What to do on a day off the bike

If you fancy a day off the bike then there are plenty of other things to do. You could stay active by going on one of the many great walks in the area or visit one of the many waterfalls such as at Aysgarth, Ingleton or Hardraw. There are also opportunities to be a bit more adventurous, as the Yorkshire Dales is home to some of the best caving and rock climbing in the country. It doesn’t matter if you don’t have any experience, as there are some great companies to guide you. Lots more information is available on the Getting active pages of the National Park Authority's website.  

If you want to see what events might be on whilst you are here then there is a comprehensive list of everything from guided walks to festivals available on the

Welcome to Yorkshire website events listings. There is also information more specifically about the Craven area on the Craven Events website. This covers such places as Ingleton, Settle and Skipton.

If you need a more sedate day you can visit one of the many market towns for a bit of retail therapy, or head to Harrogate or York for the day. For a bit of culture you could visit one of the many castles, a historic site such as Fountains Abbey, or one of the many country houses and gardens. See www.yorkshiredales.org for more details.

For some serious relaxation and pampering try the Turkish Baths in Harrogate, or to be a big kid try Forbidden Corner near Leyburn or the high ropes course at Camp Hill.  There are plenty of other ideas for what to get upto whilst in the area on the Year of Adventure website, which has information on everything from paragliding to surfing.