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General Tourist Information Historical Historical Railways Walking Other Activities Transport Miscellaneous
BUCKDEN COMMUNITY WEBSITE
Lots and lots of information about the village, including what
events are happening in the village, history, old photographs,
where to eat in the locality, useful telephone numbers. You
can even read the largely tongue-in-cheek correspondence between
the locals in the letters to the editor section - www.buckden.org
GENERAL TOURIST INFORMATION
Dales Links Comprehensive listing of websites
about the Yorkshire Dales. www.daleslinks.org
Destination Dales Virtual visitor centre for
the Yorkshire Dales National Park. www.destinationdales.org
iKnow Yorkshire Yorkshire Dales tourist information,
hotels, holiday cottages and bed and breakfasts.
www.iknow-yorkshire.co.uk
Yorkshire Dales Visitor information site with
photos. www.yorkshire-dales.com
Yorkshire Dales National Park Official National
Park site giving details of the Dales environment and things
to do. www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
Yorkshire Visitor Information on the Dales,
including travel information and things to do. Yorkshire Tourist
Board site. www.yorkshirevisitor.com
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HISTORICAL (abbeys, stately homes, etc)
Bolton Abbey Estate Country estate in Wharfedale featuring woodland trails, heather moors, the famous Strid gorge and ancient priory ruins. www.boltonabbey.com
Buckden Pike WW2 bomber crash Tells the fascinating story of the WW2 Wellington bomber crash on Buckden Pike in 1942 in which the lone survivor found his way down to Cray through thick snow to the valley below by following fox tracks. www.buckdenpike.co.uk
Fountains Abbey Britain's largest monastic ruin and most complete Cistercian abbey with 800 years' history. www.fountainsabbey.org.uk
Skipton Castle Dating from the 13th century, one of the most complete mediaeval castles in England, despite enduring a three-year siege in the Civil War. www.skiptoncastle.co.uk
Parcevall Hall Gardens Hillside and woodland gardens near Bolton Abbey in Wharfedale with views of Simon's Seat. www.parcevallhallgardens.co.uk
Rievaulx Abbey The abbey was founded by St Bernard of Clairvaux, when he sent 12 Clairvaux monks to Rievaulx in 1132. From these modest beginnings grew one of the wealthiest monasteries of medieval England and the first northern Cistercian monastery. www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/ConProperty.377
Helmsey Castle This great medieval castle's impressive ruins stand beside the attractive market town of Helmsley. The fortress was probably begun after 1120 by Walter Espec - 'Walter the Woodpecker" www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/ConProperty.367
Byland Abbey Byland was one of the great Yorkshire Cistercian abbeys. Much of its huge cathedral-sized church survives. Its great circular rose window, now surviving only in part, was probably the model for the rose window of York Minster. www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/ConProperty.361
Bolton Castle The castle was first built by Sir Richard le Scrope in 1379 when a licence to crenellate Bolton was granted by Richard II. www.castles-abbeys.co.uk/Bolton-Castle.html
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HISTORICAL RAILWAYS
Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway Heritage rail line linking Embsay with Bolton Abbey in Wharfedale. www.pogo.org.uk/railway
Keighley and Worth Valley Railway Heritage railway made famous by 1971 film classic, The Railway Children. www.kwvr.co.uk
National Railway Museum Located in York this is the home to the UK’s national rail collection. www.nrm.org.uk
Wensleydale Railway Reopened rail line with linking bus services serving Wensleydale seven days a week. www.wensleydalerailway.com
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WALKING
Dales Bus Ramblers Walking group affiliated to the Ramblers' Association focusing on walks in the Dales accessible by public transport. www.dalesbusramblers.org.uk
Dales Walks Visitor information site focusing on walking in the Dales. www.daleswalks.co.uk
Dales Way Leads you along the Dales Way, section by section, with information on facilities along the way. West Winds is on the Dales Way. www.thedalesway.co.uk
Dales Way Association Website of organisation promoting the Dales Way, which passes West Winds. www.dalesway.org.uk
Inn Way Guide to long distance walking routes linking pubs in parts of northern England, including the Yorkshire Dales. Buckden is on the Dales Inn Way. www.innway.co.uk
Ramblers' Association Website of Yorkshire West Riding part of national organisation representing the interests of walkers and promoting countryside access. www.ramblersyorkshire.org
Sherpa Van Project Baggage transport service along the Dales Way. West Winds is on the Dales Way. www.sherpavan.com
Walking Britain Includes details of the ascent of Buckden Pike from Buckden.
www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walks/walks6/w281
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OTHER ACTIVITIES
Kilnsey Trekking and Riding Centre British Horse Society-approved centre at Coniston in Wharfedale offering trekking, 'hacking' and trail riding escorted by experienced leaders. www.kilnseyriding.com
Wensleydale Creamery Maker of real Wensleydale cheese from local cattle at Hawes in Wensleydale, with museum, viewing galleries, tasting counter, shop and restaurant. Supplier of cheeses to West Winds. www.wensleydale.co.uk
Yorkshire Dales Trekking Centre Riding centre in Malham offering trekking, trail riding and tuition for all levels of horse riders. www.ydtc.net
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TRANSPORT
Dales Bus Details of local bus services, including the Sunday specials from West Yorkshire to the heart of the Dales via Buckden. www.dalesbus.org
National Rail Guide to rail services throughout the country. www.nationalrail.co.uk
Pride of the Dales Bus services linking Skipton and Ilkley with Buckden via Grassington. www.prideofthedales.co.uk
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MISCELLANEOUS
Stump Cross Caverns Natural show cave on the moors above Grassington with shop selling crystal and mineral specimens. www.stumpcrosscaverns.co.uk
Dalesman magazine Legendary magazine focusing on Yorkshire nostalgia. www.dalesman.co.uk
Kilnsey Park Fish farm at Kilnsey in Wharfedale with fly fishing, nature trails with red squirrels, butterfly garden, aquarium, produce shop and restaurant. www.kilnseypark.co.uk
Tescos on-line shopping Internet shopping for groceries, and they’ll deliver from the Skipton branch. www.tesco.com
Yorkshire Life The Yorkshire magazine focusing on heritage, places and life in Yorkshire, including the Dales. www.yorkshirelife.co.uk
Aysgarth Falls Best known for its breathtaking triple flight of waterfalls, carved out by the River Ure on its descent to mid-Wensleydale. The Upper Fall featured in the film Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves. www.wensleydale.org/villages/aysgarth.html
Malham and Gordale Scar www.malhamdale.org.uk/gordale_scar.htm
Maps This website allows you to view an Ordnance Survey map of the village. Type the following postcode into the search box: BD23 5JA www.streetmap.co.uk/
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