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DEFENDING YOUR NATIONAL PARKS The wonderful wide open spaces of National Parks are yours to enjoy. But they also need your protection. Discover the magic of these beautiful places, find out what theyre up against and take action. Keep them safe for everyone, forever with the Campaign for National Parks. With your help we protect and promote all the National Parks of England and Wales.
Tel: Telephone: 020 7924 4077
Fax: Fax: 020 7924 5761
Web Site: www.cnp.org.uk

Campaign to Protect Rural England

Web Site: www.cpre.org.uk

Citizens for the rescue of Pedion Areos Park

Web Site: www.pedioareos.gr/english/intro_en.htm

Council for the Protection of Rural England

Web Site: www.cprepeakandsyorks.org.uk/

Countrygoer Public Transport guide

Web Site: www.countrygoer.org/

Cross Hills Naturalists' Society

Cross Hills Naturalists Society was formed in 1904 by seventeen gentlemen of Cross Hills and the surrounding villages in the Aire valley to hold regular meetings and enjoy excursions into the local countryside, with an aim to improve their knowledge of Natural History. These aims are continued today with the following activities:- Winter Lecture programme - members are able to hear well qualified speakers, sometimes from some distance away, giving talks on a variety of subjects such as Marine Biology, Plant Life, Ornithology, Archaeology, Mammals and Environmental issues. Field Meetings - are held in the summer months when studies are made in the local area, or places of natural history interest further afield. Themes covered on these visits are archaeological, botanical, ornithological and sometimes conservation and restoration work is undertaken. Microscope Group - the group meets once a month throughout the year to examine material which members take to the meeting using binocular microscopes. Sometimes an outdoor meeting is arranged in the summer.
Web Site: www.crosshillsnats.co.uk

Cultural events in the Upper Dales

Web Site: www.bishopdale.demon.co.uk/

Curlew Guided Walking

Guided walking holidays some of which are based in the Dales at Ingleton and Hawes
Tel: +44 (0)1524 35601
Email: info@curlewguidedwalking.co.uk Web Site: www.curlewguidedwalking.co.uk

Cyclists Touring Club

Web Site: www.cyclistswelcome.co.uk

Daelnet - The internet gateway to the Yorkshire Dales

For all news, views, events, business and more from the Yorkshire Dales, visit Daelnet.
Tel: 01756 730123
Fax: 01756 730107
Email: info@daelnet.co.uk Web Site: www.daelnet.co.uk

Dalegarth Holiday Cottages

Web Site: www.dalegarth.co.uk

Dales Bus

Web Site: www.dalesbus.org/

Dales Way Association

Web Site: www.dalesway.org.uk

DALESBRIDGE OUTDOOR CENTRE

Beautifully situated in the Forest of Bowland at the point where it meets the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Dalesbridge offers stunning scenery and an idyllic setting for visitors wishing to stay and enjoy the area. Originally built in 1907, Dalesbridge offers a variety of excellent group and individual accomodation, including Bed and Breakfast, Self Catering, Bunkhouses and of course the Campsite. Ideally situated for exploring the 'Three Peaks', Ingleton Waterfalls, Caves, Settle, the Yorkshire Dales and the many walks, villages and attractions of the area.
Tel: 015242 51021
Web Site: www.dalesbridge.co.uk

Dalesman magazine

Web Site: www.dalesman.co.uk

Eagle Intermedia Publishing Ltd

Internet Marketing Consultancy
Tel: 01274 480 853
Email: info@eagle.co.uk Web Site: www.bronte-country.com/eagle

