Welcome to Horsehouse

Horsehouse is a small village located in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park in North Yorkshire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Cover and is surrounded by stunning countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. Horsehouse is a peaceful and tranquil place, with a population of just over 100 people.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. Horsehouse was once a thriving lead mining community, and the remains of the old mines can still be seen in the surrounding hills. Today, the village is a popular tourist destination, with visitors coming to enjoy the beautiful scenery and explore the local area. There are several walking trails in and around Horsehouse, including the popular Coverdale Way, which takes walkers on a 23-mile journey through the stunning Yorkshire Dales.

Despite its small size, Horsehouse has a strong sense of community, with a village hall, a pub, and a church. The village hall is a hub of activity, hosting a range of events throughout the year, including concerts, plays, and community gatherings. The pub, the Crown Inn, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, serving up traditional pub fare and a range of local ales. The church, St. Botolph's, is a beautiful 12th-century building that is still in use today, hosting regular services and events. Overall, Horsehouse is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a taste of rural life in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 20.2°C

Feels Like: 20.2°C

Wind: 17.7 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Fountains Earth Lofthouse Church Of England Endowed Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Thornber	Fountains Earth Lofthouse Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 5RZ 01423755289 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
Leyburn Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Beveridge	Wensleydale Avenue Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5SD 1969623187 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
Spennithorne Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marie Mann	Spennithorne Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5PR 01969623474 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
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
Aysgarth School Other Independent School Ages:2-14 Head Teacher Mr Jonathon Anderson	Newton-Le-Willows Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1TF 1677450240

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Horton-In-Ribblesdale Station Road, Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, BD24 0HH 16.03 Miles

Ribblehead Low Sleights Road, Near Ingleton, North Yorkshire, LA6 3AS 16.70 Miles

Garsdale Coal Road, Garsdale Head, Cumbria, LA10 5PP 17.40 Miles

Settle Station Road, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9AA 18.07 Miles

Dent Coal Road, Cowgill, Cumbria, LA10 5RF 18.16 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Redmire Private Hire 01969 625635 Beaulands Church Close, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4EQ 5.85 Miles
Sharp Hill Private Hire 07710 812143 Sharp Hill Farm Park Lane, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4QY 5.92 Miles
Ure Cars 01677 448448 56 Maythorne Estate, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5DU 7.09 Miles
M Y Private Hire 01969 623596 River View/Hillfoot, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5PH 7.14 Miles
Peacock James Coal Merchant Private Hire 01969 650465 Riverside House, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3EF 8.94 Miles
Ladybird Private Hire 01765 688688 11 Swinton Terrace, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 4HS 10.91 Miles
Horseless Carriage Services 01756 753123 Patricks Yard, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5NQ 11.28 Miles
Apex Private Hire 01765 650491 Maple Garth/Main St, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3SD 12.13 Miles
Garrison Cars 01748 836666 S View, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7QH 14.03 Miles
North Yorkshire Taxi Co Ltd 01609 772295 8A Market Pl, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1EQ 14.20 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Horsehouse Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gammersgill - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Braidley - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Scrafton Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Carlton - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carlton East End - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Melmerby - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Caldbergh - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Burton - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newbiggin - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tupgill Park - D Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
West Witton - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thoralby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Witton East End - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swinnithwaite Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Aysgarth Surgery	Aysgarth Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 3AA
Gp Extended Hours Service 2 01969 622391	Leyburn Medical Practice Brentwood Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5EP
Leyburn Medical Practice 01969 622391	Leyburn Medical Practice Brentwood Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5EP
Masham Branch Surgery	Market Street Masham Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 4DZ
Reeth Medical Centre 01748 884396	Reeth Surgery Reeth Richmond North Yorkshire DL11 6SU

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Equine Veterinary Ambulatory Service
Penhill Stud Penhill Farm West Witton Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 4ND 07596459797 equinevetservice@gmail.com Website 4.21 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 7.06 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 7.06 miles
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Wensleydale Vets
Metcalfe Farms Washfold Road Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5JZ info@wensleydale_vets.com Website 7.36 miles

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Bainbridge Vets Ltd
Station Surgery Askrigg Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 3BJ 01969 650263 reception@bainbridgevets.co.uk Website 8.74 miles
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Yoredale Vets
High Burton Masham Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 4BS 01765 689422 enquiries@yoredalevets.co.uk Website 11.14 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 5.10 miles

Location what3words chambers.tubes.static

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 5.18 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.

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 10.93 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 11.17 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

Hackfall Woods
Lovely Walk Through The Woods By A River. A Few Ruins To Explore If You Don't Mind The Hills. Unnamed Road Lancashire 11.62 miles

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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 13.38 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy
Temp	17.1°C	16.1°C	15°C	14.3°C	18.2°C	21.1°C	22.6°C	23.1°C	23.5°C	23°C	21.3°C	19.9°C
Feels Like	17.1°C	16.1°C	15°C	14.3°C	18.2°C	21.5°C	24.4°C	24.9°C	25.1°C	24.9°C	21.3°C	19.9°C

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

	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Mist	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	18.6°C	17.9°C	17.5°C	17.2°C	20.3°C	23.3°C	25°C	25.7°C	25.8°C	25.4°C	24.2°C	21°C
Feels Like	18.6°C	17.9°C	17.5°C	17.2°C	20.3°C	24.8°C	26.5°C	27.2°C	27.3°C	27°C	26°C	21°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

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Temp	21.5°C	20.5°C	19.4°C	18.7°C	20.1°C	22.9°C	26.7°C	28°C	27.9°C	27.1°C	25.8°C	23.7°C
Feels Like	21.5°C	20.5°C	19.4°C	18.7°C	20.1°C	25.4°C	29.5°C	30.5°C	30.1°C	29.3°C	27.9°C	26°C

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