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Getting here and getting about

Most people use their cars and drive here but for a remote and rural location we have some excellent transport links – why not relax, enjoy some slow travel and make it part of your stay…

Air

Airports are listed below but we recommend the use of a private car to get here. Estimated drive time in brackets:

Durham Tees Valley (60 mins)
Newcastle (90 mins)
Leeds Bradford (90 mins)
Manchester (2 1/2 hrs.)

Rail

Arrive by train from Leeds or Carlisle on the historic Settle Carlisle railway. (The Little White bus provides a demand responsive service from Garsdale Station to Hazel Brow but must be booked in advance uwco@btconnect.com)
Nearby train stations include (drive time in brackets)

Darlington (50 minutes)
Northallerton (50 minutes)
Oxenholme (75 minutes)

Public and Private Hire

The Little White Bus provides an excellent Community based transport system in the Dale. Why not catch the Bus to Keld and walk back to Hazel Brow, calling in at Muker and or Gunnerside Pubs for refreshments.
timetable: Click here >

If you need private hire or a local Taxi then try:
Harkers Buses (Reeth, Swaledale) – Tel. 01748 884533
Peter Ellerton (Arkengarthdale) – Tel. 01748 884775

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