MUKER

Population: 260 Grid Reference: NY910978 Co-ordinates: 54.384, -2.147

Muker
Muker

Delightful small village a mile (1.6km) east of Thwaite in Swaledale. This seemingly unimportant village has certainly made it's mark on the northern Dales. Home of the Muker Silver Band, Muker has a teashop, pub, craft shop, village store, church, chapel and Post Office. The Swaledale Show takes place in Muker every year on the first Wednesday of September.

Agriculture is the main economy in Muker but lead mining became important in the area during the late 18th and early 19th centuries with some old mines still accessible explorers today.

A pint of beer can be enjoyed at the Farmers Arms.

Swaledale Woollens is based in Muker.

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