Attractions – Yorkshire Dales
Attractions – Yorkshire Dales
– May 2013
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Bolton Castleheritage — Leyburn DL8 4ET Tel 01969 623981 More details … |
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Lightwater Valley Theme Parktheme park and shopping village — North Stainley, Ripon HG4 3HT Tel 01765 635321 More details … |
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Skipton Castlecastle — Skipton BD23 1AW Tel 01756 792442 More details … |
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Bedale | ||
Bedale Heritage Trail |
Bedale DL8 1AA. Tel 01677 424604 Email mail@_;bedaletic.org.uk |
Children welcome. Beckside walk with ducks. Accessible. Everywhere except at the harbour where there are steps. Dogs welcome with conditions. |
Big Sheep & Little Cow |
Bedale DL8 1AW. Tel 01677 422125 Email enquiries@_;farmattraction.co.uk |
Children welcome. Children's farm, play barn Accessible. Disabled access throughout; disabled toilet. |
St Gregory's Church |
Bedale DL8 1AF. Tel 01677 425099 Email bedalepcc@_;googlemail.com |
Accessible. Disabled access for Wheelchairs. |
Thornton Steward Reservoir |
Bedale DL8 5ND. Email felling_fly_fishers@_;hotmail.com |
South of A684 between Bedale and Leyburn. Day tickets 1 Mar-30 Nov, 8am to sunset, from Gillans Sports, High St, Leyburn or Constable Burton caravan park in season. |
Thorp Perrow Arboretum |
Wildlife Park, Bedale DL8 2PR. Tel 01677 425323 Email enquiries@_;thorpperrow.com |
Children welcome. Animal Encounters, Flying Displays, Birds of Prey, Mammal Centre, Play Area, Childrens' Trails, Children's events - see website. Accessible. Fully Accessible grounds, disabled toilets, motability scooters to hire (please book). Dogs welcome with conditions. |
Bolton Abbey, Skipton | ||
Bolton Abbey |
Bolton Abbey, Skipton BD23 6EX. Tel 01756 718000 Email reception@_;boltonabbey.com |
All year from 9am. Discover the 12th century Priory and ruins, picnic by the riverside, or walk some of the 80 miles of footpaths. Children welcome. Special events for children, see website. Accessible. Disabled access to the priory ruins, riverside, Strid Wood and Cumberland Trail. Pre-booked wheelchairs available Apr to Oct. Book on 01756 710663 (Strid and Strid Wood) or 01756 710331 (Bolton Abbey car park & Priory Church). Dogs welcome with conditions. |
Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway |
Bolton Abbey Station, Bolton Abbey, Skipton BD23 6AF. Tel 01756 710614 Email enquiries@_;embsayboltonabbeyrailway.org.uk |
Children welcome. Days out with Thomas, check website for details Dogs welcome with conditions. |
Hesketh Farm Park |
Bolton Abbey, Skipton BD23 6HA. Tel 01756 710444 |
Children welcome. Children's farm Accessible. Suitable for the disabled |
Carthorpe, Bedale | ||
Carthorpe Riding Centre |
Hall Garth Farm, Carthorpe, Bedale DL8 2LD. Tel 01845 567204 / 07850 343600 Email horsemalcolmt@_;googlemail.com |
All rides are off road. Tiny tots, family groups, novices and the more experienced rider can enjoy a 1½ hour ride with a possible canter and novice jumps. Half day, full day rides also available. |
Catterick Garrison | ||
Whiterose 10 Pin Bowling Centre |
Hipswell Road, Catterick Garrison DL9 3HW. Tel 01748 835114 Email thewhiterose@_;btconnect.com |
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Clapham | ||
Ingleborough Cave |
Clapham LA2 8EE. Tel 01524 251242 Email info@_;ingleboroughcave.co.uk |
The outlet cave for the Gaping Gill pothole system. Impressive formations, underground streams and natural passages. Cave coral & illuminated pools. Children welcome. Cave with stalagmites and stalactites Dogs welcome with conditions. |
