Wensleydale is the valley (dale) of the River Ure on the east side of the Pennines in North Yorkshire, England. Fljótsdalur in East Iceland, a rather flat valley A valley or a low area between two hills dale (in Scotland, a glen) is a landform, which can range from a few square kilometres to hundreds or even thousands of square kilometres in area. ... The River Ure rises in the Yorkshire Pennine hills and becomes the River Ouse between Ripon and York, close to Boroughbridge. ... Typical Pennine scenery. ... North Yorkshire is a non-metropolitan or shire county, located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England, and a ceremonial county in that region and also partly in North East England. ... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem God Save the King (Queen) England() – on the European continent() – in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto) Government Constitutional monarchy  -  Queen Queen Elizabeth II  -  Prime Minister Tony Blair MP Unification  -  by Athelstan 967  Area...

Wensleydale lies in the Yorkshire Dales National Park - it the only valley in the Dales not currently named after its principal river (Wensley is a small village), but the older name, "Yoredale", can still be seen on some maps. A village in the Yorkshire Dales The Yorkshire Dales lie in an area of high ground in North and West Yorkshire, England. ...

History

Wensleydale was the origin of one of Yorkshire's most famous clans, the Metcalfes. The Metcalfe Society hold records dating back to Metcalfes living in the area during the 14th century. They were one of the most prominent families in Yorkshire for over five centuries. Sir James Metcalfe (1389-1472) who was born and lived in Wensleydale, was a captain in the army which fought with King Henry V in the battle of Agincourt in 1415. Metcalfe is still one of the most common surnames in Yorkshire. Henry V of England (16 September 1387 – 31 August 1422) was one of the great warrior kings of the Middle Ages. ... Combatants Kingdom of England Kingdom of France Commanders Henry V of England Charles dAlbret Strength About 6,000 (but see Modern re-assessment). 5/6 longbowmen, 1/6 dismounted men-at-arms. ...

Bolton Castle in the village of Castle Bolton is a notable local historic site. Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned here. The story goes that she escaped and made her way towards Leyburn only to lose her 'shawl' on the way, hence the name ('The Shawl') to the cliff edge that runs westward out of Leyburn and is a well-known spot for easy walks with excellent views. Bolton Castle is located in Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales. ... Castle Bolton is a village near Bolton Castle in Wensleydale North Yorkshire. ... Leyburn is a small market town in Richmondshire, North Yorkshire in the United Kingdom on the northern bank of the river Ure in Wensleydale. ... Leyburn is a small market town in Richmondshire, North Yorkshire in the United Kingdom on the northern bank of the river Ure in Wensleydale. ...

Geography

Wenleydale's principal settlements are Hawes and Leyburn; Aysgarth, Bainbridge, and Middleham are well-known villages. The shortest river in England, the River Bain, links Semer Water to the River Ure, at Bainbridge, the home to an Ancient Roman fort (part of the Roman road is walkable, up Wether Fell). Hardraw Force, the highest unbroken waterfall in England, is located at Hardraw, near Hawes. Aysgarth Falls (High, Middle, Low) are rightly famous, and people come from a long way to see them - they are spectacular in their beauty (enough to feature in Robin Hood Prince of Thieves) rather than their height. Hawes is a small market town in the Yorkshire Dales. ... Leyburn is a small market town in Richmondshire, North Yorkshire in the United Kingdom on the northern bank of the river Ure in Wensleydale. ... Aysgarth is a village and civil parish in Wensleydale, in the Richmondshire district of North Yorkshire, about sixteen miles south-west from Richmond. ... Bainbridge may refer to: // Beryl Bainbridge, an English novelist, Bainbridge Wadleigh, a United States Senator from New Hampshire, Bainbridge, Stephen, a corporate law professor at UCLA and weblogger, Bainbridge, Merril an Australian musican. ... Middleham is a small market town in the North Yorkshire dales. ... Semer Water is the largest natural lake in Yorkshire. ... Hardraw Force is a spectacular waterfall in a wooded ravine just outside the tiny hamlet of Hardraw at the foot of Buttertubs Pass and the head of Wensleydale in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, where the Pennine Way passes close by. ... Hawes is a small market town in the Yorkshire Dales. ... Aysgarth Falls are triple flight of waterfalls, carved out by the River Ure over an almost a one-mile stretch on its descent to mid-Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales of England. ... Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves was a 1991 film directed by Kevin Reynolds. ...

Wensleydale lies between Wharfedale (to the south), and the quieter Swaledale (to the north, via Buttertubs pass). The less well-known Coverdale is a branch of Wensleydale. Wharfedale is one of the Yorkshire Dales. ... Swaledale is a dale, or valley, of the east side of the Pennines in the North Riding of Yorkshire, in England. ...

