The Area
A visit to the Yorkshire Dales is a joy in itself, but a trip through Wharfedale, the Queen of the dales, is especially memorable. The photograph above is typical of this dale with dry stone walls, meadows and magnificent peaks. Hubberholme church can just be seen in the centre of the picture surrounded by trees and the stunning Buckden Pike at 702 mts in the background.
The tiny hamlet of Hubberholme takes its name from the invading Viking chieftain Hubba the Berserker, who settled here over a 1000 years ago. Other than this famous hostelry the hamlet boasts a 12th Century church dedicated to St Michael & All Saints. The church was originally a forest chapel within the Norman hunting forest of Langstrothdale Chase and was given to the monks of Coverham Abbey by William de Percy in 1241. A visit to the church is a must if only to see the fine example of a very rare Rood Loft brought here in 1558 from Coverham Abbey; one of only two roofs remaining in Yorkshire, the other being at Flamborough on the East coast.
The Oak pews were built by 'Mousey' Thompson of Kilburn, see if you can find the mice?
The ashes of Bradford born author J.B.Priestley are scattered in the churchyard in view of the pub. Priestley described the George as his most favourite watering hole.
The George is ideally located for those who come to walk. There are several well marked walks of various lengths to suit all types of ability. The long distance walk, The Dales Way, some 80 miles long, passes the door.
For people who prefer touring there are many attractions close by including the waterfalls at Aysgarth, where Robin Hood Prince of Thieves was filmed, the busy market town of Hawes with its creamery, rope maker and Hardraw force, the longest unbroken waterfall in England.
For those interested in wildlife the area offers an abundance of creatures and if you are lucky you may even see the Kingfisher in the river! So if you are 'get up and go' or 'sit down and slow' there is something here for you.
