Hawes is a Town in the county of North Yorkshire.
Hawes first appeared as a market place in 1307, and the active Tuesday market continues to attract customers. It’s no surprise that Hawes is one of the honeypot attractions in Yorkshire Dales National Park since it’s home to the world-famous Yorkshire Wensleydale Creamery as well as a series of waterfalls and trails.
History of Hawes
It’s believed that Hawes market has been going on for over 900 years, with the earliest record of cattle sales mentioned in 1307. There was recorded evidence of a toll being collected from market traders in 1301, suggesting that hawes had become a busy place by then. In 1553 hawes is recorded as having two fairs per year, but these would have been very small compared to today’s Tuesday Market which is still one of the largest traditional markets found anywhere in Europe.
Waterfalls at Hawes
The area around Hawes is good walking country with a number of spectacular waterfalls like Hardraw, Crag Hill and Catrake falls within a few miles of the town.
The impressive Hardraw Force waterfall is believed to be the highest single drop waterfall in England. You can see this wonderful sight by walking along the river from the car park, about a mile from hawes village.
There are great places to visit near Hawes 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.
The area around Hawes boasts some of the best waterfalls including Catrigg Force, Lockin Garth Force, Whitfield Gill Force, Slape Wath Waterfall, Mill Gill Force, Cotter Force, and Aysgill Force.
Bolton Abbey, Byland Abbey, Easby Abbey (ruin), Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Fountains Abbey (ruin), Trig Point on Warrendale Knotts, and Old Limekiln at Blua Crags are some of Hawes best ruins to visit near Hawes.
Don't miss Bolton Abbey, Culloden Tower, and Robin Hood's Well (Fountains)'s historic monuments if visiting the area around Hawes.
There are a number of hiking areas near Hawes including Deepdale, Cotterdale, Southerscales, Ingleton Waterfalls Trail, Swilla Glen, Baxenghyll Gorge, and Raven Ray.
Don't miss Pool-in-Wharfedale, Askrigg, Hardraw, West Burton, Bainbridge, Aysgarth, and Malham's villages if visiting the area around Hawes.
The area around Hawes boasts some of the best rivers and streams including Whitfield Beck, Mill Gill, Hardraw Beck, River Wharfe, and Walden Beck at West Burton.
Towns to visit near Hawes include Hawes, Skipton, Grassington, Richmond, Middlesbrough, Harrogate, and Settle.
The area around Hawes boasts some of the best caves including Great Douk Cave, White Scar Cave, Yordas Cave, Gaping Gill, Janet's Cave, Horseshoe Cave, and Jubilee Cave.
Don't miss Southerscales, Malham Cove, and Warrendale Knotts Limestone Pavement's limestone pavements if visiting the area around Hawes.
Don't miss Ingleborough's mountains if visiting the area around Hawes.
Cities to visit near Hawes include York, and Ripon.
York Minster, Culloden Tower, and Beggar’s Bridge are some of Hawes best historic buildings to visit near Hawes.
Addlebrough, Warrendale Knotts, Giggleswick Scar, Blua Crags, Sugar Loaf Hill, and Attermire Scar are great places to visit near Hawes if you like hills.
Hawes's best nearby geological features can be found at Malham Cove, Grassington Lead Mines, and Brimham Rocks.
Skipton Castle, Richmond Castle, and Bolton Castle are some of Hawes best castles to visit near Hawes.
The area around Hawes's best old mines can be found at Grassington Lead Mines.
There are a number of country parks near to Hawes including Brimham Rocks.
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Fountains Abbey (ruin), and Studley Royal Water Garden are great places to visit near Hawes if you like parks.
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden is a great place to visit close to Hawes if you like gardens.
Schoolboys Tower, Jubilee Cave, and Victoria Cave are great places to visit near Hawes if you like ancient sites.
Hawes History
There are some historic monuments around Hawes:
