swaledale - The Kings Arms - Reeth Bang in the middle of Reeth, seen here behind the weekly market, the Kings Arms has a big fire inside, dog treats usually in a bowl, beer kept very well, a mate swears he had the best ever Theakston Old Peculiar here. Never eaten there but they seem to do ok with plenty of space for eating. Now offering new takeaway and delivery menus including pizza, curry on Wednesday, Sunday Roast and Fishy Friday! Seated area outside with a few benches on the cobbles. Dogs very welcome. thekingsarms.com About 7 mins drive from Swale View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1566579625709-U2R7BWP9XHASOAM5BZW8/black+bull+pub.JPG Eating in Swaledale - The Black Bull - Reeth I believe this is oldest pub in Reeth (there were 10 pubs in Reeth at one time) in the heart of Reeth. It has a pool table, cheaper end of things drink and food wise. Plenty of room for the kids to run around inside. Darts and Sky TV was still there last time I paid a visit. Beer ok, never eaten there, sorry! theblackbullreeth.co.uk Dogs welcome. About 10 mins drive from Swale View Image courtesy of yorkshiredales.co.uk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1566580542855-FOB6HDRNRILLPIL9BS46/image-asset.jpeg Eating in Swaledale - The Burgoyne Hotel - Reeth The Burgoyne Hotel also has a fancy restaurant, formal, pricy but I am told very, very good. Would serve well for special occasions and celebrations. And they have a bar within the hotel as well. More info at theburgoyne.co.uk Not sure on the whole dogs thing. About 7 mins drive from Swale View Image courtesy of boutiquehotelier.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1573409987341-Z37BJ8XMDOZLM5YISNWG/kingshead.JPG Eating in Swaledale - Kings Head - Gunnerside This is a community owned pub so please support for beer, wine and food! It’s only a two minute drive away or about 40 minutes walk along the river from Swale View. Dog friendly and you can always eat your Friday Fish and Chips there. eta 8 pm. More info at kingsheadgunnerside.com Opening times: Check here Closed Monday Open bar from 12:00 - 22:00 Open food from 12:00 - 2:30 & 6:00 - 8:30 Image courtesy of kingsheadgunnerside.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1566581173912-XBVGDB97BBJE4QTVJCJV/blue+lion.JPG Eating in Swaledale - The Blue Lion- East Witton Not going to lie, the food here is amazing, not cheap, but you know, you get what you pay for. And for special occasions I cannot recommend this restaurant/pub too much. I had an amazing cassoulet on one visit and my mate still goes on about the licorice ice cream! thebluelion.co.uk Image courtesy of thebluelion.co.uk About 35 mins drive from Swale View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1574512116718-OSF773SS1DUOHG07U2YE/georganddragonhudswell.JPG Eating in Swaledale - George & Dragon - Hudswell This pub comes very highly recommended, not from me but from locals and also CAMRA as it was National pub of the year in 2016 and has been the Yorkshire pub of the year for the last four years since 2016. So expect great beer! But also the food is amazing, all prepared onsite and locally sourced. Vegan and Vegetarian roasts on offer on Sundays (options all other days) along with the usal meat courses. There is an annual beer festival, open mike music on the 1st Monday of each month and weather permitting ‘quoits‘ is played every Tuesday. And the word on the street is they are opening their own brewery! Watch this space. georgeanddragonhudswell.co.uk/ About 30 minutes drive from Swale View Image courtesy of georgeanddragonhudswell.co.uk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1560967697792-EH1FWC7LJAUNSU4J3MTF/two+dales+bread.JPG Eating in Swaledale - Two Dales Bakery - Reeth Some really great breads, a wee cafe and coffee to go! Well worth a visit, open Tuesday to Saturday 10 till 2 pm inclusive. Situated on the right as you leave Reeth heading to Low Row as part of the Dales Centre. The buttermilk tin loaf was heavenly and lasted ages! Vegan options always available. Now doig Pizza every Thursday - form is here to pre-order! Image totally borrowed from their website twodalesbakery.co.uk. Hope they don’t mind. About 7 mins drive from Swale View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1566583125164-RB5ENH0VNQ4CAL3LBD5K/farmers+arms+muker+swaledale.JPG Eating in Swaledale - Farmer Arms - Muker Open every day 12 to 10.30pm At some stage you will find yourself in Muker, bound to happen, some nice walks in and around the local area. Now a community pub and serving food and they are big potions! Check for up to date info: farmersarmsmuker.co.uk/ Facebook has updates here About 15 mins drive from Swale View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1585042453483-0NDD6P4MVTXDZLOA0Y5M/red+lion+langthwaite.JPG Eating in Swaledale - The Red Lion - Langthwaite A nice wee traditional local pub offering a selection of ales, wine, cider and a small range of pies, pasties, pork pies and sausage rolls. