There are plenty of outdoor activities that can be enjoyed in the area around Cold Cotes, but for those looking for a more leisurely pursuit the local towns and villages offer many attractions.
Ingleton, Bentham, Settle and Kirkby Lonsdale are the nearest small towns/large villages and each has an interesting range of small independent shops, cafes and pubs.
Ribblehead Viaduct on the Settle-Carlisle Railway is a spectacular sight. You can board the train at Ribblehead Station.
Leeds and Carlisle can be reached by train from Settle and Ribblehead on the Settle-Carlisle railway line.