If there is severe flooding or wintry weather, the council will try and open the main roads ie the main route up Swaledale and up Arkengarthdale as a priority. If you have any doubts about whether the road is passable, please ring the Highways for advice on 08453 669501.  

Other minor roads, including all single track roads, will not be cleared by the council.  If in doubt about whether you can reach your cottage, use discretion and care - walk ahead to look and see and, if necessary, wait for others who have come through to check and see if they think it is advisable to carry on. Please take care not to get stuck - quite apart from the damage to your own car, you will block the road for others.

If you have booked a holiday at a cottage not on a main road, please note that under the Terms and Conditions of your booking, your holiday is not refundable if you cannot reach it due to weather conditions.  We strongly recommend you take out suitable insurance to cover all eventualities when you book.