We run a small B&B (Old Dairy) in Low Row, Swaledale, on the C2C.
The walking is excellent, though not craggy like the Lakes.
The villages are much smaller and much less ‘cosmopolitan’ than Keswick.
Reeth does have reasonable pubs but only a couple of shops.
Recommend the Farmers Arms in Muker. The Punch Bowl in Low Row is OK.
I recommend it, I live here! 🙂
Cheers
Paul