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 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.

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