Northern Pennine Club |
Greenclose House, Clapham LA2 8HW. Email secretary@_;northernpennineclub.org.uk |
One of the oldest and largest caving clubs in the UK, responsible for many of the great caving discoveries in the Yorkshire Dales. Activity continues today, both at home and abroad, with many members actively seeking new passages every week. |
Crakehall, Bedale | ||
Burtree House Caravan Park |
Crakehall, Bedale DL8 1LB. Tel 01677 422833 Email burtreehouse1@_;btinternet.com |
Coarse fishing. Day tickets, discount for on site anglers. |
Ferrensby, Knaresborough | ||
Poplars Adventure Mega Maze |
Poplars Farm, Ferrensby, Knaresborough HG5 0RH. Tel 01423 340218 |
Daily from 19th July - 3rd September and weekends throughout September. Open 10 - 5pm. Last admn 4pm. Adult £4.50, child £3.50, senior £3.50, family £14 |
Flaxby, Harrogate | ||
Harrogate Paintball & Quad Biking Centre |
HPC Outdoor Pursuits, York Road, Flaxby, Harrogate HG5 0XJ. Tel 01423 860606 Email info@_;paintballyorkshire.co.uk |
Paintballing |
Gayle, Hawes | ||
Gayle Mill |
Mill Lane, Gayle, Hawes DL8 3RZ. Tel 01969 667320 Email admin@_;gaylemill.org.uk |
Children welcome. Children's events arranged, see website Accessible. level wheelchair access to the ground floor (reception and workshop, there is a video of "inaccessible" parts of the tour. 9top two floors). Accessible toilet Dogs welcome with conditions. |
Grewelthorpe, Ripon | ||
The Himalayan Garden |
The Hutts, Grewelthorpe, Ripon HG4 3DA. Tel 01765 658009 Email info@_;himalayangarden.com |
Dogs welcome with conditions. |
Hardraw, Hawes | ||
Hardraw Force |
Green Dragon Inn, Hardraw, Hawes DL8 3LZ. Tel 01969 667392 Email greendragoninn9@_;aol.com |
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Harrogate | ||
Harlow Carr |
Crag Lane, Harrogate HG3 1QB. Tel 0845 264870 Email harlowcarr@_;rhs.org.uk |
Children welcome. Family trails, log maze, buggy friendly Accessible. Electric scooters and wheelchairs available for hire, accessible toilets, sloping site |
Harrogate Climbing Centre |
Hornbeam Park Avenue, Hornbeam Park, Harrogate HG2 8QT. Tel 01423 815024 Email info@_;harrogateclimbingcentre.com |
Indoor climbing centre, plus outdoor courses |
Harrogate Theatre |
Oxford Street, Harrogate HG1 1QF. Tel 01423 502116 Email info@_;harrogatetheatre.co.uk |
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Mercer Art Gallery |
Swan Road, Harrogate HG1 2SA. Tel 01423 556188 Email customerservices@_;harrogate.gov.uk |
Accessible. Ramped access at the side door. Accessible toilet |
Royal Pump Room Museum |
Crown Place, Harrogate HG1 2RY. Tel 01423 556188 Email customerservices@_;harrogate.gov.uk |
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Hawes | ||
Dales Countryside Museum |
Station Yard, Hawes DL8 3NT. Tel 01969 666210 Email hawes@_;yorkshiredales.org.uk |
Children welcome. Special events,railway carriage with children’s activities , interactive display. Accessible. Fully accessible for wheelchair users,hearing loop. |
Hawes Ropemakers |
Hawes DL8 3NT. Tel 01969 667487 Email info@_;ropemakers.co.uk |
Free admission. Open Monday to Friday all year (except Good Friday and Christmas-New Year). Close to public car park, toilets, playground and Post Office. Watch ropes made and see how the twist is put in! Children welcome. Accessible. Wheelchair walkway. |
Wensleydale Creamery |
Gayle Lane, Hawes DL8 3RN. Tel 01969 667664 Email creamery@_;wensleydale.co.uk |
Accessible. Accessible for wheelchairs |
Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Settle | ||
Bradford Pothole Club |
