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The Best Dales to Base Yourself In
- Wensleydale: The widest and most accessible dale — Hawes, Aysgarth Falls, Bolton Castle. Famous for its cheese.
- Swaledale: The most dramatic — Richmond at its foot, Keld at its head. Famous for its hay meadows.
- Wharfedale: Most accessible from Leeds — Grassington, Bolton Priory, Strid Wood.
- Ribblesdale: Three Peaks country — Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, Ingleborough.
- Malhamdale: Malham Cove, Gordale Scar, Janet's Foss — spectacular limestone scenery.
Yorkshire Dales VRBO Properties
Traditional Dales cottages are built from local limestone and millstone grit — thick walls, small windows, low ceilings. They're genuinely cosy in all weathers. VRBO Dales properties range from one-bed hideaways (from £90/night) to large farmhouses sleeping 14 (£400–£800+/night). Many are working farms — some offer farm stays with animal interaction for children.
Walking the Dales from Your VRBO
The Yorkshire Dales is one of England's great walking destinations. The Three Peaks Challenge (Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, Ingleborough — 24 miles, 1,585m ascent) attracts thousands annually. The Dales Way runs 78 miles from Ilkley to Windermere. Dozens of circular walks from every village make day walking easy.
The Settle-Carlisle Railway
One of England's most scenic train journeys passes through the heart of the Dales. It's possible to base yourself in a VRBO at Horton-in-Ribblesdale or Ribblehead and use the train to explore the length of the line — a completely car-free Dales holiday is genuinely possible.
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Traditional Dales cottages, limestone farmhouses and riverside retreats across the Yorkshire Dales.
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