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate and soft drinks also available during opening hours. Also available are a selection of off sales as well including sweets , chocolate and ice cream to help you on your walk, or keep your sweet tooth happy! And driving over from Low Row you get to go through the water splash made famous in All Creatures Great and Small! More information here: https://www.redlionlangthwaite.co.uk/ About 15 mins drive from Swale View https://www.swaleview.com/around-swaledale daily 0.75 2020-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1561129337195-OFZIRHW8CI5E7FNWZCP2/haveerdalebeck.jpg Around Swaledale - HaverdaleBeck About 15 minutes walk from Swale View - worth a visit if its been raining a lot! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1561129705053-VIO7AB1F2RQUY7S4JDDQ/swaledale-fields.jpg Around Swaledale - Looking towards Gunnerside Taken from the river Swale, I think. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1561130016222-6TWSFRLFXHUHLC75M1FR/full-stream.jpg Around Swaledale - I call this the rat bridge But its actually Haverdale Beck running under a wee bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1561130420014-P0Q75RYRAWRX70CS2MST/blades_in_swaledale.jpg Around Swaledale - View over Blades Part of a good walk from Low Row to Surrender Bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1561130563085-0RJ5NW2KMKL4PV6VT4GN/dog_by_isles-bridge_swaledale.jpg Around Swaledale - Skye by Isles Bridge This is a great spot for walking your dog. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1561130835011-RRAD8FAK80JH3Y6MH2OU/dog_overlooking_swaledale.jpg Around Swaledale - Skye looking over Swaledale Walking from Low Row up to Blades, great views. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1561131061567-1H0GCYFSW9CUVDJAPLCM/snow_in_swaledale.jpg Around Swaledale - View from Fremington to Reeth A sudden drop in temperature meant a light dusting of snow. https://www.swaleview.com/contact daily 0.75 2019-06-22 https://www.swaleview.com/404-error daily 0.75 2020-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1561485958631-0TR1T82OB4MUPFTYCKUS/skyereethbridge.jpg 404 Error Page - This page has been eaten https://www.swaleview.com/what-to-do-in-swaledale daily 0.75 2024-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1560500801693-X1HB97UUMQRTQD90QBJA/IMG_20190309_110338.jpg What to do in Swaledale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1566379144589-BSHZWXLSLQDQ8H2V7RI2/walking+near+muker.JPG What to do in Swaledale - Walks Walking - while there are lots of formalised routes to follow including parts of the Coast to Coast and Pennine Way (and do check out the books in house) we prefer to head off and see what we can find as there is a lot of open land you can walk across. Please keep your dogs on leads if you can’t see what is ahead and do prepare for any weather, don’t be caught out like we have been! Check out some local walks that we have mapped out on this site as well as there are lots of options starting from Low Row as well as those walks in and around Reeth, Gunnerside, Muker, Keld, Ivelet, Fremington, Grinton and Arkengarthdale. Walks vary in length and difficulty but you will get some great views and an insight into the local history and geology of the area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1566314703514-KFQVEZSW64SKROXY0H4A/swaletrail.JPG What to do in Swaledale - Swale Trail Swale Trail - only a few minutes walk from Swale View you can walk or cycle this route. Running from Reeth to Keld it’s a fairly easy ride, mountain bike is recommended, of about 12 miles or 20km. There are some tougher climbs around Gunnerside and towards Keld while most of the road surfaces are track or quiet roads. Image courtesy of