Friends of the Peak District

Web Site: www.friendsofthepeak.org.uk/

GAYLE MILL TRUST

Gayle Mill was built in 1784-5 by two entrepreneurial brothers, Oswald and Thomas Routh, who saw the business opportunities opened up by the building of a turnpike road from the west and the end of the American War of Independence which allowed a greater flow of raw material from the United States. It started life as a cotton-spinning mill, powered by a 22' diameter overshot waterwheel, and over the next century, as economic conditions in the Dales changed, was also used for spinning flax (briefly) and then wool for the local knitting cottage industry in the valley. For 30 years in the middle of the 19th century, it was used for domestic accommodation (and it also housed military engineers during World War II). In 1878 the Mill took on a new lease of industrial life when, due to advances in technology, a local businessman, John C C Routh, converted it into a sawmill. The waterwheel was removed and replaced with a Thomson double-vortex turbine, built by Williamsons (now Gilbert Gilkes & Gordon Ltd) of Kendal. The 11.2kW created by the turbine drove a range of woodworking machinery (planer, lathes, circular saw, bandsaw, morticer) by a series of belts and pulleys off a central line-shaft. In the early years of the 20th century, Routh installed an electric generator to light his home in Gayle village. In 1915 the Hawes Electric Company was founded and leased part of the Mill and turbine for their own generator, and in 1925 a secondary turbine was put in to create greater capacity. A gas engine (now removed) was also installed to be able to drive the generator when there was insufficient water to run the turbine. In 1959 all electricity supplies from the Mill to the outside world ceased, leaving the 1925 generator to supply all electrical requirements for just the Mill. The Williamson turbine continued to supply the motive power for the woodworking machinery until the business closed down in 1988. Set in the rich landscape of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Gayle Mill, Hawes, is Wensleydale's latest heritage attraction and first opened its doors to visitors at Easter 2008. It took four long years of work to restore this treasure to its former glory.
Tel: 01969 667320
Web Site: www.gaylemill.org.uk

Grassington Chamber of Trade

Email: info@grassinton.uk.com Web Site: www.grassington.uk.com

GREEN NETWORKS OF THE YORKSHIRE DALES

The green networks of the Yorkshire Dales are the many walking routes, cycling routes and public transport services that provide access to this beautiful area. It is well known that visitor traffic is a major source of pollution and environmental degradation, so any way in which these impacts can be reduced by leaving the car to walk or cycle, or best of all by coming to the Dales by train or bus and using the excellent Dalesbus network, the more the Yorkshire Dales will benefit. But a great reason to walk, cycle and use local transport is that is by far the best way to fully experience the Dales to see, hear, feel and be fully aware of this wonderful landscape. Buses allow you to do undertake linear walks, along a dale or over a ridge, without the tedium of returning to a parked car. Weekday and even Sunday DalesBus services provide essential local transport for Dales people. By using local buses you are helping to financially support and protect the life of the countryside. Train services to the Dales carry cycles, and some DalesBus service even permit the carriage of cycles, but bus and train users can also hire bikes, for example at Settle and How Stean in Upper Nidderdale. Sustainable Tourism, which truly respects the special environment of the Dales, is not dependent on private car access. What is sometimes called active travel is about using muscle power: walking and cycling, including the walk to the bus stop or train station. But Green Networks are not just about travel, but also about what happens when you arrive. If you can stay overnight at a hotel, guest house, camp site, enjoy locally produced food and drink, buy local products, you are truly helping the rural economy and in so doing helping to protect the landscape, which in turn is totally dependent on farmers and landowners managing that landscape in harmony with the natural world.
Web Site: www.green-networks.org.uk

Habitat

Web Site: www.habitat.org.uk

Harrogate Rambling Club

Walking Club with a wide range of walks for people of all levels of fitness and experience. Walks are normally available on Wednesdays and Sundays throughout the year. Typically, we organise 30-35 walks each month, with lengths ranging from 4 miles to 15+ miles.
Tel: 01423-872 642
Email: pkcurley@btinternet.com Web Site: www.harrogateramblingclub.org.uk

HORSELESS CARRIAGE SERVICES

Tel: 01756 753123
Web Site: www.horeseless-Carriage-Services

Long Distance Walkers Association

Web Site: www.ldwa.org.uk

Manifest Marketing Ltd.

