# Reeth Staycation Guide — Where to Stay & What to Do > Discover Reeth, a handsome Yorkshire Dales village where Swaledale meets Arkengarthdale, with things to do, places to eat and where to stay. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/reeth (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Where Swaledale meets Arkengarthdale in the heart of the Dales Photo © Stuart McMillan, Google Maps [Guide](https://staycation.co.uk/reeth) [🏨 Hotels](https://staycation.co.uk/reeth/hotels) [🏡 Cottages](https://staycation.co.uk/reeth/cottages) [⛺ Camping](https://staycation.co.uk/reeth/camping) [🎟️ Attractions](https://staycation.co.uk/reeth/attractions) [🍽️ Restaurants](https://staycation.co.uk/reeth/restaurants) Reeth sits at the point where Swaledale and Arkengarthdale meet, its broad triangular green ringed by stone cottages, old inns and the low fells that farmers have grazed for centuries. This is the upper end of the Yorkshire Dales, wilder and quieter than the honeypot villages further south, with drystone walls climbing the valley sides and hay meadows turning gold each June. The green itself, unusually large for a Dales village, has hosted markets and fairs since the 1700s and remains the natural gathering point, overlooked by the Buck Hotel at one corner and the parish church a short walk away. For centuries this was lead-mining country, and the scars of that industry are still written into the surrounding moors. Reeth grew rich, then poor, on the trade, and much of what visitors now come to see, the stone terraces, chapels and packhorse routes, dates from that boom. Today the village makes its living from tourism, farming and the walkers, cyclists and Herriot fans who pass through on their way into some of the finest scenery in Northern England. ## Getting to Reeth Reeth lies on the B6270 in Swaledale, roughly 10 miles west of Richmond and around 40 miles north-west of Leeds. There is no railway station in Swaledale; the nearest mainline stations are Darlington on the East Coast Main Line, about 16 miles away, or Northallerton, both with regular services from London and Edinburgh. From either, a car or taxi is the easiest way to complete the journey, as the dale's bus services are limited and mainly geared towards Richmond and Leyburn. Drivers coming from the A1(M) should leave at Scotch Corner and follow signs for Richmond and then Reeth; the road narrows and climbs as it enters the dale, so a little extra time should be allowed in winter weather. ## Best time to visit Reeth Late spring and early summer bring the hay meadows into bloom and the longest daylight for walking, while the Swaledale Festival of music and arts runs across the dale from late May into June. High summer is understandably the busiest period, with the moors at their most accessible and the village at its liveliest. Autumn brings the Reeth Show in September and rich colour on the fellsides, while winter is quiet and atmospheric, though some accommodation and attractions reduce their hours and the higher roads can close in snow. ## Where to stay in Reeth(5) [All hotels in Reeth →](https://staycation.co.uk/reeth/hotels) About staying in Reeth Reeth makes an excellent base for exploring the upper Yorkshire Dales, with accommodation ranging from traditional inns on the village green to farmhouse bed and breakfasts and self-catering cottages tucked into the surrounding hamlets of Swaledale and Arkengarthdale. The Buck Hotel and Black Bull, both old coaching inns overlooking the green, offer rooms alongside their pub dining, while the Burgoyne Hotel provides a more formal country-house style stay with views over the valley. Away from the centre, working farms and converted barns across the dale offer bed and breakfast and self-catering options, many well used to walkers arriving muddy from the fells and cyclists passing through on the Coast to Coast route. Because Reeth sits at a crossroads of several long-distance paths and quiet, scenic driving routes, it suits both short breaks and longer stays. Booking ahead is worthwhile during the Swaledale Festival in late spring, the Reeth Show in September, and through the main summer season, when the limited stock of village accommodation fills quickly. Outside these peaks the dale is much quieter, and many properties offer better value for multi-night stays. Whichever type of accommodation is chosen, most places are within a short walk of the green, its shops, pubs and the Swaledale Museum, making a car useful for exploring further afield but not essential for enjoying the village itself. [Black Bull Hotel High Row, Reeth](https://staycation.co.uk/reeth/hotels/black-bull-hotel) [Ivy Cottage Bed & Breakfast Richmond, Reeth](https://staycation.co.uk/reeth/hotels/ivy-cottage-bed-breakfast) [The Bridge Inn Grinton, Reeth](https://staycation.co.uk/reeth/hotels/the-bridge-inn) [The