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Autogas Refueling Stations

Discovery Centre

Unit 7, Riffa Business Park, Harrogate Road, Pool in Wharfdale LS21 2RZ M-F 8:30am-6pm Sat 8:30am-1pm
Tel: 0113 284 3884

Hambleton Garage

Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire
Tel: 01756 710230

Hawkesworth Station Garage

Greenwood Road, Pateley Bridge HG3 5LR
Tel: 01423 711338 M-F 8am-5:30pm Sat 8am-1pm

Kirkby Motors

A65, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2HH M-F 7am-7.30pm Sat 8am-7.30pm
Tel: 01524 271778

Midgley Motor Cars

Unit 16, Airedale Busines Park Skipton BD23 2TZM-F 8.30am-5.30pm Sat 8.30am-
Tel: 01756 797652

Nidderdale Motors

Central Garage, Pateley Bridge, North Yorks HG3 5HQ M-F 8am-6pm Sat/Sun 9am-6pm
Tel: 01423 711309

Town End Garage

Casterton, Kirby Lonsdale LA6 2RX Monday 7.30am-6pm / Tues-Sat 7.30am-7pm
Tel: 01524 271421

Bus Operators in the Dales Area

Arriva Yorkshire

Operators of weekend Dales Bus services from West Yorkshire
Tel: 08701 201088
Web Site: www.arrivabus.co.uk

AS Coaches

Operator of Nidderdale Rambler bus services
Tel: 01423 711252

Cumbria Classic Coaches

Tel: 015396 23254
Web Site: www.cumbriaclassiccoaches.co.uk

Local bus services in the Ripon and Wensleydale areas, including daily services between Northallerton, Bedale, Leyburn and Hawes, and from Ripon to Leyburn and Richmond.
Tel: 01677 425203
Web Site: www.dalesanddistrict.co.uk

Godsons

Operator of Summer Sunday Yorkshire Dalesman and Eastern Dalesman services
Tel: 01132 646166
Email: godsonscoaches@hotmail.com Web Site: www.godsonluxurycoachesleeds.co.uk

Harrogate District Community Transport

Operator of Swaledale, Ripon Roweller and Hawes Village Bus services, including service from Garsdale Station to Hawes
Tel: 01423 526655
Web Site: www.littleredbus.co.uk

Hutchinsons

Operator of Saturday bus services in Malhamdale
Tel: 01347 821853

Jackson's of Silsden

Operator of Cravenlink, Malham Tarn Shuttle and Dales Experience Bus services
Tel: 01535 652376
Web Site: www.jacksonsofsilsden.com

Kirkby Lonsdale Coach Hire

Operator of bus services in the Kirkby Lonsdale and Settle area, plus the Summer Sunday Ingleborough Pony and Northern Dalesman services.
Tel: 01524 733831
Fax: 01524 733821
Email: sutton@klch.bbfree.co.uk Web Site: www.kirkbylonsdalecoachhire.co.uk

Pennine Motors

Operators of local bus services in the Skipton area
Tel: (01756) 795515
Web Site: www.pennine-bus.co.uk

Pride of the Dales

Weekday bus services in Wharfedale
Tel: 01756 753123
Web Site: www.prideofthedales.co.uk

Royal Mail Postbus

Tel: 01756 793608
Web Site: www.postbus.royalmail.com

Stagecoach in Cumbria

Major bus operator throughout Cumbria, including services to Sedbergh and Kirkby Stephen
Tel: (01539) 722143
Web Site: www.stagecoachbus.com/northwest

Stagecoach in Lancaster

Operator of weekday buses between Lancaster and Ingleton
Tel: 0871 200 22 33
Web Site: www.stagecoachbus.com/northwest/

Transdev Harrogate & District

Bus services in the Harrogate area, including services to Skipton, Ripon and Pateley Bridge
Tel: 01423 566061
Web Site: www.harrogateanddistrict.co.uk

Transdev Keighley & District

Buses in the Skipton area, including Sunday service to Grassington
Tel: 01535 603284
Web Site: www.keighleyanddistrict.co.uk

Transdev Lancashire United

Operator of daily bus services between Preston, Clitheroe and Skipton
Tel: 0845 2 72 72 72
Web Site: www.lancashireunited.co.uk

Vintage Omnibus Services

Operator of Wensleydale Vintage Tour Bus
Tel: 01765 635273

Woofs of Sedbergh

Operator of bus services in Sedbergh area
Tel: (015396) 20414

Coach Hire in the Dales Area

Bibbys of Ingleton

New Road, Ingleton, Carnforth, Lancashire. LA6 3NU Coach hire and mini buses.
Tel: (015242) 41330
Email: Bibbys-Travel@TALK21.com

Braithwaites Coaches

55 Main Street, Sedbergh, Cumbria. LA10 5AB
Tel: (015396) 20230

Cadmans of Gargrave Ltd

Gargrave, Skipton, North Yorkshire. BD23 3SA Minibus hire (with driver only).
Tel: (01756) 749445
Fax: Fax (01756) 749455

