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Yordas Cave

Yordas Cave, Dent

 nickandchris Says:  We actually had no idea whether we could get to this cave, how large or if we would be able to get in it, having simply spotted it on the OS Landranger map.We took the road just outside Dent southwards, a magnificent road taking us ever upwards. Eventually we reached... 

Viaducts

Viaducts, Dent

 nickandchris Says:  Whilst out and about in Dentdale, you cannot fail to miss a couple of magnificent viaducts on the settle to Carlisle railway line, Arten Gill and Dent Head. These are located between Blea Moor tunnel and Dent station and are mightily impressive. We stopped at Dent head... 

Dent Station

Dent Station, Dent

 nickandchris Says:  Dent station is Britain's highest, at over 1500 feet above sea level and is spectacularly located up a very steep and winding road, 4.5 miles east of Dent.It is on the famous Settle to Carlisle line, which passes through some of England's finest scenery and serves some of... 

Dent Village

Dent Village, Dent

 nickandchris Says:  Dent village is in Dentdale, on the western slopes of the Pennines in Yorkshire, but is actually a Cumbrian village today.It owes it's origins to the Vikings who settled here in the 10th century. Today,the area exists from a life of farming and tourism as well as a few... 

Hotels  

Mill Beck Certificated Site.: Great Location, Not So Great Price.....!!

Mill Beck Certificated Site.: Great Location, Not So Great Price.....!!, Dent

 nickandchris Says:  We were pleased to see the inclusion of this site (5 units only) in the Camping and Caravanning Club, as Dent was somewhere we weren't very familiar with. The price quoted in the Club's handbook was £6 - £7 a night.Upon arrival, we were amazed to find it empty, in such a... 

High Laning Farm Camp Site: Very popular

High Laning Farm Camp Site: Very popular, Dent

 nickandchris Says:  We didn't stay on this site but it was certainly popular. We could see it from where we were staying and it filled up over the weekend.There appears to be two pitching areas, one behind the farm, where proper facilities exist and at least two large fields on the other side... 

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Restaurants  

Stone Close: Tip Top Tea Shop

Stone Close: Tip Top Tea Shop, Dent

 MartinSelway Says:  Although everything about these tea rooms says "Yorkshire", they are actually in Cumbria, but only just. The Dales Way and Yorkshire Dales Cycle Way pass closeby, and the tea rooms are very popular with walkers and cyclists.Heathers tea room is famed for its delicious home... 

Transportation  

Travelling The Narrow Roads

Travelling The Narrow Roads, Dent

 nickandchris Says:  We had arrived in Dentdale by motorhome and had no intention of travelling any further in it. The roads are all narrow and large vehicles are advised not to travel through the village of Dent. Off came the motorbike, on went the helmets and away we went.A motorbike is a... 

Shopping  

Dent Stores: Beer & Pottery

Dent Stores: Beer & Pottery, Dent

 MartinSelway Says:  Stop at the Dent Stores, which is a traditional village store selling everything and anything that you might need.There is also a cafe right next door. Among other things, the stuff to look out for is beer from the local Dent Brewery, and also the distinctively blue glazed... 

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Scenery

Scenery, Dent

 nickandchris Says:  Scenery in Dentdale is typical of most Yorkshire Dales landscapes, but perhaps a little wilder. Rolling fells dotted with stone barns on the upper reaches, with lush pastureland bordered by dry stone walls in the valley. The River Dee meanders all the way along the valley... 

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A Dales Village In Cumbria!

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 Mid July and after weeks of dry, warm weather, the heavens opened and the gales arrived. The very weekend we had planned to spend in the village of Dent, of Yorkshire stock but now part of... 

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Dent, Cumbria

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 dent is a small but characterful Moorland village situated in the Yorkshire Dales, but is now part of Cumbria. It has a number of character pubs, great tea rooms and is an excellent place to explore... 

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