Welcome to Settle

Settle is a small market town located in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England. The town is situated on the River Ribble and is surrounded by the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park. Settle is a popular tourist destination due to its stunning scenery, historic buildings, and vibrant community. The town has a rich history dating back to the medieval period, and visitors can explore the many historic landmarks and attractions that are scattered throughout the town.

One of the most popular attractions in Settle is the Settle-Carlisle Railway, which is considered to be one of the most scenic railway journeys in the world. The railway line runs through the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can take a ride on the railway and experience the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales from the comfort of a train carriage. The town is also home to a number of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, which offer a range of local produce and traditional Yorkshire fare.

Settle is a great place to visit for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing. The town is surrounded by miles of stunning countryside, and visitors can explore the many walking and cycling trails that crisscross the area. The River Ribble is also a popular spot for fishing, and visitors can try their hand at catching trout and salmon in the clear waters of the river. Settle is a charming and welcoming town that offers something for everyone, and it is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to North Yorkshire.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 14.3°C

Feels Like: 12.2°C

Wind: 19 MPH

Wind Dir: S

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
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
Giggleswick Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Ms Catherine Maddocks
Church Street
Giggleswick
Settle
North Yorkshire
BD24 0BJ
01729822248
School Website
Giggleswick School
Other Independent School
Ages:2-18
Head Teacher
Mr Sam Hart
Giggleswick
Settle
North Yorkshire
BD24 0DE
1729893000
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
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
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
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
Ingleton Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Joanna Colledge
Low Demesne
Ingleton
Carnforth
North Yorkshire
LA6 3DY
01524241592
School Website
Bolton By Bowland Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Richard Blackburn
Gisburn Road
Bolton-By-Bowland
Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 4NP
01200447632
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Settle
Station Road, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9AA
0.34 Miles
Giggleswick
Off A65, Giggleswick, North Yorkshire, BD24 0EA
1.07 Miles
Long Preston
Station Road, Long Preston, North Yorkshire, BD23 4NH
3.91 Miles
Hellifield
Station Road, Hellifield, North Yorkshire, BD23 4HN
4.77 Miles
Horton-In-Ribblesdale
Station Road, Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, BD24 0HH
5.37 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Settle Taxis
01729 822219
Unit C, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9BP
0.23 Miles
Stainforth Private Hire
01729 824888
Gooseker/The Green, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9PF
2.11 Miles
Austwick Taxis
015242 51364
Bridge House Barn, Austwick, North Yorkshire, LA2 8BY
3.97 Miles
S D Cars
01282 814310
Unit 4 48-52 Gisburn Street, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5ER
11.17 Miles
Craven Cars (Taxis)
01282 815111
1 Masons Way, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 6DU
11.24 Miles
Marsden J J Limo Ltd
01282 813000
Gisburn Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5NQ
11.25 Miles
Horseless Carriage Services
01756 753123
Patricks Yard, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5NQ
11.41 Miles
Yellow Cars
01282 814000
3 Station Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5NA
11.43 Miles
S D Cars
01282 814310
12 Kelbrook Rd, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5BX
11.80 Miles
Country Cars
01282 844440
8 Victoria Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 6US
12.12 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bridge End D
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Close D
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Giggleswick
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Townhead Court D
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Place D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street D
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Settle Po Box D
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Priority Mailbox:
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Cammock Lane D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Hill Grove D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Limestone View D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Settle D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Four Lane Ends D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ingfield D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holme Head Langcliffe D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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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
Gargrave
Higherlands Close
Gargrave
Skipton
BD23 3RF
Branch Surgery
The Surgery
High Street
Ingleton
Carnforth
Lancashire
LA6 3AB
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Local Stores

Petrol Whitefriars
9 Church Street
Settle
North Yorkshire
BD24 9JD
01729 824719
Store Website
0.31 miles
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SPAR Bentham
Main Street
Bentham
LA2 7HJ
01524 261688
Store Website
9.9 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
0.34 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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North West Equine Vets Ltd
The Equine Clinic
Rathmell
Settle
North Yorkshire
BD24 0LA
0808 168 5580
office@nwev.co.uk
Website
2.66 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Equines

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

Dogs

Small Mammals

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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
11.38 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Craven Farm Vets
Skipton Auction Mart
Gargrave Road
Skipton
Yorkshire
BD23 1UD
01756 700 940
auction@kingswayvets.co.uk
Website
12.38 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cattle

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

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Ashlands Veterinary Centre
Rock Villa
Cavendish Street
Skipton
North Yorkshire
BD23 2AB
01756 636999
skipton@ashlandsvets.co.uk
Website
13.20 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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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
9.46 miles

Location
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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
11.28 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
11.57 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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Skipton Castle Woods
The Bailey
Skipton
Lancashire
BD23 1UA
13.23 miles

Location
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Pendle Hill
2 Barley Ln
Nelson
Lancashire
BB9 6LH
14.57 miles

Location
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Alkincoates Reserve Colne
Alkincoats Woodland Walk
Alkincoats Rd
Colne
BB8 9DN
14.93 miles

Location
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Weather Forecast

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Sunday 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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