Below Wensleydale, the River Ure flows east and south, becomes navigable, changes its name to the River Ouse, passes through York, becomes the Humber estuary, flows under the Humber Bridge past Hull, Immingham, and Grimsby, and meets the North Sea off Spurn Head. On the way it collects the waters of the River Swale, River Nidd, River Wharfe, River Aire, River Derwent and River Trent. The River Ure rises in the Yorkshire Pennine hills and becomes the River Ouse between Ripon and York, close to Boroughbridge. ... Ouse is the name of more than one river in Great Britain: River Ouse, Yorkshire River Great Ouse in East Anglia River Little Ouse, a tributary of the River Great Ouse River Ouse, Sussex in East Sussex There is also a town named Ouse: Ouse, Tasmania, Australia See also Rivers... York is a city in North Yorkshire, England, at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss. ... River Hull tidal barrier. ... The James controls the world is the fourth-largest single-span suspension bridge in the world, near Kingston upon Hull in England. ... Hull or Kingston upon Hull is a British city situated on the north bank of the Humber estuary. ... Immingham (lovingly known as Ming Ming to locals and visitors) is a town near Grimsby, in North East Lincolnshire, located on south bank of the Humber Estuary. ... Grimsby (also known as Great Grimsby after its Parliamentary constituency title [1]) is a seaport on the Humber Estuary in Lincolnshire, England. ... The North Sea is a sea of the Atlantic Ocean, located between the coasts of Norway and Denmark in the east, the coast of the British Isles in the west, and the German, Dutch, Belgian and French coasts in the south. ... Spurn Head is a sand spit at the mouth of the Humber, England. ... The River Swale is a river in Yorkshire, England and a major tributary of the River Ure, which itself becomes the River Ouse, emptying into the North Sea via the Humber Estuary. ... The River Nidd is tributary of the River Ouse in the English county of North Yorkshire. ... The River Wharfe is a river in Yorkshire, England. ... Gordale Beck flows out of Gordale Scar to join the Aire. ... The Derwent is a river in Yorkshire in the north of England. ... For other uses see Trent River. ...

Tourism

Wensleydale is a very popular destination in it own right, enhanced by its central location between between two other well-known tourist dales: Wharfedale and the quieter Swaledale. Wharfedale is one of the Yorkshire Dales. ... Swaledale is a dale, or valley, of the east side of the Pennines in the North Riding of Yorkshire, in England. ...

Wensleydale is a common destination for visitors who like walking on mountains, moorland, dalesides, and valley bottoms. A high moorland lake called Semer Water is famous for boating, water skiing and fishing. Hawes and Leyburn are popular because of their age, location and facilities (pubs, shops, teashops, and hotels). Hawes is the home of a rope makers (Outhwaites), where visitors can see the manufacturing process. Semer Water is the largest natural lake in Yorkshire. ...

The Wensleydale Railway operates in Wensleydale. It currently runs to between Leeming Bar, the A1 and Redmire, near Castle Bolton. The railways long term plan is to eventually run the whole length of the valley and connect again with the National Rail network at both ends: at Garsdale on the Settle-Carlisle Railway in the west and Northallerton on the East Coast Main Line in the east. It is hoped this may help relieve some of the current traffic congestion which the valley suffers from during the busiest months. A ticket issued by the Wensleydale Railway in 2003. ... Sign at Junction 1 of the A1(M) at South Mimms in Hertfordshire The A1 is the longest numbered road in the UK at 409 miles (658 km) long. ... National Rail uses the BR double-arrow logo National Rail is a brand name of the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC). ... Garsdale railway station serves the village of Garsdale Head in Cumbria, England. ... The Settle–Carlisle Railway (S&C) is a 72 mile (115 km) long main railway line in northern England. ... Northallerton Railway Station Lies On The East Coast Main Line ... The East Coast Main Line viaduct at Durham. ...

Some people come for the Richard III connection: he brought up in Middleham Castle of which sufficient ruins remain to be well worth a visit. Middleham itself is a pleasant village with pubs and horse-racing connections (several stables). In the market place stands a stone carving, believed to be a boars head, signifying where the animal market was during the fifteenth century. Richard III may refer to: King Richard III of England Richard III, a play by William Shakespeare about the king Richard III may also refer to motion pictures based on the Shakespeare play: Richard III, 1995 (UK/USA), starring Ian McKellen Richard III, 1986 (Soviet Union) Richard III, 1980 (France... Middleham Castle, now in the county of North Yorkshire, was build during the 12th century and later came into the hands of the Neville family, the most famous member of which was Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick - the Kingmaker. Under his ownership, improvements to the castle caused it to become... Middleham is a small market town in the North Yorkshire dales. ...