Riverside Caravan Park - High Bentham, North Yorkshire.
Bentham is small market town located on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, lancashire, Lakes and the Forest of Bowland.
This is a truly unspoilt and tranquil part of the countryside close to Ingleton and the famous Yorkshire Three Peaks
With its well recorded history, Bentham has been a major hub of market town life for centuries. With a population of over 4,000, is has become a thriving centre for the local community and tourisn alike, with all the convienence of modern amenities and transport links.
High Bentham used to be in the West Riding and is now in North Yorkshire, although the postal address is and always has been 'Lancaster', the nearest towns are in Cumbria and North Yorkshire. High Bentham is exceptionally fortunate in the diversity of its scenery. The River Wenning, a tributary of the River Lune, meanders pleasantly from the South of Clapham alongside both High and Low Bentham and walks from Riverside Caravan Park, on either bank, through rich meadow and pastureland give a feeling of serenity and peace, so rare in these difficult, busy days.
In contrast, less than thirty minutes climb brings one to the moor fell gate and to 'Big Stone' with it's breathtaking views of moors and mountains, extending from the Forest of Bowland to the far Lakeland hills. When the quiet evening falls, an unforgettable experience is the glorious vision of the summer sun setting over Morecambe Bay. Experience the true beauty of the Yorkshire Moors.
Local footpath groups give guided walks around Bentham and the surrounding area. Details are available in Reception outlining start times, venue and distances covered.
Local shops and pubs are within comfortable walking distance of the Park. Within the town, there is a Spar and Co-op open until late every evening and open on Sundays. There are also a variety of shops including a chemist, clothing stores, hardware store, newsagents, florists and art outlets.
There are 4 public houses, 3 cafes, Chinese and Indian take-away and a traditional fish and chip shop. The cattle market takes place on a Wednesday at the Auction Market.