Cumbria Classic Coaches

Tel: 015396 23254
Web Site: www.cumbriaclassiccoaches.co.uk

D and H Travel

Nun House, Dent. Cumbria LA10 5QY Coaches and Minibus Hire.
Tel: ( 015396) 25555

Dales and District

F W Stainton & Son Ltd

39 Burton Road, Kendal, Cumbria. LA9 7LJ Coach hire.
Tel: (01539) 720156
Fax: (01539 740287)

Handleys

North Road, Middleham, Leyburn, North Yorkshire. DL8 4PJ Coach and minibus hire.
Tel: (01969) 623216
Fax: (01969) 624546

Hargreaves

Bridge House, Hebden, Skipton, North Yorkshire. BD23 5DE (Coach hire and mini buses)
Tel: (01756) 752567
Fax: (01756) 753768
Email: hargreaves.coaches@ukonline.co.uk

Harkers Coaches

Windy Hall Cottage, Reeth, Richmond, North Yorkshire. DL11 6QX Coach and minibus hire. New wheelchair accessible 7 seater
Tel: (01748) 884533
Fax: (01748) 884533
Email: harkers.coaches@virgin.net

Ken Sayer

The Mill, Bellerby, Leyburn, North Yorkshire. DL8 5QN Minibus hire and coaches.
Tel: (01969) 623531 / 623742.
Fax: (01969) 623531

Kirkby Lonsdale Coach Hire

Lakeland Coaches

Cricket Field Ground, Sharp Road. Kendal. LA9 6BZ Minibus hire only
Tel: (01539) 741388
Fax: (01539) 734234

Rob Foster

Swan Farm, Redmire, Leyburn
Tel: ( 01969) 622331

Steels Luxury Coaches Ltd

Coachways, 61a Main Street, Addingham, Ilkley, LS29 0PD Coach and mini bus hire.
Tel: (01943) 830206
Fax: (01943) 831499
Email: Jane_Steel@Tiscali.co.uk

Wilkinsons

Kettlewell Garage., Kettlewell, Skipton, North Yorkshire. BD23 5QZ Coach and minibus hire.
Tel: (01756) 760225

Woofs of Sedbergh

Unit 2, Busk Lane, Sedbergh, Cumbria. LA10 5HF
Tel: (015396) 20414
Fax: ( 015396) 21359

Coach Travel

Megabus

Low cost intercity travel in the UK services to: Manchester Leeds Preston and Sctoch Corner
Tel: 0901 331 0031
Web Site: www.megabus.com/uk

National Express Coaches

Nationwide coach network, including services to Lancaster, Skipton, Leeds, Harrogate, York and Northallerton
Web Site: www.nationalexpress.com

Cycle Hire in the Dales

Country Lanes

Dalesbridge Activity Centre Nr Settle Yorkshire LA2 8AZ
Tel: 0845 370 0558
Web Site: www.countrylanes.co.uk

Dales Mountain Biking

Web Site: www.dalesmountainbiking.co.uk/

Dave Ferguson Cycles

Unit 3 Albion Yard Garage, Off Ropewalk Skipton
Tel: Tel: (01756) 795367

J D Cycles Shop Ilkley

The Yard, 42a Nelson Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire. LS29 8HN
Tel: 01943 816101
Fax: 01943 601829
Email: info@jdcycles.co.uk Web Site: www.jdcycles.co.uk/

Kettlewell Garage,

Kettlewell, Skipton BD23 5QZ
Tel: (01756) 760225

Kudu Bikes

1 Raynes Court Charcoal Way Upper Wensleydale Business Park Hawes DL7 3UW
Tel: 01969 666088
Email: info@kudubikes.co.uk Web Site: www.kudubikes.co.uk

Off the Rails

The Cycling Centre Station Yard Settle BD24 9RP
Tel: 01729 824419
Web Site: www.offtherails.org.uk/

Sedbergh Bike Hire

87 Main Street Sedbergh Cumbria LA10 5AB
Tel: 015396 20690
Email: contact@sedberghbikehire.co.uk Web Site: www.sedberghbikehire.co.uk

Stephen McWhirter Cycles

Station Yard, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4LA
Tel: (01768) 371658

Cycle Shops in the Dales Area

Boneshakers Performance Cycles

Unit 13 Regent House 11 Albert Street Harrogate North Yorkshire HG1 1JX
Tel: 01423 709453
Fax: 01423 563164
Email: online [at] boneshakersbikes [dot] co [dot] uk Web Site: www.boneshakersbikes.co.uk

Dave Ferguson Cycles

Unit 3 Albion Yard Garage, Off Ropewalk Skipton
Tel: Tel: (01756) 795367

Gills of Leeming

Leeming Bar Northallerton North Yorkshire UK DL7 9AB
Tel: 01677 422127 Mobile: 07786 972059
Fax: 01677 426715
Email: gillsleemingbar@btinternet.com Web Site: www.jhgill.co.uk/

Halfords

KNARESBOROUGH RD HARROGATE, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG2 7LU
Tel: 01423 887102
Web Site: www.halfords.com

J D Cycles Shop Ilkley

The Yard, 42a Nelson Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire. LS29 8HN
Tel: 01943 816101
Fax: 01943 601829
Email: info@jdcycles.co.uk Web Site: www.jdcycles.co.uk/

