Richmond is the only town of any size in Swaledale, one of the most northern valleys of the Yorkshire Dales national park.
Perched on a steep hill above the River Swale and Richmond Falls, the most prominent feature of the town is its famous castle (pictured above). Besides this and other local attractions Richmond makes a good base for touring the northern dales, including the upper reaches of Swaledale to the west, Wensleydale to the south, and Teesdale to the north.
For more information about Richmond and places to visit in the surrounding area, please also visit the following externally maintained websites (which are listed in approximate alphabetical order):
Some local based businesses include the following:
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