The Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway (E&BASR) is a heritage railway in North Yorkshire. The preserved railway was part of the former Midland Railway route from Skipton to Ilkley which was closed down by British Railways in 1965, over 15 years before the reopening of part of the line. The E&BASR currently runs for a total distance of 4 miles (6 km) from Embsay via Draughton Sidings, Holywell and Stoneacre Loop to Bolton Abbey station and carries around 100,000 passengers a year.
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Situated in an incomparable position overlooking the River Wharfe, the ruins of the 12th-century Priory and the restored Parish church are much loved by visitors. Nature trails lead through Strid...
If you're visiting the area to climb, don't miss the famous Cow and Calf rocks at Ilkley.
The former home of a local textile magnate is now a museum with free admission. A few rooms are furnished to recall their former Victorian splendour. The displays feature many local bygones, birds...
Rebuilt during the Civil War, the house has a dramatic history and numerous ghosts. Beautiful embroideries and colourful gardens. Visit the National Trust website
Experience something of the sights and sounds of passenger travel since the early days of the railways. The carriages which make up this collection are much in demand by film companies who want to...
Superb scenery and cycling routes… but not for the faint hearted! Numerous hills and inclines make for a steady, and in places challenging ride, but completely worth the hard work on the descent!
Get out and about on your bike and enjoy the rolling landscape. Whether you’re after hard core down hills, or just a simple ride along the landscape, you can ride as far as your legs will allow you.
There is a range of local walks suitable for all ages and abilities. The Railway Children Walk visits locations in the iconic film and is ideal for families. A walk to the waterfall at Brontë Bridge...
Take a memorable steam train journey back in time. Travel from delightfully restored stations through evocative scenery. Visit the website
Once the home of the Brontë family, it is now an intimate museum. This small Georgian Parsonage has rooms furnished as in the Brontë's day, with displays of their personal treasures, pictures, books...
The trout farm and shop down at Kilnsey Park Estate makes for a really good day out for any aspiring fisherman. See the Kilnsey Fishing website
For climbers we have one of Yorkshire's 'Big Three' limestone crags, Kilnsey Crag (the other two being Gordale and Malham). This is mostly higher grade sport climbing but there are some very good trad...
Built as a village for textile workers, the old mill has been transformed into an art gallery housing David Hockney artwork.
If you're planning on staying at YHA Malham, why not download a free map and get out exploring? All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore the area...
The Yorkshire Dales Cycle Way passes through Malham, and offers a classic 3 or 4 day cycle ride. Get out on your bike and enjoy the stunning landscape. Whether you’re after hard core down hills, or...
The Yorkshire Dales Cycle Way passes through Malham, and offers a classic 3 or 4 day cycle ride. Get out on your bike and enjoy the stunning landscape. Whether you’re after hard core down hills, or...