Grassington

Grassington is a Wharfedale market town (though often referred to as a 'village') in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales in the English county of North Yorkshire (historically in the West Riding of Yorkshire). As the main residential and commercial centre in Upper Wharfedale, Grassington serves as an ideal base from which to explore the Dales. The cobbled main square and market place, together with the stone built houses of the town, make it a 'picture postcard' Dales destination. In 2021, it was home to 1,100 people.

Get in
Grassington is 8 miles north of Skipton on the B6265. There are hourly buses from Skipton seven days a week (services 72 and 872), plus less frequent services from Buckden and Ilkley (daily), and York (Summer Sundays only). See for bus service information.

By foot
The Dales Way From Ilkley to Windermere passes through Grassington.

Get around
As Grassington is a small town, you can walk everywhere.

Do

 * Take a hike in the Dales around the town - Buckden Pike is a good destination with great views.

Sleep
There is a good selection of hotels, inns and B&B in the area.

Connect
As of March 2024, Grassington and its approach roads have 4G from EE and O2 but no signal from Three or Vodafone. 5G has not reached this area.

Go next

 * Go north to Buckden, on the B6160.
 * Go east to Ripon,, on the B6265
 * Go west to Malham with Malham Cove, on the B6265.