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Esk Valley Railway
Explore North York Moors villages, Whitby and the city of Middlesbrough all by rail and discover some of the most beautiful countryside in England
The Esk Valley railway runs some 36 miles between the historic port of Whitby on the Yorkshire Coast, to the lively, modern city of Middlesbrough with its vast range of shops, museums and galleries, p... More infoReeth Tourist Information
Two of Yorkshire's finest dales are Arkengarthdale and Swaledale, and Reeth lies where the two dales meet, making it a base for some of the finest walking territory in the country. Arkengarthdale is one of the more tranquil dales and ideal for peaceful and quiet enjoyment of the countryside. Swaledale has gentle slopes on either side of the River Swale, as it meanders its way to Richmond Reeth is on Wainwright's Coast-to-Coast walk.
Reeth has a large village green which is still very much a centre of activity, with a weekly market, agricultural shows and occasional fairs.
Reeth is home to the Swaledale Folk Museum and is the main centre for the annual Swaledale Festival whose purpose is to bring internationally renowned composers and musicians to the area, with the focus on chamber music, though brass bands, choral music, folk music, jazz and rock are also represented. There are also accompanying exhibitions, films, guided walks, poetry readings, talks and exhibitions to provide an integrated approach to the arts.
Much of the music takes place in local churches and village halls to make it accessible to visitors and the locals.
Places to visit
Swaledale Museum
Stef's Models
Hazel Smith Gallery
Hazel Brow Farm Visitor Centre (nearby at Low Row)
Swaledale Woollens (nearby at Muker)
Reeth Dales Centre Studios