Kudu Bikes

1 Raynes Court Charcoal Way Upper Wensleydale Business Park Hawes DL7 3UW
Tel: 01969 666088
Email: info@kudubikes.co.uk Web Site: www.kudubikes.co.uk

Moonglu

57 Blossomgate Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2AN www.moonglu.com
Tel: 01765 601106
Web Site: www.moonglu.com

Off the Rails

The Cycling Centre Station Yard Settle BD24 9RP
Tel: 01729 824419
Web Site: www.offtherails.org.uk/

Stephen McWhirter Cycles

Station Yard, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4LA
Tel: (01768) 371658

The Bicycle Shop Skipton

3/5 Water Street Skipton Yorkshire North BD23 1PQ
Tel: 01756 794386
Email: Sales@cyclesdirect.co.uk Web Site: www.cyclesdirect.co.uk/

Cycling Links

Bike Magic

The UK's most popular site for information on mountain biking and riding off road
Web Site: www.bikemagic.com/

Bike Rail

Information on taking a bike by train
Web Site: www.atob.org.uk/Bike_Rail.html

Bike Week

Bike Week will be 17th-25th June 2006
Web Site: www.bikeweek.org.uk/

Bikeability

the new brading for the cycle traning national standard
Web Site: www.bikeability.org.uk

BikeBiz.com

Daily updated website of Bicycle Business, the UK's leading cycle trade magazine.
Web Site: www.bikebiz.co.uk/

British Cycling

UK governing body of cycle sport.
Web Site: www.bcf.uk.com/

Craven Cycling Festival

3 Days of fun on two wheels
Web Site: www.cravencyclingfestival.org.uk/

CTC

The UK's National Cyclists' Organisation
Web Site: www.ctc.org.uk

Cycle City Guides

Data Base of Cycling Maps for the UK
Web Site: www.cyclecityguides.co.uk

Cycle Shops and Hire in the Dales Area

Web Site: www.cyclethedales.org.uk/cycleshopsandhire.htm

Cycle1st

More than 600 links in a wide range of categories.
Web Site: www.cycle1st.co.uk/links/

Cycling England

Cycling England is made up of experts in transport policy, engineering, public health, the cycle industry, local government, cycle sport, cycle training and education. PO Box 54810 London SW1P 4XX
Email: info@cyclingengland.co.uk Web Site: www.cyclingengland.co.uk

Cycling TV

Internet TV Chanel dedicated to cycling
Web Site: www.cycling.tv

Dales Bike Centre

The centre for mountain biking and road cycling in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Tel: 01748 884908
Web Site: www.dalesbikecentre.co.uk/

Dales Mountain Biking

Web Site: www.dalesmountainbiking.co.uk/

Great Milk (stout) Ride

is still the biggest contributor to Macmillan in the Harrogate area.
Web Site: www.gmsr.co.uk

Harvey Maps

Maps for Walkers and Cyclits.
Web Site: www.harveymaps.co.uk/

IMBA

International Mountain Bicycling Association
Web Site: www.imba.com

Leeds Cycling Action Group

Web Site: www.leedscyclists.org.uk/

List of Cycle Clubs in the UK

Web Site: www.cycleweb.co.uk

National Byway

Britain's Heritage Cycling Route
Web Site: www.thenationalbyway.org

National Cycle Network(Sustrans)

Web Site: www.nationalcyclenetwork.org.uk/

National Cycling Strategy

Aims to increase the use of bicycles for all types of journey.
Web Site: www.nationalcyclingstrategy.org.uk/

National Trails

National Trails provide over 2,500 miles (4,000km) of the nation's favourite rambles and rides, offering some of the best walking, riding and cycling experiences in the country.
Web Site: www.nationaltrail.co.uk/

Ordnance Survey

Produces digital and paper maps and OS MasterMap for business, leisure, government and education.
Web Site: www.ordsvy.gov.uk/

Pennine Bridleway

The Pennine Bridleway is a new National Trail in the north of England, being planned and designed specifically for horse riders, off-road cyclists and walkers to enjoy.
Web Site: www.nationaltrail.co.uk/penninebridleway/

Polaris Challenge

Mountain Bike Endurance Event
Web Site: www.polaris-apparel.co.uk

Single Track World Mountain Bike Magazine

Web Site: www.singletrackworld.com

Swaledale Outdoor Club

The club encourages and provides facilities for outdoor activities in the Yorkshire Dales and further afield.
Web Site: www.swaledaleoutdoorclub.org.uk/

The Company of Cyclists

Promote cycling, in all its varieties
Web Site: www.getcycling.info/

The Rough Stuff Fellowship

was formed by cyclists who wanted to get away from roads and cycle on tracks, and byways.
Web Site: www.rsf.org.uk/index.htm

Trail Cyclists Association

National Governing Body for Mountain Bike Orienteering in the UK
Web Site: www.trailquest.co.uk/

WHEEL EASY!

