Welcome to Oughtershaw

Oughtershaw 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 Wharfe and is surrounded by stunning natural beauty. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, rolling hills, and rugged landscapes. It is a popular destination for hikers, cyclists, and nature lovers who come to explore the area's many trails and scenic routes.

One of the most popular attractions in Oughtershaw is the nearby Buckden Pike, which offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The peak is a popular destination for hikers and climbers, who come to explore the area's many trails and scenic routes. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a popular destination for visitors who come to admire its beautiful architecture and learn about its rich history.

Oughtershaw is a peaceful and tranquil village that offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is home to a number of quaint pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy a traditional Yorkshire meal and a pint of local ale. The village is also a popular destination for birdwatchers, who come to spot a variety of rare and exotic species that can be found in the surrounding countryside. Overall, Oughtershaw is a charming and idyllic village that offers visitors a chance to experience the natural beauty and rich history of North Yorkshire.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 14.3°C

Feels Like: 12.1°C

Wind: 19.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School Details
Hawes Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Andrea Walker
Town Head
Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3RQ
1969667308
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
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
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
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
Austwick Church Of England Va Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Miss Jo Brookes
Austwick
Lancaster
North Yorkshire
LA2 8BN
01524251366
School Website
Dent C Of E Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
David Prescott
Laning
Dent
Sedbergh
Cumbria
LA10 5QJ
01539625259
School Website
Settle College
Community School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Ms Gareth Whitaker
Giggleswick
Settle
North Yorkshire
BD24 0AU
01729822451
School Website
Giggleswick School
Other Independent School
Ages:2-18
Head Teacher
Mr Sam Hart
Giggleswick
Settle
North Yorkshire
BD24 0DE
1729893000
School Website
Gunnerside Methodist Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Gordon Stainsby
Gunnerside
Richmond
North Yorkshire
DL11 6LE
01748886321
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ribblehead
Low Sleights Road, Near Ingleton, North Yorkshire, LA6 3AS
5.65 Miles
Horton-In-Ribblesdale
Station Road, Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, BD24 0HH
6.84 Miles
Dent
Coal Road, Cowgill, Cumbria, LA10 5RF
7.49 Miles
Garsdale
Coal Road, Garsdale Head, Cumbria, LA10 5PP
8.10 Miles
Settle
Station Road, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9AA
11.65 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Peacock James Coal Merchant Private Hire
01969 650465
Riverside House, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3EF
6.71 Miles
Country Private Hire Taxi Service
01969 667096
Garsdale House, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5PU
8.18 Miles
Stainforth Private Hire
01729 824888
Gooseker/The Green, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9PF
9.29 Miles
Dale's Travel
015396 25555
Nun House, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5QY
9.66 Miles
Austwick Taxis
015242 51364
Bridge House Barn, Austwick, North Yorkshire, LA2 8BY
10.43 Miles
Settle Taxis
01729 822219
Unit C, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9BP
11.60 Miles
Redmire Private Hire
01969 625635
Beaulands Church Close, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4EQ
12.41 Miles
Horseless Carriage Services
01756 753123
Patricks Yard, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5NQ
13.69 Miles
On Time Taxis
07917 801878
56 Mary Fell, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5AW
14.46 Miles
Ladycab Taxis
01539 266002
30 Bainbridge Rd, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5AU
14.74 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Oughtershaw D
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Burnley Road D
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Yockenthwaite D
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Halton Gill D
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Marset - D
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Stalling Busk - D
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Hubberholme D
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Gayle - D
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Countersett - D
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Burtersett - D
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Burtersett Road Hawes - D
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Hawes
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Market Place Hawes
Weekday Last Collection:16:15
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Litton Po Box D
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Buckden Village D
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Central Dales Practice
01969 667200
Central Dales Practice
The Health Centre
Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QR
Aysgarth Surgery
Aysgarth
Leyburn
North Yorkshire
DL8 3AA
Dr Lumb W & Partner
Methodist Church Hall
Dent
Sedbergh
Cumbria
LA10 5QJ
Townhead Surgery
01729 822611
Townhead Surgery
Townhead
Settle
North Yorkshire
BD24 9JA
Townhead Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Town Head
Settle
BD24 9JA
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Local Stores

Settle Market Sq
Market Place
Settle
North Yorkshire
BD24 9EF
01729 822639
Store Website
11.51 miles
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SPAR Hawes
Market Place
Main Street
Hawes
DL8 3QX
01969 667232
Store Website
5.1 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bainbridge Vets Ltd
Station Surgery
Askrigg
Leyburn
North Yorkshire
DL8 3BJ
01969 650263
reception@bainbridgevets.co.uk
Website
7.39 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Aquatics

Birds

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Dalehead Services Llp
22 Station Road
Settle
North Yorkshire
BD24 9AA
01729 823538
info@daleheadvetgroup.co.uk
Website
11.66 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

Pigs

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Equine Veterinary Ambulatory Service
Penhill Stud
Penhill Farm
West Witton
Leyburn
North Yorkshire
DL8 4ND
07596459797
equinevetservice@gmail.com
Website
12.75 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Equines

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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
14.03 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Equines

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Farm Gate Veterinary Services Ltd
14 Long Lane
Sedbergh
Cumbria
LA10 5AH
01539 620335
14.50 miles
Animals Treated
Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Dalehead Services Llp
Oak Cottages
Main Street
High Bentham
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA2 7LE
01729 823538
info@daleheadvetgroup.co.uk
Website
14.64 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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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
9.94 miles

Location
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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
10.04 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.
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
10.47 miles

Location
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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
12.10 miles

Location
what3words
reported.nooks.sweetened
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
13.29 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
13.73 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
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Weather Forecast

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