Hudson House - Reeth Visitor Centre — Attraction in Great Britain

A superb centre which caters for people who love outdoor activities whether on foot, or bicycle, set amidst beautiful and interesting country at the meeting of two dales. Arkengarthdale, with it's rich lead mining heritage bears the scars of this activity but it is all the more fascinating as a result. Our walks from Reeth tend to begin with a walk through Arkengarthdale on the east side of Arkle Beck to Langthwaite, where we might drink a glass of excellent ale, and then a climb through the hush on to Fremington Edge, where evidence of lead mining abounds, for an exhilerating edge walk and return via the Swaledale fields and...

The staff person in the Centre was very helpful with suggestions for walks and other useful information. For instance the tiny local history museum in the Old School House in Keld has free admission daily (donations welcome). Many of the items were originally in the Swaledale Museum in Reeth (£5). I went and was pleased that I had, thanks to the helpful person in the Visitor Centre. Keld has a selection of photos, documents and interesting artefacts from lead mining, farming, dairying etc. See the picture and see if you can guess what it...

I was visiting a friend in Reeth and could not resist a few photos as there was a dusting of snow that morning and it looked so beautiful .There are afew lovely walks ,you will need to wrap up well this time of the year .There are quite a few good cafes and tea shops ,one being "Overton House" Cafe with a ,variety of light lunches snacks and sweet treats and hot and cold drinks . Reeth is a lovely place set around a green and is well worth a visit at any...