Harrogate's cycling group for people who don't wear lycra! (and some who do)
Tel: 01423 870333 or 01423 566541
Email: info@wheel-easy.org.uk. Web Site: www.wheel-easy.org.uk

Why Cycle? Website

Impartial advice for potential and new cyclists in the UK
Web Site: www.whycycle.co.uk/index.shtml

York Cycle Show

is the biggest cycle festival in the UK.
Web Site: www.yorkcycleshow.co.uk

Yorkshire Bikeliner

Bike Bus hire from Hull.
Tel: 01482 222122
Web Site: www.bikeliner.karoo.net

Ferries to the Yorkshire Region

DFDS Seaways (Newcastle to/from Amsterdam and Norway)

Scandinavia House Parkeston Harwich Essex CO12 4QG
Tel: 08705 333 111
Web Site: www.dfdsseaways.co.uk

P and O European Ferries

The information on this website is specific for the Hull- Rotterdam and Hull- Zeebrugge ferry routes.
Web Site: www.ponsf.com

Getting to the Dales

Europe-wide train times

Europe-wide train times provided by Deutsche Bahn Journey Planner
Web Site: reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en

International Rail

Specialises in the sale and distribution of Rail Tickets and Passes for travel in Europe, Australia, Asia and The Americas. Hheadquarters are based in Hampshire in the UK
Tel: +44(0) 8700 84 14 10
Web Site: www.internationalrail.com/

International Train Planner

Everything you need to know before organising your rail trip in Europe
Tel: +32 (0)2 528 28 28
Web Site: plannerint.b-rail.be/

Megabus

Low cost intercity travel in the UK services to: Manchester Leeds Preston and Sctoch Corner
Tel: 0901 331 0031
Web Site: www.megabus.com/uk

National Express Coaches

Nationwide coach network, including services to Lancaster, Skipton, Leeds, Harrogate, York and Northallerton
Web Site: www.nationalexpress.com

Regional Airports

Web Site: www.traveldales.org.uk/links.cfm?category_id=84&s

Scenic Britain by Bus

is your online guide to bus services in some of the loveliest parts of Britain.
Web Site: www.scenicbritainbybus.com/new_detail.asp?AreaID=35

Taxistop Hitchhiking Service

Taxistop's hitchhiking service, offers you the opportunity to travel to the farthest corners of Europe and share the expenses. It is the ideal and most economic way to travel if you love adventure.
Tel: 0032 70 222.292
Fax: 0032-9-242 32 29
Email: info@taxistop.be Web Site: www.eurostop.be/4index.html

Traffic Map

Real-Time traffic information on the Motorway Network
Tel: 08700 660 115
Email: ha_info@highways.gsi.gov.uk Web Site: www.trafficmap.co.uk/

Transport Direct

Transport Direct, the first complete transport journey planner for Great Britain
Web Site: www.transportdirect.info

Visit Britain

The Offical Guide to Visiting Britain
Web Site: www.visitbritain.com

Horse Riding and Carriage Driving

British Driving Society

To Encourage and Assist those interested in Equine Driving
Web Site: www.britishdrivingsociety.co.uk/

British Horse Society

is the UK's largest and most influential equestrian charity.
Web Site: www.bhs.org.uk/

Carriage Driving Magazine

An Almanac of Carriage Driving Worldwide.
Web Site: www.carriage-driving.com

Craven Country Ride

Come and enjoy a new riding experience, miles of tended grass tracks around fine craven meadows.
Web Site: www.cravencountryride.co.uk

Dales Pony Society

Dales Pony was bred specifically for the Pennine lead industry as a pack pony
Web Site: www.dalespony.org

National Pony Society

Encourages the breeding, registration and improvement of riding ponies and mountain & moorland ponies.
Web Site: www.nationalponysociety.org.uk

National Trails

Pennine Bridleway

Ride UK

is to provide a central location where people can find out about promoted riding routes.
Web Site: www.ride-uk.org.uk

The Pony Club

is the number one organisation for young people who love ponies and riding.
Web Site: www.pcuk.org/

Trekking Centres in the Dales

Web Site: www.traveldales.org.uk/links.cfm?category_id=83&amp;sortField=link_title

Journey Planners

Europe-wide train times

Europe-wide train times provided by Deutsche Bahn Journey Planner
Web Site: reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en

International Train Planner

Everything you need to know before organising your rail trip in Europe
Tel: +32 (0)2 528 28 28
Web Site: plannerint.b-rail.be/

National Rail Enquiries

All the information you need to plan a rail journey in the UK
Web Site: www.nationalrail.co.uk/planmyjourney/

Transport Direct

Transport Direct, the first complete transport journey planner for Great Britain
Web Site: www.transportdirect.info

Traveline

The UK's No 1 website for impartial information on planning your journey, by bus, coach or train... or any combination of the three!
Tel: 0870 608 2 608
Web Site: www.traveline.org.uk

Local Links

Dales & Bowland Community Interest Company Ltd.

