TOLL BAR WATERS
LOCAL AREA
Find out about some of the things that you can do in the local area. From fishing, to golf and horse riding.
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EXPLORE THE LOCAL AREA
Cradled between the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Lake District National Park Bentham is a traditional Yorkshire market town.
Its location makes a perfect starting point for exploring the Dales, on foot or by car, horse or bicycle. There is a traditional market day each Wednesday when the small town thrives with locals and visitors. Bentham is the most westerly town in North Yorkshire. It is known as a gateway to the Forest of Bowland and is located on the Way of the Roses and Land’s End to John O’Groats cycle routes.
The town has a selection of shops, there are butchers, bakeries, a chemist, a greengrocer and a variety of independent shops including florists and art galleries. Bentham has a Co-op and a Spar, both of which are open daily. There are 4 public houses and 3 cafes
Local Area
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Kirkby Lonsdale
A short drive north up the A65, alongside the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, Kirkby Lonsdale is a picturesque town bustling with boutique shops, quirky cafes, great pub food and an AA two rosette restaurant. You could head to Devil’s Bridge for a family picnic or walk along the riverbank.
SETTLE
Settle is a vibrant working town with a market on Tuesdays. It is full of historic buildings, quirky courtyards and warren of narrow alleys between the diverse shops. The town is famous for the picturesque Settle to Carlisle railway, which traverses the superb Ribblehead Viaduct.
LANCASTER
Lancaster is a historical city based 25 minutes away from Toll Bar Waters. With a range of things to do including visiting the historical Lancaster Castle, Treating yourself to some shopping or simply enjoying some of the breath taking views across Morecambe Bay towards the Lake District.
FISHING
GOLF
WALKING & HIKING
