COUNTRYSIDE AND CULTURE

Richmondshire as a district authority area covers a large part of the Northern Dales, including Swaledale, Arkengarthdale, Wensleydale and Coverdale.

Its towns and villages include Richmond, Leyburn, Middleham, Reeth, Hawes, Askrigg, Catterick and Middleton Tyas.

The council offices are based in Richmond, which is a favourite with tourists and home hunters alike thanks to its historic centre, wealth of amenities and proximity to the A1 and to countryside.