Cracoe Travel Guide

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Farmland and fells in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The Swinden Quarry mineral railway can be seen running across the centre of the picture. The bridge in the middle crosses Fleets Lane, a track leading to Fleets House in SD9660. The building that can just be made out behind the trees a little to the right is New Laithe and Swinden Lane can be seen climbing towards Linton Moor.
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Farmland and fells in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The Swinden Quarry mineral railway can be seen running across the centre of the picture. The bridge in the middle crosses Fleets Lane, a track leading to Fleets House in SD9660. The building that can just be made out behind the trees a little to the right is New Laithe and Swinden Lane can be seen climbing towards Linton Moor.
Photo by Kate Jewell (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
School and village hall, Cracoe The old school building is still in use, without any modern extensions. It has a belfry at the far end of the roof ridge. The sign on the grass bank reads 'caution change of surface'.
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Back Lane, Cracoe Looking towards Fell Lane
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Bridleway south of Cracoe This is the quiet way from Cracoe to Rylstone.
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Crown Hotel Harrogate

Crown Hotel Harrogate

3 out of 5
Crown Place Harrogate England
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The price is AU$92 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$92
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Harrogate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Grand building. Extremely clean. Friendly staff. Great location. Fab breakfast.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Crown Hotel Harrogate
White Hart Hotel & Apartments

White Hart Hotel & Apartments

4 out of 5
Coldbath Road Harrogate England
The price is AU$113 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$113
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Harrogate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
A lovely hotel, warm, welcoming, staff were great. Good choice at breakfast and tasty, and dinner was great.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

White Hart Hotel & Apartments
Classic Lodges The Old Swan Hotel

Classic Lodges The Old Swan Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Swan Road Harrogate England
The price is AU$139 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$139
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Harrogate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Clean although there appeared to be some black mould in the bathroom. Room was spacious , could have been better lit. Staff were very polite and helpful. Breakfast was good value for the money.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Classic Lodges The Old Swan Hotel
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Charming Detached Completely Private Stone Built Open Plan Cosy Retreat For 2

Charming Detached Completely Private Stone Built Open Plan Cosy Retreat For 2

lancaster ENG
Stay at this cottage in Lancaster. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Bentham Golf Club and The Ingleton Waterfalls Trail are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (184 reviews)
We had such a lovely 2 nights stay at Badger cottage. It was quiet and private just what we were looking for. You have everything you need to like home away from home. It’s close to good trails if that’s some you are into and only a short drive to the shops if needs be. We would stay there again ...

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Charming Detached Completely Private Stone Built Open Plan Cosy Retreat For 2
Far Reaching Rural Views- Pet Friendly

Far Reaching Rural Views- Pet Friendly

Silsden ENG
Stay at this cottage in Keighley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hesketh Farm Park and Ilkley Golf Club are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (207 reviews)
This cottage is amazing love going lovely place home from home and so peaceful highly recommended

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Far Reaching Rural Views- Pet Friendly
Tucked Away Cottage, Beautiful cottage in central Grassington with parking

Tucked Away Cottage, Beautiful cottage in central Grassington with parking

Grassington ENG
Stay at this cottage in Skipton. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Kilnsey Park Estate and Grimwith Reservoir are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (168 reviews)
Just back from 4 night stay, loved the coziness of the cottage, and the welcoming constant warmth, despite the very cold weather! Hosts very responsive, and very amenable. Perfectly positioned in the village, everything in walking distance, and the surrounding walks were lovely.The parking space ...

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Tucked Away Cottage, Beautiful cottage in central Grassington with parking
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Popular places to visit

Aerial sunset of Comb Hill and Watlows dry Valley part of the Limestone landscape near Malham Cove, Malham, North Yorkshire, UK

Malham Cove

Explore the great outdoors at Malham Cove, a lovely green space in Malham. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Malham Cove
Pen-y-Ghent makes up one the Yorkshire 3 peaks which, if you accept the challenge have to complete all 3 peaks and 24 miles within 12 hours. Most people start with this one (the smallest of the 3 ) from the nearby village of Horton-in-Ribblesdale. I’ve completed the challenge many years ago in my youth and this time we just tackled this one on a circular 6 mile walk. We took the 3 peaks ascent route which is steep in places and involves a scramble up some rocks near the end but the views

Pen-y-Ghent

Explore the great outdoors at Pen-y-Ghent, a lovely green space in Horton in Ribblesdale. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Pen-y-Ghent
Very interesting 900 year old castle in Skipton with old Banqueting room, dungeon etc. Nice woodland walks in nearby Skipton Castle Wood.

Skipton Castle

You can find out about the history of Skipton with a stop at Skipton Castle. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Skipton Castle
This is beautiful Bolton Abbey in Wharfedale at the foot of the Yorkshire Dales. The now ruined abbey was founded in 1154 but dissolved by Henry VIII in 1539. Dare to cross the sixty stepping stones to cross the river but beware of the Strid with its dangerous eddies of water.

Bolton Priory

Find out about the history of Bolton Abbey with a stop at Bolton Priory. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Bolton Priory
Took a walk a few months ago and came across this lovely sight.

Gordale Scar

Explore the great outdoors at Gordale Scar, a lovely green space in Malham. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Gordale Scar

Thornton Hall Farm Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Thornton Hall Farm Country Park, a lovely green space in Earby. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Thornton Hall Farm Country Park

Activities

Afternoon Tea Cruise in North Yorkshire

Afternoon Tea Cruise in North Yorkshire

AU$67
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Afternoon Tea Cruise in North Yorkshire
1 Hour Private Otley Ghost Tour

1 Hour Private Otley Ghost Tour

AU$31
per adult
1 Hour Private Otley Ghost Tour
Yorkshire Dales

Private Yorkshire Dales from Windermere in a 16 seater Mercedes

AU$1,134
per traveller
Private Yorkshire Dales from Windermere in a 16 seater Mercedes
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Cities near Cracoe

Small Shopping centre in Skipton, Yorkshire

Skipton