Burgoyne Hotel On The Green, Reeth](https://staycation.co.uk/reeth/hotels/the-burgoyne-hotel) [The Kings Arms Hotel High Lane, Reeth](https://staycation.co.uk/reeth/hotels/the-kings-arms-hotel) ## Things to Do in Reeth [All attractions in Reeth →](https://staycation.co.uk/reeth/attractions) Top things to do in Reeth Reeth rewards slow exploration on foot, with the surrounding dales offering some of the best walking in the National Park. - **Swaledale Museum** — Housed in a former Methodist schoolroom just off the green, this small local museum tells the story of lead mining, hand-knitting, farming and Methodism in Swaledale and Arkengarthdale, including an early 18th-century map of the dale. - **Reeth village green** — One of the largest in the Dales, the green has been the site of markets, sheep fairs and the annual Reeth Show since the 18th century, and is still ringed by traditional stone inns and shops. - **Old Gang Mines** — A well-preserved lead-mining landscape up on the moor above Gunnerside, reachable on foot or by bike from Reeth, with ruined smelt mills, flues and spoil heaps telling the story of the dale's industrial past. - **Arkengarthdale** — The quieter side valley running north from Reeth towards Tan Hill, dotted with old mine workings and the hamlet of Langthwaite, and a favourite with cyclists tackling the Coast to Coast route. - **Skeldale House connections** — A Reeth property stood in as Skeldale House in the original 1970s BBC adaptation of James Herriot's All Creatures Great and Small, and the wider dale appears throughout the books and both TV series. - **Swaledale walking routes** — Riverside paths along the Swale, moorland tracks to Fremington Edge, and a stretch of the Coast to Coast path all start from or pass through the village. - **Reeth Show** — Held every September on the green, this traditional Dales agricultural show features livestock, fell racing and country pursuits, and has run for well over a century. [Bolton Castle ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/reeth/attractions/bolton-castle) [Aysgarth Falls ⭐ 4.5](https://staycation.co.uk/reeth/attractions/aysgarth-falls) [Richmond Castle ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/reeth/attractions/richmond-castle) [The Forbidden Corner ⭐ 4.7](https://staycation.co.uk/reeth/attractions/the-forbidden-corner) [The Station ⭐ 4.5](https://staycation.co.uk/reeth/attractions/the-station) [Thorpe Farm Centre ⭐ 4.1](https://staycation.co.uk/reeth/attractions/thorpe-farm-centre) [Egglestone Abbey ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/reeth/attractions/egglestone-abbey) [🎟️Cinema & Theatre Empire Catterick Garrison](https://staycation.co.uk/reeth/attractions/empire-catterick-garrison) ## Where to Eat in Reeth(4) [All restaurants in Reeth →](https://staycation.co.uk/reeth/restaurants) Food and drink in Reeth The Black Bull, trading since the 1680s, serves food sourced from local Dales suppliers in a traditional beamed pub setting on the green. The Buck Hotel, a former 1780s coaching inn at the top of the village, offers hearty pub food, local cask ale and a relaxed atmosphere with a pool table and open fire. The Burgoyne Hotel, overlooking the green, is known for its more formal dining and afternoon teas, and the village also has a handful of tea rooms and cafés for walkers refuelling between routes. [The Burgoyne Hotel ⭐ 4.5](https://staycation.co.uk/reeth/restaurants/the-burgoyne-hotel) [The Black Bull Hotel ⭐ 4.4](https://staycation.co.uk/reeth/restaurants/the-black-bull-hotel) [Cuckoo Hill View Ice Cream Parlour ⭐ 5.0](https://staycation.co.uk/reeth/restaurants/cuckoo-hill-view-ice-cream-parlour) [Dales Bike Centre ⭐ 4.8](https://staycation.co.uk/reeth/restaurants/dales-bike-centre) [Bolton Castle ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/reeth/restaurants/bolton-castle) [Redmire Village Pub ⭐ 4.9](https://staycation.co.uk/reeth/restaurants/redmire-village-pub) [Wathgill Training Camp ⭐ 4.2](https://staycation.co.uk/reeth/restaurants/wathgill-training-camp) [The Old Town Hall ⭐ 5.0](https://staycation.co.uk/reeth/restaurants/the-old-town-hall) ## Attractions Near Reeth [All attractions in Reeth →](https://staycation.co.uk/attractions) Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Reeth. [5 mi Bolton Castle Leyburn · ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/leyburn/attractions/bolton-castle) [6 mi Aysgarth Falls Leyburn · ⭐ 4.5](https://staycation.co.uk/leyburn/attractions/aysgarth-falls) [8 mi Richmond Castle Richmond, North Yorkshire · ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/richmond-yorkshire/attractions/richmond-castle) [9 mi The Forbidden Corner Leyburn · ⭐ 4.7](https://staycation.co.uk/leyburn/attractions/the-forbidden-corner) [9 mi The Station Richmond, North Yorkshire · ⭐ 4.5](https://staycation.co.uk/richmond-yorkshire/attractions/the-station) [9 