The Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway (E&BASR) is a heritage railway in North Yorkshire. The preserved railway was part of the former Midland Railway route from Skipton to Ilkley which was closed down by British Railways in 1965, over 15 years before the reopening of part of the line. The E&BASR currently runs for a total distance of 4 miles (6 km) from Embsay via Draughton Sidings, Holywell and Stoneacre Loop to Bolton Abbey station and carries around 100,000 passengers a year.
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Cycle store
Take the steam train from Embsay or park at the Abbey for a stroll and picnic by the river. Don't miss the Gorge and Lovers Leap. Cross the river using the Stepping Stones. Visit the Abbey website
If you're visiting the area to climb, don't miss the famous Cow and Calf rocks at Ilkley.
The former home of a textile magnate, some rooms furnished in Victorian splendour, with displays of birds, animals and fossils. Visit the Museum website
Rebuilt during the Civil War, the house has a dramatic history and numerous ghosts. Beautiful embroideries and colourful gardens. Visit the National Trust website
Admire the carriages that are often used by film companies who to recreate a bygone era. The Vintage Carriages trust runs the Museum of Rail Travel in Ingrow. Visit the website
Superb scenery and cycling routes… but not for the faint hearted! Numerous hills and inclines make for a steady, and in places challenging ride, but completely worth the hard work on the descent!
Get out and about on your bike and enjoy the rolling landscape. Whether you’re after hard core down hills, or just a simple ride along the landscape, you can ride as far as your legs will allow you.
There is a range of local walks suitable for all ages and abilities. The Railway Children Walk visits locations in the iconic film and is ideal for families. A walk to the waterfall at Bronte Bridge...
Take a memorable steam train journey back in time. Travel from delightfully restored stations through evocative scenery. Visit the website
An intimate museum furnished as in the Brontë’s day with displays of their personal treasures books and manuscripts. Visit the website
The trout farm and shop down at Kilnsey Park Estate makes for a really good day out for any aspiring fisherman. See the Kilnsey Fishing website
For climbers we have one of Yorkshire's 'Big Three' limestone crags, Kilnsey Crag (the other two being Gordale and Malham). This is mostly higher grade sport climbing but there are some very good trad...
Built as a village for textile workers, the old mill has been transformed into an art gallery housing David Hockney artwork.
If you're planning on staying at YHA Malham, why not download a free map and get out exploring? All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore the area...
The Yorkshire Dales Cycle Way passes through Malham, and offers a classic 3 or 4 day cycle ride. Get out on your bike and enjoy the stunning landscape. Whether you’re after hard core down hills, or...
The Yorkshire Dales Cycle Way passes through Malham, and offers a classic 3 or 4 day cycle ride. Get out on your bike and enjoy the stunning landscape. Whether you’re after hard core down hills, or...