Brackenbottom, Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Settle BD24 0EU. Email secretarybpc@_;aol.com |
Caving club based near Horton-in-Ribblesdale on the flanks of Penyghent, one of the famous Three Peaks in the Yorkshire Dales. |
Ingleton | ||
Ingleton Waterfalls Trail |
Ingleton LA6 3ET. Tel 015242 41930 Email info@_;ingletonwaterfallstrail.co.uk |
Children welcome. 4 mile trail |
White Scar Caves |
Ingleton LA6 3AW. Tel 01524 241244 Email info@_;whitescarcave.co.uk |
Massive Ice Age caverns, underground waterfalls & streams, thousands of stalactites. Children welcome. No pushchair access |
Jervaulx, Ripon | ||
Jervaulx Abbey |
Jervaulx, Ripon HG4 4PH. Tel 01677 460226 Email ba123@_;btopenworld.com |
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Kilnsey, Yorkshire Dales, Skipton | ||
Kilnsey Park |
Kilnsey, Yorkshire Dales, Skipton BD23 5PS. Tel 01756 752150 Email info@_;kilnseypark.co.uk |
Children welcome. Fun fishing, nature trail (red squirrels & rare orchids), farm animals, adventure playground, special family events, cafe. Accessible. Some steep uneven paths on the nature trail. Dogs welcome with conditions. |
Kirklington, Bedale | ||
Aerial Extreme |
The Camphill Estate, Kirklington, Bedale DL8 2LS. Tel 0845 6521736 Email info@_;aerialextreme.co.uk |
High Ropes Adventures Children welcome. High ropes course, they can cater for children from 1.1m (about 6yrs old) Accessible. Partial access for Wheelchairs. |
Knaresborough | ||
Knaresborough Castle & Museum |
Castle Yard, Knaresborough HG5 8AS. Tel 01423 556188 Email museums@_;harrogate.gov.uk |
A stronghold of medieval kings, plenty of hands-on activities in the acclaimed "Life in a Castle" gallery as well as Civil War costumes to try on |
Mother Shipton's Cave |
Prophecy Lodge, High Bridge, Knaresborough HG5 8DD. Tel 01423 864600 Email info@_;mothershipton.co.uk |
Cave, petrifying well, museum & riverside grounds. Children welcome. Play area, petrifying well, cave. Dogs welcome with conditions. |
The Frazer Theatre |
Off High Street, Knaresborough HG5 0EQ. Tel 07759 053804 |
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Leyburn | ||
Bolton Castle |
Leyburn DL8 4ET. Tel 01969 623981 Email info@_;boltoncastle.co.uk |
One of the country’s best preserved medieval castles, in the heart of Wensleydale with stunning views. Over 600 years of fascinating history including involvement in the Pilgrimage of Grace, Mary Queen of Scots imprisonment and a Civil War siege. Bolton Castle was a luxurious family home as well as a defensive fortress and is preserved in outstanding condition with many interesting rooms and features, including Mary Queen of Scots bedroom. Children welcome. Maze, archery, falconry, dressing-up in medieval costume, toys and games. Wild boar feeding. Accessible. Gardens and courtyard are wheelchair accessible, but not the building. |
Constable Burton Hall & Garden |
Leyburn DL8 5LJ. Tel 01677 450428 Email gardens@_;constableburton.com |
Dogs welcome with conditions. |
Low Row, Richmond | ||
Hazel Brow Farm |
Low Row, Richmond DL11 6NE. Tel 01748 886224 Email info@_;hazelbrow.co.uk |
Adventure, learning & discovery for 4-25 year olds. Day & residential. Open from Good Friday over the Easter break and then every Tues, Weds, Thurs, Sat & Sunday throughout the season 11am - 4.30pm. Children welcome. Interactive/hands on farm, children's packs, discovery room. |
Masham | ||
Brymor Ice Cream |
High Jervaulx Farm, Masham HG4 4PG. Tel 01677 460377 |
Children welcome. Ice cream parlour Accessible. Easy access for wheelchairs disabled toilets |
Masham, Ripon | ||
Black Sheep Brewery |
Wellgarth, Masham, Ripon HG4 4EN. Tel 01765 680101 Email reception@_;blacksheep.co.uk |
