Thorpe Peat Pits

No. 5171 of 5,435 in the Yorkshire Dales, No. 2626 for history. History, 4.6 km from Grassington.

An archaeological site of old peat pits near Thorpe, where peat was once dug.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

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Why it ranks here

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Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Catgill CampsiteStay, 12 km from GrassingtonCamping
Bolton Abbey Estate Caravan Club SiteStay, 9.6 km from GrassingtonCamping
Threaplands Caravan & Camping ParkStay, 3.7 km from GrassingtonCamping
Howgill LodgeStay, 7.8 km from GrassingtonCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Fountaine InnGrade II* listed, 1.4 km from GrassingtonFood and pubs
The Castle Inn12 km from Grassington, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Black Horse Hotelin GrassingtonFood and pubs
Elm Tree Inn10 km from GrassingtonFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Craven Museum12 km from Grassington, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Folk Museumin GrassingtonHistory and heritage
Grassington Bowls and Petanque Clubin GrassingtonRainy day
Spirit Of Pilates12 km from Grassington, just outside the parkRainy day

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