Tour de France comes to West Tanfield!

Six miles north of the ancient town of Ripon the road takes you over the bridge and the River Ure, past the fabulous view of the Marmion Tower and the Church.

Welcome to West Tanfield - Gateway to the Dales.

Men and women have lived and worked here since before records began. Reminders of their existence surround us, in the geography of the area, the fabric of the buildings and the artefacts in the Church. today West Tanfield has a Church, Chapel, School, two grade two listed pubs, a village hall and an excellent shop/post office and numerous small businesses. All welcome visitors through their doors for quiet reflection, a decent chat or a little retail therapy.

This year the ‘Tour de France’ passes through the village. The community here is very proud of West Tanfield and will welcome them with open arms as they will you whenever you come to visit us.

North Yorkshire offers some of the best roads, landscapes and a variety of terrains which makes it the perfect location for the world renowned race.

Sunday the 6th of July will see the cyclists passing through West Tanfield for Stage 2 of the race, and were sure it’s going to be an unforgettable event!

For more information on the Tour de France 2014 you can visit the website at www.letour.yorkshire.com.

If you are thinking about joining us over the summer, West Tanfield makes for the perfect family holiday destination.

Looking to stay somewhere suitable for the whole family? Cedar Retreats Luxury Lodges is the ideal bolt hole for those who want to enjoy a tranquil break or outdoor living with a variety of activities on the doorstep.  Whether you would like to take a stroll into the beautiful village of West Tanfield, a walk down the river, lunch in one of the village pubs; or action further afield with Heritage sites such as Fountain’s Abbey and Newby Hall; adventure parks like Lightwater Valley and Aerial Extreme, fishing, horse riding, golf or one of the many walks the Yorkshire Dales has to offer. Feel free to visit the website for further information at www.cedarretreats.co.uk.

You can find out more about the village at www.west-tanfield.com, and for the friendly local village store and post office please visit www.wtvs.co.uk.

Content kindly supplied by Judith and David from the West Tanfield Village Store.