Welcome to Bell Busk

Bell Busk is a small village located in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Aire and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Bell Busk is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the area. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the 17th-century Bell Busk Mill and the 18th-century Bell Busk Hall.

One of the main attractions of Bell Busk is the stunning countryside that surrounds the village. The area is popular with walkers and hikers who come to explore the many footpaths and trails that crisscross the landscape. The River Aire is also a popular spot for fishing, and visitors can try their hand at catching trout and grayling. The village is also close to the Yorkshire Dales National Park, which offers even more opportunities for outdoor activities.

Despite its small size, Bell Busk has a strong community spirit and is home to several local businesses and amenities. The village has a pub, The New Inn, which serves traditional pub food and real ale. There is also a village hall, which hosts a range of events and activities throughout the year, including a popular annual beer festival. Bell Busk is a charming and peaceful village that offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life and enjoy the beauty of the Yorkshire countryside.

Local Schools

School	Details
Gargrave Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Peel	Neville Road Gargrave Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 3RE 01756749433 School Website
Hellifield Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Maddocks	Kendal Road Hellifield Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 4HA 01729850215 School Website
Kirkby In Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Wright	Kirkby Malham Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 4BY 01729830214 School Website
Long Preston Endowed Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Maddocks	Long Preston Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 4PN 01729840377 School Website
Cracoe And Rylstone Voluntary Controlled Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Greenwood Mr Chris Parkhouse	Cracoe Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 6LQ 01756730259 School Website
Thornton In Craven Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suzie Brown	Cam Lane Thornton-In-Craven Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 3SX 01282843381 School Website
Craven College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mrs Anita Lall	Gargrave Road Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1US 1756791411 School Website
The Skipton Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Richard Mcmanus	Gargrave Road Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1UQ 01756792965 School Website
Skipton Girls High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Martha Featherstone	Gargrave Road Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1QL 01756707600 School Website
Coates Lane Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs David Toddington	Kirkstall Drive Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 6EZ 01282812203 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gargrave Church Street, Gargrave, North Yorkshire, BD23 3NE 2.48 Miles

Hellifield Station Road, Hellifield, North Yorkshire, BD23 4HN 3.18 Miles

Long Preston Station Road, Long Preston, North Yorkshire, BD23 4NH 4.30 Miles

Skipton Broughton Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1RT 5.98 Miles

Settle Station Road, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9AA 6.78 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Craven Cars (Taxis) 01282 815111 1 Masons Way, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 6DU 6.08 Miles
Country Cars 01282 844440 8 Victoria Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 6US 6.10 Miles
S D Cars 01282 814310 Unit 4 48-52 Gisburn Street, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5ER 6.13 Miles
Marsden J J Limo Ltd 01282 813000 Gisburn Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5NQ 6.17 Miles
202020 Taxis Skipton 01756 202020 Keighley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2NS 6.23 Miles
Station Taxis 01756 700777 26 Keighley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2NS 6.23 Miles
Canel Taxis 01756 797666 Craven Buildings, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2AP 6.24 Miles
Star Taxis 01756 700505 Keighley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2LU 6.28 Miles
Milestone Taxis, Skipton 01756 802222 3 Church Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2AR 6.29 Miles
Skipton And Craven Taxis 01756 700777 11A Sackville Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2PB 6.31 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Gargrave	Higherlands Close Gargrave Skipton BD23 3RF
Hellifield Surgery	The Old Co-Op Hall Main Street Hellifield North Yorkshire BD23 4JY
Gateway House - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Gateway House Gargrave Road Skipton BD23 1UD
Gateway House - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Gateway House Gargrave Road Skipton BD23 1UD
Fisher Medical Centre	Millfields Coach Street Skipton BD23 1EU

Local Stores

Gargrave
21 High Street
Gargrave
Skipton
North Yorkshire
BD23 3RA
01756 748442
Store Website
2.41 miles

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SPAR Strand
Strand Garage
Skipton Rd
Barnoldswick
BB18 5EG
01282 853357
Store Website
6.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Craven Farm Vets
Skipton Auction Mart Gargrave Road Skipton Yorkshire BD23 1UD 01756 700 940 auction@kingswayvets.co.uk Website 5.33 miles
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Ashlands Veterinary Centre
Rock Villa Cavendish Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 2AB 01756 636999 skipton@ashlandsvets.co.uk Website 6.18 miles
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Pendle Pet Care Limited T/A Stanley House Veterinary Group
14-18 Skipton Road Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5NB 01282 852390 liz@stanleyhousevets.co.uk Website 6.29 miles

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North West Equine Vets Ltd
The Equine Clinic Rathmell Settle North Yorkshire BD24 0LA 0808 168 5580 office@nwev.co.uk Website 6.46 miles
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Kingsway Veterinary Group Ltd
73 Otley Road Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1HJ 01756 793224 info@kingswayvets.co.uk Website 6.64 miles
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Dalehead Services Llp
22 Station Road Settle North Yorkshire BD24 9AA 01729 823538 info@daleheadvetgroup.co.uk Website 6.77 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Skipton Castle Woods
The Bailey Skipton Lancashire BD23 1UA 6.27 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 7.72 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 7.75 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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Alkincoates Reserve Colne
Alkincoats Woodland Walk Alkincoats Rd Colne BB8 9DN 9.84 miles

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Pendle Hill
2 Barley Ln Nelson Lancashire BB9 6LH 11.16 miles

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Penistone Hill Haworth
Penistone Hill Is Fabulous For Off Lead Dog Walks. We Usually Do An Evening Walk Of 1-2 Miles With Our Pup, But Every Day We Discover New Paths To Explore. You Can Park Your Car &Amp; Let The Dog Straight Out. It Is Muddy So Wellies Are Advisable &Amp; Something To Dry The Dog With. There Are Lots Of Dog Walkers In The Area, But If You Want To Avoid Them It's Easy Because There Are So Many Paths You Can Just Change Direction. Most Dogs &Amp; Owners Are Friendly &Amp; Ours Loves To Run Around With Doggy Friends. A Couple Of Times We've Met Horses, But You Can Usually Spot Them In Plenty Of Time To Get Your Dog On The Lead. Dimples Ln Haworth Keighley BD22 8QS 14.49 miles Drive Through Haworth Up West Lane Towards Stanbury. Past The Old Sun Pub On The Left &Amp; Turn Left Up Cemetery Road. From Here There Are Various Access Points. You Can Turn Immediately Left Up Dimples Lane &Amp; There'S A Carpark Half A Mile On The Right. Or Go To The End Of Cemetery Road, Turn Left &Amp; There'S A Carpark About 100M On The Left.

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