Title: Visit Swinithwaite: 2026 Travel Guide for Swinithwaite, Leyburn | Expedia.com [Hotels in Swinithwaite](https://expedia.com/Swinithwaite-Hotels.d3000379052.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Swinithwaite](https://expedia.com/Swinithwaite-Vacation-Rentals.d3000379052.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Swinithwaite](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Swinithwaite.d3000379052.Car-Rental-Guide)[Swinithwaite Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Swinithwaite.d3000379052.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Swinithwaite ## Travel Guide ![Redmire Force taken from the south bank of the river Ure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000379052/e10677ee-10f9-4195-b2db-b9de9ef4e523.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000379052/e10677ee-10f9-4195-b2db-b9de9ef4e523.jpg) by [Tony Wells](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/39435) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Redmire Force taken from the south bank of the river Ure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000379052/e10677ee-10f9-4195-b2db-b9de9ef4e523.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000379052/e10677ee-10f9-4195-b2db-b9de9ef4e523.jpg) by [Tony Wells](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/39435) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Penhill Preceptory Remains of walls and graves of a chapel in a preceptory* of the Knights Templar.Built C 1200. Dictionary def:- subordinate community of Knights Templars; estates or buildings of this. So now you know!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000379052/b0dccc8d-650b-4a2e-8d5e-897ba682bdd3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000379052/b0dccc8d-650b-4a2e-8d5e-897ba682bdd3.jpg) by [Tony Mercer](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/32665) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Redmire Force. One of the lesser known falls on the River Ure.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000379052/38c55d71-2d27-4e46-89cf-af80c64eb039.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000379052/38c55d71-2d27-4e46-89cf-af80c64eb039.jpg) by [Bob Danylec](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/3264) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Countryside, Wensleydale. Taken near Swinithwaite.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000379052/aa60ec5a-c281-4d55-9fe0-61ea5691241e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000379052/aa60ec5a-c281-4d55-9fe0-61ea5691241e.jpg) by [wfmillar](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/7544) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Swinithwaite Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_3000379052) - Swinithwaite Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Swinithwaite ![Grantley Hall](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33380000/33376500/33376432/1fa2ae49_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grantley Hall Grantley Ripon England $606 nightly $728 total Mar 9 - Mar 10 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Ripon. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Studley Roger Seven Bridges Walk and ... 10/10 Exceptional! (188 reviews) Amazing Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F9%2F2026&endDate=3%2F10%2F2026&selected=33376432&PinnedHotelID=33376432&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000379052) ![Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25500/25497/c78d8ec4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner by IHG Junction A1 / A66 Richmond England $75 nightly $90 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Clean room, friendly staff Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=25497&PinnedHotelID=25497&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000379052) ![The Kings Head Hotel, Richmond, North Yorkshire](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5700/5656/1380934b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Kings Head Hotel, Richmond, North Yorkshire Market Place Richmond England $100 nightly $120 total Mar 5 - Mar 6 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (527 reviews) Rooms amazing, food amazing, staff amazing. We love this hotel and every time we have visited Richmond The Kings Head is where we always stay. Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F5%2F2026&endDate=3%2F6%2F2026&selected=5656&PinnedHotelID=5656&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000379052) [See all 1,716 properties in Swinithwaite](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F2%2F2026&endDate=3%2F3%2F2026®ionId=3000379052) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Tucked Away Cottage, Beautiful cottage in central Grassington with parking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19490000/19486500/19486426/43c03862_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tucked Away Cottage, Beautiful cottage in central Grassington with parking Grassington ENG Stay at this cottage in Skipton. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Kilnsey Park Estate and Grimwith Reservoir are ... 