The village of Clapham sits at the very edge of the Dales National Park, and though it is only 16 miles from the coast of Lancashire at Carnforth, and 20 from Kendal in Cumbria, it is in the county of North Yorkshire. Clapham is a pretty settlement, with some solid stone cottages and a pub, The New Inn, that has been providing a stopping place for visitors since it was built as a coaching inn in 1776. Visitors wanting a quiet stroll will enjoy the village itself, but those with a more demanding appetite for exercise will find plenty nearby to interest them. Ingleborough, one of Yorkshire’s three peaks, is just two miles north of the village. Ingleborough Cave with its stalactites and stalagmites and Gaping Ghyll, where water drops 365 feet to the base of this daunting pot-hole, are both huge attractions in the area, but the existence of the Cave Rescue Organisation in the village should be a reminder that great care and proper equipment are needed when setting out to enjoy some of the district’s natural wonders. Those with an engineering bent will be interested by the lake above the village, created in the 19th century to feed the water turbine producing electricity for parts of the settlement. The local saw mill also has such a turbine, making use of the power of the water that over millennia has carved features into the countryside round about. Clapham Beck runs through the village itself, crossed by two foot and two road bridges. Clapham is just off the pretty A65 road, but it is also accessible by train, though travellers need to know that Clapham station is a mile south of the village proper.
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Places to Stay near Clapham
New Inn Hotel (0.09 miles)
The New Inn Hotel is ... More | visit website
New Inn Hotel (0.09 miles)
Set in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The beautiful old village straggles on either side of Clapham Beck, one half linked to the other by three bridges, the Church is at the ... More
Brookhouse Guest House (0.10 miles)
Set in the quaint tourist village of Clapham, North Yorkshire, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Brookhouse Guest House offers an appealing menu and comfortable accommodation.
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Dalesbridge B&B (1.48 miles)
Dalesbridge House (1.48 miles)
Dalesbridge House is located on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and Forest of Bowland. A warm welcome awaits you and our comfortable rooms have wonderful views over the surrounding fields and fells. ... More | visit website
The Traddock (1.61 miles)
Surrounded by breathtaking views of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the Traddock is a family run hotel that provides quality en-suite accommodation, elegant contemporary cuisine, a romantic setting and a warm welcome. The perfect base ... More | visit website
Bridge End Guest House (3.98 miles)
Coach House Inn (4.76 miles)
Situated in High Bentham, next door to the Yorkshire Dales and The Forest of Bowland, bordering Cumbria and Lancashire, making it accessible to all locations. Offering real Ales, excellent food ... More
The Craven Heifer (4.91 miles)
Craven Arms (5.03 miles)
The Craven Arms is nestled on the edges of the North Yorkshire Dales. Our family-friendly hotel, pub and restaurant is a great place to visit whilst exploring the beautiful countryside. ... More
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