Welcome to Simonstone

Simonstone is a small village located in the district of Hambleton, North Yorkshire. The village is situated on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, which makes it an ideal location for those who love the outdoors. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are plenty of walking and cycling routes to explore. The village itself is home to a number of historic buildings, including St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

One of the main attractions in Simonstone is the nearby market town of Thirsk. Thirsk is a bustling town with a range of shops, restaurants, and cafes. It is also home to the World of James Herriot, a museum dedicated to the life and work of the famous vet and author. The museum is located in the house where James Herriot lived and worked, and it offers visitors a fascinating insight into his life and the world of veterinary medicine.

Another popular attraction in Simonstone is the nearby Sutton Bank National Park Centre. The centre is located on the top of Sutton Bank, which is one of the highest points in the North York Moors. From the centre, visitors can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding countryside, and there are a number of walking and cycling routes to explore. The centre also offers a range of activities for children, including a play area and a wildlife garden.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 11.1°C

Feels Like: 7.9°C

Wind: 19.9 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
Gunnerside Methodist Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Gordon Stainsby	Gunnerside Richmond North Yorkshire DL11 6LE 01748886321 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
Kirkby Stephen Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Capstick	Nateby Road Kirkby Stephen Cumbria CA17 4AE 01768371387 School Website
Kirkby Stephen Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Gary Hartley	Christian Head Kirkby Stephen Cumbria CA17 4HA 01768371693 School Website
Reeth Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Gordon Stainsby	Healaugh Road Reeth Richmond North Yorkshire DL11 6SP 01748884308 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
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
Brough Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Phil Cooper	Church Brough Kirkby Stephen Cumbria CA17 4EW 01768341284 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Garsdale Coal Road, Garsdale Head, Cumbria, LA10 5PP 5.69 Miles

Dent Coal Road, Cowgill, Cumbria, LA10 5RF 8.68 Miles

Kirkby Stephen Wiseber Road, Near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4LE 9.79 Miles

Ribblehead Low Sleights Road, Near Ingleton, North Yorkshire, LA6 3AS 11.23 Miles

Horton-In-Ribblesdale Station Road, Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, BD24 0HH 14.80 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Country Private Hire Taxi Service 01969 667096 Garsdale House, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5PU 4.98 Miles
Peacock James Coal Merchant Private Hire 01969 650465 Riverside House, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3EF 5.07 Miles
Prima Taxis 017683 72557 22 The Crescent, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4AF 9.95 Miles
Redmire Private Hire 01969 625635 Beaulands Church Close, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4EQ 11.22 Miles
Dale's Travel 015396 25555 Nun House, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5QY 11.46 Miles
B D Taxis 017683 71682 1 Riverside Cottages, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4PH 12.27 Miles
On Time Taxis 07917 801878 56 Mary Fell, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5AW 13.28 Miles
Ladycab Taxis 01539 266002 30 Bainbridge Rd, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5AU 13.51 Miles
Ure Cars 01677 448448 56 Maythorne Estate, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5DU 15.42 Miles
Sharp Hill Private Hire 07710 812143 Sharp Hill Farm Park Lane, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4QY 16.11 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Thwaite Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Simonstone Hawes Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hardraw - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sedbusk Leyburn - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Muker - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Angram - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stone House Hawes - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Appersett - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Place Hawes Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hawes Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burtersett Road Hawes - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Keld - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gayle - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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West Stonedale - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

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
Upper Eden Medical Practice 01768 371369	The Health Centre Silver Street Kirkby Stephen Cumbria CA17 4RB
Reeth Medical Centre 01748 884396	Reeth Surgery Reeth Richmond North Yorkshire DL11 6SU
Dr Lumb W & Partner	Methodist Church Hall Dent Sedbergh Cumbria LA10 5QJ

Local Stores

Kirkby Stephen
Redmayne Road
Kirkby Stephen
Cumbria
CA17 4RL
01768 372176
Store Website
10.41 miles

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SPAR Hawes
Market Place
Main Street
Hawes
DL8 3QX
01969 667232
Store Website
3.5 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 5.32 miles
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Pendragon Vets Ltd
Hamilton House St. Lukes Road Kirkby Stephen Cumbria CA17 4HT 01768 371 359 vets@pendragonvets.co.uk Website 10.48 miles
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Swale Veterinary Llp
The Green Reeth Richmond North Yorkshire DL11 6SF 01748 826600/822389 swale.vets1@btopenworld.com 10.69 miles

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Equine Veterinary Ambulatory Service
Penhill Stud Penhill Farm West Witton Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 4ND 07596459797 equinevetservice@gmail.com Website 12.82 miles
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Farm Gate Veterinary Services Ltd
14 Long Lane Sedbergh Cumbria LA10 5AH 01539 620335 13.28 miles

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Wensleydale Vets
Metcalfe Farms Washfold Road Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5JZ info@wensleydale_vets.com Website 14.26 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 2.82 miles

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Aysgarth Waterfalls
Take Approx 1.5-2 Hours. There Are 3 Beautiful Waterfalls To See Along The Way. Church Bankcentre Aysgarth Leyburn DL8 3TH 9.65 miles

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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 9.65 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.

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 17.79 miles

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Coldberry And Low Force
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 19.35 miles Walk To &Quot;Snaisgill&Quot; From The Village And You Can Keep On Track, Its All Sign Posted.

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Middleton To Mickleton
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 19.35 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
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