Hawes
The heart of Upper Wensleydale
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Hawes is an intricate market town in the upper reaches of Wensleydale where a treasure trove of independent shops, cafes and crafts awaits.
This magical market town has plenty for visitors to do, with lots of walks for all abilities in the surrounding dale and plenty of traditional shops and places to eat. It is also a popular base to head out for a walk, ramble or bike ride. After you’ve enjoyed browsing the many shops and eateries, you can visit local museums where you can discover the stories of the people who lived and worked in the Yorkshire Dales.
One of the larger towns in this part of the Yorkshire Dales, Hawes is best known for the production of “Yorkshire Wensleydale” Cheese, which has been granted Protected Food Name Status, meaning this term can only be applied to cheese produced in Wensleydale itself.
Possibly the most distinctive feature of the town is its bustling market. First recorded in 1307, regular markets still take place and give visitors the option to browse a range of local produce alongside breathtaking scenery.
The Heart of Upper Wensleydale
Hawes is nestled in Upper Wensleydale, home to sweeping views and beautiful waterfalls. Nearby there is a chance to see red squirrels in a special viewing area in the heart of the Widdale Red Squirrel Reserve, and with luck you may also see roe deer. The nearby Buttertubs Pass is a well-known serpentine road that meanders through a lush landscape of sheer cliffs and stunning sights. Popular with drivers, an acclaimed challenge for cyclists and a photographer’s dream, the tapestry of fields, rugged cliffs and stunning skies will linger in the memory long after your visit.
Not far away, Hardraw Force is the single highest drop waterfall in England where Turner paused to paint, and Wordsworth stopped to write, just one of the many sights to enjoy in this beautiful area.
So if you are visiting the Yorkshire Dales, add Hawes to your itinerary to enjoy a truly rural Yorkshire experience.
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What's in Hawes & Wensleydale
The Green Dragon at Hardraw
With its stone floors and real fires the historic Green Dragon Inn at… With its stone floors and real fires the historic Green Dragon Inn at Hardraw, near Hawes, is a traditional North Country pub. It sits among the…
Wensleydale Creamery
Set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales you’ll find our Wensleydale… Set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales you’ll find our Wensleydale Creamery, home of our famous creamy, crumbly Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese and our…
Dales Countryside Museum
Sharing the stories of the people and places of the Yorkshire Dales. Sharing the stories of the people and places of the Yorkshire Dales.
Calvert’s Restaurant at Wensleydale Creamery
Calvert’s Restaurant, home of the Cheesy Afternoon Tea, offers a flavour… Calvert’s Restaurant, home of the Cheesy Afternoon Tea, offers a flavour rich Yorkshire Dales dining experience, using locally sourced produce to…
Aysgarth Leisure Resorts
Aysgarth Leisure Resorts is part of the Leisure Resorts holiday park group… Aysgarth Leisure Resorts is part of the Leisure Resorts holiday park group offering 5 star hot tub holidays at stunning locations.
Low Greenside Farm Campsite
A quiet family-run eco-conscious campsite in the Yorkshire Dales village… A quiet family-run eco-conscious campsite in the Yorkshire Dales village of Ravenstonedale with spacious open pitches, 360 views and excellent,…
The Hut in the Wood Askrigg
The Hut in The Wood is a beautifully appointed shepherds hut nestled alone… The Hut in The Wood is a beautifully appointed shepherds hut nestled alone in our pretty 1 acre woodland garden in Askrigg, Wensleydale. Ideal…
Moorland View
Moorland View is in Garsdale where it meets upper Wensleydale. The cottage… Moorland View is in Garsdale where it meets upper Wensleydale. The cottage is 6 miles from Hawes, 9 miles from Sedbergh, and a 5-minute walk from…
Experiences in Hawes & Wensleydale
Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese Experience
Live cheesemaking demonstrations, explore our rich Dales cheesemaking… Live cheesemaking demonstrations, explore our rich Dales cheesemaking heritage, peek inside the Creamery and enjoy guided cheese-tastings with…
Events in Hawes & Wensleydale
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Colours [Fun]draising Fashion Show with entertainment.We have teamed up… Colours [Fun]draising Fashion Show with entertainment.We have teamed up with Colours, a nationwide retail organisation that specialises in supporting…
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The Missing Cats are an entertaining 100% live acoustic duo who like to… The Missing Cats are an entertaining 100% live acoustic duo who like to engage with the audience. Covering many styles of music with their take on…
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