The Head at Middleton is surrounded by rolling countryside with the Yorkshire Dales National Park just a mile away and the Lake District National Park within 25 minutes drive. The Yorkshire Dales is a unique blend of wild fells, pastoral valleys, isolated settlements and bustling market towns, with a cultural tradition spanning the centuries. The Lake District National Park is a treasure of lakes, mountains and streams. We are well situated for guests to enjoy both of these superb amenities. Closer to home are the Howgill fells and Cautley Spout.

Sedbergh
Just 3 miles away is Sedbergh, nestling in the foothills of the magnificent Howgill Fells. Sedbergh is a town full of character with cobbled yards and fascinating historic houses, many of which bear the hallmarks of the old knitting and woollen trades which took place in the town. Market day is Wednesday and there is a good range of shops and eating houses.

Dent
Dent is set in the beautiful and secluded valley of Dentdale and retains a feel of the past with its quaint cobbled main street and colour washed stone cottages. Dentdale boasts its own brewery and Dent bitter is sold locally. Dent Station, four miles away on the Settle-Carlisle line is the highest main line station in England.

Kirkby Stephen
The market town of Kirkby Stephen lies at the top of Mallerstang, in the gentle Eden Valley. From the market square there are many narrow winding passageways, some leading down to the famous Franks Bridge and many interesting antique and curio shops and tea rooms. Monday is market day. Ravenstonedale is nearby where St.Oswald's church is noted for it's 3-tier pulpit. Newbiggin-on-Lune and Orton are villages near to Kirkby Stephen.

Kirkby Lonsdale
Kirkby Lonsdale is a delightful market town set in the lush Lune Valley and enjoys an enviable position on the fringes of both the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Parks. The town was granted a charter in the 13th century for fairs and still holds a Thursday market and annual Victoria Fair in October. A national winner in Britain in Bloom, the town has an excellent range of speciality shops, attractive 17th and 18th century inns, and a fine Norman church.

Yorkshire Dales
The Head at Middleton is an ideal place to stay to enjoy the facilities of the nearby Yorkshire Dales National Park. The Dales offer beautiful scenery and picturesque villages, rolling hills patterned by dry stone walls, tumbling streams and rivers.

Lake District
Lake Windermere is approximately a 25 minute drive from The Head at Middleton with easy access via the M6 to Penrith, Keswick and the Northern Lakes.

Morecambe Bay
The Head at Middleton offers easy access to both Lancaster and Morecambe and surrounding towns and villages. The historic city of Lancaster has a wealth of fine buildings with the Lancaster Priory and Lancaster Castle perched on a hill overlooking the city. There is plenty of good shopping with most major stores in the centre. Morecambe has beautiful promenade walks and spectacular sunsets with a pleasant shopping area. A multi-screen cinema, bowling alley and lots of other attractions are centrally located. Morecambe has a large undercover market several days every week and is well worth a visit.