WELCOME TO THE TAN HILL INN - SWALEDALE -
IN THE YORKSHIRE DALES NATIONAL PARK

Mike and Tracy welcome you and invite you to discover Great Britain's highest Inn - "Tan Hill Inn is an oasis from the daily grind of life and well worth a detour from the beaten track." We hope you enjoy our website. Of course it's no substitute for the real thing - so we look forward to seeing you at Tan Hill soon.

We host what could be Great Britain's highest WiFi Hotspot for FREE Internet and e-mail access and we are the highest Public House also providing Accommodation, Weddings & Civil Ceremonies in Great Britain. For more details or to book accommodation please contact your hosts, Mike & Tracy.

The Bar at Tan Hill is an experience not to be missed. Cask conditioned ales from Theakston and Black Sheep, complimented with a selection of Premium Lagers, Fine Wines and Spirits.

Home cooked food is available daily with no need to book.

We also cater for Weddings, Stag & Hen Parties, Birthdays and other Special Occasions.

Accommodation can be found in one of our well appointed en-suite rooms, all of which enjoy stunning views across the surrounding moors.

In addition we can offer the 'Drover's Rest' - a family sized self-contained holiday flat.

For Latest News & Events, please select the top right menu button for the 'EVENTS DIARY + NEWS' page for details of these events and more.

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ANIMALS AND PETS AT TAN HILL INN

I tell you, this place gets more like a Zoo every day! So to introduce the Tan Hill family of pets.....

'Tan' the Lamb! - Yes, that's right, a LAMB!! The latest addition to the Tan Hill family. Tan was born an April fool. The runt of a litter of three. Tan now lives in the bar and has been hand reared with substitute Ewes milk formula (every 4 hours!). He is a Lincoln and Swale Cross Mule. Come and meet Tan in the bar and even get a chance to feed him. He's very soft a cuddly at the moment. Catch him now before he gets big and ugly with tombstone teeth, bad breath and horns!

'Sherbet' the Dog - Fire Monitor! So named because of her dubious heritage! She's a wire haired Dachshund Jack Russell cross. By the way, that is HER seat next to the fire and she will get cross if you try to move her. You have been warned! Sherbet has been mothering Tan the Lamb and taking him for walks. Both however appear to more concerned with keeping their coveted places next to the fire.

'Minty' the Cat - V.C.O (Vermin Control Operative). Minty is very elusive and also a very efficient killer! Proud of his work too, it's always nice to be presented with a half eaten mouse at the back door with Minty looking proud as punch!

The Ducks - Egg Production Unit. We have about 12 Ducks at the last count. They're free agents and come and go as they please. Usually coming when we feed them and going when they 'want to be alone'! We do have fresh free-range duck eggs for sale at the bar (subject to availability)

Toronto the Cat (toe-toe for short ) Named after the city of Toronto, Canada where Mike recently visited on (tunnelling) business. Apparently, the bed wasn't warm enough for Tracy with out Mike....even with one cat (already) 3 ducklings, a dog and a lamb to keep her company! He's a cute little grey tabby.

The Duckling - Future Egg Production Unit! This soggy looking chap is the only survivor from a recent batch of chicks!

'Gypsy', 'Betty' and 'Star' - from Swaledale Ponies are other regular visitors to Tan Hill Inn. Local Western riding school owner and character Martin 'Django' Kiss often frequents Tan Hill with his horses. Visit his website at www.swaledaleponies.com for information about a ride out to Tan Hill Inn including lunch and a drink and the bar.

ARKENGARTHDALE

Upper Swaledale & Arkengarthdale are highlights of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Here you will find Nature at its best. There are high mountains at the head of these valleys whose evocative names such as Blea Barf, Great Shunner Fell and Rogan's Seat echo the voices of the Vikings who settled here over 1,000 years ago.

Sparkling moorland streams cascade down the valley sides through pastures touched by a thousand shades of green. The River Swale, England's fastest flowing river, threads its way through a maze of fields dotted with stone barns.

Over generations the people of these Dales have shaped the landscape and left a legacy of history, folklore and legend. The language of the Vikings can still be heard all around in the local dialect and the village place-names.

SWALEDALE

The hills tell a tale of a lead mining industry that began with the Romans. There are ruined monastic buildings, ancient churches, packhorse bridges, attractive villages and old-fashioned country pubs. It is the people who live and work in the dales that add depth and character to these valleys.

So, spend some time exploring Swaledale and Arkengarthdale to discover the true romance of these beautiful valleys. If you scratch deeper than the surface you will certainly find a truly wonderful place that lies at the heart of the "good things in life".

Other places of interest in Swaledale:
Swaledale Woollens, Muker
Swaledale Museum, Reeth
Swaledale Outdoor Club, Richmond
Swaledale Festival, Reeth and district
Swaledale Cheese, Richmond
Hazel Brow Farm, Gunnerside
Swaledale Woollens, Muker

(Some information courtesy of www.swaledale.net. Please visit their site for all the information you could ever need about Arkengarthdale and the surrounding area. Some text copyright of Mark Reid, author of The Inn Way...series of walking guidebooks).

Telephone (01833) 628 246   Fax (01833) 628 002
Tan Hill Inn, Tan Hill, Richmond, Swaledale, the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire, DL11 6ED
Email info@tanhillinn.com

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