Hawes has many attractions. It is a busy little market town (the highest above sea level in Yorkshire) and local shopping centre for the upper reaches of Wensleydale. The town is perhaps most proud of its role as the chief centre of production of the well-known white Wensleydale cheese. Hawes is a staging post on the Pennine Way, so is well used to catering for walkers. There is a wide range of accommodation in and around Hawes, including hotels, inns, B&B in farmhouses and cottages and a purpose built youth hostel. Camping is also possible. There are plenty of places to eat.