The Ribblesdale road is well maintained, providing easy access, not only to the other dales, but also to the coast and Lake District.

Settle, the local market town, is six miles away and Skipton, Leyburn and Hawes somewhat further. Markets are held each week in the streets of all four towns. Somewhat longer journeys can be made to York, Harrogate and Knaresborough, all places with their own special interest. The caves at Ingleborough and Clapham are open to visitors, as is the Falconry Centre.

For those of our guests who would like to actually visit those places made famous by the T.V. series such as "All Creatures Great and Small" which was based in Askrigg and area, or the original location of "Emmerdale Farm" which was Arncliffe and Littondale, you are ideally based. Both the places, and the journeys to and from, show a wealth of magnificent Dales scenery.

The predominant stone, which gives this area its singular character, is limestone; above ground silver crags contrast with the moorland and pasture, while a network of caves honeycombs beneath the surface. Glimpses of wild-life thrill the patient observer :- grouse, lapwing, curlew. Perhaps even a fox or a hare caught in the car headlights.