WALK ROUTES
Further information:
Kettlewell is 40 miles from the M1 at Leeds.
It is believed that the name Kettlewell is Anglo Saxon and comes from
Cetel Wella which means a bubbling spring or stream.
Situated at the junction of the main valley of the Wharfe valley, which descend from the Coverhead Pass.
Walkers are spoilt for choice with some of the best walking in the Dales, from energetic fell walking to a gentle stroll along the river.
VILLAGE POINTS OF INTEREST
The village contains The Cottage Tea Room which dates mainly from the 19th century. Adjoining is Dale House, this was built originally as a railway hotel as it was hoped that the line would be extended from Threshfield to Wensleydale.
The Smithy Gift Shop, was last used as a smithy in the early 1960s, Alva Cottage with its impressive oak door, this cottage dates from the 17th century, a War Memorial built to commemorate the fallen of the two WorldWars, if you look carefully you will see that the village of Starbotton is miss spelt. Standing within the gardens are the old village stocks. There is a Maypole dated 1898. The W.I erected the present maypole to commemorate the Coronation of Elizabeth II in 1953. On the right of the maypole is Spring Cottage, one of the loveliest late 17th century cottages in the village; Manor Cottage and Rose Cottage are also of the same period and just as attractive.
Opposite is The Racehorses Hotel, originally a stable block for the Blue Bell Inn. The Hotel is believed to derive its name from the trace horses, which were hired as extra power to pull heavy wagons up Park Rash.
Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival has been an annual highlight for over 20 years, widely hailed as one of the best in Britain and this year’s event takes place from 13th to 21st August 2016. With hundreds of scarecrows to spot in every corner of Kettlewell, it’s a great day out for all the family.
MAY Walk - Kettlewell
Wharfedale, Yorkshire Dales
Organised by Phil Laycock
Sunday May 8th 2016
All walks are circular starting and finishing in Kettlewell.
Coach parking behind the garage, toilets in Kettlewell
Short walk - 6.5 mile
Leader Phil Laycock
Medium walk - 10 mile
Leader Geoff Wardle
Long walk - 13.5 mile
Leader Dave Fothergill
© 2014PontefractWalkingClub. Proudly created with Wix.com
ST MARY'S CHURCH
The present building was consecrated on St Mary’s Day, 8th. September 1885
The tower is all that remains of the 1820 building. It houses three bells, A clock and the font survives from the original Norman Church, it has a boar’s-head carving – the badge of the Nevilles on one corner and the fleur-de-lys, the badge of Mary, on the other three. There are various commemorate stained glass windows and the Chancel ceiling bears a striking pattern of chevron decoration. Note how the beam supports are painted to look as if the wood is pierced. Note also the Shields bearing the instruments of Christ’s Passion, e.g. hammer and nails, and crown of thorns.
The Altar is made of English Oak and was consecrated by the Bishop of Bradford. It is the work of Colin Almack, a pupil of Thompson, the “Mouseman”. Almack’s symbol, a beaver, can be found at the base of the left hand side of the Altar.
Did you know?
Kettlewell Village Store and at the Village Hall, both featured in the movie “Calendar Girls.”