Welcome to Hill Top

Hill Top is a small village located in North Yorkshire, England. It is situated in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and is surrounded by stunning natural beauty. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, charming stone cottages, and friendly locals. Hill Top is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the area's many hiking trails, scenic drives, and historic landmarks.

One of the most popular attractions in Hill Top is the nearby Bolton Castle. This medieval fortress was built in the 14th century and has been beautifully preserved over the years. Visitors can explore the castle's many rooms and learn about its fascinating history, including its role in the English Civil War. The castle also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including jousting tournaments, medieval banquets, and falconry displays.

Another must-see attraction in Hill Top is the Aysgarth Falls. These stunning waterfalls are located just a short drive from the village and are a popular spot for hiking, picnicking, and photography. The falls are made up of three separate cascades, each with its own unique beauty. Visitors can follow a well-marked trail to explore the falls and enjoy the surrounding scenery. Overall, Hill Top is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the beauty and history of North Yorkshire.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: -2.9°C

Feels Like: -8.2°C

Wind: 10.1 MPH

Wind Dir: NNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Embsay Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Prest	Pasture Road Embsay Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 6RH 01756793426 School Website
Ermysteds Grammar School Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Michael Evans	Gargrave Road Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1PL 01756792186 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
Skipton Water Street Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Anslow	Elliot Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1PE 01756793026 School Website
St Stephens Catholic Primary School And Nursery A Voluntary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alixena Lubomski	Gargrave Road Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1PJ 01756709451 School Website
Otley Street Community Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Flockton	Otley Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1ET 01756793075 School Website
Craven College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mrs Anita Lall	Gargrave Road Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1US 1756791411 School Website
Brougham Street Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Pettavel & Alison Stewart	Brougham Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 2ES 01609797053 School Website
Skipton Parish Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Lucy Peberdy	Brougham Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 2ES 1756793314
The Skipton Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Richard Mcmanus	Gargrave Road Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1UQ 01756792965 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Skipton Broughton Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1RT 1.88 Miles

Gargrave Church Street, Gargrave, North Yorkshire, BD23 3NE 3.74 Miles

Cononley Cononley Lane, Cononley, West Yorkshire, BD20 8HY 4.66 Miles

Steeton And Silsden Station Road, Steeton, West Yorkshire, BD20 6RY 6.65 Miles

Hellifield Station Road, Hellifield, North Yorkshire, BD23 4HN 8.88 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Star Taxis 01756 700505 Keighley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2LU 1.88 Miles
202020 Taxis Skipton 01756 202020 Keighley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2NS 1.89 Miles
Station Taxis 01756 700777 26 Keighley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2NS 1.89 Miles
Dalesman Central Taxis 01756 794444 8A Sackville Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2PH 1.94 Miles
Cj's Taxis 01756 797969 4A Sackville Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2PH 1.94 Miles
Skipton And Craven Taxis 01756 700777 11A Sackville Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2PB 1.94 Miles
Milestone Taxis, Skipton 01756 802222 3 Church Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2AR 2.01 Miles
Canel Taxis 01756 797666 Craven Buildings, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2AP 2.02 Miles
Aireside Taxis 01535 630000 Horace Green Business Centre, Cononley, North Yorkshire, BD20 8LN 4.73 Miles
Five Star Taxis 01535 633722 Victoria House, Glusburn, North Yorkshire, BD20 8EA 5.36 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
West Lane Top D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cavendish View D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cross Bank D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Embsay Po Box D Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Fell View Embsay D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Overdale Trailer Park D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Long Meadow D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Raikes Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Regent Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Overdale Court D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Bridge D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stirton Village D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gargrave Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rockwood Drive D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Otley Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Fisher Medical Centre	Millfields Coach Street Skipton BD23 1EU
Dyneley House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Newmarket Street Skipton BD23 2HZ
Dyneley House Surgery 01756 799311	Dyneley House Surgery Newmarket Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 2HZ
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

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Skipton
42 Sackville Street
Skipton
North Yorkshire
BD23 2PS
01756700036
Store Website
2.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Kingsway Veterinary Group Ltd
73 Otley Road Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1HJ 01756 793224 info@kingswayvets.co.uk Website 1.60 miles
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Ashlands Veterinary Centre
Rock Villa Cavendish Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 2AB 01756 636999 skipton@ashlandsvets.co.uk Website 1.88 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 1.95 miles
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Kingsway Veterinary Group Ltd
27A Skipton Road Silsden Keighley West Yorkshire BD20 9LB 01535 657273 info@kingswayvets.co.uk 5.76 miles

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Medivet Silsden (East Park Vets Silsden)
74 Kirkgate Silsden Keighley West Yorkshire BD20 0PA 01535 843 843 silsden@medivet.co.uk Website 5.89 miles

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Ashlands Veterinary Centre
The Glusburn Institute Colne Road Glusburn West Yorkshire BD20 8PR 001535 632608 glusburn@ashlandsvets.co.uk Website 5.99 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Skipton Castle Woods
The Bailey Skipton Lancashire BD23 1UA 1.43 miles

Location what3words hears.gateway.panicking

Grass Woods Grassington
5 The Square Grassington Skipton BD23 5AQ 6.01 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.

Location what3words enclosing.kettles.steamed

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 6.31 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.

Thruscross Resevoir
Amazing Walk Covering Variety Of Terrains Such As Small Beaches, Fern Bordered Paths And Fields, Great Forestry Tracks And Amazing Views.This Is An Ideal Route For Someone Who Wants To Provide Lots Of Stimulation For Their Dogs, Or Enjoys Taking Photos. Thruscross Reservoir Lancashire 10.18 miles

Location what3words camera.really.rationing

Alkincoates Reserve Colne
Alkincoats Woodland Walk Alkincoats Rd Colne BB8 9DN 10.86 miles

Location what3words inquest.tiny.brew

Harden Moor
There Are Two Sections To Harden Moor, The Smaller Is Closer To Cullingworth, And The Larger Is Cut Off From The Other By A Road And Small Walk. Both Are Fantastic Places To Walk Dogs On Or Off-Lead, The Bigger Being Better Because It Obviously Gives Them More Freedom. Beautiful Walk With Amazing Views And Nice Scenery To Boot. Ryecroft Rd 11.06 miles

Location what3words surely.hangs.round

Weather Forecast

Monday	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	Clear	Clear	Overcast	Fog	Mist	Mist	Mist	Overcast	Overcast	Fog
Temp	2.3°C	1.7°C	1.7°C	1.7°C	1.7°C	2.2°C	3.1°C	3.8°C	4°C	3.9°C	4.1°C	7.4°C
Feels Like	-1.7°C	-2.1°C	-2.3°C	-2.2°C	-1.9°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	0.9°C	1.1°C	0.7°C	1.1°C	4.7°C

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

	Fog	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	6.5°C	6.8°C	7.4°C	7.9°C	7.1°C	6.8°C	7.2°C	7.1°C	6.4°C	5.2°C	4°C	4.4°C
Feels Like	3.4°C	3.8°C	4.5°C	5°C	4°C	3.4°C	3.8°C	3.6°C	2.7°C	1.4°C	0.4°C	1.1°C

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

	Overcast	Mist	Overcast	Overcast	Mist	Mist	Mist	Overcast	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy
Temp	3°C	2.1°C	1.7°C	1.6°C	2.4°C	3.5°C	4.7°C	8.5°C	10.3°C	9°C	9.6°C	6.1°C
Feels Like	-0.1°C	0°C	-0.1°C	-0.6°C	-0.2°C	0.6°C	1.6°C	6.2°C	8.5°C	7.3°C	7.8°C	3.5°C

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