Welcome to Foss

Foss is a small village located in the North Yorkshire region of England. It is situated near the River Foss, which is a tributary of the River Ouse. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for tourists who want to explore the natural beauty of the area. Foss is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

One of the main attractions in Foss is the Foss Walk, which is a popular hiking trail that takes visitors through the beautiful countryside surrounding the village. The walk is approximately 5 miles long and takes around 2 hours to complete. Along the way, visitors can enjoy stunning views of the River Foss and the surrounding countryside. The walk is suitable for all ages and abilities and is a great way to explore the natural beauty of the area.

Another popular attraction in Foss is the St. Mary's Church, which is a beautiful example of Norman architecture. The church dates back to the 12th century and is known for its stunning stained glass windows and intricate carvings. Visitors can take a guided tour of the church and learn about its history and significance in the local community. The church is also a popular venue for weddings and other special events, and visitors can often see the church decorated for these occasions.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 15.1°C

Feels Like: 15.1°C

Wind: 23.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
Upper Wharfedale School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Catherine Reeves	Wharfeside Avenue Threshfield Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 5BS 01756752215 School Website
Threshfield School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Harper	Low Road Threshfield Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 5NP 01756752348 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
Grassington Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Greenwood And Mr Chris Parkhouse	Acre Lane Grassington Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 5LB 01756752365 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
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
Settle Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Wright	Bond Lane Settle North Yorkshire BD24 9BW 01729822019 School Website
Settle College Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Gareth Whitaker	Giggleswick Settle North Yorkshire BD24 0AU 01729822451 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hellifield Station Road, Hellifield, North Yorkshire, BD23 4HN 5.32 Miles

Settle Station Road, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9AA 5.81 Miles

Long Preston Station Road, Long Preston, North Yorkshire, BD23 4NH 5.81 Miles

Gargrave Church Street, Gargrave, North Yorkshire, BD23 3NE 6.00 Miles

Giggleswick Off A65, Giggleswick, North Yorkshire, BD24 0EA 6.89 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Horseless Carriage Services 01756 753123 Patricks Yard, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5NQ 5.49 Miles
Settle Taxis 01729 822219 Unit C, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9BP 5.96 Miles
Stainforth Private Hire 01729 824888 Gooseker/The Green, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9PF 6.13 Miles
Station Taxis 01756 700777 26 Keighley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2NS 8.80 Miles
202020 Taxis Skipton 01756 202020 Keighley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2NS 8.80 Miles
Star Taxis 01756 700505 Keighley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2LU 8.83 Miles
Canel Taxis 01756 797666 Craven Buildings, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2AP 8.87 Miles
Skipton And Craven Taxis 01756 700777 11A Sackville Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2PB 8.88 Miles
Milestone Taxis, Skipton 01756 802222 3 Church Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2AR 8.90 Miles
Cj's Taxis 01756 797969 4A Sackville Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2PH 8.92 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hellifield Surgery	The Old Co-Op Hall Main Street Hellifield North Yorkshire BD23 4JY
Grassington Medical Centre	9 Station Road Grassington Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 5LS
Gargrave	Higherlands Close Gargrave Skipton BD23 3RF
Townhead Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Town Head Settle BD24 9JA
Townhead Surgery 01729 822611	Townhead Surgery Townhead Settle North Yorkshire BD24 9JA

Local Stores

Settle Market Sq
Market Place
Settle
North Yorkshire
BD24 9EF
01729 822639
Store Website
5.70 miles

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SPAR Threshfield
Kettlewell Road
Skipton
BD23 5PL
01756 753578
Store Website
4.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dalehead Services Llp
22 Station Road Settle North Yorkshire BD24 9AA 01729 823538 info@daleheadvetgroup.co.uk Website 5.81 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 7.02 miles
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Craven Farm Vets
Skipton Auction Mart Gargrave Road Skipton Yorkshire BD23 1UD 01756 700 940 auction@kingswayvets.co.uk Website 8.11 miles
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Ashlands Veterinary Centre
Rock Villa Cavendish Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 2AB 01756 636999 skipton@ashlandsvets.co.uk Website 8.76 miles
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Kingsway Veterinary Group Ltd
73 Otley Road Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1HJ 01756 793224 info@kingswayvets.co.uk Website 8.90 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 10.50 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 5.40 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 5.66 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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Skipton Castle Woods
The Bailey Skipton Lancashire BD23 1UA 8.59 miles

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Alkincoates Reserve Colne
Alkincoats Woodland Walk Alkincoats Rd Colne BB8 9DN 14.07 miles

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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 14.84 miles

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Pendle Hill
2 Barley Ln Nelson Lancashire BB9 6LH 15.22 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Mist	Freezing fog	Mist	Mist	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-0.1°C	-1°C	-1.9°C	-2.5°C	-2.4°C	2.7°C	7.2°C	9.7°C	9.7°C	8.3°C	5.9°C	5.1°C
Feels Like	-2.7°C	-3.4°C	-3.7°C	-3.8°C	-2.7°C	2.1°C	6.2°C	8.6°C	8.5°C	7°C	3.7°C	2.4°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	4.9°C	4.6°C	4.4°C	5.5°C	6.6°C	9.8°C	14.1°C	15.9°C	14.2°C	13.2°C	13°C	14°C
Feels Like	2.2°C	1.7°C	1.3°C	2.4°C	3.4°C	7.2°C	13.1°C	15.6°C	12.7°C	11.4°C	11.3°C	13.2°C

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Temp	13.5°C	12.5°C	11°C	9.3°C	8°C	7.1°C	6.4°C	6.7°C	6.5°C	5.7°C	2.8°C	7.3°C
Feels Like	12.2°C	10.8°C	8.9°C	6.7°C	4.8°C	3.3°C	2.3°C	2.6°C	2.6°C	1.8°C	-1.5°C	4.3°C

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