WE FANCIED A long weekend away to take advantage of a good weather forecast, so we headed for the Yorkshire Dales.
Our chosen destination was Pateley Bridge, in Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It really is beautiful, so when you visit, prepare to enjoy the splendid views!
We based ourselves at Riverside Caravan Park, a short walk from the town. The site offers a mixture of hardstanding and grass pitches, all with 10A power supply and a few fully serviced. Riverside is beautifully kept, with a good amenities block and reception.
Adjacent to the touring pitches is a large area housing static caravans, but these were mostly unoccupied when we visited, so the place was especially quiet and peaceful.
Heritage walking trails
We’ve visited Pateley Bridge before, but don’t know the area very well, so we were keen to explore on the Saturday morning.
A pretty riverside footpath runs past the site, and this soon leads you into Pateley Bridge. Even a relaxed saunter would get you onto the main street in 10 minutes.
I had done a bit of research before arriving and downloaded