Town Hall, Cheapside, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9EJ
Tel: 01729 825600
Email: office2007@dalesandbowland.com Web Site: www.dalesandbowland.com

GoCars

is a car club providing cars for use by local people and visitors in the High and Low Bentham, Burton-in-Lonsdale, Ingleton, Clapham and surrounding areas.
Tel: 07971166376
Email: gocars@btinternet.com

Yorkshire Dales Holiday Guide

The Official Holiday Guide for the Yorkshire Dales.
Web Site: www.yorkshiredales.org

Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority

The National Park Authority has two main purposes: to conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the area; and to promote opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the National Park by the public.
Web Site: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

Yorkshire Dales Public Transport Users Group

The Dalesbus website - provided by the Dales' own transport users group, with lots of information for visitors and local residents
Web Site: www.dalesbus.org

Yorkshire Tourist Board

Web Site: www.ytb.org.uk/

Motoring Links

Autogas Refueling Station in the Dales Area

Web Site: www.traveldales.org.uk/links.cfm?category_id=87&sortField=link_title

Car Parking in the Yorkshire Dales Area

Web Site: www.traveldales.org.uk/motoring_in_the_dales_item.cfm?itemID=3

Car-Sharer

The key to finding your ideal car share
Web Site: www.car-sharer.com/

Environmental Transport Association

A campaign and lobby group that also provides breakdown services for car users
Web Site: www.eta.co.uk

Future Forests Carbon Neutral

On this site you can 'neutralise' the contribution you or your business makes to global warming. Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are one of the main causes of global warming. And we all produce it from almost everything we do - from running a business to boiling a kettle.
Web Site: www.futureforests.com/

GoCars

Greenergy

is the fastest growing independent oil company in the UK, with specialist expertise in biofuels and low carbon technologies
Web Site: www.greenergy.com

The Camping and Caravanning Club

Web Site: www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk

The Caravan Club

Web Site: www.caravanclub.co.uk

Traffic Map

Real-Time traffic information on the Motorway Network
Tel: 08700 660 115
Email: ha_info@highways.gsi.gov.uk Web Site: www.trafficmap.co.uk/

Partners who support this site

Bradford Metropolitan District Council

Web Site: www.bradford.gov.uk

Countryside Agency

The Countryside Agency was established by the Government in 1999 to: conserve and enhance England's countryside, spread social and economic opportunity for the people who live there, and, help everyone, wherever they live and whatever their background to enjoy the countryside and share in this priceless asset
Web Site: www.countryside.gov.uk

Government Office for Yorkshire and Humber

UK Government Office for the Region of Yorkshire and Humber
Web Site: www.goyh.gov.uk/

Leeds City Council

Local Council for the City of Leeds
Web Site: www.leeds.gov.uk/

North Yorkshire County Council

Web Site: www.northyorks.gov.uk

Quantum dot Knowledge

Web design and web service provider
Web Site: www.qdk.co.uk

Target Project

Target 2 brings together five European partners to create and develop a range of activities that will promote and encourage the use of alternatives to the private car.
Web Site: www.eu-target.net

WYPTE/A

Metro (the name used by the West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive and Authority) co-ordinates the development of high quality public transport within West Yorkshire
Web Site: www.wymetro.com

Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority

Yorkshire Dales Public Transport Users Group

The Dalesbus website - provided by the Dales' own transport users group, with lots of information for visitors and local residents
Web Site: www.dalesbus.org

Rail and Train Operators

Cross Country Trains

InterCity services to Leeds and York from the SouthWest, Birmingham, Newcastle and Scotland
Email: info@crosscountrytrains.co.uk Web Site: www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk

Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway

Web Site: www.embsayboltonabbeyrailway.org.uk

Eurostar

Direct rail services to/from London to/from: Paris, Bussels, Lille, Disneyland, Avignon, Aim La Plagne, Bourge St Maurice and Moutiers Salins B
Tel: 08705 186 186
Web Site: www.eurostar.com

Grand Central

Grand Central operate a direct train service from London Kings Cross to York, Northallerton and Sunderland.
Web Site: www.grandcentralrail.co.uk

National Express East Coast

InterCity services to Leeds, York and Skipton from London Kings Cross, Newcastle and Scotland
Web Site: www.nationalexpresseastcoast.com

Northern Rail

Local Services throughout the North of England, including the scenic Leeds - Settle - Carlisle Railway
Web Site: www.northernrail.org

Railteam

Railteam will make travel across the European rail network as seamless as possible. It is a cooperation between Europe's leading high-speed rail operators,
Web Site: www.railteam.eu

TransPennine Express

Rail services to Leeds and York from Liverpool, Manchester and the North East.
Web Site: www.firstgroup.com/tpexpress/

Wensleydale Railway

Operators of the recently re-opened Wensleydale Railway, now running from Leeming Bar to Bedale, Leyburn and Redmire.
Web Site: www.wensleydalerailway.com

Railway Links

Association of Community Rail Partnerships

ACoRP is a federation of over 50 community rail partnerships and rail promotion groups.
Tel: (+44) 01484 847790
Fax: (+44) 01484 847877
Web Site: www.acorp.uk.com/

Bike Rail

Information on taking a bike by train
Web Site: www.atob.org.uk/Bike_Rail.html

Europe-wide train times

Europe-wide train times provided by Deutsche Bahn Journey Planner
Web Site: reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en

Friends of Dalesrail

Includes details of guided walks programme
Web Site: www.friendsofdalesrail.org/

International Rail

International Train Planner

Everything you need to know before organising your rail trip in Europe
Tel: +32 (0)2 528 28 28
Web Site: plannerint.b-rail.be/