Accessible. The shop and bistro are accessible, but the brewery tour is not accessible because of stairs |
Masham Riding Centre |
Dykes Hill House, Masham, Ripon HG4 4NS. Tel 01765 689636/689241 Email info@_;mashamridingcentre.com |
Trekking and basic riding lessons in an outdoor arena. 18 horses and ponies including Welsh mountain ponies and a Shire horse, all with friendly disposition. All levels of riding skill and all ages of rider. |
Theakston Brewery |
Masham, Ripon HG4 4YD. Tel 01765 680000 Email bookings@_;theakstons.co.uk |
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Middleham, Leyburn | ||
Forbidden Corner |
Tupgill Park Estate, Coverham, Middleham, Leyburn DL8 4TJ. Tel 01969 640638 Email forbiddencornert@_;btconnect.com |
Children welcome. a unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises created in a four acre garden |
Middleham Castle |
Castle Hill, Middleham, Leyburn DL8 4QG. Tel 01969 623899 |
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North Stainley, Ripon | ||
Lightwater Valley Theme Park |
North Stainley, Ripon HG4 3HT. Tel 01765 635321 Email info@_;lightwatervalley.co.uk |
Over thirty rides. Birds of Prey Centre with 50 raptors. Shopping Village with Granary Coffee shop and Restaurant. Gates open at 9:45am each morning, closing times vary between 4.30 and 6.00pm. Free car parking. Children welcome. Theme park Accessible. Disabled car park adjacent to park entrance. Accessible toilets. Discounted tickets. Visitor Services offer adviceon access to rides and attractions |
Talon Falconry Centre |
Lightwater Valley, North Stainley, Ripon HG4 3HT. Tel 01765 635 010 Email talonfalconry@_;btinternet.com |
Children welcome. Flying displays Accessible. Fully accessible |
Tri-It Outdoor Pursuits |
Sleningford Water Mill, North Stainley, Ripon HG4 3HQ. Tel 01765 635333 |
Kayaking / Canoeing. White Water Rafting, Archery, Bouldering Wall, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking |
Pateley Bridge, Harrogate | ||
Coldstones Cut |
Greenhow Hill, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate HG3 5. Tel 01423 711356 |
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How Stean Gorge |
Stean, Lofthouse, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate HG3 5SF. Tel 01423 755666 Email info@_;howstean.co.uk |
Limestone gorge with ravines, waterfalls and caves. Children welcome. Gorge, caves, water, playground. Dogs welcome with conditions. |
How Stean Gorge |
Stean, Lofthouse, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate HG3 5SF. Tel 01423 755666 Email info@_;howstean.com |
Instructor led caving and a DVD and/or photos of your experience! Explore the underground passages of Nidderdale. You will find yourself wading through water, climbing underground water falls and sliding through mud. For UK thrill seekers and outdoor enthusiasts! |
Nidderdale Llamas |
Kiln Farm, The Raikes, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate HG3 5EF. Tel 01423 711 052 Email info@_;nidderdalellamas.org |
Children welcome. Llama Farm Experience, suitable for all ages.On farm trek ages 10+, Nidderdale trek, ages 12+ |
Nidderdale Museum |
Old Workhouse, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate HG3 5LE. Tel 01423 711225 Email museum@_;nidderdale.fsnet.co.uk |
Accessible. Stair lift, disabled toilet |
Studfold Nidderdale Experience |
Lofthouse, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate HG3 5SG. Tel 01423 755084 Email info@_;studfoldtrails.co.uk |
Children welcome. Interactive nature trails, play area, play barn, den building. Accessible. Uneven terrain,suitable only for all terrain push chairs / wheelchairs Dogs welcome with conditions. |
