Use The Burgoyne as your base to explore some of the most iconic scenery in England.
Use The Burgoyne as your base to visit the Yorkshire Dales; spread your wings and explore some of the most iconic scenery in England. Whether it is the snow peaked valleys of the Dales during the winter months or the glorious colours of spring and summer on the north Yorkshire moors, the beauty of the surrounding areas will transport you wherever you want to go.
The stone walls, sheep grazed pastures, small hamlets, villages, shooting lodges, farmsteads and stone cottages are steeped in history. They have been farmed by generations of families, managed by gamekeepers, shaped by communities of the past and looked after by those who live and work here today.
A truly authentic stay in the Yorkshire Dales
It is in the heart of the village within easy walking distance of everything, including some interesting hikes. The owner Sarah and the server Renee were both so welcoming and kind.
Arkengarthdale meets Swaledale on the doorstep of Reeth. This dramatic dale only a few short miles in length is a tributary valley of Swaledale scattered with remote farmsteads and hamlets perfect to get lost in. The road winds its way westwards up the dale and onto the Pennines and passes the door of the highest pub in England, Tan Hill. It is a breath-taking backdrop for a drink.
If you are interested in history, you will be spoilt for choice. Within easy access are Bolton Castle, synonymous with Mary Queen of Scots; Middleham Castle, childhood home of Richard III; Richmond Castle, a Norman stronghold; Easby Abbey on the banks of the Swale; Fountains Abbey, a spectacular ruined Cistercian monastery with medieval deer park and wonderful grounds.
The Swale is majestic from its source above Keld to Richmond and beyond. Waterfalls suddenly surprise from the hidden jewels of Kisdon and Catrake in Upper Swaledale, Hardraw and Aysgarth in Wensleydale, and High Force in Teesdale.
If you love hiking, then you are in the right place. Reeth lies approximately mid-way on the Coast-to-Coast footpath, Upper Swaledale is on the Pennine Way. Ask our team for maps and about local walking routes. Park your car at The Burgoyne and walk your stresses away in beautiful countryside.
Reeth lies on the route of the 2014 Grand Depart of the Tour de France. There are cycling routes in abundance in the area, we would be happy to arrange bike hire (delivered to our front door) or a guided cycle ride for you through one of our local partners. Just ask the team for more details.
There are endless lanes, passes and valley roads to meander, criss-crossing into Wensleydale and back into Swaledale on various routes that provide breath-taking scenery whatever the season.
The Dales offer many small traditional market towns including Reeth with its market on Fridays: others include Leyburn, Bedale, Hawes, Richmond, Masham to name a few. Within an hour’s drive, you can explore the wonderful spa town of Harrogate or the historic city of Durham.
If you love birdwatching, Swaledale will not disappoint, from the elusive black grouse, to curlew, lapwing and buzzards.
The famous wildflower meadows at Muker provide opportunities for photographers, artists, or anyone who simply loves to be amongst the wonders of the natural world. Definitely not to be missed.
Reeth is host to its own gem, the Swaledale Museum. Check out the farming and mining life of the dales of the past. Here you will find a wealth of rural history.
Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle is a tribute to the detailed collection collated by members of the Bowes Lyon family, but perhaps the museum is most famous for its mechanical silver swan.
The Green Howards Regimental Museum, Richmond, tells the story of this infantry regiment. Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes, an encyclopaedia of the Dales.
Image credit: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle by Richard Cooke, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped, CC BY-SA 2.0.
