Kilnsey

Kilnsey is a small village in Wharfedale, North Yorkshire, England. It lies on the B6160 road, between the villages of Grassington and Kettlewell, near Arncliffe and just across the River Wharfe from Conistone.The most notable feature of Kilnsey is a large limestone cliff called Kilnsey Crag, overlooking the road and the River Wharfe from the west. The crag is around 170 feet high, with an overhang of 40 feet. It was painted by J. M. W. Turner in 1816. West from Kilnsey towards Malham Tarn runs the historic Mastiles Lane, a Roman marching road, later an important route for sheep from the Fountains Abbey to summer pasture on higher ground. This is now a Dales walking track.The village of Kilnsey is a small collection of stone built Yorkshire Dales cottages, many dating back to the 1600s. The Old Hall in the village is believed to have been a medieval administrative site for the monks of Fountains Abbey who farmed huge flocks of sheep in the area. Most of the present building dates from 1658.Kilnsey Park is a visitor attraction and fishing lakes that was established in 1978 by the Roberts family. The park provides a fun day out for families, with attractions including fishing, a nature trail and farm animals. There is also a working fish farm and a small smokehouse producing smoked foods. There is cafe on site offering home-cooked meals and cakes.