Oxenber and Wharfe Woods

No. 225 of 5,430 in the Yorkshire Dales, No. 6 for views. Nature, 6.0 km from Settle.

A nature reserve covering Oxenber and Wharfe Woods.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Opening hours
24/7OpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-30
Fee
FreeOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-30
Website
yorkshiredales.org.uk/things-to-do/get-outdoors/walking/oxenber-and-wharfe-woodsOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-30
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.67 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The DalesbridgeStay, 7.0 km from Settle, just outside the parkCamping
Ribblesdale PodsStay, 8.7 km from SettleCamping
Selside Outdoor Activity CentreStay, 13 km from SettleHikes and fells
Orcaber Farm CampingStay, 7.3 km from Settle, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Folly Coffee HouseGrade I listed, in Settle, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Black Horse Hotelin Settle, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Golden Lion Hotel8.5 km from SettleFood and pubs
Harts Head Hotelin Settle, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Victoria Hallin Settle, just outside the parkArt and galleries
Ingleborough Cave9.9 km from SettleRainy day
Studio Vaultin Settle, just outside the parkArt and galleries
Richard Whiteley Theatre1.2 km from Settle, just outside the parkArt and galleries