Leyburn Travel Guide

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A view across the broad Dale of Wensley to Penn Hill.I took the photo from the Leyburn Shawl,so called because Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned at nearby Bolton Castle but escaped and was caught near Leyburn were her Shawl was found shortly after
A view across the broad Dale of Wensley to Penn Hill.I took the photo from the Leyburn Shawl,so called because Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned at nearby Bolton Castle but escaped and was caught near Leyburn were her Shawl was found shortly after
Castle Bolton near Leyburn on the Yorkshire Dales..
Country road in the Yorkshire Dales linking upper Swaledale to Askrigg, Wensleydale
View from the Forbidden Corner

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Richard III Hotel

Richard III Hotel

2 out of 5
Market Pl Middleham England
The price is AU$161 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$161
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Leyburn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and housekeeping. Popular attractions Middleham Castle and Harmby Waterfall are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (23 reviews)
All OK Thank You.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Richard III Hotel
the black swan

the black swan

3 out of 5
28 Market Pl Leyburn England
The price is AU$172 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$172
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Leyburn. Enjoy daily housekeeping, a garden and a fireplace in reception. Popular attractions Leyburn Station and Harmby Waterfall are ...
8/10 Very Good! (23 reviews)
Apparently the management had very recently taken over the tenancy which according to the manager was left in a dilapidated state. There were cheap air fresheners all over the establishment. We asked them to be removed, but the smell was impregnated and we had to have the windows open the whole time, ...

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

the black swan
The Saddle Room Restaurant

The Saddle Room Restaurant

3 out of 5
Tupgill Park Leyburn England
The price is AU$147 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$147
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Leyburn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions The Forbidden Corner and Middleham Castle are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (68 reviews)
A lovely setting and great staff food and atmosphere

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

The Saddle Room Restaurant
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Luxurious Converted Bothy/Barn In an Idyllic Setting

Luxurious Converted Bothy/Barn In an Idyllic Setting

West Burton North Yorkshire
Stay at this cottage in Leyburn. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Aysgarth Falls and West Burton Falls ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (120 reviews)
Everything you need, very comfortable bed and great log burner, friendly host. NOTE: not really mountain side but can’t leave that off the rating.

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Luxurious Converted Bothy/Barn In an Idyllic Setting
Traditional Dales Cottage with stunning views,

Traditional Dales Cottage with stunning views,

Newbiggin, Bishopdale ENG
Stay at this cottage in Leyburn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Yorkshire Dales National Park and West Burton Falls are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (149 reviews)
Accommodation was very well appointed, clean and welcoming. Great location and very enjoyable.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Traditional Dales Cottage with stunning views,
Cosy 2 bedroom cottage with wonderful views across Wensleydale.

Cosy 2 bedroom cottage with wonderful views across Wensleydale.

Castle Bolton England
Stay at this cottage in Leyburn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Bolton Castle and Aysgarth Falls are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (114 reviews)
The cottage is so lovely and cosy. It had everything we needed. A great base for walks and only a 10 to 15 minutes walk to the local village pub, which we would recommend. Another excellent choice for food was The Wheatsheaf Inn at Carperby. Any questions we had were answered by our host. She was ...

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Cosy 2 bedroom cottage with wonderful views across Wensleydale.
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Popular places to visit

A little nonsense now and then, is relished by the wisest men. - Roald Dahl

The Forbidden Corner

Bring your family to The Forbidden Corner and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Coverham with Agglethorpe. While in this quaint area, you can savour the lively bars.

The Forbidden Corner
Aysgarth Falls are a triple flight of waterfalls, surrounded by forest and farmland, carved out by the River Ure over an almost one-mile stretch near the village of Aysgarth. The Falls have attracted visitors for over 200 years. The upper and middle fall was featured in the film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. #LikeALocal #GreatOutdoors Photo

Aysgarth Falls

5/5(3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Aysgarth Falls, a lovely green space in Aysgarth. Discover the countryside and bars in this quaint area.

Aysgarth Falls
Taken on Sunday 27th August 2017

Bolton Castle

Find out about the history of Castle Bolton with East and West Bolton with a stop at Bolton Castle. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.

Bolton Castle

Middleham Castle

You can find out about the history of Middleham with a trip to Middleham Castle. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Middleham Castle

Harmby Waterfall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Harmby Waterfall during your travels in Harmby. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Harmby Waterfall

Constable Burton Hall

Learn about the local history of Constable Burton with a stop at Constable Burton Hall. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Constable Burton Hall

Activities

Yorkshire Dales

Private Yorkshire Dales from Windermere in a 16 seater Mercedes

AU$1,111
per traveller
Private Yorkshire Dales from Windermere in a 16 seater Mercedes
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Cities near Leyburn

Small Shopping centre in Skipton, Yorkshire

Skipton

Mill Gill waterfall

Askrigg

Harrogate

Harrogate

Preston under Scar The view of the village from the opposite side of the dale. Preston Scar is behind the village, with the limestone quarries almost totally hidden from this angle.

West Witton

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