Explore More Falls in Grassington, and the Historic Saltaire Village

Breakfast is included with your stay at Ashfield House. Sneak an extra half hour in bed then head down to the dining room. Choose from a 'Full Yorkshire Breakfast', porridge topped with syrup, blueberries or cocoa, hot pastries, crumpets, bagels, or English breakfast muffins to enjoy alongside a pot of freshly brewed filter coffee or Yorkshire tea. There's also a breakfast bar offering dried fruits, mixed seeds, mixed nuts, yoghurt, cereals, and fruit juice.

Drive five minutes to the National Park Visitor Centre on the edge of town. There's a large car park here, as well as the starting point for the trail that takes you along the River Wharfe to see Linton Falls. Before you set off, pop inside for a look around. There are guide books and leaflets, plus friendly staff to help you enjoy the area.

From the visitor centre, make your way to the River Wharfe and cross the footbridge – the view of Linton Falls from here is fantastic. After the bridge, walk towards the falls along the south side of the river and a short distance beyond Linton you'll come to St Michael & All Angels Church, some of which dates back to the 12th century. This is also well worth a visit and completes a satisfying short outing. Explore the grounds a little before turning back and passing the falls again en route.

After your walk, refuel at CoffeEco with a cup of freshly ground coffee served with a hot or cold baguette, or a slice of homemade cake (the Victoria sponge is a big hit). There will be a warm welcome on arrival, and possibly an outside table if you're lucky with the timing and the weather. There are also loose-leave teas which pair very nicely with the fruitcake.
Note, the café is closed on Wednesdays.

Complete the short walk back to the car park and pile in. It's just under an hour's drive to your final destination of the trip: Saltaire Village, in Shipley.

Approaching Shipley from the west, you'll need to drive through the town along the main road, turning left onto the A-road just after the Shell garage. Drive a little further on until taking a left turn down Victoria Street and crossing the river. At the roundabout, turn left, then left again at the next roundabout to arrive at Salts Mill Visitors Car Park, where you can park for free.

This gallery dedicated to the works of English painter, draftsman, printmaker, stage designer and photographer David Hockney is well worth an hour of your time. The Bradford-born artist is considered to be one of the most influential British artists of the 20th century, having contributed many great – and record-breaking – works to the subgenre of pop art. Until May 2019, Hockney's On 15 November 2018, Hockney's 1972 work 'Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures)' held the status of the world's most expensive artwork by a living artist, after selling at Christie's auction house in New York City for $90 million (£70 million).
This world-famous portrait isn't displayed here, but – pop art fan or not – you'll appreciate the colourful contrast of Hockney's vivid collections against the somber, industrial rooms.
The 1853 Gallery – named after the Salts Mill was opened – is housed in the same site as the mill and is free to enter.

In 1853, Sir Titus Salt opened Salts Mill which quickly became one of the most important textile mills in England. He also built the model village of Saltaire to house his workers, and this area remains unchanged today.
You can learn about the mill's history in the People and Process: Salts History exhibition. Objects displayed here include old machinery, clothing, furniture, and artefacts including a plate from the lavish opening banquet of 1853. A film about the history of the Mill and Village plays on loop in an adjoining room.
There's a variety of arts, crafts, book and antiques stores in the mill. And if visiting in summer 2022, you can see more art by Hockney, specifically 'A Year In Normandie' – a vibrant frieze recording the changing seasons in and around the artist’s French garden, and his biggest picture ever at a whopping 90.75 metres.
Note, Salts Mill is open 9–5pm Wednesday to Friday, 9.30–6pm Saturday to Sunday, and is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. More information here.

After exploring inside the mill, take a walk along the canal and through the heart of Saltaire village, which received UNESCO status in 2001. The original architecture is well preserved. Keep your eyes peeled for the church, dining hall, Victoria Hall, the school, hospital and the almshouses.

Follow the canal on foot until you cross under Victoria Street. On the left is a footpath leading up to the road – walk up it and back across the bridge, before turning left onto Wharf Street. Down here on the left is Waterside Bistrot & Bar – a lovely spot for an early dinner with views over the canal and a menu that showcases the best seasonal and, where possible, local produce. Try the Scallop & Prawn Raviolo or the Rabbit Terrine for starters, and perhaps the Cod Poached in Sea Urchin Butter, the White Miso Glazed Aubergine,  or – if you're really pushing the boat (or barge) out – the Duo of Waterford Beef. For dessert, embrace your newfound or renewed love of Yorkshire cheese and order the Cryer and Stott Yorkshire Cheeseboard.
Alternatively, let the chef decide what you'll eat and opt for the five-course taster menu – but this is only available as whole group order.
Waterside Bistro & Bar is open for dinner 5–9pm, Tuesday to Saturday, and is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Book your table in advance here.

It's only a 10-minute walk to the car park. If you're visiting in summer you'll have one last chance to take in the views of the model village before beginning the final leg of your journey back to Manchester.