10/10 Exceptional! (168 reviews) Just back from 4 night stay, loved the coziness of the cottage, and the welcoming constant warmth, despite the very cold weather! Hosts very responsive, and very amenable. Perfectly positioned in the village, everything in walking distance, and the surrounding walks were lovely.The parking space ... Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Skipton-Hotels-Tucked-Away-Cottage.h19486426.Hotel-Information) ![Luxurious Converted Bothy/Barn In an Idyllic Setting](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27420000/27411700/27411614/1f8f86fe_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Luxurious Converted Bothy/Barn In an Idyllic Setting West Burton North Yorkshire Stay at this cottage in Leyburn. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Aysgarth Falls and West Burton Falls ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (120 reviews) Everything you need, very comfortable bed and great log burner, friendly host. NOTE: not really mountain side but can’t leave that off the rating. Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Leyburn-Hotels-Luxurious-Converted-Bothybarn-In-An-Idyllic-Setting.h27411614.Hotel-Information) ![Quirky Cottage in The Heart Of The Yorkshire Dales. Great reviews. Book early](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27121100/27121016/2ee4d529_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quirky Cottage in The Heart Of The Yorkshire Dales. Great reviews. Book early Hawes Yorkshire Stay at this cottage in Hawes. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Yorkshire Dales National Park and Wensleydale ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (134 reviews) The property is in the heart of Hawes, it does have a quirkiness to it, 2 nice bedrooms with comfy beds. Lovely sized bathroom. The kitchen is long and has everything you need for a homely stay. The only down side of the kitchen is cupboard space for storing food. The cottage sleeps 4 but there is ... Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hawes-Hotels-Quirky-Cottage-In-The-Heart-Of-The-Yorkshire-Dales-Great-Reviews-Book-Early.h27121016.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Swinithwaite](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000379052&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Swinithwaite hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000379052&startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02)[Mar 1 - Mar 2](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000379052&startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000379052&startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03)[Mar 2 - Mar 3](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000379052&startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000379052&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026)[Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000379052&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![A little nonsense now and then, is relished by the wisest men. - Roald Dahl](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532494178/1329ebbd-d0e7-492a-af18-3e0c5454b78e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Forbidden Corner Bring the family to The Forbidden Corner and have a fun-filled day at this amusement park in Coverham with Agglethorpe. While in this quaint area, you can savor the lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/The-Forbidden-Corner-Leyburn.d553248621532494178.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aysgarth Falls are a triple flight of waterfalls, surrounded by forest and farmland, carved out by the River Ure over an almost one-mile stretch near the village of Aysgarth. The Falls have attracted visitors for over 200 years. The upper and middle fall was featured in the film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. #LikeALocal #GreatOutdoors Photo ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079205/0c907be3-0657-42d4-bbdc-3cf4b60baf87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Aysgarth Falls Explore the great outdoors at Aysgarth Falls, a lovely green space in Aysgarth. Discover the countryside and bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Aysgarth-Falls-Leyburn.d6079205.Vacation-Attraction) ![Taken on Sunday 27th August 2017](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079209/dc418744-a3ea-4984-ac4e-bbebdbd0f206.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bolton Castle Find out about the history of Castle Bolton with East and West Bolton when you spend time at Bolton Castle. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/Bolton-Castle-Leyburn.d6079209.Vacation-Attraction) #### Middleham Castle You can find out about the history of Middleham with a visit to Middleham Castle. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Middleham-Castle-Leyburn.d6079239.Vacation-Attraction) #### Harmby Waterfall Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Harmby Waterfall during your travels in Harmby. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Harmby-Waterfall-Leyburn.d553248621556207206.Vacation-Attraction) #### Constable Burton Hall Learn about the local history of Constable Burton when you spend time at Constable Burton Hall. