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St Leonard

The church of St Leonard is only 48 feet long and twenty feet wide and is a welcome haven to many walkers, cyclists, climbers, cavers, and passers by who explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Chapel le Dale, Yorkshire

Opening times

Sorry, there are no regular opening times for this church.

Address

Oddie's Lane
Chapel le Dale
Yorkshire
LA6 3AR

The church is a reminder to the industrial heritage of the area and the harsh conditions faced by many who lived here. Around 1870, work began on the Ribblehead viaduct and Blea Moor tunnel. Over 200 men, women and children, from the shanty towns which sprang up, died through accident and disease. These are buried in the quiet churchyard, and plaques in the church and the churchyard commemorate them.

Visitors comment on the sense of peace and tranquility which they find in this lovely spot. Various books about the history of the church, and its connection with the railway, are for sale within the church.

  • Wildlife haven

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Church of England

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