A GATEWAY TO HEAVEN
Activities to suit all tastes
The Blue Lion nestles in the heart of Wensleydale, one of Yorkshire’s most beautiful and peaceful dales. It is the perfect base from which to explore some of the county’s most breathtaking countryside and we offer a selection of unique walks, ranging from a gentle evening stroll to a ten-mile challenge.
The area is steeped in history. The castles of Middleham, Richmond and Castle Bolton, all eloquent reminders of Yorkshire’s proud past, are within easy reach, as are Jervaulx and Fountains abbeys. Meanwhile the elegant spa towns of Ripon and Harrogate are only 30 minutes away by car. Both towns have a splendid array of quality shops.
This is also horse-racing country. The nearby town of Middleham, home to some of the country’s leading trainers, has gained the reputation as the “Newmarket of the North” and the racecourses of Catterick, Ripon, Wetherby, Thirsk and York are all within one hour’s drive.
Other local activities include fishing on the River Ure, shooting, tennis, golf at Masham, pony-trekking and clay-pigeon shooting. And, for something completely different, the Forbidden Corner at Coverham provides a tantalising journey into the unexpected and unknown. All in all, the Blue Lion is a gateway to heaven.
