Settle

Settle is a small market town on the river Ribble, nestling under magnificent limestone scars. The market charter was granted in 1248 and the market square is still full of bustling stalls every Tuesday.

There used to be a set of mounting steps on the side of Garnetts shop, for people to get on and off their horses when it used to be an inn. Then suddenly they were gone - somebody had decided to remove them in the interests of 'progress'. The outcry over their demolition led to the formation of the North Craven Heritage Trust, which has bought and restored several properties, including the Museum of North Craven Life, in Chapel Street

In the days of coach travel, Settle was a well known stopping place, being on the York to Lancaster and Kendal highway. Today, visitors, walkers and cyclists still come to Settle and sample the hospitality of the inns and hotels in the town.

Settle has a long history of carnivals. Nowadays all the shops have a flag outside designating their content, during fairs, and special holidays.

The most famous attraction is the Railway Station...see website below.

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Links

Settle Online

Settle

Settle to Carlisle Railway

Museum of North Craven Life

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