Local marketing help, that won't break the bank
Web Site: www.manifestmarketing.co.uk

REETH IN SWALEDALE

Welcome to the official website for Reeth in Swaledale. Located in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, England. Packed with information and ideas for locals and visitors alike. B&B, Hotels, Guest Houses and Self Catering accommodation. A comprehensive business directory with gift shops, galleries, cafes, restaurants, museums and craft centres. Information on houses for sale and rent, a diary of events including activities for all the family like mountain biking, walking and special events like Reeth Show and Swaledale Festival.
Email: info@reeth.org Web Site: WWW.REETH.ORG

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds

Web Site: www.rspb.org.uk

The Countryside Agency

Web Site: www.countryside.gov.uk/

THE ELM GALLERY, MOORSIDE LANE, ADDINGHAM, ILKLEY LS29 9JY

SMALL ART GALLERY ON POPULAR WALKING ROUTE. MANY WALKING GROUPS USE THE GALLERY AS A STOPPING OFF POINT (LARGER ROUPS BOOK IN ADVANCE) AND ARE PROVIDED WITH FREE TEA AND SCONES. FREE TOILET FACILITIES. THE GALLERY ALSO SELLS CARDS AND GIFTS AS WELL AS PAINTINGS AND PRINTS.
Tel: 01943 830 697
Email: lizanddave@the-elm-gallery.co.uk Web Site: www.the-elm-gallery.co.uk

The North York Moors

Web Site: www.north-york-moors.com/

The Yorkshire Coast

Web Site: www.yorkshire-coast.com/

THREE PEAKS PROJECT

Join Friends of The Three Peaks
Web Site: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/threepeaks

Town End Farm Shop and Tea Room, Airton, Malham

Chris and Jane Hall have transformed a modern agricultural building on their working farm into a place to taste and buy fine foods and gifts. All the produce on sale in the shop and to be enjoyed in the tea room has been specially selected to reflect the quality they wish to offer. Enjoy their home baked fayre and a cup of tea or coffee in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. The menu offers a selection of light snacks, including soup, sandwiches, quiches, jacket potatoes and home-made cakes. In the meats chiller, you will find locally reared beef, lamb and pork, all with full traceability. A diverse range of quality food and drink is offered including home-made preserves, chutneys, smoked products, cheese, bacon, sausage and venison to name but a few... Fresh organic fruit and vegetables are available on a pre order basis from local organic growers, please ask for information. Frozen fruit and vegetables are available to buy in quantities to suit - perfect for a quick stir fry or fruit pudding. Try some of their ice-cream and maybe take home a tub to enjoy with the fruit! Their shop is overflowing with Local Food and Gifts, perfect for putting together to make that special gift in a cardboard or whicker hamper. Chris and Jane pride themselves on stocking high quality, local produce and supporting other local businesses and their stock includes poultry, meat, game, cheese, cakes, biscuits etc. Local brewed ale, wine and champagne are also available. Please give them a call if you would like to discuss your order- its so easy to just pick up your order, boxed and ready to be carried into the car.
Tel: 01729 830 902
Email: enquiries@malhamdale.com Web Site: malhamdale.com/townend.htm

TOWN HEAD STUDIOS

Watercolour Artist Depicting the Yorkshire Dales in all its seasons. Patricia is predominantly a Yorkshire Dales artist capturing the beauty of the landscape in all its moods and seasons. Patricia has been a world-renowned professional artist for over a decade, with paintings on display in three continents, she demonstrates for art clubs all over Yorkshire and Lancashire, Patricia also takes a monthly workshop where students learn the art of painting water colours the Patricia Jones way. You can view Patricia's Original paintings, prints and cards at her Town Head studio, With over seventy pictures on display it's well worth a visit. Viewing is by appointment only or you may view at one of her five exhibitions which she holds each year
Tel: 01282 816 130
Email: Patricia.Jones@water-colours.co.uk Web Site: www.water-colours.co.uk

