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Grassington
Base here 2 nights if you want Wharfedale walking from the door; 1 night is enough if you only want the square and a short riverside loop.
Grassington is a small Wharfedale town of about 1,100 people, 8 miles north of Skipton, with a cobbled square, a folk museum and trailheads for the Dales Way and the limestone hills above the River Wharfe. There is no railway station and no local taxi, so you arrive by bus or car and walk everywhere once you are here. Two nights covers the town and one full hill day; one night works if you are passing through.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep
- avoid Jan–Feb (short days, ice on the fells); bank holiday weekends for parking
- Airports
- LBA · MAN · NCL
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Grassington999 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance999
- Police, fire, ambulance (EU number)112
- NHS non-urgent111
- Police non-urgent101
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Grassington, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyA low-crime small town; the real risks are the fells (weather, navigation, slippery limestone), narrow roads with no pavement…
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police, fire, ambulance · 112 police, fire, ambulance (eu number) · 111 NHS non-urgent
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLBA Leeds Bradford (Nearest large airport; train to Skipton then bus 72, or about 1 h 15 min by car).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable end to end in about 10 minutes; the square is the main bus stop and the National Park Centre is a short walk up Hebden Road.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or tea in a café£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealPub main course£12–20 (≈ US$16–30)
- Street or quick mealIce cream from a Main Street shop£3–5 (≈ US$4–7)
- BeerPint of beer£4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week£8–15 (≈ US$11–20)
- Museum or sight ticketFolk museum entryDonation
- Budget bedBunk barn bed (exclusive bookings only), a night, per person£25 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedPub or B&B double room, a night, per room£130 (≈ US$180)
- High-end bedPub or B&B double room, a night, per room£170 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £45 (≈ US$60) · Mid £80 (≈ US$110) · High £140 (≈ US$190)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LBA Leeds Bradford (Nearest large airport; train to Skipton then bus 72, or about 1 h 15 min by car) · MAN Manchester (About 2 h by car; train to Leeds then Skipton, then bus 72) · NCL Newcastle (About 2 h 30 min by car; rail via Leeds or York to Skipton)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Feb
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Apr
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
May
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jun
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jul
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Aug
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Sep
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Oct
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Nov
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jan (14 rain days), driest Apr (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Grassington: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
14 rd
Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
11 rd
Mar
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
Apr
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
Jun
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Jul
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
Aug
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Sep
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Oct
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
13 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
13 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable end to end in about 10 minutes; the square is the main bus stop and the National Park Centre is a short walk up Hebden Road. There is no taxi based in Grassington, so a cab has to come from Skipton. For the fells, use OS Landranger 98 (Grassington and Upper Wharfedale) or 103 for the southern approaches.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 40 min
Keighley Bus 72 from the square, about 30 min
Market town with a castle and the nearest supermarkets and railway station.
Malham and Malham Cove
cautionDoor to door: About 45 min
Car or taxi about 30 min; no direct bus
A full walking day on the Pennine Way; without a car the return is the problem.
Buckden and Upper Wharfedale
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Bus 72B, four times Monday–Saturday; Sunday minibus May–Sep
Start of the best valley walks; check the last bus back before you set off.
Door to door: 2–2.5 h
Dales Bus 875 on Sundays May–Oct; otherwise bus to Skipton then train
Doable as a long day; the direct bus runs Sundays only.
Door to door: About 1.5–2 h
Bus to Skipton, then train or bus
Better as a stop on the way in or out than a return day trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
The Square and Main Street
Pubs with rooms, guesthouses and cafés within a 2-minute walk of the bus stop; best for a car-free stay.
Lanes just off the square (Garrs Lane, Summers Fold, Browns Fold)
Quieter guesthouses and B&Bs, still under 5 minutes on foot to the square.
Threshfield and Kilnsey
Half a mile to 3 miles out on the B6265; cheaper or larger places, but you need a car or a bus ride to reach the square.
Burnsall and Hetton
Village pubs with rooms 2–5 miles away; good for a quiet night, awkward without a car.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £45–70 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- £70–120 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- £120 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pub or B&B double room1 × 2 nights × £130 | £260 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × £80 | £320 |
| Bus 72 Skipton ↔ Grassington, both ways2 × £8 | £16 |
| Pub main course2 × £16 | £32 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × £10 | £20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £65 |
| Trip total≈ £178 per person per day, bed included | £713≈ US$1,000 |
2026 estimate in pounds; travel to Grassington excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or tea in a café | £3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Pub main course | £12–20 (≈ US$16–30) |
| Pint of beer | £4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Ice cream from a Main Street shop | £3–5 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Folk museum entry | Donation |
| Bus Skipton → Grassington | About £4 (≈ US$6) single |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | £8–15 (≈ US$11–20) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No railway station and no local taxi: plan the last bus or drive.
- Village pubs and cafés keep short hours and close early; eat before 21:00 or cook.Village pubs and cafés keep short hours and close early; eat before 9:00 PM or cook.
- Mobile signal is patchy: 4G from EE, O2 and Three, no Vodafone coverage, no 5G (as of 2025).
- Fell weather changes fast and paths are limestone and slippery when wet: carry a map, waterproofs and a charged phone.
- Parking in the village fills on weekends and holidays; use the National Park Centre car park and walk in.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 999
- Police, fire, ambulance (EU number)
- 112
- NHS non-urgent
- 111
- Police non-urgent
- 101
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To this address, pleaseTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance999
- EU emergency number112
- NHS non-urgent111
- Police non-urgent101
Embassy
No embassies in Grassington; the nearest US consulate-general is in Edinburgh and most embassies are in London.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus 72 Grassington → Skipton: about 30 min, roughly hourly to two-hourly
- Taxi from Skipton to Grassington: about 8 miles; expect £20–30 (≈ US$30–40)
- Train Skipton → Leeds: about 45 min, roughly every 30 min
Say or show
- Hello — Hello
- Thank you — Thank you
- Please — Please
- Sorry — Sorry
- Card, please — Card, please
- Where is the bus stop? — Where is the bus stop?
Card is widely accepted in the village, but carry some cash for small cafés and honesty boxes on the fells.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Grassington. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep · avoid Jan–Feb (short days, ice on the fells); bank holiday weekends for parking · month by month →
- 3 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contracts for LBA, MAN and NCL: last bus 72 from Skipton field-checked, taxi fallback from Skipton, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: The Square and Main Street, the riverside and Grassington Bridge, the National Park Centre, Kilnsey Crag.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Folk Museum, National Park Centre) and eat pages with last orders.
- Sunday and winter transport fixtures so the car-free plan can go green or be ruled out.
Sources
- officialYorkshire Dales National Park — plan your visit
- officialGrassington Folk Museum
- officialThe Keighley Bus Company
- officialDales Bus
- secondaryWikivoyage: Grassington, revision 5317506 (CC BY-SA 4.0)