Lancashire Dalesrail

Special summer service from Lancashire to the Settle-Carlisle line
Web Site: www.dalesrail.com/

Leeds-Lancaster-Morecambe Railway

Web Site: www.llmr.co.uk/

National Rail Enquiries

All the information you need to plan a rail journey in the UK
Web Site: www.nationalrail.co.uk/planmyjourney/

Rail Passengers Council and Committees

The Rail Passengers Council and Committees are the voice of rail passengers and have been set up by Parliament to protect passengers' interests.
Web Site: www.railpassengers.org.uk/

SELRAP

Skipton East Lancashire Rail Action Partnership
Web Site: www.selrap.org.uk

Settle Carlisle Line Partnership

Web Site: www.settle-carlisle.org/

Settle Carlisle Railway

This site celebrates the diverse and varied attractions of the Settle-Carlisle Railway.
Web Site: www.settle-carlisle.co.uk/

The Trainline.com

Impartial rail retailer selling rail tickets online.
Web Site: www.thetrainline.com

Train Taxi

Guide to taxis serving all train, tram, metro and underground stations in Great Britain
Web Site: www.traintaxi.co.uk/

Wensleydale Railway Association

The Wensleydale Railway Association (WRA) is a membership body which campaigns for the reinstatement of the railway from Northallerton to Garsdale.
Tel: 01845 526893
Web Site: www.wensleydalerailwayassociation.com/

Reducing Your Impact

Action Energy

A government-funded programme, helps businesses and public sector organisations save money through energy saving.
Web Site: www.actionenergy.org.uk

Bus Users UK

is an independent group which was formed to give bus passengers a voice (formerly known as the NFBU).
Web Site: www.bususers.org/

Campaign for Better Transport

The Campaign for Better Transport (formerly known as Transport 2000) helps to create transport policies and programmes that give people better lives.
Web Site: www.bettertransport.org.uk

Commission for Integrated Transport

The Commission for Integrated Transport (CfIT) is an independent body advising the Government on integrated transport policy.
Web Site: www.cfit.gov.uk/

Countrygoer

Sustainable travel to the British Countryside
Web Site: www.countrygoer.org

Eco Travelling

EcoTravelling offers a unique reference point on environmentally friendly travel.
Email: janem@EcoTravelling.co.uk Web Site: www.ecotravelling.co.uk

Empty Roads Website

Empty Roads - the UK's leading sustainable transport guide for people wanting to enjoy car-free travel.
Web Site: www.emptyroads.com

Energy Saving Trust

Is a non-profit organisation that provides free impartial advice tailored to suit you. Their advice can help you save money and fight climate change by reducing carbon dioxide emissions from your home and as you travel.
Tel: 0800 512 012
Email: www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/Help-support Web Site: www.energysavingtrust.org.uk

Environmental Transport Association

A campaign and lobby group that also provides breakdown services for car users
Web Site: www.eta.co.uk

Future Forests Carbon Neutral

Green Fleet Advisory Service

provides the necessary fleet management guidance and evaluation for organisations wishing to run a more efficient business fleet.
Web Site: www.greenerfleet.org.uk/

Greenergy

is the fastest growing independent oil company in the UK, with specialist expertise in biofuels and low carbon technologies
Web Site: www.greenergy.com

Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center

is a clearing house for information about health and safety, engineering, advocacy, education, enforcement and access and mobility.
Web Site: www.pedbikeinfo.org/

Sustainable Leisure Travel Network

The Sustainable Leisure Travel Network brings together professionals, pooling their expertise and experience to make leisure travel more sustainable.
Email: mailto:info@vistrav.org.uk Web Site: www.vistrav.org.uk/

TransportEnergy

a division of the Energy Saving Trust, is working on behalf of governments to improve the quality of our environment.
Web Site: www.transportenergy.org.uk/

Travel Calculator

This calculator has been produced to encourage everyone to reduce the environmental impact of their travel.
Web Site: www.travelcalculator.org/

Travelwise

A one-stop shop for all your travel awareness needs, this site features news and campaigns in the UK and Europe, advice for schools and businesses, and a directory of travel awareness professionals.
Web Site: www.travelwise.org.uk

Young TransNet

uses IT and the Internet to assist children and young people in transport research and action.
Web Site: www.yptin.org.uk/

Regional Airports

Durham Tees Valley Airport

Darlington Tees Valley DL2 1LU
Tel: 01325 332811
Fax: 01325 332810
Email: information@durhamteesvalleyairport.com Web Site: www.durhamteesvalleyairport.com

Leeds Bradford International Airport

Leeds LS19 7TU
Tel: 0113 250 9696
Fax: 0 113 250 5426
Web Site: www.lbia.co.uk

Manchester Airport

Manchester M90 1QX
Tel: 0161 4893000
Fax: 0161 489 3813
Web Site: www.manchesterairport.co.uk

Newcastle International Airport

Newcastle International Woolsington Newcastle upon Tyne NE13 8BZ
Tel: 0870 122 1488
Email: enquiries@newcastleinternational.co.uk Web Site: www.newcastleairport.com/