TOWN HEAD STUDIOS - PATRICIA JONES

Patricia Jones Town Head Studio 43 Esp Lane Barnoldswick Yorkshire BB18 5QQ Patricia is predominantly a Yorkshire Dales artist capturing the beauty of the landscape in all its moods and seasons. Patricia has been a world-renowned professional artist for over a decade, with paintings on display in three continents, she demonstrates for art clubs all over Yorkshire and Lancashire, Patricia also takes a monthly workshop where students learn the art of painting water colours the Patricia Jones way. You can view Patricia's Original paintings, prints and cards at her Town Head studio, With over seventy pictures on display it's well worth a visit. Viewing is by appointment only or you may view at one of her five exhibitions which she holds each year
Tel: 01282 850 110
Fax: 01282 850 110
Email: Email Patricia.Jones@www.water-colours.co.uk Web Site: water-colours.co.uk

Travel Dales

Web Site: www.traveldales.org.uk

Walkers are Welcome - Otley

Who we are Walkers are Welcome is a nationwide campaign. It was launched in 2006, aiming to make towns across the UK welcoming to walkers and to boost local economies. Otley, in West Yorkshire, was accredited as a Walkers are Welcome town in September 2008. Our aims & to further promote Otley as a really attractive destination for walkers; & to offer waymarked and superbly documented walks starting and finishing in Otley; & to provide a variety of walks to suit walkers with different interests and aspirations; & to encourage the use of public transport to and from Otley and within Wharfedale. Our Town Out charming historic market town, 10 miles northwest of Leeds, nestles below the forested Chevin ridge at one of the oldest crossing points on the river Wharfe. Before and after your walk stroll around the quaint streets and ginnels, visit the street markets and shops, and relax in one of our many pubs, cafes and restaurants. Find out more at our local museum and enjoy the entertainment and facilities available at the Courthouse Art Centre.
Email: wawotley@mail.com Web Site: www.waw-otley.org.uk

Welcome to the Yorkshire Dales

Web Site: www.yorkshire-dales.com

West Winds Yorkshire Tearooms in Buckden

West Winds Yorkshire Tearooms in Buckden at the heart of the Dales offer a taste of Yorkshire tradition in a beautiful, timeless setting. You can enjoy Yorkshire specialities that make the best of local, in-season, organic and Fairtrade produce. In warm summer weather you can relax in the peaceful tea-garden, or in cold weather you can warm yourself by the log fire inside. In 2008 West Winds is open March to October, Wednesday to Sunday, from 12.30pm (last orders 6pm). Comfortable, homely bed and breakfast is available all year round. Visit www.westwindsinyorkshire.co.uk or call 01756 760883 or e-mail lynn@westwindsinyorkshire.co.uk
Tel: 01756 760 883
Email: lynn@westwindsinyorkshire.co.uk Web Site: www.westwindsinyorkshire.co.uk

Wharfedale Naturalists

Web Site: www.wharfedale-nats.org.uk

YORHSIRE DALES MILLENIUM TRUST

NEWS LETTER AND INFORMATIO9N
Web Site: WWW.ydmt.org/news.html

YORKSHIRE DALES

INFORMATION ON INTERESTING AREAS OF THE YORKSHIRE DALES PLUS ACCOMMODATION AND BOOKS AND VIDEOS
Web Site: www.yorkshire-dales.com

YORKSHIRE DALES & HARROGATE TOURISM PARTNERSHIP

Yorkshire Dales Tourism
Tel: 01729 823 856
Email: ydhadmin@cravendc.gov.uk Web Site: www.yorkshiredales.org

YORKSHIRE DALES HERITAGE DIRECTORY

This directory has been prepared by the Yorkshire Dales Society to increase awareness of the wide range of heritage projects in the Dales. The organisations listed within the Directory are statutory, voluntary and commercial in nature, the link between them being that they are actively concerned with the research, interpretation or promotion of any aspect of heritage within the greater Yorkshire Dales. All Areas Organisations with interests in all areas Natural Heritage The natural heritage of the Yorkshire Dales is concerned with a wide range of topics Biodiversity, Flora, Geology, Speleology, Wildlife Historic Environment Our historic environment has resulted from the interaction of humans with the landscape Archaeology, Industrial History, Landscape History, Railways, Vernacular Architecture Social Heritage Much of the Dales' social heritage has been formed in the communities, both large and small Dialect and Language, Folklore, Literature, Music, Social History ...
Web Site: www.yorkshiredalesheritage.org.uk