Stump Cross Caverns |
Greenhow Hill, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate HG3 5JL. Tel 01756 752780 Email enquiries@_;stumpcrosscaverns.co.uk |
Fine stalactite & stalagmite formation. Children welcome. Underground caverns |
Reeth | ||
Arklemoor Riding Centre |
East Intake House,, Arkengarthdale Road, Reeth DL11 6QZ. Tel 01748 884731 Email info@_;arklemoor.co.uk |
Children welcome. Riding lessons and rides for children age 4+ |
Swaledale Museum |
The Green, Reeth DL11 6TX. Tel 01748 884118 Email museum.swaledale@_;btinternet.com |
Children welcome. Children 12 and under Free, trails, hands-on exhibits, mystery objects Dogs welcome with conditions. |
Richmond | ||
Green Howards Military Museum |
Trinity Church Square, Richmond DL10 4QN. Tel 01748 826561 Email museum@_;greenhowards.org.uk |
Children welcome. Children's handling area, children's guides for U6 and U13 Accessible. 2 steps at access, ramp available ,not suitable for large wheelchairs or scooters. Stannah stair lift to the top two floors. Dogs welcome with conditions. |
Living Theatre Museum |
Georgian Theatre Royal, Victoria Road, Richmond DL10 4DW. Tel 01748 823710 |
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Richmond Castle |
Riverside Road, Richmond DL10 4QW. Tel 01748 822493 |
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Richmondshire History Museum |
Ryders Wynd, Richmond DL10 4JA. Tel 01748 825611 |
Accessible. Fully accessible |
Swaledale Outdoor Club |
17 New Road, Richmond DL10 4QS. Email info@_;swaledaleoutdoorclub.org.uk |
Canoeing, Caving, Climbing, Cycling, Fell running, Mountain biking, Orienteering, Skiing and Walking. In all activities standards range from novice to expert. Beginners and new members welcome. |
The Georgian Theatre Royal |
Victoria Road, Richmond DL10 4DW. Tel 01748 825252 |
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The Station Cinema |
Station Yard, Richmond DL10 4LD. Tel 01748 823062 |
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Ripley, Harrogate | ||
Logheights |
Ripley Castle, Ripley, Harrogate HG3 3AY. Tel 01423 711044 |
Children welcome. Ropes course suitable for all ages |
Ripley Castle |
Ripley, Harrogate HG3 3AY. Tel 01423 770152 Email enquiries@_;ripleycastle.co.uk |
Accessible. Gardens, tea room and most of the ground floor accessible to wheelchair users. Accessible toilets |
Ripon | ||
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal |
Estate Office, Ripon HG4 3DY. Tel 01765 608888 Email alexa.morton@_;nationaltrust.org.uk |
Dogs welcome with conditions. |
Markenfield Hall |
Ripon HG4 3AD. Tel 01765 692303 Email info@_;markenfield.com |
Children welcome. Children's sheet Accessible. Wheelchair access to ground floor only Dogs welcome with conditions. |
Newby Hall & Gardens |
Ripon HG4 5AE. Tel 01423 322583 / 0845 4504068 Email info@_;newbyhall.com |
Stately home with 25 acres of gardens. Fishing tickets for the river from 01423 322583 or the Skelton-on-Ure village shop. Children welcome. Adventure playground for children of all ages, miniature railway. Accessible. Gardens and playground accessible via pea shingle gravel paths. 3 motorised scooters and three manual wheelchairs for loan. House access via one shallow step, ground floor accessible. |
Ripon Courthouse Museum |
Minster Road, Ripon HG4 1QS. Tel 01765 690799 |
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Ripon Prison & Police Museum |
Marygate, Ripon HG4 1LX. Tel 01765 690799 |
Children welcome. Interactive displays, prison uniforms to try on Accessible. Accessible to most wheel chairs,an access lift is available accessible toilet |
