Embsay

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Haw Park Quarry This huge limestone quarry is now disused, apart from a section used for landfill. The typical horizontally bedded dales limestones are here turned almost vertical due to local faulting.
Haw Park Quarry This huge limestone quarry is now disused, apart from a section used for landfill. The typical horizontally bedded dales limestones are here turned almost vertical due to local faulting.
Eastby Crag, near Skipton, Yorkshire Climbing instructors often take their novices to the easy Eastby Crag for the earlier stages of their instruction.
Embsay reservoir The sailing club hut in the SW corner of the reservoir.
Railway station Holywell Halt from the road bridge which is Holywell Bridge.
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Crown Hotel Harrogate

Crown Hotel Harrogate

3 out of 5
Crown Place Harrogate England
$55 nightly
The price is $66 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$66 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Harrogate. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
The staff were all lovely. The family room was great and had everything we needed. Spotlessly clean too. Fantastic location in centre of Harrogate. It was built in the 1700’s so you must embrace its age and character.

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Crown Hotel Harrogate
Village Hotel Leeds North

Village Hotel Leeds North

3.5 out of 5
186 Otley Road, Headingley Leeds England
$70 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$84 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Leeds. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
The room was lovely and comfortable and the staff were professional and extremely helpful. The whole atmosphere at the hotel was fantastic!

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

Village Hotel Leeds North
The Yorkshire

The Yorkshire

4 out of 5
Prospect Place Harrogate England
$71 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$85 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Harrogate. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Staff were warm & welcoming; room spotless & comfortable.

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

The Yorkshire
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Luxury Holiday Home with Hot Tub, Pet & Family friendly in the Yorkshire Dales

Luxury Holiday Home with Hot Tub, Pet & Family friendly in the Yorkshire Dales

Eastby England
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Skipton. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Popular attractions Embsay and Bolton ...
10/10 Exceptional! (65 reviews)
Beautiful property in a beautiful place. The host communicated brilliantly and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend staying at this property!

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Luxury Holiday Home with Hot Tub, Pet & Family friendly in the Yorkshire Dales
Harrogate by Deuce Hotels

Harrogate by Deuce Hotels

2 out of 5
11 Cambridge Rd Harrogate England
Stay at this aparthotel in Harrogate. Enjoy free WiFi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Harrogate Theatre and Montpellier Quarter are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (57 reviews)
Issue with noise in first room so quickly moved me to alternate room

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

Harrogate by Deuce Hotels
Far Reaching Rural Views- Pet Friendly

Far Reaching Rural Views- Pet Friendly

Silsden ENG
Stay at this cottage in Keighley. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hesketh Farm Park and Ilkley Golf Club are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (209 reviews)
This cottage is amazing love going lovely place home from home and so peaceful highly recommended

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Far Reaching Rural Views- Pet Friendly
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Popular places to visit

Aerial sunset of Comb Hill and Watlows dry Valley part of the Limestone landscape near Malham Cove, Malham, North Yorkshire, UK

Malham Cove

Explore the great outdoors at Malham Cove, a lovely green space in Malham. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Malham Cove
Pen-y-Ghent makes up one the Yorkshire 3 peaks which, if you accept the challenge have to complete all 3 peaks and 24 miles within 12 hours. Most people start with this one (the smallest of the 3 ) from the nearby village of Horton-in-Ribblesdale. I’ve completed the challenge many years ago in my youth and this time we just tackled this one on a circular 6 mile walk. We took the 3 peaks ascent route which is steep in places and involves a scramble up some rocks near the end but the views

Pen-y-Ghent

Explore the great outdoors at Pen-y-Ghent, a lovely green space in Horton in Ribblesdale. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Pen-y-Ghent
Very interesting 900 year old castle in Skipton with old Banqueting room, dungeon etc. Nice woodland walks in nearby Skipton Castle Wood.

Skipton Castle

You can find out about the history of Skipton with a trip to Skipton Castle. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Skipton Castle
This is beautiful Bolton Abbey in Wharfedale at the foot of the Yorkshire Dales. The now ruined abbey was founded in 1154 but dissolved by Henry VIII in 1539. Dare to cross the sixty stepping stones to cross the river but beware of the Strid with its dangerous eddies of water.

Bolton Priory

Find out about the history of Bolton Abbey when you take a trip to Bolton Priory. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Bolton Priory
Took a walk a few months ago and came across this lovely sight.

Gordale Scar

Explore the great outdoors at Gordale Scar, a lovely green space in Malham. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Gordale Scar

Thornton Hall Farm Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Thornton Hall Farm Country Park, a lovely green space in Earby. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Thornton Hall Farm Country Park

Things to do

Afternoon Tea Cruise in North Yorkshire

Afternoon Tea Cruise in North Yorkshire

$44
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Afternoon Tea Cruise in North Yorkshire
1 Hour Private Otley Ghost Tour

1 Hour Private Otley Ghost Tour

$22
per adult
1 Hour Private Otley Ghost Tour
Yorkshire Dales

Private Yorkshire Dales from Windermere in a 16 seater Mercedes

$783
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Private Yorkshire Dales from Windermere in a 16 seater Mercedes
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Cities near Embsay

Small Shopping centre in Skipton, Yorkshire

Skipton

Lillands Beck Tiny beck heading eastwards towards the Wharfe near Bolton Bridge. The beck has four different names along its short course.

Draughton

Forest Track in Crag Wood
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Stirton

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