Welcome to Askrigg

Askrigg is a small village located in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park in North Yorkshire, England. The village is known for its picturesque beauty, with its cobbled streets, stone houses, and stunning countryside views. Askrigg is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales and experience the traditional English village life.

One of the main attractions in Askrigg is the St. Oswald's Church, which dates back to the 15th century. The church is a beautiful example of Gothic architecture and is known for its stunning stained glass windows. Visitors can also explore the churchyard, which is home to many historic graves and monuments. Another popular attraction in Askrigg is the Askrigg Village Kitchen, a community-run café that serves delicious homemade food and drinks.

Askrigg is also a great base for exploring the surrounding countryside. The village is located near many popular hiking trails, including the famous Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk. Visitors can also explore nearby attractions such as the Aysgarth Falls, Bolton Castle, and the Hardraw Force waterfall. With its stunning natural beauty and rich history, Askrigg is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to North Yorkshire.

Local Schools

School	Details
Askrigg Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Charlotte Harper	Yorebridge Askrigg Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 3BJ 01969650331 School Website
Bainbridge Church Of England Primary And Nursery School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Charlotte Harper	Bainbridge Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 3EL 01969650336 School Website
Gunnerside Methodist Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Gordon Stainsby	Gunnerside Richmond North Yorkshire DL11 6LE 01748886321 School Website
Hawes Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrea Walker	Town Head Hawes North Yorkshire DL8 3RQ 1969667308 School Website
West Burton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Charlotte Harper	West Burton Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 4JY 01969650331 School Website
Reeth Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Gordon Stainsby	Healaugh Road Reeth Richmond North Yorkshire DL11 6SP 01748884308 School Website
The Wensleydale School And Sixth Form Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Polley	Richmond Road Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5HY 01969622244 School Website
Leyburn Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Beveridge	Wensleydale Avenue Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5SD 1969623187 School Website
Middleham Church Of England Aided School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marie Mann	Park Lane Middleham North Yorkshire DL8 4QX 01969623592 School Website
Kettlewell Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Claire Greenwood Mr Chris Parkhouse	Kettlewell Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 5HX 01756760280 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Garsdale Coal Road, Garsdale Head, Cumbria, LA10 5PP 10.02 Miles

Dent Coal Road, Cowgill, Cumbria, LA10 5RF 11.94 Miles

Ribblehead Low Sleights Road, Near Ingleton, North Yorkshire, LA6 3AS 12.57 Miles

Horton-In-Ribblesdale Station Road, Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, BD24 0HH 14.50 Miles

Kirkby Stephen Wiseber Road, Near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4LE 15.20 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Peacock James Coal Merchant Private Hire 01969 650465 Riverside House, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3EF 1.05 Miles
Redmire Private Hire 01969 625635 Beaulands Church Close, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4EQ 6.04 Miles
Country Private Hire Taxi Service 01969 667096 Garsdale House, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5PU 9.50 Miles
Ure Cars 01677 448448 56 Maythorne Estate, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5DU 10.33 Miles
Sharp Hill Private Hire 07710 812143 Sharp Hill Farm Park Lane, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4QY 10.77 Miles
M Y Private Hire 01969 623596 River View/Hillfoot, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5PH 11.24 Miles
Dale's Travel 015396 25555 Nun House, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5QY 14.79 Miles
Amalgamated Taxis 01748 825112 Unit 16/Greenbelt Holdings/Borough Rd, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4SX 15.16 Miles
Prima Taxis 017683 72557 22 The Crescent, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4AF 15.21 Miles
Stainforth Private Hire 01729 824888 Gooseker/The Green, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9PF 16.66 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Askrigg Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Askrigg Moor Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Worton - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bowbridge - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nappa Scarr - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cubeck - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bainbridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodhall - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thornton Rust Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Countersett - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carperby West End - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aysgarth Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Burtersett - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stalling Busk - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carperby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Aysgarth Surgery	Aysgarth Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 3AA
Central Dales Practice 01969 667200	Central Dales Practice The Health Centre Hawes North Yorkshire DL8 3QR
Reeth Medical Centre 01748 884396	Reeth Surgery Reeth Richmond North Yorkshire DL11 6SU
Leyburn Medical Practice 01969 622391	Leyburn Medical Practice Brentwood Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5EP
Gp Extended Hours Service 2 01969 622391	Leyburn Medical Practice Brentwood Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5EP