mi Thorpe Farm Centre Barnard Castle · ⭐ 4.1](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/attractions/thorpe-farm-centre) [10 mi Egglestone Abbey Barnard Castle · ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/attractions/egglestone-abbey) [🎟️Cinema & Theatre 10 mi Empire Catterick Garrison Richmond, North Yorkshire](https://staycation.co.uk/richmond-yorkshire/attractions/empire-catterick-garrison) ## Camping in Reeth(1) [All campsites in Reeth →](https://staycation.co.uk/reeth/camping) About camping in Reeth Swaledale and Arkengarthdale offer some of the most dramatic scenery in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and campsites around Reeth take advantage of riverside meadows and fellside views, with several within walking distance of the village green. As with the rest of England, wild camping on open moor or farmland is not legal without the landowner's permission, so campers should stick to recognised sites, several of which sit right on the banks of the River Swale or look out over the surrounding fells. Facilities range from simple, low-key farm sites with basic amenities to larger touring parks with full hook-ups, suited to tents, campervans and caravans alike. The terrain here is steep-sided and can change quickly, with narrow lanes climbing out of the dale and open moorland exposed to wind and rain even in summer, so it is worth checking a site's access and shelter before booking, particularly for tents. Late spring through early autumn is the most reliable camping season, when the hay meadows are at their best and the long evenings suit riverside walks from the pitch; winter camping is possible but conditions can be harsh and some sites close over the colder months. For those who prefer a roof over their heads without giving up the outdoor feel, glamping options in the area include shepherd's huts, pods and yurts, several with views across Swaledale towards Fremington Edge, offering a comfortable way to enjoy the dale's scenery and dark, star-filled night skies without the full commitment of a tent. [Orchard Caravan Park ⭐ 4.6 · from £20/night](https://staycation.co.uk/richmond-yorkshire/camping/orchard-caravan-park-reeth) [Swaleview Caravan Park ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/swaleview-caravan-park) [Cow Close Caravan and Camping ⭐ 4.9 · from £28/night](https://staycation.co.uk/leyburn/camping/cow-close-caravan-and-camping) [Leyburn Caravan Park ⭐ 4.3](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/leyburn-caravan-park) [Chantry Caravan Park ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/chantry-caravan-park) [Scar Close Certificated Location ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/scar-close-certificated-location) [Aysgarth Lodge Holidays ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/aysgarth-lodge-holidays) [Aysgarth Falls Hotel and campsite ⭐ 4.9](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/aysgarth-falls-hotel-and-campsite) ## Self-Catering Cottages in Reeth [All cottages in Reeth →](https://staycation.co.uk/reeth/cottages) [🏡Cottage Dibble Cottage 1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £442](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/dibble-cottage-syk1062069) [🏡Cottage Hope Cottage South 3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £511](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/hope-cottage-south-syk1065750) [🏡Cottage 1 Kernot Court 2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £527](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/1-kernot-court-cc219027) [Fellside 3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £364](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/fellside-syk991094) [🏡Cottage Cuckoo Hill View 2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £581](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/cuckoo-hill-view-uk2268) [Braeside 3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £458](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/braeside-syk933619) [Alpine Cottages No. 4 2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £346](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/alpine-cottages-no-4-syk28826) [🏡Cottage The Old Store, 2 Alpine Terrace 2 bed · sleeps 3 · from £334](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/the-old-store-2-alpine-terrace-syk1067595) ## Common questions about Reeth How many campsites are there in Reeth? We list 1 campsites in and around Reeth, of which 1 take tents. Where can I stay in Reeth? We list 5 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Reeth. Where can I eat in Reeth? We list 4 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Reeth. ### 🏨 Find Hotels in Reeth Search hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com. 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