Askrigg

Askrigg is an ancient market village situated on the northern side of Wensleydale and is overlooked by the peak of Addlebrough. It is centrally situated in Wensleydale, only 5 miles from Hawes to the west and 7 and 14 miles respectively from Aysgarth and Leyburn to the east. Roads to the north of the village lead to Thwaite and Muker in Swaledale or alternatively to Reeth and on to Arkengarthdale. One mile to the south is Bainbridge and a further 3 miles away is Semerwater, the largest natural lake in Yorkshire.

Askrigg was formerly a place where wool was traded but more recently it has become known for its use in the filming of the BBC series All Creatures Great and Small, based on the James Herriot stories. Cringley House, opposite Manor House, was used for outside views of the vet's surgery, Skeldale House, while the Kings Arms Hotel next door was used for scenes in the fictional Drovers Arms.

Directions to Manor House

From M6: Leave at J37 (Kendal) and take the A684 eastwards to Hawes. Beyond Hawes at Bainbridge, follow signs to Askrigg.

From A1(M): Take A684 at Leeming Bar westwards through Leyburn to Bainbridge. Then follow signs to Askrigg.

From Skipton: Take B6265 to Grassington, then B6160 to the A684. Go west to Bainbridge and follow signs to Askrigg.

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Rob and Tricia Selby
Manor House, Main Street, Askrigg, North Yorkshire DL8 3HQ - England, UK
Telephone: +44 (0)1969 650986 - Email: enquiries@askriggbedandbreakfast.com