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Hawes

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The market at Hawes

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Hawes

The "little capital" of Upper Wensleydale is Hawes, Yorkshire's highest market town and farming community which lies in the path of the Pennine Way.

Not only is it famous for its chocolate-box, picture postcard appeal, but also as the home of some of the most delicious cheeses to be made in Britain and the ancient art of rope making, a craft which has been passed down from generation to generation and still draws visitors from all over the world. On market day, Tuesday, the town has a carnival atmosphere, when the whole community converges to visit the local auction mart and stock up with provisions at the indoor and outdoor markets. There are a number of art galleries in the town worth a look and the national park centre is situated just outside the town centre.

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1 Gill Edge Cottages
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3 miles

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2 Gill Edge Cottages
cottage 2 Gill Edge Cottages

3 miles

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Old Hall
cottage Old Hall

0.4 miles

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Fell Cottage
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2.8 miles

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Raydale House
cottage Raydale House

2.8 miles

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West End Cottage
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2.8 miles

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Dales Cottage
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1.6 miles

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Stable Cottage
cottage Stable Cottage

2.8 miles

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The Farmhouse
cottage The Farmhouse

0.3 miles

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The Barnhouse
cottage The Barnhouse

0.3 miles

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Yarn House
cottage Yarn House

0.4 miles

Sleeps up to 8


3 Gill Edge Cottages
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3 miles

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Towns and attractions

cottage Outhwaite Ropemakers
- 0.2 milesThe visitors centre

Watch traditional ropemaking and see how the twist is put in!



cottage The Herriot Gallery
- 0.4 miles

The gallery features original artwork, ceramics and textiles all by local artists and artisans.



cottage Wensleydale Creamery
- 0.4 milesWensleydale Creamery

Specialist cheese shop and fully licensed restaurant.