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Horton-in-Ribblesdale
Come for one night to walk Pen-y-Ghent or the Three Peaks; skip it as a base if you have no car and no boots.
Horton-in-Ribblesdale is a 400-person village in the Yorkshire Dales, on the Leeds–Carlisle railway and the Pennine Way, under Pen-y-Ghent. There is no shop, one station, two pubs and a handful of beds. You come here to walk; everything else is a stop on the way to Settle or Ribblehead.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (short wet days), summer weekends on the B6479
- Airports
- LBA · MAN
- Nights
- 1
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.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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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
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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 Horton-in-Ribblesdale, 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 quiet village with no street crime to speak of.
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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 · 101 Non-emergency police · 999 Mountain rescue (ask for police, then rescue)
- 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 (About 1 h 30 min by road; rail via Leeds, 2 h 30 min+).
- Getting aroundOn foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Sit-down mealPub main course£12–18 (≈ US$16–25)
- BeerPint of beer£4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8)
- Budget bedCampsite pitch (tent), a night, per room£15 (≈ US$20)
- Mid-range bedPub or B&B double room, a night, per room£110 (≈ US$150)
- High-end bedPub or B&B double room, a night, per room£160 (≈ 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 (About 1 h 30 min by road; rail via Leeds, 2 h 30 min+) · MAN Manchester (About 2 h by road; rail via Leeds or Preston, 3 h+)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°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
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Jan (16 rain days), driest Apr (12). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Horton-in-Ribblesdale: 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
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
16 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
13 rd
Mar
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
14 rd
Apr
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 rd
Jun
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
Jul
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
13 rd
Aug
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
14 rd
Sep
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
13 rd
Oct
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
15 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
16 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
16 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
On foot. The station is on the west side of the village, the pubs and beds are within 5–10 minutes, and the Pen-y-Ghent path starts from the village. Taxis are based in Settle, 6 miles south. Drivers park just south of the Crown Hotel, where there are public toilets.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ribblehead Viaduct
goDoor to door: About 20 min by train
Leeds–Carlisle train, about 10 min, or a 6-mile walk
Trains stop here, so a one-way hike back to Horton works; the viaduct dates from 1876.
Settle
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Train, about 10 min, or Dales Bus 11, about 15 min
Market town with the shops, cash and taxis this village lacks.
Ingleborough and Clapham
goDoor to door: About 45 min to the trailhead
Train to Clapham, about 20 min, then walk
Show cave above Clapham; the summit is a 6-mile walk from Horton if you prefer.
Malham Cove
cautionDoor to door: About 40 min
No direct bus; car or taxi via Settle, about 30 min
Worth a half-day, but you need wheels or a taxi from Settle.
Hawes
cautionDoor to door: About 35 min
Dales Bus 832, Sundays and public holidays Apr–Oct only, about 30 min
One bus a week each way: check the date before you plan around it.
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.
Village centre (station and Crown Hotel)
Walk to the station, both pubs and the Pen-y-Ghent lane; the only real base.
Town Head lane, north of the Golden Lion
B&B and pods 100–200 m up the lane; quiet, still 5 min from the pub.
Cragg Hill Road, 1 mile south
Camping only, open May–Sep; you need a car or a 20-min walk to the village.
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
- £70–110 (≈ US$95–150) excl. bed
- High
- £110 (≈ US$150)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pub or B&B double room1 × 1 night × £110 | £110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £80 | £160 |
| Train Leeds → Horton, one way2 × £15 | £30 |
| Pub main course2 × £15 | £30 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × £10 | £20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £35 |
| Trip total≈ £193 per person per day, bed included | £385≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in pounds; travel to Horton excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Tea and cake in a tearoom | £5–9 (≈ US$7–12) |
| Pub main course | £12–18 (≈ US$16–25) |
| Pint of beer | £4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Bunkroom bed, per night | £25–45 (≈ US$35–60) |
| Campsite pitch, per night | £15–30 (≈ US$20–40) |
| Train Leeds → Horton, one way | £12–18 (≈ US$16–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No shop in the village: buy food in Settle or Skipton before you arrive.
- Horton station has a ticket office but no machines, so collect online tickets only when it is open; no toilets or café.
- Mobile data is patchy: 4G from EE only, no O2, Three or Vodafone signal (as of Sep 2025).
- The B6479 and A65 jam on summer weekends; allow extra time if driving.
- Hill weather changes fast: carry a map, waterproofs and a headtorch, and tell someone your route.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 999
- Non-emergency police
- 101
- Mountain rescue (ask for police, then rescue)
- 999
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance999
- Non-emergency police101
Embassy
No embassies here; the US Embassy is in London, and most countries' embassies are in London too.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Leeds → Horton: about 70 min, every couple of hours
- Train Horton → Ribblehead: about 10 min
- Taxi from Settle: book ahead; taxis are based in Settle, 6 miles south
Say or show
- Excuse me / Sorry — Excuse me / Sorry (same as English)
- Thank you — Thank you (same as English)
- Is this the path to Pen-y-Ghent? — Is this the path to Pen-y-Ghent? (same as English)
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card? (same as English)
- Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet? (same as English)
- One pint, please — One pint, please (same as English)
English is spoken everywhere; no phrasebook needed.
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 Horton-in-Ribblesdale. 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 Nov–Feb (short wet days), summer weekends on the B6479 · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 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
- Station-to-bed contract for Horton: ticket-office hours, last trains from Leeds and Carlisle, taxi fallback from Settle.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: village to Pen-y-Ghent, Hull Pot, Ribblehead and the Pennine Way stage north.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Pen-y-Ghent, Hull Pot, Ribblehead Viaduct) and eat pages with last orders at the two pubs.
- Weather and hostile-day fixtures so gates A–D can go green.