Grass-Fed Native Breed Beef from Yorkshire Dales

Grass-Fed Native Breed Beef from Yorkshire Dales

All our grass-fed Native Breed Beef comes from traditional breeds like Dexter, Highland, and Belted Galloway, raised on small farms and smallholdings dotted across the wildly beautiful Yorkshire Dales. These cattle are slow-grown and free to roam, producing results that are nothing short of exceptional.

Traditional breeds thrive at nature’s own pace, with our beef maturing over 29 to 60 months - far longer than the 13 months typical of commercial cattle. This slower, sustainable growth process profoundly enhances both the flavour and the appearance, yielding dry-aged beef with darker flesh and a rich, yellow-hued fat - a reflection of their grass and hay diet.

By choosing to buy Native Breed Beef online, you’re not just enjoying premium-quality meat; you’re also supporting small-scale, sustainable farming in the Yorkshire Dales.

63 products

  • Minced Beef
    Minced Beef

    Minced Beef

    540g

    £8.00

    Minced Beef
  • Steak Burgers
    dry-aged, grass-fed steak burgers cooking on the bbq

    Steak Burgers

    4 x 150g

    £9.75

    Steak Burgers
  • Beef Bones for Broth
    Beef Bones for Broth

    Beef Bones for Broth

    1 kg

    £4.65

    Beef Bones for Broth
  • Ribeye Steak
    Ribeye Steak

    Ribeye Steak

    2 x 250g

    £25.75

    Ribeye Steak
  • Topside of Beef
    Topside of Beef

    Topside of Beef

    From £12.20

    Topside of Beef
  • grass-fed heritage breed dry-aged raw bavette steaks
    Bavette Steak

    Bavette Steak

    2 x 180g

    £9.90

    Bavette Steak
  • Beef Minute Steak
    Beef Minute Steak

    Beef Minute Steak

    4 x 100g

    £9.00

    Beef Minute Steak
  • Marrow Bone Canoes
    Marrow Bone Canoes

    Marrow Bone Canoes

    500g

    £6.25

    Marrow Bone Canoes
  • Onglet Steak
    Onglet Steak

    Onglet Steak

    2 x 180g

    £9.95

    Onglet Steak
  • Jacob's Ladder Beef Ribs
    Jacob's Ladder Beef Ribs

    Jacob's Ladder Beef Ribs

    800g

    £15.95

    Jacob's Ladder Beef Ribs
  • Beef Short Ribs, Portions
    Beef Short Ribs, Portions

    Beef Short Ribs, Portions

    4 x 350g

    £25.20

    Beef Short Ribs, Portions
  • Diced Shin of Beef
    Diced Shin of Beef

    Diced Shin of Beef

    500g

    £8.95

    Diced Shin of Beef

Grass-Fed Native Breeds, Ecosystem Benefits, and Outstanding Dry-Aged Beef

At Swaledale Butchers, our grass-fed Native Breed Beef comes from heritage breeds such as Dexter, Highland, and Belted Galloway. These resilient cattle thrive in the wildly beautiful Yorkshire Dales, where survival demands adaptability and a natural diet of diverse grasses, herbs, and wildflowers. This varied foraging not only enhances the rich, bold flavour and nutritional value of our beef but also supports sustainable beef farming and promotes biodiversity across the Dales.

By grazing on less dominant native grasses and wildflowers, these heritage breeds encourage the growth of diverse ecosystems, benefiting everything from insects and birds to invertebrates and mammals. This harmonious farming approach reflects our commitment to sustainability and the environment, ensuring our Yorkshire Dales beef is as ethical as it is delicious.

Our Native Breed Beef is dry-aged on the bone for a minimum of 28 days in our Himalayan salt chamber, a process that enhances tenderness and intensifies its bold, distinctive flavour. Coupled with low-stress slaughter at family-run local abattoirs, this careful attention to detail ensures beef of exceptional quality and succulence.

Every carcass is meticulously prepared by our expert seam-butchery team, using traditional methods that align with our nose-to-tail butchery ethos. From prime cuts to secondary cuts and offal, every part of the animal is treated with care and respect, offering a variety of options for creative and sustainable cooking.

When you choose to buy Native Breed Beef online from Swaledale Butchers, you’re not just purchasing meat - you’re supporting sustainable farming, traditional craftsmanship, and a deep respect for the natural environment. Whether it’s Dexter beef, Highland beef, or Belted Galloway beef, our selection offers the finest dry-aged beef from the heart of Yorkshire. Experience the unparalleled taste and quality that sets Swaledale apart.