cyclethedales.org.uk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1566316292164-YTLBBKEKBSCEOH437R0U/bike+hire.JPG What to do in Swaledale - Cycling and bike hire Not surprisingly cycling is very popular in the Dales and around Swaledale in particular as it offers both great on road and off road experiences. If you need to hire bikes, about 4 miles from Swale View is the Dales Bike Centre, which has all you will need from sales and service, a lovely cafe to top up on fuel, guided rides, tuition and route maps. Image courtesy of www.dalesbikecentre.co.uk/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1566316870209-FGSFBSY70G6S9RVW8ZPW/alpacca+walks.JPG What to do in Swaledale - Alpacas Trek Just below Swale View is Hazel Brow Farm, follow the road down the hill at the front of the house. So why not pop down and say hi to the Alpacas they keep there! You can take them out for a walk in and around Low Row, feed them and take a selfie. We would recommend you book in advance. Hazel Brow Farm also offer educational visits. More info here. Image courtesy of http://www.hazelbrow.co.uk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1566319828932-HWHCL4DXU2MSQ07JPL85/swale+stepping+stones.JPG What to do in Swaledale - Fishing on the River Swale There is some good trout fishing to be had on a ten mile stretch on the River Swale. Day passes are available for £10 - check here where to get your day ticket. (You will need a rod licence) We often see the fish rising to catch the flies and later in the evening bats swoop down as well so there must be plenty of food for the fish to feed on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1566322038070-L67V29P0ZTGD8U8CWCZ3/Cheese.JPG What to do in Swaledale - Wensleydale Creamery If you like cheese half as much as I do then I highly recommend you go for a visit to the Wensleydale Creamery. Based on the outskirts of Hawes over the Buttertubs Pass (cycle it, I dare you!) it includes a museum, shop and cafe. I would allow about 30 to 45 minutes for the museum tour which is genuinely interesting. I found out why they use three legged stools for milking (balance on the uneven cobble floors) and I am sure you will be equally enlightened. Suitable for all ages. The cheese shops is nuts, well, cheesy, much like this prose, but worth a visit. I am somewhat of a purest and ca'n’t be doing with nuts and such in my cheese but they have such a variety you will be very well catered for. And don’t forget the Yorkshire Dales Cheese festival is on between 11 to 14 October 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1566379189740-GQ88BEIIXV3UF66LB3V0/semer+water.JPG What to do in Swaledale - Wild Swimming If a dip in the Swale (there is a spot just by Isles bridge at Crackpot, go down the steps on the right hand side of the bridge and walk to the sandy ‘beach’) doesn’t quite do it for you there are a number of other really good spots for you to go in the dales for a quick, cooling, dip! Notable among these are at Grassington, Appletreewick, Bolton Abbey, Kisdon and Wainwath Falls which sounds really exciting, and quite a few others as well such as Ellerton Lake. And the image you see here is of Semer Water which is also good for some wild swimming! As always be careful as when it has been raining the rivers will swell up and become very fast moving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1566381673182-L22VV5JXCKT7SLJ9VXD6/dales+countryside+museum.JPG What to do in Swaledale - Dales Countryside Museum The Dales Countryside Museum is based in Hawes and has something for all the family based in the old Railways Station. Events and Exhibitions as well as walks and hop on board old train carriages. There is a cafe for you to get refreshments, dogs welcome in the outside area and admission is £4.60, under 16’s free and some small concessions available. Image courtesy of dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1566382259283-PGXPJQ7HRDHJ9ZNOMMND/wensledale+railway.JPG What to do in Swaledale - Wensleydale Railway Wensleydale Heritage Train - runs between Redmire and Northallerton. Check here for timetable and fares. Steam trains occasionally run so check the website for when those events are scheduled. They are pretty popular so do book ahead of time. This is actually quite good fun and interesting in a very relaxed way. You get to see the countryside from a different angle. There is usually a 30 ish minute break at Leyburn to get out and stretch your legs, or have a cup of tea and cake in the Leyburn village Image courtesy of https://www.wensleydalerail.