Things to do
Places to visit nearby
Howgill Lodge is set in a rural location, yet there is so much to do within easy reach. We have selected some of our favourites here, but our friendly team have a wealth of local knowledge from walks and cycle routes to visitor attractions, shopping and the best local places for food and drink. Call in at reception during your stay to get the best out of your Yorkshire Dales holiday!
Footpath to Simons Seat
75m awayA lovely 10km walk up to Simons Seat which offers spectacular views across the Wharfe valley from the top.
Parcevall Hall Gardens
1 mile away24 acres of formal and woodland gardens, rising up the hillside. Includes a rose garden, woodland walks, rock garden and south facing terraces.
Appletreewick
2 miles awayA small traditional Yorkshire Dales village with picturesque houses, some dating back to the 12th Century.
Barden Tower and Priest House
2.2 miles away15th Century tower, although today only the outer shell remains. The Grade 1 listed Priest house restaurant offers superb views with a reputation for excellent cuisine.
Burnsall
3 miles awayA lovely Yorkshire Dales village on the river Wharfe, with an attractive 5 arch bridge over which the Dales Way passes. Lovely grassy bank perfect for picnics
The Strid, Bolton Abbey
3 miles awayA deep, narrow channel and very dangerous part of the river Wharfe due to the depth and speed of the current, no one who has fallen in here has ever come out alive!
Footpath to the Valley of Desolation, Bolton Abbey
3.3 miles away(Starts at Bolton Abbey) This 10km route passes through the Valley of Desolation. Beautiful varied scenery, amazing views from Simon’s Seat at the top
Skipton
7.6 miles awayA thriving market town (Market days Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday), with a castle dating back to 1090, boat trips along the canal, cycle hire, good variety of shops from high street shops to independent retailers, good mix of cafes restaurants and pubs including Bizzie Lizzies award winning fish and chip shop
Kilnsey Park
9.2 miles awayA back to nature day out with red squirrels, a butterfly garden and family fishing, catch your own fish and take it home for dinner!
Things to do
Places to visit further afield
Ilkley
10.6 miles awayPicturesque town, home to the famous Cow and Calf rocks and Ilkley Moor. Also has a 14th century manor house, a lido and indoor swimming pool, riverside walks – the 80-mile Dales Way footpath begins at the river in Ilkley, Plenty of shopping including independent and high street shops and numerous pubs, cafes and restaurants – for a special treat head to Bettys tea room for afternoon tea.
Pateley Bridge
9.5 miles awayA small market town in Nidderdale, winner of the Great British High Street competition in 2016, it has many cafes, restaurants and shops selling local produce. Don’t miss a visit to the oldest sweet shop in England. It also has a play area, a bandstand and a large picnic area.
Swinsty & Fewston Reservoirs
14.5 miles awayManaged by Yorkshire Water, the reservoirs sit in the Washburn Valley on the southern side of the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A lovely walk for a morning or afternoon, pushchair friendly.
Studfold Fairy and Pixie Adventure
16.4 miles awaySuitable for toddlers and primary school age children, with clues to unravel, sensory boxes, go carts, play barn, den building and an interactive historical barn. Onsite café and shop (fairy wings available).
Ripley Castle
19.5 miles awayA grade 1 listed 14th Century country house steeped in history, with guided tours, magnificent grounds, lakes and a deer park.
Malham Tarn and Moor
24.7 miles awayMalham tarn is the largest lake in North Yorkshire and is one of only eight Upland alkaline lakes in Europe. It is also a designated site of special scientific interest and takes about 3 hours to walk round.
Harrogate
22 miles awayHarrogate is a spa town with numerous pubs, cafes and restaurants. There is a good variety of high street and independent shops. Visit the Turkish Baths for some spa treatments and relaxation.
Black Sheep Brewery Masham
21.5 miles awayIndependent Yorkshire brewery founded in 1992 by Paul Theakston, offering tours, bar with kitchen and shop.
The Forbidden Corner
25.8 miles awayA unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers and surprises created in a four acre garden in Tupgill Park. A great and unusual day out.
Aysgarth Falls
26.5 miles awayThe three separate falls are both dramatic and picturesque, a series of wide limestone steps in the river Ure. There is also a national park centre, car park and café. Riverside stones and grassy banks make great picnic spots.
