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Pateley Bridge is set in the magnificent settings of Nidderdale. Nidderdale has been designated a 'Area of outstanding beauty' and if anywhere deserves it, the elegant town of Paterley Bridge is worthy of the title itself. The river Nidd flows beautifully through as it heads of to join the river Ouse through York . The bridge that crosses the river was originally believed to be a wooden structure that dates back to sixteenth century. The monks from Fountains Abbey also used to cross across at this point where its believed to have been a ford.

An inspiration to many writers and artists, the town has many art and craftworks studios. For those of you with a sweet tooth, the town is believed to be home to England 's Finest and oldest sweet shop.

Pateley Bridge really come to life in the summer with many visitors from far and wide come to take in the welcoming public house, elegant shops, and to ramble around the treasured countryside taking in the surrounding countryside.

Take a not so long but very steep walk from the high street up the 'Panorama Walk' to one of the main attractions, St Mary's Church. Although in ruins, dates back to the early fourteenth century and has a very historical graveyard. See if you can find the gravestone to a woman who was 120 when she died in 1743. Just a step away from the church you a rewarded with magnificent view of the surrounding area high upon a ledge.

Not far from the town are the curious rock formations of Brimham Rocks with there weird and wonderful shapes dating back millions of years ago.