old sand pit

No. 4176 of 5,435 in the Yorkshire Dales, No. 2154 for history. History, 15.0 km from Grassington, just outside the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

An old sand pit, a former quarry.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Best months
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Getting there
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No other facts are known yet.

Why it ranks here

Score 0.59 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Catgill CampsiteStay, 12 km from GrassingtonCamping
Bolton Abbey Estate Caravan Club SiteStay, 9.6 km from GrassingtonCamping
Breaks Fold Farm CampsiteStay, 16 km from Grassington, just outside the parkCamping
Howgill LodgeStay, 7.8 km from GrassingtonCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Back O' Th' Hill Farm12 km from GrassingtonFood and pubs
Toft Gate Barn Cafe13 km from Grassington, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Back O' Th' Hill12 km from GrassingtonFood and pubs
Cavendish Pavilion12 km from GrassingtonFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Stump Cross Caverns8.7 km from GrassingtonRainy day

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