Walking in the Dales at any time of year is a magical experience

Walking near the Leyburn Shawl, the walk starts from Eastfield Lodge

Walking in Wensleydale

Walking through a buttercup pasture
in Wensleydale

From these places, walkers venture out on a network of footpaths across flower-filled meadows, high fells, heather moors and broadleaf woodland, scattered with sheep, cattle, stone barns, drystone walls and an abundance of waterfalls. There are walks for everyone, from high level adventures across the fells to riverside strolls between picturesque villages.

People are attracted to Wensleydale because of its seemingly changeless natural beauty and a wealth of cultural heritage and places of interest, whilst having the opportunity to walk, cycle, mountain bike or even ride horses.

You would need at least a year to visit the many places of interest in and around Wensleydale - tourist attractions include castles, museums, gardens, cathedrals, ruins, markets, racing stables, theatres, historic towns, (such as Middleham, Richmond and Ripon), and classic Dales gems, (such as Leyburn, Aysgarth, Kettlewell, Hawes and Reeth). In addition, within an hour's drive you can be in major historic centres such as York, Durham and Harrogate.

Gastronomically, Wensleydale is a centre of excellence. It boasts numerous outstanding pubs, restaurants and food shops. Along with consistently excellent food, traditional pubs serve superbly kept and locally brewed real ales. Wensleydale (and the Yorkshire Dales in general) is a hive of activity where local food produce is concerned and Leyburn hosts the celebrated Dales Festival of Food and Drink each May.

• Wensleydale

  Wensleydale is perhaps the most celebrated of the Yorkshire Dales. The scenery is breathtaking and the people are known for their genuine warmth and hospitality.

• Things to do

  At Eastfield Lodge we keep information on almost everything so you can get the best out of this wonderful area whatever your interests, whether you come here for the great outdoors or to visit places of interest by car.

• Walking & Cycling

  Walkers, Cyclists and Mountain Bikers are all welcome to come, relax and rest weary feet in homely surroundings after a day in the Dales. Mike and Paula are happy to advise on walking and cycling routes throughout Wensleydale.

• Special Offers

  Once in a while we have special offers and rates for specific dates during the year.
  See here for our latest special offers.

• Mike & Paula

  Eastfield Lodge Guesthouse Bed and Breakfast is run by Mike and Paula Chadderton, who previously hosted our Chalet Karin in the Dolomites. Expect a warm welcome and a hearty breakfast cooked by Mike. Paula keeps the beautiful bedrooms immaculately and they are a pleasure to come back to after a day out.

A walking group enjoying an early evening supper after a long days walking

Mike & Paula Chadderton host Eastfield Lodge Guesthouse Bed & Breakfast

The lounge at Eastfield Lodge
Bed and Breakfast

• Eastfield Lodge Bed & Breakfast Guesthouse
  Mike & Paula Chadderton welcome you to a charming Victorian house in the Yorkshire Dales with 9 en suite bedrooms and a delightful location a few yards from Leyburn's traditional market square.
• Walking in the Yorkshire Dales
  Join fascinating and spectacular walks in the stunning Yorkshire Dales with Mike & Paula.
• Our Rooms
  We have excellent double, twin and triple rooms, as well as a family room, complete with wifi, digital flatscreen TV with DVD in each bedroom. All en suites newly refurbished.
• Prices
  Prices are about £70 for a double or twin room including breakfast but reductions apply for stays of more than two days.

Eastfield Lodge is rated 4 star by Enjoy England Guest Accommodation

Eastfield Lodge is proud to be rated a 4 star Guesthouse, Bed & Breakfast by enjoyengland.com and welcomes walkers, hikers, cyclists and mountain bikers. It is a superb springboard for walkers and cyclists and mountain bikers. It is also incredibly rich in tourist attractions and places of interest. Historic centres such as York, Durham, Harrogate and Ripon are within easy driving distance.