Keld Lodge
County Durham
📍 Muker, DL11 6LL
Photo: Kreuzschnabel (CC BY-SA 3.0)
- Sits at the crossroads of three long distance hikes
- Superb views of Upper Swaledale from many rooms
- Big walk-in drying room for wet boots and clothing
- Available for exclusive use bookings for special occasions
- Originally built as a shooting lodge in 1860
Keld Lodge is a hotel and restaurant set in magnificent moorland countryside of Gunnerside Estate, at the head of Swaledale, County Durham. It sits at the crossroads of three renowned long distance hikes, including the Coast to Coast. On site you'll find a bar stocked with local real ales, a restaurant open to reservations for non-residents, and rooms with superb views of Upper Swaledale. A big walk-in drying room is provided for wet boots and clothing, and the hotel is pet friendly, welcoming well-behaved dogs throughout the hotel except in the dining room. Further afield, the Heritage Centre, Dales Countryside Museum and Wensleydale Creamery Museum are all within easy reach for exploring the area's heritage.
How far to…
- Station
- 8.5 miles
- Heritage Centre
- 6.2 miles
- Dales Countryside Museum
- 6.9 miles
- Wensleydale Creamery Museum
- 7.1 miles
Practical details
- Open
- Open again from 1st April 2027
Accommodation on site
- Twin rooms
- Double rooms
- Single room
Details taken from the operator's own website on 11 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ WiFi
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