Ward in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.051, -2.154 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 89 61 |
| Dialling code: | 01729 (Settle) |
Mid Craven sits in the heart of the Craven area of North Yorkshire, skirting the edges of the Yorkshire Dales. The ward is largely rural, made up of limestone scars, rolling uplands, drystone walls and small valleys dotted with villages and hamlets, making it popular with walkers and those seeking classic Dales scenery.
Locally the economy leans on hill farming, small businesses and tourism, and the landscape still shows traces of older rural industries such as lead mining and milling. Community life centres on village halls, pubs and agricultural events, with good access to market towns such as Settle and Skipton; like many Dales communities it balances a strong local identity with the seasonal pressures of visitors and second homes.
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