In the Yorkshire Dales, there\u2019s a \u201ccharming\u201d hamlet surrounded by some of the most “breathtaking scenery in the country\u201d.<\/p>\n
Thwaite is located at the top of Swaledale between Muker and Keld and is said to offer visitors a “true taste of rural England\u201d.<\/p>\n
As well as its picturesque stone cottages, it boasts \u201crolling hills and natural springs\u201d.<\/p>\n
Yorkshire Dale village offers \u2018true taste of rural England\u2019<\/p>\n
Welcome to Yorkshire<\/a> reveals one of the highlights of Thwaite is its \u201cstunning natural beauty\u201d.<\/p>\n It shares: \u201cThwaite is the perfect destination for those seeking a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.<\/p>\n \u201cVisitors can explore the park\u2019s rugged hills, deep valleys, and cascading waterfalls, or simply relax and take in the stunning views.\u201d<\/p>\n It adds: \u201cWhether you\u2019re looking for a romantic getaway or a family-friendly holiday, Thwaite is the perfect destination for anyone who loves the great outdoors and the simple pleasures of rural life.\u201d<\/p>\n Although Thwaite is recognised\u00a0for its traditional stone-built houses and barns, it\u2019s also the home to\u00a0the Kearton brothers, according to Dales Discoveries<\/a>.<\/p>\n Richard and Cherry possibly became the world’s first professional wildlife photographers in the 1890s.<\/p>\n In fact, Sir David Attenborough has reportedly spoken \u201cadmiringly of their pioneering work\u201d, which he says inspired him to pursue a career in wildlife photography and film.<\/p>\n Have you visited Thwaite before or any other villages nearby in the Dales? (Image: Arena Photo UK\/Getty) He once wrote a letter to the Keld Resource Centre, which said\u00a0“the brothers virtually invented natural history photography, Cherry\u2019s cinema film about the penguins on Dassen Island captivated me when I saw it as a boy back in the 1930s,\u201d according to trustee Helen Guy in 2020.<\/p>\n \u2018Best\u2019 walk in Thwaite that passes \u2018beautiful meadows\u2019<\/p>\n The small village is also a popular starting point for walks and hikes in the surrounding countryside and is situated on the Coast to Coast and the Pennine Way.<\/p>\n