LOCAL AREA
Kell House is ideally located for discovering the famous town of Pateley Bridge, with its specialist food shops, cafes and tea shops, local craft workshops and so much more. It's also an ideal centre for walks such as the Nidderdale Way, the 6 Dales Way, cycling routes including the Way of the Roses, and exploring many famous local attractions such as Brimham Rocks, Fountains Abbey, Stump Cross Caverns or the delights of the Spa town Harrogate.
We have lots of information here at Kell House for you to peruse during your stay, and we’d be delighted to recommend the local area, walks and restaurants to you when you arrive. If you’d like to get a feel for what the area has to offer before you book, please see some of our favourites below and do feel free to get in touch with us directly if you’d like to find out more.
WALKS
Nidderdale is renowned for its many beautiful and varied walks through the outstanding scenery of the Yorkshire Dales, such as the Nidderdale Way and the 6 Dales way.
For a comprehensive view of all walks see: https://nidderdaleaonb.org.uk/visiting/outdoor-and-active/walking/
CYCLE ROUTES
The Yorkshire Dales offers a fantastic variety of cycling trails, and was the heart of stage one of the Tour de France cycle race in 2014 and the Tour de Yorkshire in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
Explore Nidderdale cycle routes here: https://nidderdaleaonb.org.uk/visiting/outdoor-and-active/cycling/
NEARBY TOWNS
Harrogate spa town (13 miles/30 mins drive) Harrogate is a Victorian Spa town with Turkish Baths, and the famous Betty’s Tea Rooms.
Ripon (11 miles/20 mins drive) Ripon has an imposing cathedral, fascinating museums and a bustling market square.
Knaresborough (14miles/25 mins drive) Knaresborough has a striking railway viaduct over the river Nidd and a warren of medieval cobbled streets.
Skipton (22miles/30 mins drive) Skipton is a charming market town with a castle and ruined priory.
Grassington (11miles/20 mins drive) Grassington is a beautiful village in Upper Wharfedale with river walks, local shops and welcoming pubs.
NATIONAL TRUST, GARDENS & PLACES TO VISIT
Below is a selection of National Trusts, Gardens and destinations we highly recommend visiting - if you’d like any more information, please do email or call us!
Brimham Rocks: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brimham-rocks
Fountains Abbey: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey-and-studley-royal-water-garden
Harlow Carr: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/harlow-carr
Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park: www.himalayangarden.com
Newby Hall: www.newbyhall.com
The Yorkshire Show: greatyorkshireshow.co.uk
Malham Cove: www.malhamdale.com/malhamcove
How Stean Gorge: howstean.co.uk
Stump Cross Caverns: www.stumpcrosscaverns.co.uk