Ripon Workhouse Museum |
Sharow View, Allhallowgate, Ripon HG4 1LE. Tel 01765 690799 |
Accessible. wheelchair and mobility scooter access. Access lift available to first floor, Accessible toilet |
Scorton, Richmond | ||
Kiplin Hall |
Scorton, Richmond DL10 6AT. Tel 01748 818178 Email info@_;kiplinhall.co.uk |
Built in 1620 by the founder of Maryland, USA. Now fine example of a late 19th century country house with gardens & tearoom. Accessible. Wheelchair access to ground floor rooms and gardens. Information folder with photographs of upper floors. Accessible toilets . |
Settle | ||
Settle Carlisle Railway |
Settle BD24. Tel 08457 484950 Email info@_;setttle-carlisle.co.uk |
Dogs welcome with conditions. |
Skipton | ||
Craven Museum & Gallery |
Town Hall, Skipton BD23 1AH. Tel 01756 706407 |
Accessible. Stair lift to 1st floor museum |
Kilnsey Trekking & Riding |
Conistone with Kilnsey, Skipton BD23 5HS. Tel 01756 752861 |
Children welcome. pony trekking, horse riding lessons and horse riding holidays |
Pennine Boat Trips |
Wharf Office, Waterside Court, Coach Street, Skipton BD23 1LH. Tel 01756 790829 Email info@_;canaltrips.co.uk |
Children welcome. Accessible. Mobility aids stored at the wharf. Assistance given. Dogs welcome with conditions. |
Skipton Castle |
Skipton BD23 1AW. Tel 01756 792442 Email info@_;skiptoncastle.co.uk |
A complete ancient castle over 900 years old, covering many periods of history. A major stronghold of the powerful Clifford family. It withstood a 3 year siege during the Civil War, after which Lady Anne Clifford gained permission to rebuild provided that the roofs were not cannon-bearing. She then planted the Yew tree which still grows today in the beautiful Conduit Court. The medieval kitchen garderobe, banqueting hall, watchtower, beer and wine cellars and of course the dungeon all stand intact. Children welcome. Historical interest particularly for schoolchildren studying castles at school. |
Skyreholme, Skipton | ||
Parcevall Hall Gardens |
Skyreholme, Skipton BD23 6DE. Tel 01756 720311 Email parcevallhall@_;btconnect.com |
Dogs welcome with conditions. |
Summerbridge, Harrogate | ||
Brimham Rocks |
Summerbridge, Harrogate HG3 4DW. Tel 01423 780688 |
Dogs welcome with conditions. |
Flaxby, Harrogate | ||
Moto-Mania Trax |
Harrogate Paintball, Flaxby, Harrogate HG5 0XJ. Tel 0844 335 0437 Email info@_;motomaniatrax.co.uk |
Junior & adult quad-biking. Children welcome. Quad biking age 6+ Accessible. We aim to be a fully inclusive organisation and access for disabled people is provided |
Yorkshire Dales | ||
Black Rose Caving Club |
Yorkshire Dales BD23. Email mike@_;brcc.org.uk |
Small but very active non-bureaucratic club based in Northern England, holding regular sporting caving meets in the Yorkshire Dales / Northern England |
Craven Pothole Club |
Yorkshire Dales BD23. Email enquiries@_;cravenpotholeclub.org |
Wide range of outdoor activities, for the benefit of members, including the exploration of caves and potholes, mountaineering, fell walking, rock climbing, skiing, cycling and other similar pursuits. |
White Rose Pothole Club |
Yorkshire Dales BD23. Email wrpcsecretary@_;white-rose.org.uk |
Members of the club go caving most weekends. Wealth of underground expertise and many of our members are also in Cave Rescue. Special trips are arranged for beginners, and we provide all necessary equipment. |
Yorkshire Subterranean Society |
Yorkshire Dales BD23. |
Regular meets to various caving areas around the Dales. Although most of the meets are in Yorkshire, occasionally has trips to Wales, Derbyshire and Somerset. Meets usually take place twice a month |