Welcome to Skelton on Ure

Skelton on Ure is a small village located in the district of Harrogate, North Yorkshire. The village is situated on the banks of the River Ure and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Skelton on Ure is a peaceful and tranquil place, perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Helen's Church.

One of the main attractions of Skelton on Ure is the River Ure. The river is a popular spot for fishing and is home to a variety of fish, including brown trout, grayling, and salmon. The river is also a great place for a leisurely stroll or a picnic. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it an ideal location for hiking and cycling. There are several walking and cycling routes in the area, including the Ure Valley Way, which runs through the village.

Skelton on Ure is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into rural life in North Yorkshire. The village is home to a friendly community and has a range of amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a post office. The village is also well-connected, with easy access to nearby towns and cities, including Harrogate and Ripon. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an active holiday, Skelton on Ure has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 20°C

Feels Like: 20°C

Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SE

Local Schools

School	Details
Skelton Newby Hall Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqui Palmer	Skelton-On-Ure Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 5AJ 01423322548 School Website
Kirby Hill Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Lowe	Kirby Hill Boroughbridge York North Yorkshire YO51 9DS 01423322713 School Website
Roecliffe Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lesley Briggs	Roecliffe Boroughbridge York North Yorkshire YO51 9LY 1423322302 School Website
Boroughbridge Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Emma Ryan	York Road Boroughbridge York North Yorkshire YO51 9EB 01423322208 School Website
Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Lyon	Short Road Dishforth Airfield Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3DL 01423322556 School Website
Boroughbridge High School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Kathryn Stephenson	Wetherby Road Boroughbridge York North Yorkshire YO51 9JX 01423323540 School Website
Bishop Monkton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Cowling	St John's Road Bishop Monkton Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 3QW 01765677583 School Website
Dishforth Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Lyon	Grange Close Dishforth Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3LN 01845577206 School Website
Staveley Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Elisabeth Mellor	Minskip Lane Staveley Knaresborough North Yorkshire HG5 9LQ 01423340338 School Website
Sharow Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqui Palmer	Berrygate Lane Sharow Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 5BJ 01765604362 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Knaresborough Station Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 9AA 7.24 Miles

Starbeck High Street, Starbeck, North Yorkshire, HG2 7JA 8.29 Miles

Thirsk Station Road, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4LS 8.44 Miles

Harrogate Station Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1TE 9.24 Miles

Cattal Station Road, Cattal, North Yorkshire, YO26 8DT 9.32 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Boroughbridge Taxis 07932 030605 23 Market Hill, York, North Yorkshire, YO51 9JU 1.75 Miles
4 Wheels Carriage Company 01423 325000 Unit 3/Poplars Ind Est/Wetherby Rd, York, North Yorkshire, YO51 9HS 2.17 Miles
A B Cars 01423 322251 34 Harness Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO51 9PF 2.44 Miles
Sharow Taxis 01765 606060 3 Orchard Close, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5BE 3.40 Miles
Kenny's Taxis 07738 866643 6 Sandringham Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1SA 3.84 Miles
Kingdom Cabs 01765 777001 9 Wellington St, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1PH 3.93 Miles
Kingdom Cars 07761 173461 9 Wellington St, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1PH 3.93 Miles
A1 Cars 07710 832348 A/14 Allhallowgate, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1LF 3.98 Miles
Ripon City Market Taxis 01765 609909 Market Pl East, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1BP 3.98 Miles
Snowden K Taxi Proprietor 01765 604417 63 Harrogate Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1ST 3.98 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Skelton On Ure Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Kirby Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marton Le Moor Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langthorpe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Roecliffe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Roecliffe Brickyards Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Merryfield Ave Dishforth Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Boroughbridge Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
High Street Boroughbridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Milby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Short Road Dishforth Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Springfield Rd Boroughbridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morrisons Supermarket Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bridge Hewick Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dishforth Medical Centre	Dishforth Medical Centre Dishforth Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3EZ
Church Lane Surgery 01423 322309	The Health Centre Church Lane Boroughbridge York YO51 9BD
The Orchards - Bcsc	Princess Close Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1HZ
North House Surgery 01765 690666	North House Surgery North House, North Street Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1HL
Gp Extended Access - Ripon 01765 690666	North House Surgery North Street Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1HL

