Welcome to Market Weighton Canal

Market Weighton Canal is a beautiful waterway located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The canal was built in the 18th century to transport goods such as coal, timber, and agricultural products. The canal is approximately 9 miles long and runs from the River Derwent at Barmby on the Marsh to the town of Market Weighton. The canal is now used for recreational purposes such as fishing, boating, and walking.

The Market Weighton Canal is home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and herons. The canal is also home to a number of fish species, including pike, roach, and bream. Fishing is a popular activity on the canal, with many anglers visiting the area to try their luck. The canal is also a popular spot for birdwatching, with many rare and unusual species being spotted in the area.

The Market Weighton Canal is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists, with a number of footpaths and cycle routes running alongside the waterway. The canal is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with stunning views of the Yorkshire Wolds and the River Derwent. The canal is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed lock keeper's cottage at Sandholme Lock. The Market Weighton Canal is a must-visit destination for anyone visiting North Yorkshire, offering a unique glimpse into the area's industrial past and natural beauty.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - A Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Helen Keith	Monkgate York North Yorkshire YO31 7PB 1904659726 School Website
York St John University Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Karen Bryan	Lord Mayor's Walk York North Yorkshire YO31 7EX 1904624624 School Website
Bootham School Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mr Chris Jeffery	51 Bootham York North Yorkshire YO30 7BU 1904623261 School Website
Fishergate Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christina Clarke	Fishergate York North Yorkshire YO10 4AP 01904555335 School Website
Scarcroft Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Edwards	Moss Street York North Yorkshire YO23 1BS 01904806635 School Website
Park Grove Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Jo Sawyer	Park Grove York North Yorkshire YO31 8LG 1904806500 School Website
St George's Catholic Primary School - A Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Deirdre Patton-Statham	1 Winterscale Street Fishergate York North Yorkshire YO10 4BT 1904806192 School Website
St Peter's School 2-18 Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mr Jeremy Walker	Clifton York North Yorkshire YO30 6AB 1904527300
Tang Hall Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Johanna Slack	Sixth Avenue York North Yorkshire YO31 0UT 1904806515 School Website
St Lawrence's Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Coles	Heslington Road York North Yorkshire YO10 5BW 1904806486 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
York Station Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1AB 0.51 Miles

Poppleton Station Road, Upper Poppleton, North Yorkshire, YO26 6PZ 2.93 Miles

Ulleskelf New Road, Ulleskelf, North Yorkshire, LS24 9DJ 9.03 Miles

Cattal Station Road, Cattal, North Yorkshire, YO26 8DT 9.91 Miles

Church Fenton Station Road, Church Fenton, North Yorkshire, LS24 9RA 10.89 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Compass Travel 01904 490845 7 Piccadilly, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 9PB 0.10 Miles
Streamline Taxis 01904 638833 7 Cumberland Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 9SW 0.24 Miles
Steamline And Local Taxis 01904 656565 Cumberland Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 9SW 0.24 Miles
659 Taxis 01904 659659 39 Layerthorpe, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 7UZ 0.37 Miles
Airport Taxis 01904 470311 10 Redeness Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 7UU 0.39 Miles
Getaway Cars 01904 622228 Redeness Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 7UU 0.39 Miles
Ace Taxis 24 Hr Service Services 01904 623544 10 Redeness Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 7UU 0.39 Miles
York Cabs 01904 765765 10 Redeness Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 7UU 0.39 Miles
Alton Cars 01904 717100 James Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 3WW 0.53 Miles
Castle Cars 01904 611511 41 Lawrence Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 3BP 0.55 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Kings Square Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Kings Square Right 2Nd Aperture Stamped Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Parliament Street 2Nd Aperture Stamped No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Parliament Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Coppergate Centre No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Stonebow No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clifford Street Right 2Nd Aperture Franked No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Clifford Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
The Minster Duncombe Place No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Minster Yard No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bridge Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bootham Bar Right 2Nd Aperture Franked No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Bootham Bar No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Station Rise No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cromwell Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Jorvik Gillygate Practice 01904 405487	Jorvik Gillygate Practice Woolpack Hse,The Stonebow York YO1 7NP
Monkgate Medical Practice	35 Monkgate York North Yorkshire YO31 7PB
Cobweb At Vale Of York 01904 555870	West Offices Station Rise York North Yorkshire YO1 6GA
Campus Medical Practice	St John's College Lord Mayor's Walk York North Yorkshire YO31 7EX
Priory Medical Group - Clementhorpe Surgery	Clementhorpe Health Centre Cherry Street York North Yorkshire YO23 1AP

Local Stores

York - The Stonebow
8-10 The Stonebow
York
North Yorkshire
YO1 7NP
01904 672844
Store Website
0.09 miles

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SPAR Lowther Street
133 Lowther Street
York
YO31 7NA
01904 651313
Store Website
0.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Tower Veterinary Group
170 Fulford Road York North Yorkshire YO10 4DA 01904 653961 vets@towervets.co.uk Website 0.81 miles
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York Vets4pets Ltd
Turner Close York North Yorkshire YO31 9FD 1.19 miles


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Minster Veterinary Practice
Small Animal Hospital Salisbury Road York North Yorkshire YO26 4YN 01904 643997 info@minstervets.co.uk Website 1.19 miles
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Rspca York, Harrogate And District Branchnorth &Amp; East Yorkshire
The York Rspca Animals Home Landing Lane Clifton York North Yorkshire YO26 4RH 01904 654949 1.41 miles

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Tower Veterinary Group
42 York Road Acomb York North Yorkshire YO24 4LZ 01904 798746 vets@towervets.co.uk Website 1.74 miles
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Green Vets
71 Green Lane Acomb York North Yorkshire YO24 3DJ 01904 393 393 hello@thegreenvets.uk Website 1.79 miles
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Local Dog Walks

The Knavesmire (York Racecourse)
This Vast, Open Grass Area Is Open To The Walking Public, Presumably When It's Not Race Day. 48 Knavesmire Cres York Lancashire YO23 1ET 1.18 miles Vast Open Space Around York Race Course, Plenty Of Dog Walkers With Great Open Space Of Off Lead Fun.

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River Foss Huntington
33 Vesper Walk Huntington York YO32 9SZ 3.07 miles

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Wheldrake Woods
A Very Picturesque Dog Friendly Walk. There Are A Number Of Different Circular Walks, The Main Path Is Wide With A Number Of Side Paths To Venture Off Into The Woods A Little More. There Are Route For Horses So Something To Watch Out For With The Dogs. Parking Is Available In The Woods, Just Follow The Single Road Down - Broad Highway. Wheldrake Wood Lancashire 4.63 miles

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Hagg Wood
A Lovely Wood To Walk Through. Can Be Muddy And Flooded If It Has Rained Recently. Connected To Route 66 Cycle Way That Goes From York City. Hagg Wood Can Be Accessed From Dunnington By Walking Along Intake Lane (Where There Is Some Free Parking) Or From Hagg Lane (Again There’S Free Parking) Hagg Wood Parking Hagg Ln York Lancashire YO19 5PE 4.85 miles

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Beningbrough Hall
A Fantastic Circular, River Walk With Views Across The Parkland And To The Hall, Taking In The River, Woodlands And The Wider Estate. YO30 1DD 6.77 miles Signposted From The A19 And A59 Over Toll Bridge.

Castle Howard Arboretum
Unnamed Road Lancashire 12.71 miles

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