Kingsdale

Kingsdale is in The Yorkshire Dales National Park in England.

Kingsdale is a valley situated on the western edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park in England.

The name Kingsdale derives from a combination of Old Norse and Old English, Kyen and Dael, which means ‘The valley where the cows were kept’.

The larger part of the valley lies within the county of North Yorkshire, but its highest point sits just within the Cumbrian border. It is defined by the hills of Whernside to its east and Gragareth to its west.

Kingsdale Beck flows down the valley, becoming known as the River Twiss just above Raven Ray and Thornton Force, before joining the River Doe at Ingleton to become the River Greta.

Kingsdale is famous for its numerous caves and potholes, including the popular Yordas’ Cave which was formerly a show cave in Victorian times.

The countryside in Kingsdale is rugged and green with areas of woodland supporting a wide variety of wildlife. The area is also excellent for bird watching.

Created: 27  November  2016  Edited: 29  November  2023