Local Stores

Clotherholme Road
32 Clotherholme Road
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 2DQ
01765 602872
Store Website
4.77 miles

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SPAR Boroughbridge
37
High Street
Boroughbridge
YO51 9AW
01423 322352
Store Website
2.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Boroughbridge Vets
Leeming Lane Langthorpe Boroughbridge York North Yorkshire YO51 9DE 01423 900449 info@boroughbridgevets.com Website 1.47 miles

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Rae, Bean &Amp; Partners
Foundry House 8 New Row Boroughbridge York North Yorkshire YO51 9AX 01423 322316 info@raebeanvets.co.uk Website 2.04 miles
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Medivet Ripon
110A Harrogate Road Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2SD 01765 606960 ripon@medivet.co.uk Website 3.78 miles

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Sandhill Veterinary Services Ltd
Bbp House, 14 Keld Close Barker Business Park Melmerby Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 5NB 01845 578710 vets@sandhillvet.co.uk Website 4.70 miles
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Bishopton Veterinary Group Llp
Mill Farm Studley Road Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2QR 01765 602396 admin@bishoptonvets.co.uk Website 4.74 miles
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Sunley Raynes
Galphay Lane Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 3AJ 01765 645893 office@raftsolutions.co.uk Website 5.59 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Studley Royal Deer Park
Walk Through Deer Park, Possible Encounters With Deer Of Varying Sizes. Chair Walk Ripon Lancashire HG4 3DY 5.75 miles Studley Royal Car Park Is Accessible Through Studley Roger Village

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Nidd Gorge
Set In A Steep Wooded Valley, Nidd Gorge Has Over 140 Acres Of History. A Great Walk On The Northern Side Of The Woodland, Taking In The Dramatic Scenery Of The Wood And River. HG5 9HE 6.76 miles From The A1, Take Exit 47 Onto The A59 Towards Harrogate And York. Follow The A59 Over One Roundabout And At The Second Roundabout Take The Third Exit To Follow The A59. Continue Into Knaresborough And Onto High Street. From High Street, Take The B6165 Towards Ripley. After Around 1.5 Miles You Will Find The Car Park Just Before Scotton Drive.

Conyngham Hall Trail
Conygham Hall Trail Is A Real Treat. Riverside Walk Next To River Nidd Then Parts Woodland On Paths Or Off Trail. There Number Pathways. Conyngham Hall Business Centre Bond End Knaresborough Lancashire HG5 9AY 7.16 miles Opposite Mother Shiptons Cave

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Ripley Castle Dog Walk
Hollybank Lane In Ripley Offers A Scenic Walk That Takes You Around The Outside Of The Ripley Castle Walls. Ripley Castle Itself Unfortunately Cannot Allow Dogs Inside The Grounds Due To The Herd Of Deer That Live There, However The Walk Along Hollybank Lane Is A Fantastic Alternative. Oak Cottage Ripley Castle Estate Ripley Harrogate HG3 3AY 7.35 miles This Walk Is Down Hollybank Lane Which Takes You Around The Outside Of The Castle Walls.

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Hackfall Woods
Lovely Walk Through The Woods By A River. A Few Ruins To Explore If You Don't Mind The Hills. Unnamed Road Lancashire 10.31 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 11.12 miles Signposted From The A19 And A59 Over Toll Bridge.

Weather Forecast

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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	19.1°C	18.3°C	17.9°C	17.4°C	19.5°C	22.9°C	27.6°C	29°C	29.4°C	27.4°C	22.4°C	19.1°C
Feels Like	17.1°C	16.8°C	16.4°C	15.7°C	17.5°C	21.2°C	29.1°C	30.2°C	30°C	27.9°C	22.8°C	19.3°C

Monday	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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Temp	17.8°C	17.3°C	16.9°C	16.6°C	19.4°C	23.6°C	26.7°C	28.9°C	29.7°C	29.1°C	24.2°C	20.7°C
Feels Like	18.3°C	17.9°C	17.8°C	17.5°C	21°C	24.9°C	27.5°C	29.3°C	29.8°C	29.3°C	24.4°C	20.9°C

Tuesday	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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