The Area:

This unspoilt beauty spot laying in the Yorkshire Dales National Park is only 4½ hours driving time from London, 2¾ hours from Kings Cross and 2 hours from Edinburgh by *train. Situated at the middle point of England between St Bees Head in Cumbria and Robin Hood's Bay on the North Yorkshire coast, Kearton in Swaledale is an excellent place from which to explore and enjoy this Historically significant area of England.

* Darlington East Coast Line. If required we can help you with a variety of car hire options or arrange to pick you up.

Richmond, Middleham and Barnard Castle, the homes of Richard III. Bolton Castle, one of Mary Queen of Scots 'resting places' on her journey through England at Queen Elizabeth I invitation and the abbeys of Jervaulx, Bolton and Ripon - the oldest in England are all an easy drive from Park End.

In the 18th century, Swaledale and Arkengarthdale were at the centre of a prosperous lead mining industry. Unfortunately in the early 19th century, the industry collapsed and by 1885 had all but disappeared, however many of the workings can still be seen on the variety of excellent walks from Park End.