Continuing our off-grid tour of Swaledale, we visit Muker and stay at Usha Gap Campsite.
The beautiful village of Muker, which is pronounced "Mewker" is tucked between the hills of Upper Swaledale in the Northern Yorkshire Dales. It is a hidden gem that hasn't altered much over the years. Muker is a well-liked starting place for a variety of magnificent walks for people of all fitness levels.
The River Swale, one of England's fastest-rising rivers, forms the heart of Swaledale. It winds through traditional hay meadows that are ablaze with wildflowers in the summer, is surrounded by miles of drystone walls, and by stone field barns that have been meticulously preserved. Swaledale is unique for its pattern of barns, meadows, and field walls. Muker Meadows is one of the places that has been given special protection.
A thriving leadmining industry once flourished in the serene hills above, which are covered in heather. Up to half of the dale's population left when the industry collapsed in the late 1800s, some to Lancashire's textile mills and coal mines.
The Church of St. Mary the Virgin in Muker dates back to 1580 and is one of four churches in the ecclesiastical Parish of Swaledale with Arkengarthdale. Prior to the building of the church, a chapel of ease existed on the site that is now the Church of St. Andrew in Grinton. Baptisms, weddings, and funerals had to be held at the church in Grinton until St. Mary's was dedicated. The Church of St. Mary the Virgin is notable for being an exceptional example of an Elizabethan-era church.
While we are there, we take a walk through the meadows and past some of the barns of Swaledale on our way down to the River Swale. We also call off and have our dinner in The Farmers Arms, Muker.
Please note that the roads in The Dales are typically small and access can be limited, especially for larger Campervans, motorhomes or caravans.
Usha Gap Campsite:
Long Close House, Usha Gap, Muker, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 6DW
ushagap.co.uk
Farmers Arms, Muker:
www.farmersarmsmuker.co.uk
Farmers Kitchen:
farmerskitchen.co.uk
Contents:
00:00 Introduction
00:22 Arriving at Usha Gap Campsite, Muker, Swaledale
00:52 Usha Gap Campsite, Muker
02:03 Campsite Facilities Tour
03:57 Walk into Muker from Usha Gap Campsite
05:10 Walk through the beautiful meadows of Swaledale
08:43 Back in Muker
08:58 St Marys Church, Muker
09:22 Muker Village
09:39 The Farmers Arms, Muker
10:28 Walk into Muker with Roxy
11:45 Taking the high road towards Keld
12:47 Time for some breakfast!
13:34 Review of Usha Gap, Muker, Swaledale
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