English Heritage sites near Muker Parish
BOWES CASTLE
11 miles from Muker Parish
The impressive ruins of Henry II's 12th-century keep, on the site of a Roman fort guarding the approach to strategic Stainmore Pass over the Pennines.
BROUGH CASTLE
11 miles from Muker Parish
Starkly impressive Brough Castle stands on a ridge commanding strategic Stainmore Pass, on the site of a Roman fort.
EGGLESTONE ABBEY
14 miles from Muker Parish
The charming ruins of a small monastery of Premonstratensian 'white canons', picturesquely set above a bend in the River Tees near Barnard Castle.
BARNARD CASTLE
15 miles from Muker Parish
Set on a high rock, Barnard Castle takes it name from its 12th-century founder, Bernard de Balliol. It was later developed by the Beauchamp family and then passed into the hands of Richard III.
MIDDLEHAM CASTLE
16 miles from Muker Parish
Middleham Castle is a fascinating place to visit in the Yorkshire Dales. Once the childhood home of Richard III, relive the Castle's illustrious history and unlock the deeds of its great owners.
RICHMOND CASTLE
17 miles from Muker Parish
With its breathtaking views of the Yorkshire dales, Richmond Castle is one of the finest tourist attractions in North Yorkshire.
Churches in Muker Parish
Swaledale: St Mary Muker
Muker
near Richmond
Richmond
(01748) 884706
http://www.swaledalearkengarthdaleparish.org.uk/
St. Mary's, Muker is one of four churches in the Parish of Swaledale with Arkengarthdale.
Contact information and details of church services and events can be found on the parish website:
http://www.swaledalearkengarthdaleparish.org.uk/
Pubs in Muker Parish
Farmers Arms
Immaculately run but welcoming traditional village inn in an idyllic former lead-mining village near the head of Swaledale. Popular with walkers, cyclists and other visitors, who are often tackling the nearby Coast-to-Coast and Pennine Way...
Kearton Country Hotel
Hotel with bar and cafe/gift shop in a small Swaledale village. Cafe open 11am-4.45pm weekdays and 10an-4.45pm weekends. There is a restaurant to the rear and 12 en suite bedrooms. Evening meals available to non-residents if pre-booked, s...
Keld Lodge
In a tiny Swaledale village where the Pennine Way and Coast to Coast path meet this former youth hostel opened at Easter 2007 to become Keld’s first pub in since temperance campaigners bought and closed the Cat Hole Inn in 1954. Offers B&B...