Cray Travel Guide

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The hillside above Cray
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The hillside above Cray
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A poor man's Malham Cove?
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Upper Wharfedale
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Haw Ings in Wharfedale The flat flood plain downstream from Hubberholme, taken from Buckden Rake. This photo was taken 11 years before that of Tim Cook 57075, from virtually the same spot, and it is interesting to note how some of the streamside and hedgerow trees have grown over that period. Otherwise, there is little change in the landscape.

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Herriots

Herriots

3 out of 5
Broughton Road Skipton England
The price is NZ$201 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
NZ$201
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Skipton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (536 reviews)
The room was very clean and tidy. The staff were very courteous and helpful.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Herriots
The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous

The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous

4 out of 5
Keighley Road Skipton England
Stay at this hotel in Skipton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (893 reviews)
Everything fine no single bed in room for 4yr old but sorted within 10mins ,reception and all staff very helpful and polite.

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

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The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous
The Coniston Hotel and Country Estate

The Coniston Hotel and Country Estate

4 out of 5
Coniston Cold Skipton England
The price is NZ$261 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
NZ$261
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Skipton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (140 reviews)
Staff were lovely, room was clean, the spa was fantastic and the view is amazing.

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

The Coniston Hotel and Country Estate
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Charming Detached Completely Private Stone Built Open Plan Cosy Retreat For 2

Charming Detached Completely Private Stone Built Open Plan Cosy Retreat For 2

lancaster ENG
Stay at this cottage in Lancaster. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Bentham Golf Club and The Ingleton Waterfalls Trail are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (185 reviews)
Bathroom not suitable, picture on advert needs updating to show true size not just the top of the toilet, cottage fine no problems

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Charming Detached Completely Private Stone Built Open Plan Cosy Retreat For 2
Tucked Away Cottage, Beautiful cottage in central Grassington with parking

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 11 Jan 2026

Tucked Away Cottage, Beautiful cottage in central Grassington with parking
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
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Skipton. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and concierge services. Popular attractions Embsay and Bolton Abbey ...
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 18 Feb 2026

Luxury Holiday Home with Hot Tub, Pet & Family friendly in the Yorkshire Dales
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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. Visit 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. Visit 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 stop at Skipton Castle. Visit 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 with a stop at Bolton Priory. Visit 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. Visit 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. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Thornton Hall Farm Country Park

Activities

Afternoon Tea Cruise in North Yorkshire

Afternoon Tea Cruise in North Yorkshire

NZ$76
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Afternoon Tea Cruise in North Yorkshire
Garden Harlow Admission Ticket

RHS Garden Harlow Carr Entry Ticket

NZ$30
per adult
RHS Garden Harlow Carr Entry Ticket
Yorkshire Dales

Private Yorkshire Dales from Windermere in a 16 seater Mercedes

NZ$1,321
per traveller
Private Yorkshire Dales from Windermere in a 16 seater Mercedes
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Cities near Cray

Small Shopping centre in Skipton, Yorkshire

Skipton

It's definitely brighter on the other side

Hubberholme