Just back from our Autumn sojurn during which went to Hawes for the first time (it won't be the last). Having read one of the other reviews about the noise, I'm somewhat glad we arrived on a Sunday afternoon, although as a closet biker I have to say a ride out to Hawes would be fantastic! The site seems to fall very neatly into one of those slots where you can do as much, or as little as you want. If you are energetic, there are walks galore (whilst it's worth paying the money to see Hawdraw Force - it's even better to have a drink in the pub afterwards as well); if you aren't there's the Dales Museum, Ropeworks and Wensleydale Creamery. In either case there are numerous pubs serving food, it was almost a shame we only went out for 1 evening meal - although I did manage to get into town to visit another pub. The Tuesday market was a bit of a let down and I'd probably go to the one at Leyburn, if that's what takes your fancy. The layout of the toilet block can only be described a 'quirky' and need of an overhaul, but the drying room was spot on - although probably needs to be bigger.