Staying in the Dales

Cumbria Tourist Board

details on how to get to Cumbria or how to get around, advice on what to see and do, suggestions of where to stay and eat or anything else that will enhance your stay
Web Site: www.golakes.co.uk

Special Places Tours

Short breaks and walking breaks in the Yorkshire Dales
Web Site: www.specialplacestours.co.uk/

Visit Britain

The Official Travel Guide to Britain
Web Site: www.visitbritain.com

Visit England

The Official Travel Guide to England
Web Site: www.visitengland.com

YHA (England & Wales)

is part of the International Youth Hostel Federation (IYHF) - the largest budget accommodation network in the world!
Web Site: www.yha.org.uk

Yorkshire Dales Holiday Guide

The Official Holiday Guide for the Yorkshire Dales.
Web Site: www.yorkshiredales.org

Yorkshire Tourist Board

Web Site: www.ytb.org.uk/

Taxi and Private Hire Car Operators in the Dales

APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND

J.V.R. Taxis, 2 Pembroke Street, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6UA
Tel: 017683 52382

ASKRIGG

A. R.Harrington, Romany Cottage, Askrigg, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3HX
Tel: 01969 650441 (daytime) 01969 650682 (evenings)

BAINBRIDGE

J. Peacock, Riverside House, Bainbridge, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3EF
Tel: 01969 650212

BENTHAM

Bentham Taxis - John Eastwood, Overdale, Fourlands Hill, Bentham, Lancaster
Tel: 015242 62511 or 07711 495971

BURNSALL

Dales Cab Company Bottom Mill Skyreholme Skipton BD23 6DL
Tel: 07515 86 87 88
Email: Gordon@dalescabcompany.co.uk Web Site: www.dalescabcompany.co.uk

DENT

Dales Travel, Nun House, Deep Dale, Dent, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5QY
Tel: 015396 25555

Find a Taxi or Private Hire Car in the Dales

Listing of local Taxi and Private Hire Car operators.
Web Site: www.traveldales.org.uk/links.cfm?category_id=75&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;

GRASSINGTON

Pride of the Dales, Station Road, Grassington, BD23
Tel: 01756 753123 or 07740 257434
Web Site: www.prideofthedales.co.uk/

HARMBY

B.M.W. Taxis, 4 Hargill Close, Harmby, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 0OE
Tel: 01969 622604 or 07752 316722

HARMBY

M.Y. Taxis, River View, Hill Foot, Harmby, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5PY
Tel: 01969 623596

HAWES

C.& K. Ellis, Myrtle House, Main Street, Hawes, DL8 3RG
Tel: 01969 667598

KIRKBY LONSDALE

24-7 Taxis, Kirkby Lonsdale
Tel: 015242 73395 or 07776 133751

Leyburn

Mikee Private Hire Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Tel: 07989 957238 Or: 01969 625504
Email: no8mikee@yahoo.com Web Site: www.mikeeprivatehireleyburn.com

LEYBURN

Sharp Hill Private Hire Sharp Hill Fram Middleham Leyburn North Yorkshire DL84QY
Tel: 01969 622250 Mobile 07710 812143
Email: sharphillprivatehire@hotmail.com Web Site: www.sharphillprivatehire.co.uk

REDMIRE

Redmire Private Hire, 5 Briar Close, Redmire, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4HG
Tel: 01969 625635 or 07950 662785

REDMIRE

J.R. Foster (16 seater mini-bus) Swan Farm, Redmire, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4HA
Tel: 01969 622331

RICHMOND

D. Smith, 15 Bolton Avenue, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL17 4BG
Tel: 01748 825112

RICHMOND

Aklipse Taxis, 1 Bedford Close, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 3HL
Tel: 01748 832282
Email: Aklipse@aol.com Web Site: www.aklipse.com

RICHMOND

Martin Fairey, 16 Silver Meadows, Barton, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 6SL
Tel: 01325 377640 or 07950 887491

RIPON

Radio Cars, Unit 1, Ashgrove Industrial Estate, Ripon
Tel: 01765 692999

RIPON

Arrow Cars, Unit B, Ashgrove Industrial Estate, Ripon
Tel: 01765 608080

SEDBERGH

Woofs of Sedbergh, Unit 2, Busk Lane, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5HF
Tel: 015396 20414

SETTLE

Settle Taxis, Commercial Court Yard, Duke Street, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9RH
Tel: 01729 822219
Fax: 01729 824824

SKIPTON

Station Taxis, 26 Keighley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire
Tel: (01756) 700777 or (0800) 1 691384

SKIPTON

Dalesman Central, 8a Sackville Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2PH
Tel: 01756 793680 or 01756 794757 or 01756 794444

SKIPTON

Star Taxis, Star Yard Inn, Keighley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2LU
Tel: 01756 700505 or 01756 794748

SKIPTON

Skipton & Craven Taxis, 11A Sackville Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire
Tel: 0800 7310413 or 01756 794994

SKIPTON

CJ's Taxis, 4a Sackville Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2PH
Tel: 01756 797989 or 01756 797969 or 08081451070

STAINFORTH

Stainforth Private Hire, Goosekar, The Green, Stainforth, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9PF
Tel: 01729 824888

