Gearstones Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bridge over Gayle Beck. This bridge carries the Dales Way over Gayle Beck. It replaces an earlier footbridge - a long narrow structure only negotiable to pedestrians. This substantial piece of carpentry needs to withstand the passage of heavy laden logging trucks, to allow access from the forest plantations on Cam Fell and Greenfield onto the B6255. In the process this excellent portion of the Dales Way has been ruined - will it ever be restored to its former glory once the trees have all been removed? The Pennine Bridleway has also been channelled this way.
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Bridge over Gayle Beck. This bridge carries the Dales Way over Gayle Beck. It replaces an earlier footbridge - a long narrow structure only negotiable to pedestrians. This substantial piece of carpentry needs to withstand the passage of heavy laden logging trucks, to allow access from the forest plantations on Cam Fell and Greenfield onto the B6255. In the process this excellent portion of the Dales Way has been ruined - will it ever be restored to its former glory once the trees have all been removed? The Pennine Bridleway has also been channelled this way.
Photo by Chris Heaton (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Gayle Beck near Far Gearstones
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Winshaw A farm near Ribblehead.
Photo by John Illingworth (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Dales Way Footbridge and ford across Gayle Beck. The ford is in the civil parish of Horton in Ribblesdale, although geographically nearer Ribblehead than Horton.
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Riverside Hotel

Riverside Hotel

3 out of 5
Beezon Road Kendal England
The price is NZ$251 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
NZ$251
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kendal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Nice hotel centrally located.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Riverside Hotel
Pine Lake Resort

Pine Lake Resort

4 out of 5
Dock Acres Carnforth England
The price is NZ$160 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$160
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Carnforth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,441 reviews)
Lovely lodge. Excellent customer service, any issues were sorted immediately!

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Pine Lake Resort
The Crooklands, BW Signature Collection

The Crooklands, BW Signature Collection

3 out of 5
Crooklands Milnthorpe Milnthorpe England
The price is NZ$156 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
NZ$156
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milnthorpe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (336 reviews)
Room and hotel were lovely and clean. Very comfortable bed. Staff polite and helpful at all times. Great location.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

The Crooklands, BW Signature Collection
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Pine Lake Resort

Pine Lake Resort

4 out of 5
Dock Acres Carnforth England
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Carnforth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,441 reviews)
Lovely lodge. Excellent customer service, any issues were sorted immediately!

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Pine Lake Resort
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
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Popular places to visit

Some of the lovely bluebells and fern to be seen on the trail.

The Ingleton Waterfalls Trail

5/5(1 review)

You can take time to visit The Ingleton Waterfalls Trail during your travels to Thornton in Lonsdale. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

The Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
The Viaduct with a cargo train going over. #LifeatExpedia

Ribblehead Viaduct

4/5(1 review)

Learn about the local history of Ingleton when you take a trip to Ribblehead Viaduct. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the lively bars.

Ribblehead Viaduct
Dawn is a favourite time of mine especially in spring when the sun hits the water creating a mist. On this morning these 3 Mute Swans lined up beautifully for the perfect scene of tranquility. #wildlife #nature #swans #dawn #daybreak #birds

Leighton Moss RSPB Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Leighton Moss RSPB Reserve, a lovely green space in Silverdale. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Leighton Moss RSPB Reserve

The Enchanted Chocolate Mine

Enjoy an outing to The Enchanted Chocolate Mine during your stay in Kirkby Lonsdale. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

The Enchanted Chocolate Mine

Ingleborough National Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Ingleborough National Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Ingleton. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Ingleborough National Nature Reserve

Ingleborough

You can learn about the history of Ingleton with a stop at Ingleborough. While in this quaint area, you can enjoy the bars.

Ingleborough

Activities

Lake District: Beatrix Potter Half-Day Tour

Lake District: Beatrix Potter Half-Day Tour

NZ$171
per adult
Lake District: Beatrix Potter Half-Day Tour
Cumbrian Coast - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan

Cumbrian Coast - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan

NZ$25
per traveller
Cumbrian Coast - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan
mountain and lake and view

Lake District Day Trip by Train with Lake Windermere Cruise & Cream Tea

NZ$740
per adult
Lake District Day Trip by Train with Lake Windermere Cruise & Cream Tea
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