How Stean Gorge, Nidderdale AONB

Name: How Stean Gorge
Address: Nidderdale AONB, United Kingdom

#1 among attractions in Nidderdale AONB

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Nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, How Stean Gorge offers a natural spectacle that beckons the adventurous spirit. This dramatic limestone ravine, carved out over thousands of years by water erosion, is located in the scenic area of Nidderdale AONB, United Kingdom. With its steep, narrow cliffs rising up to 20 meters in some places, How Stean Gorge is a hidden gem for tourists seeking an encounter with raw nature.

The gorge itself stretches for about a kilometer and is accessible via a well-maintained footpath that allows visitors to meander through this geological marvel. The path includes bridges and caves, providing a comprehensive exploration of the area's unique features. For those looking to add an extra thrill to their visit, How Stean Gorge also offers outdoor activities such as via ferrata, abseiling, and gorge walking, allowing for an immersive experience of the rugged terrain.

With its clear, flowing stream and an abundance of flora and fauna, the gorge is not only a site of geological interest but also a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. The surrounding landscape of Nidderdale AONB adds to the charm of the location, with picturesque views and opportunities for further outdoor pursuits like hiking and cycling.

For the average tourist, How Stean Gorge is a destination that combines adventure with the serenity of nature. It's a place where families can enjoy a picnic by the water's edge, couples can take a romantic walk through the ancient rock formations, and individuals can challenge themselves with adrenaline-pumping activities.

How Stean Gorge is open to visitors year-round, with an on-site café providing refreshments and a visitor center offering insights into the gorge's formation and history. The site is also equipped with facilities to accommodate educational trips and group events.

Coordinates: 54°9'25"N, 1°51'30"W

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How Stean Gorge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mossdale Caverns, Angram Reservoir, Scar House Reservoir, Little Whernside.

5.3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Mossdale Caverns, Yorkshire Dales National Park
136 min walk • Mossdale Caverns is a cave system in the Yorkshire Dales, England. It is about 5 kilometres north of Grassington, and east of Conistone, where Mossdale Beck sinks at the base of Mossdale Scar.
3.7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Angram Reservoir
96 min walk • Angram Reservoir is the first of three reservoirs on the River Nidd in Upper Nidderdale, North Yorkshire, England, the others being Scar House Reservoir and finally the compensation reservoir Gouthwaite Reservoir.
3.1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Scar House Reservoir
78 min walk • Scar House Reservoir is the second of the three reservoirs in Upper Nidderdale, England, the others being Angram Reservoir and Gouthwaite Reservoir. Between them they attract around 150,000 visitors a year. Angram and Scar House were built to supply water to the Bradford area of West Yorkshire, England.
4.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Little Whernside
123 min walk • Little Whernside is a hill in the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire, England, 2.82 miles north east of Great Whernside. It is on the boundary between the Yorkshire Dales National Park and Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and forms part of the watershed between Coverdale and Nidderdale.
6.3 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Pateley Playhouse
161 min walk • The Pateley Playhouse is a small amateur-run theatre in the town of Pateley Bridge in Nidderdale, North Yorkshire, England. The building was initially a Primitive Methodist Chapel but was abandoned in the late 1930s.
5.8 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Grimwith Reservoir, Yorkshire Dales National Park
148 min walk • Grimwith Reservoir is located in the Yorkshire Dales in North Yorkshire, England. It was originally built by the Bradford Corporation as one of eleven reservoirs in the Yorkshire Dales to supply fresh water to Bradford.
5.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Leighton Reservoir
132 min walk • Leighton Reservoir is a reservoir which drains via the River Burn to the River Ure in North Yorkshire, England. It neighbours Roundhill Reservoir and is about 4 miles west of Masham. It takes its name from the nearby village of Leighton.
6.2 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Nidderdale Museum
159 min walk • Nidderdale Museum is a local and social history museum in the market town of Pateley Bridge in Nidderdale, one of the Yorkshire Dales, in North Yorkshire, England.
6.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Nidderdale
162 min walk • Nidderdale, historically also known as Netherdale, is one of the Yorkshire Dales in North Yorkshire, England. It is the upper valley of the River Nidd, which flows south underground and then along the dale, forming several reservoirs including the Gouthwaite Reservoir, before turning east and eventually joining the River Ouse.
3.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Gouthwaite Reservoir
90 min walk • Gouthwaite Reservoir is a reservoir in Nidderdale, North Yorkshire, England. It is one of many in the area, others include Roundhill Reservoir and Angram Reservoir.
3 miNW
Aqueduct
Nidd Aqueduct, Nidderdale AONB
78 min walk • The Nidd Aqueduct is an aqueduct or man-made watercourse in North Yorkshire, England. It feeds water from Angram and Scar House reservoirs in upper Nidderdale, North Yorkshire 32 mi to Bradford in West Yorkshire. The aqueduct supplies 21,000,000 imp gal of water per day to Chellow Heights water treatment works.