Edited sentence: Also worth pointing out,it's one of the most insular places known to man,with a 'league of gentleman' kind of approach to the general public.Do be careful not to insult anyone actually born in the area though,as local pride is so strong.From a sociologists point of view,it's quite an eye opener to see such a vast cross section of the general public,with such a low turn out of people,ranging from the intelligentia,to the more mundane members of the social network that is Britain today.However,there's always some jolly characters available for a friendly chat,and if you catch them in the local pubs after early evening,you'll find them very receptive to some sterling banter brought on by several pints of jolliness.If you want a quiet life,or perhaps just a trip into the country,I'd highly recommend it,however,if you're cynical and have even the most basic level of intelligence,be prepared for a serious reticence to move with the times,and an undying lust for life that seems endless in it's quest for mediocrity.In much the same way as salmon.Incomers are seen as mostly a nuisance.Known as 'Sin City' to most people who have settled here in the last decade or so,and have actually opened their eyes to the social network around this village,rather than a blinkered approach to everything except maybe religion and the surrounding flora and fauna.Night life can range from a quiet night out,to something a little more racy,assuming you know the right connections,and there's plenty of connections readily available with their seemingly vast knowledge of everyone else's business and private life.Not that it has any effect on most,as drink driving is rife due to the lack of law enforcement in such a rural area.Odd considering without 'incomers',most of the local shops,and ALL of the public houses would be closed,and Leyburn is a long walk back after a drink.So strong in fact,that even after a time away from Reeth,they always return to see out their final days.The Black Bull.Weekend entertainment can range from the quite interesting (live music etc),to the terminally dull (morris dancers)