Things to do
Whether you are just visiting for the day or coming to stay on holiday, Upper Nidderdale has a wealth of things to do. Places to visit include:
Top of the dale (Scar House, Middlesmoor & Lofthouse)
- How Stean Gorge – explore a spectacular limestone gorge
- Studford Experience – family-friendly adventure trail
- Scar House Reservoir – discover the lost villages of Scar and Lodge
- St. Chad’s Church – the classic view down Nidderdale
Gouthwaite Reservoir (Ramsgill and Wath)
- Ramsgill Studio – traditional and contemporary arts and crafts
- Bird viewing platform – watch Gouthwaite’s birdlife across the water
Pateley Bridge and Bewerley
- High Street and King’s Court – Pateley’s famous high street
- Nidderdale Museum – find out about Nidderdale’s rich history
- King Street Craft Workshops – watch skilled craftspeople at work
- Fishpond Wood – beautiful woodland walk and restored ice house
- Bewerley Grange Chapel – late 15th century chapel linked to Fountains Abbey
- Yorke’s Folly – imposing monument dominating the skyline above Bewerley
- Nidderdale Pool and Leisure Centre – indoor sports centre
Greenhow area
- Coldstones Cut – massive outdoor artwork with fantastic views
- Toft Gate Lime Kiln – impressive remains of this historic industrial site
- Stump Cross caverns – one of Britain’s premier show caves
- Prosperous Lead Mines – iconic lead mining site above Ashfoldside Beck
South of Pateley Bridge
- Brimham Rocks – weird and wonderful shaped stone formation to explore
- Nidderdale Llamas – book onto a trek with a difference
The Nidderdale Plus team have produced two handy guides to help you find:
- places to Shop & Eat
- and Where To Stay
