Location

The Yorkshire Dales has always something special to offer. Whether you come in high summer with its calendar of special events, in autumn or spring when nature is at its spectacular best, or in winter to enjoy a break in this stunning part of the national park. No wonder poets and artists have always been inspired by the changing seasons of this beautiful part of the country.
The fels and picturesque villages are easily reached by car or explored by foot, while the heritage of the region is revealed in a wide variety of museums, art galleries and historic buildings.

The Yorkshire Dales offers a priceless gift and a landscape to be carefully enjoyed for generations to come. The beauty of the Dales is well known. It is an area of many moods. It can be described as wild, expansive, tranquil, charming and, at times, even awesome. However you wish to describe it, the Dales unquestionably include some of the finest upland scenery in the country, making it the perfect place to enjoy, whatever the season. The most popular trademark of the area is the network of dry stonewalls, marking ancient field boundaries. Although this is a dying art, expert wallers still hold contests in the Dales, attracting visitors from miles around.
Timeless landscapes beckon the visitor to sample. From Arkengarthdale in the north to Wharfedale in the south, majestic scenery is the setting for picturesque villages, bustling market towns, caves, castles and rivers. With so much to see and do in the Dales, you're never stuck for a great day out. A great many visitors to the Dales come not only to enjoy the varied and beautiful landscape, but also to experience a blend of heritage, history and family attractions hard to find elsewhere. From fortresses to farms and gardens to museums, it is an area alive with the echoes of yesteryear. Enticing restaurants, tearooms and a wide range of accommodation all contribute to a truly memorable break.

Buckden itself lies on the Dales Way, at the northern end of Wharfedale and consists of the village itself, nestling under the impressive bulk of Buckden Pike, as well as the hamlets of Cray, Hubberholme, Raisgill, Yockenthwaite, Deepdale, Beckermonds, Oughtershaw and Greenfield. Set in the heart of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park, Buckden is a popular destination for walkers and holidaymakers, with excellent walking and many delightful places to eat and drink!
There is a thriving local community with many events taking place throughout the year. The principal commercial activities are farming and tourism with many businesses catering for the visitor, as well as for local residents.