Hawes

Hawes is situated in Upper Wensleydale on the river Ure, and is the main centre in the northern part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Wensleydale is a wider dale than the neighbours of Swaledale and Wharfdale. The scenery is less dramatic but pleasant and open. This area of the dales is traditionally sheep country and the Swaledale with its black face and grey nose is the most common sheep in the dales.

Several organisations still survive in Hawes after many years. The Hawes and Abbotside Angling Association began to regularise fishing and issue licences from 1844 and is still in business. They issue licences to increasing numbers of visitors.
Hawes Brass Band was formed around 1865 and the famous Brass Band Contest at Hardraw Scar was first held in 1881. The band and the contest continue to flourish today.

The famous Wensleydale cheese is made locally at the dairy which is owned by the Milk Marketing Board. The dairy is the largest single employer of labour in the upper dale. The rope works started during the 19th century and the business has been extended and taken on extra workers.

The natural beauty and character of the area attracts many visitors and tourism has become a main industry in the town. If you can stretch to a visit, it is worth your while.

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