Pateley Bridge
Population: Est. 16,500
Information Site: Click
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Grid Ref: SE1565
Distance: 10 miles drive from Grassington
Directions: Go North East onto the A59 passing Blubberhouses,
then turn left onto the B6451 and turn left and go North on
the B6165
Car Parking: Yes two or three Pay & Display.
Facilities: Lots of shops, Museum, Toilets, Park.
Nearby Interest: Walks and Potholes
Church: Wesleyan
Pateley Bridge with Bewerley ~ This large village nestles
on either side of the River Nidd, surrounded by sweeping hills
to the north, steep farmland to both east and west, and the
winding river to the south.
It is a bustling and popular summer visiting place, with
its varied shops clustering along the steep High Street. Some
of the original buildings were around St Mary's church on
the hillside, as land in the river valley was boggy. Sadly,
the church is now a ruin but attracts visitors by way of Panorama
Walk from where you can enjoy magnificent views.
The newer church of St Cuthbert was built further down the
hill. The lovely old monastic chapel at Bewerley still stands
and is in regular use.
Much was owed to the Metcalfe and the Yorke families for
the development of Pateley Bridge. They were involved in building
houses, flax milling, breweries, railways, roads and George
Metcalfe helped to set up the Pateley Union in 1837.
The workhouse provided for 36 inmates and was considered a
model in its time. The building is now a wonderful museum,
manned by volunteers and containing a wealth of exhibits of
life in the dale.
The 'bridge' at Pateley is an old-established crossing place
thought to have been used by monks from Fountains Abbey. It
was originally a ford and was superseded by a wooden structure
in the 16th century. The present stone bridge dates from the
18th century.
The purpose-built Methodist church was the first in the dale.
John Wesley had visited before the present one was built but
the actual pulpit from which he preached is preserved in the
present building.
Oldest
Sweet Shop in the Universe:- HERE
CragFace Walk
from Pateley Bridge :- HERE
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