, and close to the Forest of Bowland, lies Settle. Surrounded by gnarly peaks, limestone scars and sweeping valleys, its attractions include the UK’s oldest music hall, its proximity to the villages of the Dales and its weekly market, with a charter that was granted in 1249.as a social hub. It is a thriving base for independent businesses and has a strong sense of community spirit..
An array of gentler walks can be found closer to home that traverse Janet’s Foss, Gordale Scar and Malham Cove, or take you to Victoria Cave, with its prehistoric fossils and coral reef knolls. Closer still, a 15-minute walk from the market place up to Castleberg, a limestone crag looming about 300ft above the town, rewards you with excellent views over Settle, Giggleswick and the countryside.Three things you might not know about Settle…3) Victoria Cave is home to fossil remains including a mammoth, straight-tusked elephant, cave bear, hippopotamus and hyenas, with the oldest dating back 130,000 years.