old coal pits

No. 3560 of 5,435 in the Yorkshire Dales, No. 1479 for history. History, 6.3 km from Reeth, just outside the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

The site of old coal pits, where coal was once mined.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

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Stay nearby

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Hilltop FarmStay, 11 km from Reeth, just outside the parkCamping
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Food and drink nearby

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Two Dales Bakeryin ReethFood and pubs
Redmire Village Pub8.1 km from Reeth, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Three Horseshoes Inn11 km from Reeth, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Castle Bolton Kiosk7.5 km from ReethFood and pubs

If it rains

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Swaledale Museumin ReethHistory and heritage
The Nutmeg Galleryin ReethArt and galleries
Low Moor Gallop14 km from Reeth, just outside the parkRainy day
The Picture House11 km from Reeth, just outside the parkRainy day

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