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Major city · United Kingdom

Hawes

Base here 2 nights: one day for the village, creamery and Hardraw Force, one for the Pennine Way or a drive over the dales. No car, no dales.

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Hawes is a small market village in Wensleydale, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, with Gayle attached at its southwest edge. It is the highest market town in England and the home of Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese. Two nights covers the village, the creamery and Hardraw Force on foot; anything beyond that needs a car or a long-distance walk. Buses run four times a day on weekdays only, so a car changes what you can do.

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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
GBP
Best months
May–Jun, Sep
avoid Nov–Feb (short days, ice on the fells), bank holiday weekends (rooms fill)
Airports
LBA · NCL · MAN
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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  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Hawes999 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance999112
  • NHS non-urgent111
  • Police non-urgent101

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Hawes, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee or tea and cake£4–7 (≈ US$6–10)
  • Sit-down mealPub main course£12–20 (≈ US$16–30)
  • BeerPint of beer£4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8)
  • Museum or sight ticketDales Countryside MuseumAdult £5 (≈ US$7), concession £4.50 (≈ US$6), child free
  • Budget bedHostel bed or camping pitch, a night, per person£25 (≈ US$35)
  • Mid-range bedB&B or inn double room, a night, per room£120 (≈ US$160)
  • High-end bedB&B or inn double room, a night, per room£150 (≈ US$200)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget £55 (≈ US$75) · Mid £90 (≈ US$120) · High £160 (≈ US$250)

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.

Yorkshire Wensleydale cheeseHardraw Force waterfallDales Countryside MuseumPennine WayGayle Mill
Airports
LBA Leeds Bradford (About 1 h 45 min by car via the A1(M) and A684; no direct bus or train.) · NCL Newcastle (About 2 h 15 min by car; train to Northallerton or Darlington then bus or taxi.) · MAN Manchester (About 2 h 30 min by car; train to Garsdale then minibus 113.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    4°C (39°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    5°C (41°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    7°C (45°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  5. May

    Best

    14°C (57°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  7. Jul

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  8. Aug

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    15°C (59°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    11°C (52°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    7°C (45°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    5°C (41°F)

Best: May–Jun, Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (18°C (64°F)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F) low), wettest Jan (17 rain days), driest Jun (12). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Hawes: 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

4°C (39°F)

0°C (32°F)

17 rd

Feb

5°C (41°F)

0°C (32°F)

14 rd

Mar

7°C (45°F)

1°C (34°F)

15 rd

Apr

10°C (50°F)

3°C (37°F)

13 rd

May

14°C (57°F)

5°C (41°F)

13 rd

Jun

17°C (63°F)

8°C (46°F)

12 rd

Jul

18°C (64°F)

10°C (50°F)

13 rd

Aug

18°C (64°F)

10°C (50°F)

14 rd

Sep

15°C (59°F)

8°C (46°F)

14 rd

Oct

11°C (52°F)

5°C (41°F)

16 rd

Nov

7°C (45°F)

2°C (36°F)

17 rd

Dec

5°C (41°F)

0°C (32°F)

17 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 village is walkable: Market Place to the creamery is about 10 min, and Hardraw Force about 25 min on foot. For anything further you need a car, a bike or a long walk. Bus 156 from Leyburn runs four times Monday–Saturday and continues to Gayle; minibus 113 links Garsdale station (Leeds–Skipton–Carlisle line) with Hardraw and Gayle in about 20 min, also four times Monday–Saturday, with Sunday bus 857 from April to October. Fuel at Dalehead Garage is convenient but pricey.

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, not ride time

Hardraw Force

go

Door to door: About 25 min each way

Walk the public road north from Hawes, about 1.5 km (0.9 mi), then pay at the Green Dragon Inn

A single 30 m drop over limestone. Go after rain; the fee goes to path upkeep.

Aysgill Force

go

Door to door: About 45 min each way

Footpath off Beggarman's Road, southwest of Gayle

A 12 m waterfall on Gayle Beck. Free, but the path is rough and muddy.

Cotter Force

go

Door to door: About 15 min by car

Drive or walk the A684 west, then a firm gravel path

Six small drops, 10 m in total, on a path suitable for wheelchairs and buggies. Free, open at all hours.

Settle and Ribblehead Viaduct

go

Door to door: About 50 min by car

Drive the A684 and B6255, about 35 km (22 mi)

A half-day loop through the national park; the viaduct is a short walk from Ribblehead station.

