"Gunnar's Meadow" Gunnerside by Sjalen

Gunnerside Travel Guide: 9 reviews and 22 photos

Gunnar's Meadow is the meaning of the name Gunnerside and Gunnar must have been the first viking to settle here as this is a village that was founded when Norwegian vikings came her through Cumbria. Whoever this Gunnar was he had a knack for a good place to live as he founded his settlement where there was a stream (or beck as it is called here in good Scandinavian manner) full of trout, great fields for any livestock he might have had and probably quite a bit more forest than we see today.

Gunnerside, between Muker and Reeth, is one of the most scenic villages in all of the Yorkshire Dales and I would gladly say yes to any offer on a cottage you might have as the place is simply gorgeous. Not that Dales folk like you to come and buy a summer house without giving things back to the village so maybe I would just take over the exceptionally nice pub! Never mind the ten year lease on its barn. :)))

Pros and Cons

Pros:scenery that makes you cry
Cons:poor public transport
In a nutshell:One of those places you keep in your heart

Last visit to Gunnerside: Aug 2006
Intro Updated Aug 23, 2006
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Lead mining Local Customs (1)

Lead mining which has existed in Swaledale since Roman days, was very big in Gunnerside in the 18th and 19th centuries... more travel advice

Hike through Swaledale Sports & Outdoors (1)

Gunnerside is a major hub for ramblers and hikers from all over Britain to stop for lunch. Along the Coast to Coast or... more travel advice

Viking pub Restaurants (2)

One of the nicest little pubs I have visited. This is because at the time of our visit, it had a nice and social... more travel advice

Through Swaledale Transportation (1)

The picture here shows your view as you get off the bus in Gunnerside. There are few buses a day but I am surprised that... more travel advice

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nickandchris Sep 15, 2006 at 3:15 AM

Well, I didn't even know Gunnerside was on VT!!! My grandparents used to run the pub many, many years ago. We loved the walk up to the old mines; fascinating.