Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale

Pateley Bridge's thriving High Street

The high street boasts two award-winning butchers, the oldest sweetshop in England and a number of art and antique sellers, who go to incredible lengths to find the most compelling and attractive pieces to offer their customers.

At the foot of the high street you will find the River Nidd, alternating between shallow babbling activity and slower, wider serenity. With riverside walks up and downstream, the Nidd is great for exploring nature and spotting wildlife. The river is home to kingfishers, dippers and otters, as well as many other birds and mammals.

As you explore Nidderdale it is impossible not to stumble across the footprints of the past. Victorian industry found a range of useful minerals and resources in the valley. From the railways that once reached all the way to the top of the alley, to the abandoned mines and quarries that can be found in almost every small valley or hillside.

With a short heritage trail, and a number of points of interest, this dales town rewards inquisitive exploration while the large play area and recreation ground offers space for young ones to burn off energy. Visit Pateley Bridge and fall in love with Nidderdale.