# How Stean Gorge, Harrogate — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Explore dramatic limestone ravines, underground caverns and cascading waterfalls at this spectacular natural gorge near Pateley Bridge, offering family walks, adventure activities and waterside picnic spots. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/harrogate/attractions/how-stean-gorge (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Tourist Attraction # How Stean Gorge Lofthouse, Pateley Bridge [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11628159323313607837&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [How Stean Gorge](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/103724200205220852410) **In short:** How Stean Gorge is an attraction in Harrogate, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 598 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About How Stean Gorge Explore dramatic limestone ravines, underground caverns and cascading waterfalls at this spectacular natural gorge near Pateley Bridge, offering family walks, adventure activities and waterside picnic spots. ## What's nearby - How Stean Cottage next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Gary McKendrick](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/107330946321406948935/reviews) ★★★★★ Me and the boy have just had a class weekend here. We rented one of the cabins, the Loft, for two nights. Got there Friday night, settled in, slept well. Then the main event on Saturday morning. 0930 caving with Instructor Dave. Turns out just us in this session too so it was like I’d booked a private session. Our Harry was a little nervous but Dave was great with him from the beginning to the end. We had an epic time, exploring two caves all morning. We were both buzzing about it. We had a class lunch in the cafe, little man loved the glass floor over the gorge. Then after lunch we chilled in the loft cabin for a bit then went into the gorge and Tommy Taylor’s cave and counted 35 cave spiders! By the end of Saturday we were both knackered so slept well again. Sunday we checked out and went home via Stump Cross Caverns which are also worth a visit. What a weekend we had. Thanks to all the team at How Stean. We’ll be back for other activities for sure. · via Google [Lili Neményi](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/118415441449067392100/reviews) ★★★★★ An absolutely fantastic experience; it's a great adventure to walk along the rocky gorge and follow the river. The cave experience was lovely too! After our walk we had a nice cup of tea in the cafe to warm up and the views to the gorge from there were super beautiful! · via Google [Matthew Launchbury](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116471079943069632288/reviews) ★★★★★ We last came to How Stean Gorge back in early 2001 and this time we were back with our son and daughter. The gorge itself is as we remembered and is an excellent experience - highly recommended. The cafe has undergone significant changes since we were last here, and although ok, has lost a lot of the home cooked charm we remember from all those years ago. Overall, however, I would still recommend a visit if you are in the area. · via Google [Oriana Castelli](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105915253544106959584/reviews) ★★★★★ We did the abseiling and gorge walk and we loved it. I was a bit nervous but instructor Mike was lovely and took good care of us. It felt safe and exciting at the same time. The gorge is beautiful and it’s a special experience to walk in there through the water. Would definitely recommend it. Lunch and coffee at the café afterwards, yummie food and lovely setting surrounded by nature and a view on the gorge. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x487c06760f568d11:0xa15f854bc1c1149d!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this adventure park offers a variety of exciting activities, including caving, Via Ferrata, and gorge walking, with many highlighting the stunning natural scenery. They also mention the cafe serves delicious food and has a unique glass floor over the gorge. Guests appreciate the friendly, knowledgeable staff and the well-maintained facilities, including hot showers. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Lofthouse, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, HG3 5SF [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=54.1570038%2C-1.8584739) **Category** Adventure & Activity Centres **Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (598 reviews) **Suitable for** Ages 4+ **Setting** Outdoor **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Harrogate [More attractions in Harrogate](https://staycation.co.uk/harrogate/attractions) ★ 4.7 (598 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.howstean.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01423 755666](tel:01423755666) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Harrogate **Postcode** HG3 5SF **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9C6W544R+RJ [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x487c06760f568d11:0xa15f854bc1c1149d!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487c06760f568d11:0xa15f854bc1c1149d!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487c06760f568d11:0xa15f854bc1c1149d!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Harrogate Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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How Stean Gorge has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at How Stean Gorge? Yes: free street parking. ### How do I contact How Stean Gorge? Call How Stean Gorge on +44 1423 755666. ## More near How Stean Gorge ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [The Sportsmans Arms ★ 4.6 · 4.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/harrogate/hotels/the-sportsmans-arms) - [The Willow Bed and Breakfast ★ 4.7 · 6.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/pateley-bridge/hotels/the-willow-bed-and-breakfast) - [The Crown Inn ★ 4.3 · 6.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/harrogate/hotels/the-crown-inn) - [Talbot House Bed & Breakfast and Tearoom ★ 4.9 · 6.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/pateley-bridge/hotels/talbot-house-bed-breakfast-and-tearoom) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [How Stean George Retreats - The Manchester ★ 4.7 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/how-stean-george-retreats-the-manchester-ukc9308) - [How Stean George Retreats - Low Eglins ★ 4.7 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/how-stean-george-retreats-low-eglins-ukc9309) - [How Stean George Retreats - Goyden Pot next door](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/how-stean-george-retreats-goyden-pot-ukc9307) - [How Stean George Retreats - Eglins Hole ★ 4.7 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/how-stean-george-retreats-eglins-hole-ukc9311) ### Campsites nearby - [Studfold Caravan and Camping Park ★ 4.7 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/harrogate/camping/studfold-caravan-and-camping-park) - [The Crown ★ 4.7 · 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/the-crown) - [Heathfield Caravan Park ★ 4.8 · 5.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/harrogate/camping/heathfield-caravan-park) - [Riverside Caravan Park ★ 4.7 · 6.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/harrogate/camping/riverside-caravan-park-harrogate) ### Things to do nearby - [Harrogate Climbing Centre next door](https://staycation.co.uk/harrogate/attractions/harrogate-climbing-centre) - [Studfold Adventure Trail ★ 4.8 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/harrogate/attractions/studfold-adventure-trail) - [Stump Cross Caverns ★ 4.7 · 6.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/harrogate/attractions/stump-cross-caverns) - [Himalayan Gardens & Sculpture Park ★ 4.8 · 7.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/grewelthorpe/attractions/himalayan-gardens-and-sculpture-park)