Hardraw is a Village in the county of North Yorkshire.
The village of Hardraw near Hawes in North Yorkshire is situated beside the confluence of the Hardraw Beck and the River Ure.
The village is most famous for Hardraw Force, a waterfall with a spectacular 100-foot drop; which is said to be the highest single drop waterfall in England. The falls are best seen after heavy rain when the water is at its fullest.
Hardraw also has a number of other attractions including the Green Dragon Inn, which dates back to the 14th century, and the Hardrawforce Mill, which is an 18th century watermill powered by the Hardraw Beck.
The village is located within the Yorkshire Dales National Park and is surrounded by some of England’s most beautiful countryside. It is an ideal base for exploring the Yorkshire Dales and for enjoying outdoor activities such as walking, cycling and climbing.
Hardraw postcode: DL8 3LZ
There are great places to visit near Hardraw including some great waterfalls, ruins, historic monuments, hiking areas, villages, rivers and streams, towns, caves, limestone pavements, mountains, cities, historic buildings, hills, geological features, castles, old mines, country parks, parks, gardens and ancient sites.
There are a number of waterfalls near Hardraw including Catrigg Force, Lockin Garth Force, Whitfield Gill Force, Slape Wath Waterfall, Mill Gill Force, Cotter Force, and Aysgill Force.
Hardraw's best nearby ruins can be found at Bolton Abbey, Byland Abbey, Norton Tower (ruin), Easby Abbey (ruin), Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Fountains Abbey (ruin), and Trig Point on Warrendale Knotts.
The area around Hardraw boasts some of the best historic monuments including Bolton Abbey, Rylstone Crag and Rylstone Cross, Culloden Tower, and Robin Hood's Well (Fountains).
The area around Hardraw boasts some of the best hiking areas including Deepdale, Cotterdale, Southerscales, Ingleton Waterfalls Trail, Swilla Glen, Baxenghyll Gorge, and Raven Ray.
There are a number of villages near Hardraw including Pool-in-Wharfedale, Askrigg, Hardraw, West Burton, Bainbridge, Aysgarth, and Malham.
There are a number of rivers and streams near Hardraw including Whitfield Beck, Mill Gill, Hardraw Beck, River Wharfe, and Walden Beck at West Burton.
Hardraw has some unmissable towns nearby like Hawes, Skipton, Grassington, Richmond, Middlesbrough, Harrogate, and Settle.
Great Douk Cave, White Scar Cave, Yordas Cave, Gaping Gill, Janet's Cave, Horseshoe Cave, and Jubilee Cave are great places to visit near Hardraw if you like caves.
Hardraw's best nearby limestone pavements can be found at Southerscales, Malham Cove, and Warrendale Knotts Limestone Pavement.
Ingleborough is one of Hardraw's best, nearby mountains to visit in Hardraw.
Cities to visit near Hardraw include York, and Ripon.
Don't miss York Minster, Marton House, Norton Tower (ruin), Church of St Peter - Rylstone, Culloden Tower, and Beggar’s Bridge's historic buildings if visiting the area around Hardraw.
Hardraw's best nearby hills can be found at Addlebrough, Embsay Crag, Rylstone Crag and Rylstone Cross, Warrendale Knotts, Giggleswick Scar, Blua Crags, and Sugar Loaf Hill.
Malham Cove, Grassington Lead Mines, and Brimham Rocks are some of Hardraw best geological features to visit near Hardraw.
Hardraw's best nearby castles can be found at Skipton Castle, Richmond Castle, and Bolton Castle.
Grassington Lead Mines is a great place to visit close to Hardraw if you like old mines.
The area close to Hardraw boasts some of the best country parks including Brimham Rocks.
Don't miss Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Fountains Abbey (ruin), and Studley Royal Water Garden's parks if visiting the area around Hardraw.
There are a several good gardens in the area around Hardraw like Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden.
Ancient Sites to visit near Hardraw include Schoolboys Tower, Jubilee Cave, and Victoria Cave.
Hardraw History
There are some historic monuments around Hardraw:
