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Five places for your holidays in flood-hit northern England Five places for your holidays in flood-hit northern England
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The prime minister wants you to spend your holidays in the north of England this year. David Cameron has launched a £1m PR campaign to persuade British families to help the flood-hit areas put the winter’s devastation behind them by visiting during the Easter holidays. Our north of England editor points out some of the best places to take your tourist pounds.The prime minister wants you to spend your holidays in the north of England this year. David Cameron has launched a £1m PR campaign to persuade British families to help the flood-hit areas put the winter’s devastation behind them by visiting during the Easter holidays. Our north of England editor points out some of the best places to take your tourist pounds.
TodmordenTodmorden
Often overlooked in favour of its bohemian neighbour, Hebden Bridge, Todmorden in the Calder Valley is a lovely place to visit. My favourite spot is up on the moors at what may well be Britain’s highest inland beach. Gaddings Dam is a decommissioned reservoir perched up on the hillside, popular with triathletes in training and hardy locals alike. At some point a job lot of sand was dumped in the corner, creating what some wags have dubbed the Yorkshire Riviera. It’s a 15-minute scramble uphill to reach the dam and there’s a decent pub at the bottom, the Shepherd’s Rest.Often overlooked in favour of its bohemian neighbour, Hebden Bridge, Todmorden in the Calder Valley is a lovely place to visit. My favourite spot is up on the moors at what may well be Britain’s highest inland beach. Gaddings Dam is a decommissioned reservoir perched up on the hillside, popular with triathletes in training and hardy locals alike. At some point a job lot of sand was dumped in the corner, creating what some wags have dubbed the Yorkshire Riviera. It’s a 15-minute scramble uphill to reach the dam and there’s a decent pub at the bottom, the Shepherd’s Rest.
GlenriddingGlenridding
This charming little village on the shores of Ullswater has been flooded four times in the past two months and deserves a break – and lots of visitors. You’ll cycle through it if you’re brave enough to tackle the fearsome Kirkstone Pass, and it’s a popular starting point for walkers climbing Helvellyn via Striding Edge. It’s the base for the Ullswater steamers too. There’s plenty to do: despite being badly affected by the floods, the Sailing Centre is reopening soon and is now taking bookings and afternoon tea at the Inn on the Lake is a treat any time of year.This charming little village on the shores of Ullswater has been flooded four times in the past two months and deserves a break – and lots of visitors. You’ll cycle through it if you’re brave enough to tackle the fearsome Kirkstone Pass, and it’s a popular starting point for walkers climbing Helvellyn via Striding Edge. It’s the base for the Ullswater steamers too. There’s plenty to do: despite being badly affected by the floods, the Sailing Centre is reopening soon and is now taking bookings and afternoon tea at the Inn on the Lake is a treat any time of year.
WhalleyWhalley
This beautiful Lancashire village on the outskirts of the Trough of Bowland has much to recommend, including a really top-notch butty shop, CJs, which serves the most delicious little beef pies. Whalley’s most famous sight is Whalley Abbey, whose ruins date back to the 14th century, when it was a Cistercian abbey, but the village is also the meeting point for the North and South Lancashire Cycleways, two circular routes covering 260 miles of outstanding scenery. Not far away is Whitewell, home of the Inn at Whitewell, famed for its cooking and appearance in Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon’s The Trip.This beautiful Lancashire village on the outskirts of the Trough of Bowland has much to recommend, including a really top-notch butty shop, CJs, which serves the most delicious little beef pies. Whalley’s most famous sight is Whalley Abbey, whose ruins date back to the 14th century, when it was a Cistercian abbey, but the village is also the meeting point for the North and South Lancashire Cycleways, two circular routes covering 260 miles of outstanding scenery. Not far away is Whitewell, home of the Inn at Whitewell, famed for its cooking and appearance in Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon’s The Trip.
RamsbottomRamsbottom
The poshest town in Bury, Ramsbottom was flooded on Boxing Day when the river Irwell got over-excited and burst its banks. The best way to get there is via the East Lancashire Railway, a heritage line which recently welcomed back the revamped Flying Scotsman. Rammy is known for its gastronomy, with the Eagle and Child pub a particular favourite. Last year Jay Rayner raved about the Spanish cooking at Levanter.The poshest town in Bury, Ramsbottom was flooded on Boxing Day when the river Irwell got over-excited and burst its banks. The best way to get there is via the East Lancashire Railway, a heritage line which recently welcomed back the revamped Flying Scotsman. Rammy is known for its gastronomy, with the Eagle and Child pub a particular favourite. Last year Jay Rayner raved about the Spanish cooking at Levanter.
LancasterLancaster
This attractive Georgian city was flooded in the first December floods, with tens of thousands of residents left without power for the best part of three days. There are many excellent pubs in Lancaster, including the canalside Water Witch and the Sun Inn. Take a trip up to Williamson park, which has a butterfly house and some excellent playgrounds. Climb up the steps to the Ashton memorial, a 50-metre green dome-topped folly sometimes called Lancaster’s Taj Mahal – it was commissioned by a wealthy industrialist as a symbol of his love for his late wife. On a clear day you can not only get a cracking view of Morecambe but also right across the bay to the Lakeland hills. This attractive Georgian city was flooded in the first December floods, with tens of thousands of residents left without power for the best part of three days. There are many excellent pubs in Lancaster, including the canalside Water Witch, the Tap House and the Sun Inn. Take a trip up to Williamson park, which has a butterfly house and some excellent playgrounds. Climb up the steps to the Ashton memorial, a 50-metre green dome-topped folly sometimes called Lancaster’s Taj Mahal – it was commissioned by a wealthy industrialist as a symbol of his love for his late wife. On a clear day you can not only get a cracking view of Morecambe but also right across the bay to the Lakeland hills.