Visit Settle - Long Preston

Long Preston
"priests farm/settlement"

from the Old English 'prêost' meaning a priest, and the Old English 'tûn' meaning an enclosure/farmstead/village/estate
Long was added to the village's name to distinguish it from the many other Prestons and refers to its linear development

Ref: Key to English Place-names - University of Nottingham

Long Preston is a village in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
It is located 4 miles south of Settle and has a population of approximately 750.

The village is sited on the main A65 road and has a station on the Leeds to Carlisle railway line.

The local heritage group has found evidence of occupation dating back 8000 years to the Stone (Mesolithic) Age.
Surviving croft lands surrounding the village can be traced back to Domesday.

To the north the landscape rises to the fells, moors and picturesque valleys of the Yorkshire Dales;
to the south are the wetlands of the Ribble Valley which, in turn, sweep upward to the magnificent wilderness of Bowland.

The village has two Inns (including the Boar's Head that serves excellent food and accommodation) and a Post Office/Village Store.

There are 27 listed buildings within the parish including Grade I listed Church of St Mary the Virgin.

More information

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In and Around Long Preston

	Gallaber Park - A Countryside Retreat
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Where 2 Walk - Hire a Guide for a Walk in the Dales

Hire a Guide because:

they can take you further than you would normally or safely go.
they can help you achieve a summit or challenge.
they will have good local knowledge, stories and anecdotes.
they will find the best and most appropriate route for the group.
they will ensure that the day will challenge you but be within your limits.
they will make it a fun and enjoyable day.

Where2Walk - Navigation Courses

The Navigation Courses run by Where2Walk will give you the skills and confidence to get out and explore the dales and hills with friends and family. Jonathan is a fully qualified and experienced instructor and the courses all operate in the wonderful landscape of the Yorkshire Dales.

	Long Preston Flood Plain
	The Long Preston Flood Plain is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) providing habitats for many specialist species of flora and fauna ...

The village has two Inns (including the Boar's Head that serves excellent food and accommodation) and a Post Office/Village Store.There are 27 listed buildings within the parish including Grade I listed Church of St Mary the Virgin.

The village has two Inns (including the Boar's Head that serves excellent food and accommodation) and a Post Office/Village Store.

There are 27 listed buildings within the parish including Grade I listed Church of St Mary the Virgin.