Welcome to Ribble Head

Ribble Head is a small village located in the North Yorkshire Dales, England. It is known for its stunning natural beauty, with rolling hills, lush greenery, and picturesque landscapes. The village is situated at the foot of the Ribblehead Viaduct, which is a popular tourist attraction and a testament to the engineering prowess of the Victorian era. The viaduct was built in the 19th century to connect the cities of Leeds and Carlisle, and it remains an important part of the region's transportation infrastructure to this day.

In addition to its natural beauty and historic landmarks, Ribble Head is also home to a vibrant community of locals and visitors alike. The village has a number of shops, restaurants, and pubs, where visitors can sample local cuisine and enjoy a pint of ale. There are also plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy, including hiking, cycling, and fishing. The village is surrounded by miles of scenic trails and paths, making it the perfect destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Overall, Ribble Head is a charming and picturesque village that offers something for everyone. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or simply relaxing in a beautiful setting, this North Yorkshire gem is well worth a visit. With its stunning landscapes, friendly locals, and rich cultural heritage, Ribble Head is a true gem of the North Yorkshire Dales.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 15°C

Feels Like: 14.4°C

Wind: 7.6 MPH

Wind Dir: NNW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Giggleswick Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Catherine Maddocks	Church Street Giggleswick Settle North Yorkshire BD24 0BJ 01729822248 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
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
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
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
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
Ingleton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Colledge	Low Demesne Ingleton Carnforth North Yorkshire LA6 3DY 01524241592 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Settle Station Road, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9AA 1.80 Miles

Giggleswick Off A65, Giggleswick, North Yorkshire, BD24 0EA 2.23 Miles

Horton-In-Ribblesdale Station Road, Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, BD24 0HH 3.93 Miles

Long Preston Station Road, Long Preston, North Yorkshire, BD23 4NH 5.31 Miles

Clapham Station Road, Near Clapham, North Yorkshire, LA2 8ES 5.38 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Stainforth Private Hire 01729 824888 Gooseker/The Green, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9PF 0.63 Miles
Settle Taxis 01729 822219 Unit C, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9BP 1.71 Miles
Austwick Taxis 015242 51364 Bridge House Barn, Austwick, North Yorkshire, LA2 8BY 3.35 Miles
Horseless Carriage Services 01756 753123 Patricks Yard, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5NQ 11.37 Miles
S D Cars 01282 814310 Unit 4 48-52 Gisburn Street, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5ER 12.54 Miles
Craven Cars (Taxis) 01282 815111 1 Masons Way, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 6DU 12.59 Miles
Marsden J J Limo Ltd 01282 813000 Gisburn Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5NQ 12.61 Miles
Yellow Cars 01282 814000 3 Station Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5NA 12.79 Miles
Twentyfourseven Taxis 015242 73395 Mews Cottage, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 2HS 13.04 Miles
S D Cars 01282 814310 12 Kelbrook Rd, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5BX 13.16 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Willow Wood D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Stainforth D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stainforth Village D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stackhouse D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holme Head Langcliffe D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bridge End D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Giggleswick No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Townhead Court D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Close D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Place D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Settle Po Box D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cammock Lane D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Hill Grove D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Townhead Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Town Head Settle BD24 9JA
Townhead Surgery 01729 822611	Townhead Surgery Townhead Settle North Yorkshire BD24 9JA
Hellifield Surgery	The Old Co-Op Hall Main Street Hellifield North Yorkshire BD23 4JY
Branch Surgery	The Surgery High Street Ingleton Carnforth Lancashire LA6 3AB
Bentham Medical Practice 01524 261202	Bentham Medical Practice Grasmere Dr,High Bentham Lancaster LA2 7JP

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Bentham
Main Street
Bentham
LA2 7HJ
01524 261688
Store Website
9.7 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 1.81 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 4.13 miles
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Dalehead Services Llp
Oak Cottages Main Street High Bentham Lancaster Lancashire LA2 7LE 01729 823538 info@daleheadvetgroup.co.uk Website 9.51 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 12.74 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 13.23 miles
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Ashlands Veterinary Centre
Rock Villa Cavendish Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 2AB 01756 636999 skipton@ashlandsvets.co.uk Website 14.02 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 8.80 miles

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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 11.19 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 11.52 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 14.00 miles

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Pendle Hill
2 Barley Ln Nelson Lancashire BB9 6LH 16.05 miles

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Alkincoates Reserve Colne
Alkincoats Woodland Walk Alkincoats Rd Colne BB8 9DN 16.33 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	17.2°C	15.1°C	15.3°C	15.7°C	18°C	21.7°C	22.8°C	26.1°C	26.1°C	24.5°C	21.2°C	19°C
Feels Like	17.2°C	14.8°C	15.2°C	15.7°C	18°C	21.7°C	25.9°C	27.1°C	27°C	25.8°C	21.2°C	19°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Clear
Temp	18.1°C	16.9°C	15°C	13.6°C	16.9°C	21.6°C	24°C	24.3°C	23.7°C	22.8°C	20.6°C	17.8°C
Feels Like	18.1°C	16.9°C	14.9°C	13.2°C	16.8°C	21.6°C	25°C	25.4°C	25.2°C	24.8°C	20.6°C	17.8°C

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Feels Like	16.3°C	14.9°C	14.1°C	13.8°C	17.8°C	21.2°C	24.6°C	25.4°C	25.5°C	25.2°C	21.2°C	18.7°C

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