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Yorkshire Dales National Park


This craft shop and tearoom serves up homemade soup, cakes and Wensleydale cheese toasted sandwiches. There's a basic campsite in a pretty setting by the river at the back of the shop (£9 per adult, 50p for a five-minute shower). One mile northwest of Hawes. Cash only.


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