Fernside Cottage (Deluxe) ref: 214001

One of England's most complete medieval castles standing above the bustling market town of Skipton. Visitors can explore the whole castle which notably withstood three years of siege during the English Civil War.

Visit this long running market in the town that boasts the location of ‘The Gateway to the Dales’ Market days are Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Stalls vary from meat, fruit and veg to clothes, cards and plants.

Take a 30 minute tour of the beautiful Leeds Liverpool canal around Skipton, the Gateway to the Dales.

The Pennine Bridleway is a new 350 mile long National Trail in the North of England.

The Mary Towneley Loop, is a 42 mile circular route which forms part of the Pennine Bridleway National Trail.

The lake is set in 24 acres of magnificent grounds of a large hotel and makes for a peaceful days fly fishing. Both boat and bank fly fishing are available. The Coniston Hall lake is open for fly fishing from 1st April to 1st October inclusive.

Located at Coniston Cold Go Fishing offers top quality fly fishing services

Visit for some of the finest fishing in Yorkshire.

Some great fishing venues including Burnsall, Ilkley and Grassington. Day tickets available.

This Reservoir sits on the edge of Skipton and is a fairly unique construction. An ideal bed for small fish to hide away from the waters larger fish!

The Pennine Bridleway is a new 350 mile long National Trail in the north of England.

The route starts in the busy market town of Skipton, the ‘Gateway to the Dales'

The countryside around Malham is beautiful; there is no other word for it. There are over 800 km of bridleways, byways and green lanes on the doorstep. Perfect for mountain biking!

Lady Anne's Way is a 100 mile long distance path from Skipton Castle to Broughham Castle at Penrith.

This unique Mining Museum in the small town of Earby has one of the most extensive collections of lead mining artifacts in the north of England. Visitors to the museum can enjoy a large collection of Dales mining relics and exhibits which have fully illustrated storyboards and displays which are regularly updated. The museum also has a cafe and gift shop.

Visitors are guaranteed a warm and friendly welcome and will enjoy challenging golf in the natural surroundings of the Yorkshire Dales.

There is no treasure but it is an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon and a great way of getting to know your way around Skipton!

If you enjoy real ale and puzzles you'll love this treasure hunt around five Skipton pubs.