Sawley

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North Bridge, Grantley Grade II bridge over River Skell. A single segmental arch, band at road level, parapet rising in centre with chamfered coping. The south parapet wall continues to west and south and becomes the east wall to the smaller Hungate bridge.
North Bridge, Grantley Grade II bridge over River Skell. A single segmental arch, band at road level, parapet rising in centre with chamfered coping. The south parapet wall continues to west and south and becomes the east wall to the smaller Hungate bridge.
Downstream to bridge over the Laver Taken whilst perched on a rock in the middle of the river. Neat little three arched stone bridge.
FP leaves Low Gate Lane This footpath leaves Low Gate Lane and descends through Low Green Bank Wood to the River Skell. Low Gate Lane runs from the back of Sawley to Fountains Abbey.
Upper Skell Valley The icy track leads to Hungate.

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The Sawley Arms

The Sawley Arms

4 out of 5
Sawley Ripon England
$154 nightly
The price is $185 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$185 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this inn in Ripon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
The Sawley Arms
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 29 to Mar 30
$66 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (1,000 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! (1,001 reviews)
Heating in the room don’t work and was cold. But quick maintenance and staff were lovely. Just I had to sleep with my coat on.

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

Village Hotel Leeds North
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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
Pretty cottage with enclosed patio and private hot tub with stunning veiws

Pretty cottage with enclosed patio and private hot tub with stunning veiws

, West Yorkshire England
Stay at this cottage in Otley. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fewston Reservoir and Otley Market are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (140 reviews)
Lovely warm welcome, cosy cottage, underfloor heating made it lovely and warm.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

Pretty cottage with enclosed patio and private hot tub with stunning veiws
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Popular places to visit

At Fountains Abbey, nr Ripley, North Yorkshire, UK

Fountains Abbey

Find out about the history of Aldfield with a stop at Fountains Abbey. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Fountains Abbey
Ripon Cathedral from the graveyard!

Ripon Cathedral

Ripon Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Ripon, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Ripon Cathedral
Taken as the sunset over Lightwater Valley in October

Lightwater Valley Theme Park

Bring your family to Lightwater Valley Theme Park and have a fun-filled day at this amusement park in North Stainley with Sleningford. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Lightwater Valley Theme Park
Anne Boleyn’s Seat was originally built for Georgian visitors,who would sit in the seat and be surprised when the huge wooden doors opened,to reveal the view of the gardens and abbey below,This was the Aislabies way of showing off the estate that they owned#foutainsabbey#ripon

Studley Royal Park

Explore the great outdoors at Studley Royal Park, a lovely green space in Ripon. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Studley Royal Park

Newby Hall and Gardens

Find out about the history of Givendale with a stop at Newby Hall and Gardens. Discover the beautiful countryside and spas in this walkable area.

Newby Hall and Gardens

Ripon Racecourse

You can take time to visit Ripon Racecourse during your travels to Ripon. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Ripon Racecourse

Things to do

3 Hours Guided Tasting Experience of Ripon

3 Hours Guided Tasting Experience of Ripon

$103
per adult
3 Hours Guided Tasting Experience of Ripon
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Cities near Sawley

Ripon Cathedral from the graveyard!

Ripon

Harrogate

Harrogate

North Bridge, Grantley Grade II bridge over River Skell. A single segmental arch, band at road level, parapet rising in centre with chamfered coping. The south parapet wall continues to west and south and becomes the east wall to the smaller Hungate bridge.

Grantley

Fields and Countryside south east of Raventofts. This was taken from Raventofts Head and looks over a procession of flat fields and countryside
Photo by Chris Heaton (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Bishop Thornton