Wharfedale

Perhaps one of the most beautiful of all the dales which encompasses quaint villages, great shopping and stunning beauty spots such as the River Wharfe which offers a perfect backdrop for walks and picnics, and excellent fishing opportunities.

At Ghaistrill's Strid, near Grassington, a fast flowing section of the river swirls in pools among the bizarrely eroded limestone, and further downstream the river is forced through a narrow gorge at The Strid near Bolton Abbey - both well worth a look.

A traditional afternoon tea at Bettys in Ilkely is a treat not to be missed.