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One of the largest and most open village greens in the Yorkshire Dales, historically used for markets, fairs, and livestock trading — the social heart of Swaledale long before tourism arrived. The green’s broad, triangular shape reflects its medieval origins as a common grazing and gathering space. Plenty of parking around the village green, but having arrived at 7am in winter for a hike and finding them all full, I suspect other times of the year will be even more difficult to secure a space.

Allegedly built so children from Harkerside could reach school in Reeth, and used by farmers moving sheep across the river — a very Swaledale sight if you catch it happening.

A wonderful village on the Coast to Coast Path. There are plenty of places to stay around the village green. The village youth play football on the lawn, including the very young ones. Very nice!

Great tea barn just past the Abbey car park

Leave some extra time if you’ve enjoyed the food at Dales Bike Centre Café. Also be prepared for the Stang or more climbs after this starter

Great place to stop for a break when out cycling. Richmond market place has plenty of cafes and pubs, for bite to eat and a refreshing drink.

The wall paintings are wonderful - always a joy to see. The bike ride alongside the Swale is perfect. Watch out for herons, which can often be seen fishing on a rock. The ice cream at the parlour as you arrive at the station is delicious. The deli just inside is also fabulous…….

One of the focal points of Reeth and the surrounding area is the suspension footbridge built over the River Swale, known locally as Reeth Swing Bridge. It is known as a swing bridge, even though it is not a swing bridge on a central span, because in bygone ages on the older, more rickety bridge, kids used to get the old bridge to swing like mad by grabbing hold of the support wires and jumping up and down. Naughty kids, how dare they have fun!