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1566384675775-8F1PGYIKLPWDMP57I8HQ/Bolton+Castle.JPG What to do in Swaledale - Bolton Castle Ok, it’s not in Swaledale but it’s about 25 minutes from Swale View so pretty close by here so go and have a look around. Worth checking out the gardens and falconry demonstrations as as well. Admission starts at £4.50 for the gardens, £9 for the castle and gardens and there are concessions and well priced family tickets available. Also used as a wedding venue so check its open before you visit although you can just wander around the outside regardless of any events. PS The drive is a good ‘un up over the top into Grinton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1566385199856-AOH8J9O5GM70RPAWJXEV/litte+white+bus.JPG What to do in Swaledale - Little White Bus As you drive and walk around Swaledale you will inevitably spot the small buses driving along the roads. These are a local service running through Swaledale which does pick up in Low Row. Ideal for walks and shopping trips throughout the area. Click for the timetable. Image courtesy of http://www.littlewhitebus.co.uk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1566321011993-GOZEJJIY3C6TD95OHFDF/swaledale+museum+reeth.JPG What to do in Swaledale - Swaledale Museum Based in Reeth, just off the green, the Swaledale Museum gives you the opportunity to explore the history of the local area, what the people were up to in days gone by, information on all the barns you see in Swaledale, get in touch with the artifacts and of course there is a wee tea shop to help you revive your thirst for knowledge. I know, cheesy, but there you go. £4 entry fee to help support the museum. Watch out for lectures and there is also the archive and library to use if that is your thing. Small charges apply to access the archive. Image courtesy of http://www.swaledalemuseum.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1566385553298-4NF2OZ68HFGCL8SIRN1L/cheesee.JPG What to do in Swaledale - Eating in Swaledale Check out the eating in Swaledale and dog walks in Swaledale pages as well! There is such a great variety of good food, markets, pubs and restaurants for you to choose from! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/8b3b9a28-cf92-484a-98f1-6bc0422aefed/Yorkshire+Dipper.jpg What to do in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale There are loads of birds to spot and tick off - if that’s your thing. We have identified over 80, like this lovely Yorkshire Dipper, that can be seen within walking distance from Swale View. There are also some lovely moths as well - I was surprised as well! 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Let us know if you want us to add any other places! hello@swaleview.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1562178750336-6MEZ56DLL54VAFGG0VFE/veggie_wrap.JPG Vegetarian Vegan Diets - Vegetarian Wraps You really have to love vegetarian wraps! https://www.swaleview.com/the-barn-at-swale-view daily 0.75 2022-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1571234153356-86F2630ULOPT0022YYBI/barn+front+view.JPG The Barn at Swale View https://www.swaleview.com/photos-of-the-barn daily 0.75 2019-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1571235504835-9VGLLRDUMMFRGILAK16Y/barn+red+door+view.JPG Photos of The Barn - A view of the barn Shows the lower ground floor entrance and the foxglove and many nettles. Dont worry, these will be taken care of! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1571235563952-9K45WOFTC0I6COKX7UI8/barn+in+sun+garden+view.JPG Photos of The Barn - View from Swale View Cottage Shown from the front garden is the entrance to the living room. It’s a pretty little barn but not the biggest! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1571235587981-U8PVQFUM1X3X5NWZJMRF/barn+road+down+view.JPG Photos of The Barn - Approach from the road This is if you are walking down towards Hazel Brow farm showing the side view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1571235614022-7FW3L7RF7WN11RFJ2JN0/barn+front+view.JPG Photos of The Barn - The Red Door The red door can be spotted from the Swale River looking back up towards Low Row. 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