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Constable-Burton-Hall-Leyburn.d553248621532494317.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Yorkshire Dales](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45286715/9e9d0eb9-12d6-41f5-adb2-6ce4ec23a78a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Yorkshire Dales from Windermere in a 16 seater Mercedes $783 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-yorkshire-dales-from-windermere-in-a-16-seater-mercedes.a45286715.activity-details) [See all activities in Swinithwaite](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Swinithwaite.d3000379052.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Swinithwaite ![Preston under Scar The view of the village from the opposite side of the dale. Preston Scar is behind the village, with the limestone quarries almost totally hidden from this angle.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179919/b9bc62a7-a96e-435e-9751-c419161fc99c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### West Witton ![A view across the broad Dale of Wensley to Penn Hill.I took the photo from the Leyburn Shawl,so called because Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned at nearby Bolton Castle but escaped and was caught near Leyburn were her Shawl was found shortly after](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602333/de9e431e-9821-45e7-8a15-a56cf91648fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Leyburn ![The Redmire Ash This ancient tree has stood on Redmire Green for centuries, but now it appears to be in its death throes as there is no sign of greenery.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602333/ea073f96-ccd3-44e2-bf72-2f8be2a4d0c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Redmire - Cities near Swinithwaite - Places of interest [West Witton](https://expedia.com/West-Witton.dx179919)[Leyburn](https://expedia.com/Leyburn.dx602333)[Redmire](https://expedia.com/Redmire.dx6337632) - [Yorkshire Dales National Park ](https://expedia.com/Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-England.d6046377.Vacation-Attraction) - [Barnard Castle ](https://expedia.com/Barnard-Castle-Barnard-Castle.d6088257.Vacation-Attraction) - [Malham Cove ](https://expedia.com/Malham-Cove-Skipton.d6088169.Vacation-Attraction) - [The Forbidden Corner ](https://expedia.com/The-Forbidden-Corner-Leyburn.d553248621532494178.Vacation-Attraction) - [Wensleydale ](https://expedia.com/Wensleydale-England.d182686.Vacation-Attraction) - [Aysgarth Falls ](https://expedia.com/Aysgarth-Falls-Leyburn.d6079205.Vacation-Attraction) - [Pen-y-Ghent ](https://expedia.com/Pen-Y-Ghent-Skipton.d6088173.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ribblehead Viaduct ](https://expedia.com/Ribblehead-Viaduct-Carnforth.d553248621563158500.Vacation-Attraction) - [Brimham Rocks ](https://expedia.com/Brimham-Rocks-Harrogate.d553248621532494099.Vacation-Attraction) - [North Pennines ](https://expedia.com/North-Pennines-England.d3000655548.Vacation-Attraction) - [Richmond Market Place ](https://expedia.com/Richmond-Market-Place-Richmond.d6088189.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lightwater Valley Theme Park ](https://expedia.com/Lightwater-Valley-Theme-Park-Ripon.d553248621532494186.Vacation-Attraction) - [Wensleydale Creamery ](https://expedia.com/Wensleydale-Creamery-Hawes.d6088179.Vacation-Attraction) - [Middleham Castle ](https://expedia.com/Middleham-Castle-Leyburn.d6079239.Vacation-Attraction) - [Swaledale Museum ](https://expedia.com/Swaledale-Museum-Richmond.d553248621533025512.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bolton Castle ](https://expedia.com/Bolton-Castle-Leyburn.d6079209.Vacation-Attraction) - [Gordale Scar ](https://expedia.com/Gordale-Scar-Skipton.d6088171.Vacation-Attraction) - [Nidderdale ](https://expedia.com/Nidderdale-England.d553248621593965840.Vacation-Attraction) - [Richmond Castle ](https://expedia.com/Richmond-Castle-Richmond.d6088187.Vacation-Attraction) - [Eden Valley ](https://expedia.com/Eden-Valley-England.d6049735.Vacation-Attraction) - [Grassington Tourist Information Centre ](https://expedia.com/Grassington-Tourist-Information-Centre-Skipton.d553248621561943987.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hardraw Force ](https://expedia.com/Hardraw-Force-Hawes.d6088181.Vacation-Attraction) - [Malham Tarn ](https://expedia.com/Malham-Tarn-Settle.d553248621555971653.Vacation-Attraction) - [Grimwith Reservoir ](https://expedia.com/Grimwith-Reservoir-Skipton.d553248621555971680.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kilnsey Park Estate ](https://expedia.com/Kilnsey-Park-Estate-Skipton.d553248621555971674.Vacation-Attraction) - [Studley Royal Park ](https://expedia.com/Studley-Royal-Park-Ripon.d6079261.Vacation-Attraction) - [Stump Cross Caverns ](https://expedia.com/Stump-Cross-Caverns-Harrogate.d553248621532494098.Vacation-Attraction) - [Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park ](https://expedia.com/Himalayan-Garden-Sculpture-Park-Ripon.d553248621532494182.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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