- Pendragon Castle – Legend states that the castle – located in the Mallerstang valley close to the River Eden – was built by Uther, father of King Arthur.
- Gamelands Stone Circle – Lying in the shadow of Great Asby Scar with views of the Howgill Fells, this is one of the largest circles in Cumbria, dating from the Neolithic or New Stone Age.
- Bolton Castle – This 14th-century castle is preserved in outstanding condition with many interesting rooms and features to discover – Mary, Queen of Scots was held prisoner here for six months.
- Aysgarth Falls – The triple flight of waterfalls, surrounded by woodland, are spectacular after heavy rain, and featured in the movie Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991).
- Grassington – A bustling village with cobbled streets and stone cottages, and the location for ‘Darrowby’, the fictional village featured in Channel 5’s All Creatures Great & Small.
- Sunbiggin Tarn – Important for its variety of wildlife and plant life, and offering views of the Howgills, Great Asby Scar and Little Asby Common.
- Smardale National Nature Reserve – Comprising three separate nature reserves that stretch from Newbiggin-on-Lune almost as far as Kirkby Stephen, with stunning scenery providing a backdrop.
- Kettlewell – This beautiful Wharfedale village is dominated on two sides by high peaks, home to an annual Scarecrow Festival, and showcased in the movie Calendar Girls (2003).
- Bolton Abbey Estate – Set in 30,000 acres of stunning Dales countryside there are riverside and woodland walks, the ancient Priory, and nearby Embsay & Bolton Abbey steam railway to explore.
- Hardraw Force – England’s highest single-drop waterfall featured in the film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991).
- Ribblehead Viaduct – A world-famous feat of Victorian engineering, located in the middle of the Yorkshire Three Peaks; a must-visit.
- Tan Hill Inn – At 1,732ft this is Britain’s highest pub, famous for its warm welcome, live music, and the occasional enforced lock-in after heavy snow!
- Howgill Fells – Escape the crowds and head west; this distinctive range of rounded grassy hills lies between Sedbergh and Ravenstonedale, and were famously described by Alfred Wainwright as like a ‘herd of sleeping elephants’.
