Reeth
Reeth, situated on the lower slopes of Calver Hill, above the confluence of Arkle Beck with the Swale, was once the centre of an important lead mining industry and is still an area of hill farming.
More recently, the village has become a very popular tourist destination for day visitors, walkers and those wanting to stay longer. Set around a large village green, it has a variety of craft shops and workshops, the Swaledale Folk Museum and a wide range of places to stay, from bed and breakfast accommodation to pubs and hotels. The Coast To Coast walk, made famous by Alfred Wainwright, goes through Reeth and many other walkers use the village as a base to explore the different aspects of Swaledale. A market is held on Fridays and an agricultural show on the last Wednesday in August.
Below the village is a new swing bridge spanning the Swale. Reeth is an ideal place to visit to enjoy the beauty and peace of this part of Swaledale.
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