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A 16th-century coaching inn beside the River Cover in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, offering traditional pub food, drinks and en suite accommodation.

Last updated September 29, 2026

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Overview

The Cover Bridge Inn is a historic 16th-century coaching inn set beside the River Cover in the heart of Wensleydale, within the Yorkshire Dales in North Yorkshire, England. According to its official website, the inn has welcomed travellers for hundreds of years, originally serving those journeying through Wensleydale along old routes that crossed the nearby River Ure. Built as a traditional coaching inn, it became a familiar resting place for people moving between market towns and across the Dales. Over time the inn has changed hands and names, but its purpose has remained much the same: a place to pause, refresh and enjoy simple hospitality. Many of the building's character features still remain. The inn is located in East Witton, near Leyburn, North Yorkshire, and is surrounded by open countryside and peaceful Yorkshire Dales scenery. It sits beside the historic Cover Bridge and overlooks the River Cover. The official website describes it as a place to pause, relax and enjoy the view in every season, with walks from the door and nearby market towns a short drive away. The Cover Bridge Inn operates as a traditional pub and inn. Its kitchen prepares traditional pub dishes designed to be enjoyed in a relaxed Yorkshire Dales setting, from comforting classics to seasonal favourites, with menus for lunch, evening meals and Sunday roasts. The inn also offers three comfortable en suite bedrooms as a relaxing base after a day in the Dales, with breakfast included in every stay. Each room includes a television and facilities for making hot drinks. As of the official website, double occupancy is priced at £100 per night including breakfast, and single occupancy at £65 per night including breakfast. The inn was recently taken over by Stephen and Milly Bennett, who continue the tradition of a warm welcome. It is proud to be a stop for walkers, cyclists, anglers and travellers passing through the area, offering simple hospitality, good food and a friendly atmosphere throughout the year. The Cover Bridge Inn is a private, independent business and does not appear to be part of a larger hospitality group. It is listed on Wikidata as a pub in East Witton, Richmondshire, North Yorkshire, England, UK.

History

The Cover Bridge Inn is a historic 16th-century coaching inn set beside the River Cover in the heart of Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, England. According to its official website, the inn has welcomed travellers for hundreds of years. It originally served those journeying through Wensleydale along the old routes that crossed the River Ure nearby. Built as a traditional coaching inn, it became a familiar resting place for people moving between the market towns and across the Dales. Over time the inn has changed hands and names, but its purpose has remained much the same: a place to pause, refresh and enjoy simple hospitality. Many of the building's character features still remain, giving a sense of the long history that continues today. The inn is located in East Witton, near Leyburn, North Yorkshire, and is set beside the historic Cover Bridge, overlooking the River Cover. It is surrounded by open countryside and peaceful Yorkshire Dales scenery. The official website notes that it is a stop for walkers, cyclists, anglers and travellers passing through the area, offering simple hospitality, good food and a friendly atmosphere throughout the year. Recently, the inn was taken over by Stephen and Milly Bennett, who continue the tradition of a warm welcome. The website describes the inn as a traditional Yorkshire Dales inn where a warm welcome has always been at the heart of what they do. The kitchen prepares traditional pub dishes, from comforting classics to seasonal favourites, with menus for lunch, evening meals and Sunday roasts. The inn also offers three comfortable en suite bedrooms, each with a television and facilities for making hot drinks, with breakfast included in every stay. As of the official website, double occupancy is priced at £100 per night including breakfast, and single occupancy at £65 per night including breakfast. The Cover Bridge Inn is a private, independent business. It is listed on Wikidata as a pub in East Witton, Richmondshire, North Yorkshire, England, UK.

  • Built as a traditional coaching inn in the 16th century

  • Welcomed travellers for hundreds of years along old routes crossing the River Ure

  • Recently taken over by Stephen and Milly Bennett

Products and positioning

A traditional, characterful Yorkshire Dales coaching inn offering simple hospitality, good food and a friendly atmosphere for walkers, cyclists, anglers and travellers.

  • Traditional pub food

    Traditional pub dishes from comforting classics to seasonal favourites, served daily.

  • Sunday roasts

    Sunday roast offered as part of the dining menu.

  • En suite bedrooms

    Three comfortable en suite bedrooms with television and hot drink facilities, breakfast included.

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