Manchester Airport 1 hr 15
Malham Tarn (43 min) Scenic National Trust lake in the Yorkshire Dales featuring the Malham Tarn Field Studies Centre. Sawley Abbey (9 min) Picturesque site featuring the remains of a Cistercian abbey founded in the 10th century. Gordale Scar (36 min) Scenic limestone geological formation with falls & a stream running through a deep-sided gorge. Browsholme Hall and Tithe Barn (31 min) Sumptuous 16th-century home and gardens, still lived in by the family. Open Wed and Sun summer only. Forest of Bowland (41 min) Sprawling, scenic wilderness area featuring forests, hills & moorland with trails & grouse shooting. Malham Cove (35 min) Uncommon geological formation consisting of a limestone amphitheatre, waterfall & valley views. Bowland Wild Boar Park (38 min) Rural wildlife park offering animal feeding, tractor rides, plays areas, riverside walks & a cafe. Ingleborough Cave (30 min) Guided tours of a large cave with lighting & a grotto, plus dramatic stalactites & fossils. Clitheroe Castle (19 min) Remains of a 12th-century castle keep, chapel & jail, with an adjoining museum & surrounding garden. Janet's Foss (35 min) Accessible by a scenic woodland trail, this compact waterfall cascades into a natural pool. Skipton Castle (30 min) Almost intact medieval castle with a dungeon, kitchen and bedchamber. Family tickets available. Pendle Hill (28 min) Rising 557 m. above sea level, this famous hill features a Bronze Age burial site & paragliding. Thornton Hall Country Park (24 min) Family-friendly working farm offering animal encounters, rides, a play area & a diner. Clitheroe Castle Museum (19 min) Hilltop castle with displays tracing local history, a 12th-century keep, extensive grounds and cafe. The Settle Carlisle Railway Development Company (18 min) |