Holiday homes & rentals in Horton in Ribblesdale

Located in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, close to the Three Peaks of Pen-y-Ghent, Ingleborough, and Whernside, Horton in Ribblesdale has long been a popular destination for hikers and those who enjoy the great outdoors. Typical accommodations include country cottages and modern apartments. Explore the area from your own Horton in Ribblesdale accommodation and experience the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales scenery.

Exploring with the kids

Kids of all ages can join you on many of the walking routes around Horton in Ribblesdale, or you can try one of the more unusual ways of experiencing the Yorkshire Dales. The area is home to networks of caves, including the Ingleborough cave in Clapham and the White Scar cave in Ingleborough. Head to the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes to experience what life was like for those who lived here in times past, watching demonstrations of traditional crafts and rural skills. The Settle to Carlisle heritage railway passes through this area, over the impressive Ribblehead viaduct which lies just outside the village. Head out to watch the trains passing over the viaduct, or get on the train at Horton in Ribblesdale station and travel over it yourself!

Over hill and Dales

The village of Horton in Ribblesdale is surrounded by three of the highest peaks in the Yorkshire Dales, which together make up the Three Peaks Challenge. Hikers can take on Pen-y-Ghent, Ingleborough, and Whernside, returning to the comfort of your own holiday cottage at the end of a long day in the hills. The Ingleton Waterfalls Trail is a spectacular guided walkway which takes visitors on a circular route along the banks of the Rivers Twiss and Doe, encountering a series of waterfalls on the way. The famous Pennine Way walking route passes through Horton in Ribblesdale; even if you don't want to walk the whole 431km route, you can still enjoy walking part of the way through the Yorkshire countryside.

Enjoy the show

Horton in Ribblesdale holds its annual show every September, featuring competitions for farm animals, sheep dogs, gardeners, and craftspeople. Visitors can also buy local produce to take back to your Horton in Ribblesdale holiday cottage, or back home as a souvenir. Agricultural shows are common throughout the Dales, but the nearby village of Kettlewell hosts an unusual event every summer: a scarecrow festival. Each August, for the last twenty years, scarecrows have taken over the village. Visitors can follow a special treasure hunt to make sure they see them all. Beer lovers should head to the village of Dent in June, for the Dentdale Beer and Music Festival. Watch bands playing blues, jazz, and country music while you sample beers and ales from local breweries.

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