Appletreewick is a very beautiful village in Lower Wharfedale with tremendous views of Simon’s Seat and the surrounding fells. Situated at the southern end of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and at the heart of the old West Riding of Yorkshire, the upland areas above the present village were first settled by the Celts who gave the river Wharfe its name but not the village which has its roots in the Anglo-Saxon period. With such a rich history Appletreewick makes a great base for anyone, not just mountain bikers. Today’s historical legacy can be found in the extensive network of footpaths, bridleways and drover’s tracks radiating from the village.

For ramblers, climbers, cavers, painters, historians and wildlife enthusiasts Wharfedale has a wealth of places to see and explore. For field sport followers the fly fishing on the river Wharfe and shooting on the Bolton Abbey Estate are very highly regarded. So if you have a partner that does not ride they can easily have a great time too whilst you are out on the trails. For road cyclists there are two major rides passing through Appletreewick and cycle touring is already well established as a means of traveling around the Dales. For the less adventurous there are oodles of country roads to explore with delightful villages and market towns to visit.

The village boasts two wonderful pubs in the New Inn and Craven Arms and in the Norse tradition for story-telling 'Après Bike' is the natural time for riders to relax, eat and drink whilst they spin yarns about the days' riding. Both hostelries are very welcoming and more than fit for purpose.

On a gentle stroll through the village you will find the mix of buildings fascinating. Today's 'Chapel of Ease' was formerly two cottages and the birthplace of Sir William Craven who later became Lord Mayor of London in 1610 and is often referred to fondly as "Aptrick's Dick Whittington". The pews in the same church bare the world famous carved mouse motif of Thomas Kilburn. Within the village you will also find High Hall, Mock Beggar Hall, Low Hall and a recently built crook barn thatched with local heather, the first of its kind to be constructed for over 300 years.

In easy walking distance you can visit the village of Burnsall, Barden Tower, Bolton Abbey and Parceval Hall with its tea rooms and gardens. Whilst natural wonders include Troller’s Gill, Stump Cross Caverns and the Craven Fault Line which is visible on the surface. As for the stunning views of the village from Simon’s Seat, they really are breath taking.