Taxi Link A free online taxi booking service

96 Walkmill Drive, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 8BX
Tel: 0845 230 2522
Fax: 0870 3502522
Email: enquiries@taxi-link.com Web Site: www.taxi-link.co.uk/private.asp

Train Taxi

Guide to taxis serving all train, tram, metro and underground stations in Great Britain
Web Site: www.traintaxi.co.uk/

Trekking Centers in the Dales

Arkle Moor Riding Center

Trecking Center in the Northern Dales East Intake House, Arkengarthdale Road, Reeth, North Yorkshire, DL11 6QZ
Tel: 01748 884731
Email: arklemoor@hotmail.com Web Site: www.arklemoor.com

Coverdale Equestrian Enterprise

Trecking Center in the Northern Dales
Tel: 016969 640663

Draughton Height Riding School

Heights Lane, Draughton, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 6DU
Tel: 01756 710242
Email: draughton.riding@virgin.net

Kilnsey Trekking and Riding Centre

Is positioned amidst the dramatic scenery of the Yorkshire Dales. Kilnsey Trekking & Riding Centre, Conistone-with-Kilnsey, Skipton, N Yorkshire, BD23 5HS
Tel: 01756 752861
Fax: 01756 752957
Email: info@kilnseyriding.com Web Site: www.kilnseyriding.com/

The Yorkshire Dales Trekking Centre

Is a small family run stables located in Malham in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. YDTC · Holme Farm · Malham · Skipton · North Yorkshire · BD23 4DA · Tel
Tel: 01729 830352
Email: info@ydtc.net Web Site: www.ydtc.net/

Walking Links

British Mountaineering Council

Representative body that exists to protect the freedoms and promote the interests of climbers, hillwalkers and mountaineers, including ski-mountaineers
Web Site: www.thebmc.co.uk

British Orienteering Federation (BOF)

is the official governing body for orienteering as a sport and recreation in the United Kingdom
Web Site: www.britishorienteering.org.uk/

British Walking Federation

The British Walking Federation organises non-competitive events designed for people of all ages and abilities.
Web Site: www.bwf-ivv.org.uk

Coast to Coast Pack Horse

Walking & Cycling Holidays, Passenger & Baggage Transport Services for the Coast to Coast long distance trail
Web Site: www.cumbria.com/packhorse/

Conservation Walks and Rides

On this web site you can find details - and maps - for more than 1700 walks and areas of open access provided under the Countryside Stewardship and Environmentally Sensitive Areas Schemes.
Web Site: www.countrywalks.defra.gov.uk

Countryside Access

What to do and where to go.
Web Site: www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk/

Dales Way Association

Web Site: www.dalesway.org.uk/

Dalesbus Ramblers

Guided Walks in the Yorkshire Dales, all accessible by public transport
Web Site: www.dalesbusramblers.org.uk

Disabled Ramblers.

are a group of like-minded disabled people who enjoy being in the countryside, and who get about using paths and trails of all kinds
Web Site: www.disabledramblers.co.uk

Geocaching

Geocaching is an adventure activity for GPS users in the outdoors
Web Site: www.geocaching.com/map/uk.asp

Great Days Out and Walk Ideas from Richmond

help you enjoy your visit to Richmond this website provides details of a range of local walks and places to visit, all of which can be accessed without a car
Web Site: www.dalesbus.info/richmond/

Harvey Maps

Maps for Walkers and Cyclits.
Web Site: www.harveymaps.co.uk/

Local Access Forum

The Yorkshire Dales Access Forum (YDAF) was established by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority in October 2002 as a statutory advisory body. Its role is to provide advice on improving access within the National Park.
Web Site: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/local-access.php

Long Distance Walkers Association

The LDWA is an Association of people with the common interest of walking long distances in rural, mountainous or moorland areas.
Web Site: www.ldwa.org.uk

National Trails

Ordnance Survey

Produces digital and paper maps and OS MasterMap for business, leisure, government and education.
Web Site: www.ordsvy.gov.uk/

Pedestrians Association

are the champions of streets and public spaces for people on foot
Web Site: www.pedestrians.org.uk/

Settle Carlisle Walks

Every weekend there are free guided walks from Settle Carlisle Line Trains.
Email: walksinfo@settle-carlisle.co.uk Web Site: www.friendsofdalesrail.org/walks.html

Suggested Walks from the YDNPA

Web Site: www.destinationdales.org/walks.php?show=list&regi

Swaledale Outdoor Club

The club encourages and provides facilities for outdoor activities in the Yorkshire Dales and further afield.
Web Site: www.swaledaleoutdoorclub.org.uk/

Take A Hike

Leeds and Bradford area young persons walking group.
Web Site: www.takeahike.org.uk/index.html

The Grey Panthers

The Grey Panthers are a small group of walkers from the North East of England. Each week the walks that the group enjoy are recorded on this site, with photographs to illustrate the countryside that they have covered. Each walk is accompanied by a Route Description, so that other people can follow in their footsteps. The group walks almost every week in the year, and tries to ensure that each walk is about 10 miles long.
Email: emn@enicholl.com Web Site: www.thegreypanthers.com/index.htm