Where to visit in and around Leyburn

The Shawl
Accessed from the Market Place, the Shawl is an escarpment offering sensational views across Wensleydale towards Penhill and some of the higher Coverdale fells



View to Penhill from The Shawl

Legend has it that Mary Queen of Scots dropped her shawl while fleeing for her life from nearby Bolton Castle. Whatever the truth, the Shawl is little changed since the Elizabethan era. The five-mile circular walk, taking in the villages of Preston under Scar and Wensley is one of the finest shorter walks you will find anywhere in England.
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Penhill
Whichever way you approach Leyburn, Penhill is the majestic landmark you see on the horizon.

Penhill offers a walk of about two and half hours. Drive to West Witton and take the first left turn.  You can usually park next to the gallops which you will reach after about two miles. Proceed on foot up the hill until you reach a stile on the right. From there the route to the summit is easy to find. Walk along the hill until you reach a track that leads you down the hill, across fields and finally back to where you parked your car. A lovely short circular walk.
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Jervaulx Abbey
Five miles from Leyburn



The ruins of Jervaulx Abbey, near Leyburn

The ruins of this once great abbey serve as a powerful reminder of England's monastic heritage. Wander round the ruins, stop for a cuppa in the Jervaulx tea room and stroll the circular walk (about five miles) details from the tea room.

Click here for a potted history of Jervaulx Abbey
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The Little Chocolate Shop
Leyburn Business Park, Harmby Road,  Leyburn, DL8 5QA
Tel: 01969 625777/625778

'Now, I bet you didn't expect to find a chocolate factory in Leyburn. Take a tour of the factory and spoil yourself on some of the best chocolates you'll find this side of Switzerland.' - Leyburn Blogger
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The Teapottery
Leyburn Business Park, Harmby Road, Leyburn, DL8 5QA
Tel: 01937 588235

'Sensational designs, excellent quality, see them being made - absolutely stunning, don't miss it.'' - Leyburn Blogger
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The Picture House
Railway Street, Leyburn, DL8
Tel: 01969 624488

Railway Street, Leyburn, DL8
Tel: 01969 624488
www.picturehouseleyburn.org

'Saved from closure by a community initiative, the former Ritz Cinema is now an arts centre, with regular blockbuster films and a wider programme of arts events.' - Leyburn Blogger
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Wensley
Village one and a half miles down the hill from Leyburn

'Wensleydale is the only Yorkshire dale to be named after a village rather than a river.  Stroll along the banks of the River Ure, or through the parkland of Bolton Hall. Visit the waterfall tucked away to the left of The Three Horseshoes pub. The pub itself sells excellent beer and food - if you're looking for an unspoilt village pub, you've found it. Afterwards you can walk back to Leyburn across a well-marked footpath." - Leyburn Blogger
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