About Melmerby
Melmerby is a small hamlet sitting high on the northern slopes of Coverdale, a quiet, wide rural valley to the south of Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It is situated at the junction of the high moor road that passes into Wensleydale via the flanks of Penhill.
Its elevated position gives beautiful views over Coverdale, as well as to the Vale of York and North Yorkshire Moors to the east. Its proximity to open heath and moorland offers peace and tranquility and endless opportunity for walking and cycling, as well as easy access to the beauty spots and attractions of the Dales and Moors.
The historic town of Middleham, with its strong racing connections and castle is close by, as is the thriving market town of Leyburn, which boasts a local market, several hotels, restaurants and public houses, many small speciality shops and a livestock auction mart. Leyburn is well served with local transport links and buses connect to Richmond, Hawes and Bedale. The famous Wensleydale Railway passes through the town on its route from Leeming Bar to Redmire.
Close to market towns of:
- Leyburn - 4½ miles
- Middleham - 4 miles
- Masham - 12 miles
- Hawes - 15 miles
- Richmond - 14 miles
Nearby Attractions: (click links for further information)
- Forbidden Corner
- Bolton Castle
- Aysgarth Falls
- Fountains Abbey
- Jervaulx Abbey
- Wensleydale Creamery
- Black Sheep Brewery
- Wensleydale Railway
Go to Coverdale Online for more pictures and information
