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Middleham sits on a limestone ridge between the Cover and the Ure, roughly two miles south of Leyburn. It is a compact, sturdy town built around two cobbled market squares, dominated by the massive ruins of its 12th-century castle - once the childhood home of Richard III. While the history is visible in every stone, the town’s daily rhythm is dictated by horse racing. Known as the 'Newmarket of the North,' it is home to numerous training stables; it is a common sight to see strings of thoroughbreds clattering through the streets each morning on their way to the high gallops on the surrounding moors. This industry keeps the town active and ensures the local pubs and shops serve a purpose beyond the visitor season. Geographically, it acts as a gateway to Lower Wensleydale, offering immediate access to river walks and high fell hiking, while the proximity to Leyburn provides the necessary practicalities like a supermarket, medical practice, and secondary schooling that the village itself lacks.