Grassington

go

Door to door: About 1 h by car

Drive via the dales lanes, about 35 km (22 mi)

A larger dales village with shops and cafés; no useful bus link from Hawes.

Kendal and the Lake District

caution

Door to door: About 1 h by car

Drive the A684 west, about 43 km (27 mi)

Doable as a long day, but better as a move to a Lake District base than a return 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.

Hawes village centre (Market Place and Main Street)

Pubs, B&Bs, shops and the museum within a 5-min walk; best if you are here without a car.

Gayle and the Gayle Lane edge

Quiet lane 10 min southwest of the centre, next to the creamery and the path to Aysgill Force.

Hardraw

1.5 km (0.9 mi) north of Hawes, with the Green Dragon pub and the paid path to Hardraw Force.

Bainbridge and Askrigg

3–6 km (1.9–3.7 mi) east along the A684; more rooms, but you need a car or the bus.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
£45–70 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
Mid
£70–110 (≈ US$95–150) excl. bed
High
£110 (≈ US$150)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
B&B or inn double room1 × 2 nights × £120£240
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × £90£360
Bus 156 Leyburn to Hawes, one way2 × £3£6
Minibus 113 Garsdale to Hawes, one way2 × £3£6
Caravan and Motorhome Club pitch, one night2 × £22£44
eSIM, about a week of data2 × £8£16
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge£67
Trip total≈ £185 per person per day, bed included£739≈ US$1,000

2026 estimate in pounds; travel to Hawes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee or tea and cake£4–7 (≈ US$6–10)
Pub main course£12–20 (≈ US$16–30)
Fish and chips, takeaway£9–14 (≈ US$12–19)
Pint of beer£4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8)
Wensleydale Creamery tourAdult £6 (≈ US$8), child £3.50 (≈ US$5)
Dales Countryside MuseumAdult £5 (≈ US$7), concession £4.50 (≈ US$6), child free
Hardraw Force entryAdult £4 (≈ US$6), child £2.50 (≈ US$4)
Gayle Mill entryDonation, adult £5 (≈ US$7)
Petrol, per litre£1.40–1.55 (≈ US$2–3)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

A very safe village; the real risks are weather, unlit lanes after dark and long walks without a map. Tell someone your route on the fells and carry a charged phone.
  • Buses 156 and 113 run four times a day Monday–Saturday only; Sunday service is limited to bus 857 from April to October. Check times before you book a room.
  • Mobile signal is 4G from EE, Three and Vodafone but there is no O2 coverage here, and no 5G. Download maps and tickets before you arrive.
  • The fells are wet and pathless in places; carry a paper map (OS Landranger 98) and waterproofs even for a short walk.
  • Hardraw Force charges an entry fee collected by the Green Dragon Inn; the path is not a public right of way.
  • Some guest houses do not take children under 18, and rooms in a village of 800 people sell out on summer weekends and bank holidays.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
999 or 112
NHS non-urgent
111
Police non-urgent
101

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance999 or 112
  • NHS non-urgent111
  • Police non-urgent101

Embassy

No embassies in Hawes; the nearest are in London. The US, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and Irish missions are all in London.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bus 156 Leyburn to Hawes: four times Monday–Saturday, about 55 min
  • Minibus 113 Garsdale station to Hawes: four times Monday–Saturday, about 20 min
  • Taxi, Hawes to Garsdale station: about £20–25 (≈ US$30–35)

Say or show

  • Excuse me — Excuse me (excuse me)
  • Thank you — Thank you (thank you)
  • Is this the bus to Hawes? — Is this the bus to Hawes? (is this the bus to hawes)
  • How much is it? — How much is it? (how much is it)
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card? (can i pay by card)
  • Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet? (where is the toilet)

Signal is patchy on the fells. Save the bus times and your accommodation address offline before you walk.

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 Hawes. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Jun, Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (short days, ice on the fells), bank holiday weekends (rooms fill) · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 6 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Verify bus 156 and 113 timetables for the current season, including the April–October Sunday 857 service, and publish the last-bus times.
  2. Confirm opening days and prices for the Dales Countryside Museum, Wensleydale Creamery, Gayle Mill and Hardraw Force for 2026.
  3. Check the planning status of Bainbridge Ings before recommending any lodge there.
  4. Add a car-free arrival fixture: Garsdale station to Hawes by minibus, with a taxi fallback and a wet-weather plan.

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