Local Stores

Leyburn
11 Market Place
Leyburn
North Yorkshire
DL8 5BG
01969 622140
Store Website
10.15 miles

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SPAR Hawes
Market Place
Main Street
Hawes
DL8 3QX
01969 667232
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bainbridge Vets Ltd
Station Surgery Askrigg Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 3BJ 01969 650263 reception@bainbridgevets.co.uk Website 0.34 miles
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Equine Veterinary Ambulatory Service
Penhill Stud Penhill Farm West Witton Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 4ND 07596459797 equinevetservice@gmail.com Website 7.39 miles
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Swale Veterinary Llp
The Green Reeth Richmond North Yorkshire DL11 6SF 01748 826600/822389 swale.vets1@btopenworld.com 7.65 miles

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Wensleydale Vets
Metcalfe Farms Washfold Road Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5JZ info@wensleydale_vets.com Website 9.34 miles

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Yoredale Vets
Unit 1/2 Leyburn Business Park Harmby Road Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5QA 01969 623024 enquiries@yoredalevets.co.uk Website 10.64 miles
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Bainbridge Vets Ltd
Unit 3, Herriot Court Leyburn Business Park Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5QA 01969 650263 reception@bainbridgevets.co.uk Website 10.64 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Aysgarth Waterfalls
Take Approx 1.5-2 Hours. There Are 3 Beautiful Waterfalls To See Along The Way. Church Bankcentre Aysgarth Leyburn DL8 3TH 4.15 miles

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Aysgarth Falls
Aysgarth Falls Include A Number Of Small Waterfalls Which Create Beautiful Dramatic Scenery And Are Part Of The River Ure. The Walk Begins By Walking Through Woodland And Across Pasture Fields, Before Turning Back To Arrive At The Three Waterfalls - Lower Force, Middle Force, And High Force. DL8 3TH 4.16 miles The Walk Starts And Finishes From The Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre, Which Has A Pay-And-Display Car Park, Toilets And Cafe. It Is Marked With Brown Tourism Signs From The A684 In Aysgarth Village.

Muker
Beautiful Scenery But Not An Easy Walk Lot Of Stiles And Steep, But There Are Different Routes All Well Marked So You Can Do A Short Easy One If You Want. Toilets And Shops In Muker. Guildy Hall Muker Richmond DL11 6QG 4.94 miles

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Grass Wood Nature Reserve
Take A Walk Around One Of The Many Trails In Grass Wood Nature Reserve, Which Has Cool Woodland And Streams For Your Dog To Enjoy! BD23 5NE 16.73 miles From The B6265 In Grassington Take Wood Lane On Your Right And Travel North. Follow This For One Mile, The Nature Reserve Lies Alongside The Grassington And Conistone Minor Road.

Grass Woods Grassington
5 The Square Grassington Skipton BD23 5AQ 17.10 miles There Is A Small Car Park On The Upper Wood Side (Right Hand Side If You’Re Coming Directly From Grassington) It’S Difficult To Spot So Drive Slowly. If That’S Full You Can Also Park Along The Road Side By The Lower Wood Side.

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Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
Lovely Trail Walk All Paths Are A Bit Hilly, Going Up And Down Gorges. Easy For Dogs, Some On Lead Areas Because Of Livestock. About 1 And Half Hours To Complete. Can Be Busy Weekends In Summer. 3 Bank Top Ingleton Carnforth LA6 3HD 19.38 miles

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