On the iconic Settle-Carlisle line which claims to be ‘one of the world’s greatest railway journeys’. More.. “The best of all routes up” is from Dent according to Wainwright. More.. A warm welcome awaits visitors in this dale with a great community spirit. More..
Calf Top made national headlines after a recalculation of its height determined that it deserved ‘mountain’ status, measuring in at just over 609m tall – the all-important 2,000 feet. More.. Dent Brewery is one of the most remote breweries England. Tours of the brewery are not available; however, a wide range of the beers produced there are available at the brewery-owned George & Dragon in Dent village. More.. Dentdale Music and Beer Festival is a free-entry, community-led, not-for-profit festival that aims to provide entertainment for all the family. Please note that the festival will not take place in 2022. More..
The undiscovered heart of the Yorkshire Dales
Dentdale – home to….
England’s highest railway station
Whernside, Yorkshire’s loftiest peak
A charming village with a friendly atmosphere
…. and so much more!
Britain’s newest mountain
One of the most remote breweries England
Free Music Festival
News of the dale
Gawthrop bridge closure delayed until Monday 10th October
A reliable local source has informed Dentdale.com that the closure of Oliver’s Bridge in Gawthrop has been delayed until Monday 10th October.The closure is expected to last up to three weeks. The d
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Stone Close Halloween celebration
Stone Close are hosting a Halloween themed night on Saturday 29th October. To book call 015396 25231, Facebook message or email stoneclosetearoom@gmail.com.
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Third defibrillator for Dentdale
A third community defibrillator is now available in Dentdale thanks to grants from Sedbergh and District Community Fund, Dent with Cowgill Parish Council and Councillor Ian Mitchell. The new defibrill
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Friday bus service between Dent and Sedbergh for Kirkby Stephen cancelled for four weeks due to road closure
Cumbria County Council have scheduled a complete road closure for the A683 near the Cross Keys, Cautley for 4 weeks from Monday 19th September. During this time Western Dales Bus S4 Friday service wil
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Sedbergh Post Office under threat as Royal Mail propose closure of Delivery Office
Royal Mail have announced they are proposing to close Sedbergh Delivery Office. According to Tim Farron, local MP, this move will risk making Sedbergh Post Office unsustainable and therefore risk clos
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Dent Library reopens
Dent Library has reopened on Tuesdays from 9am to 7pm and Saturdays 9am to 2pm. Stock is mainly fiction, junior fiction, and paperback but with some non-fiction and hardbacks including cookery, needle
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Grant funding available for local groups
Organisations supporting people in challenging circumstances across Dentdale can apply for grants of up to £20,000 from the Frieda Scott Charitable Trust.The Trust welcomes enquiries from both well-
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Dent Community Housing Project set up register for those seeking local housing
Dent Community Housing Project is creating a register of people interested in being involved in, or obtaining a house via, the Dentdale Community Led Housing Project.For more information and to regsi
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