Welcome to Sleights

Sleights is a small village located in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. It is situated on the River Esk and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the stunning scenery and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

One of the main attractions in Sleights is the historic St. John's Church. This beautiful church dates back to the 12th century and is a fine example of Norman architecture. It is located on a hill overlooking the village and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The church is open to visitors and is well worth a visit for anyone interested in history or architecture.

Another popular attraction in Sleights is the River Esk. This picturesque river is a great place for a walk or a picnic. There are several footpaths along the riverbank, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The river is also a popular spot for fishing, with salmon and sea trout being the main catches. Overall, Sleights is a charming village that offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life and enjoy the beauty of the North Yorkshire countryside.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 14.2°C

Feels Like: 11.7°C

Wind: 23.7 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Sleights Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Scott Grason-Taylor	Ingham Close Sleights Whitby North Yorkshire YO22 5DN 01947810395 School Website
Ruswarp Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Helen Isaac	Ruswarp Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 1NJ 01947602029 School Website
Stakesby Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Emma Robson	Byland Road Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 1HY 1947820231 School Website
Caedmon College Whitby Community School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Susan Boyd	Prospect Hill Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 1LA 01947602406 School Website
Airy Hill Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Sam Butters	Waterstead Lane Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 1PZ 1947602688 School Website
International Christian Language School For Functional English Miscellaneous Ages:16-99	5 Chubb Hill Road High Stakesby Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 1JU
Eskdale School Community School Ages:11-14 Head Teacher Mrs Philip Nicholson	Stainsacre Lane Whitby North Yorkshire YO22 4HS 01947602856 School Website
East Whitby Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Smith	Stainsacre Lane Whitby North Yorkshire YO22 4HU 1947602202 School Website
West Cliff Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kirsty Hird	Church Square Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 3EG 1947602510 School Website
Hawsker Cum Stainsacre Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Helen Thompson	Hawsker Whitby North Yorkshire YO22 4LA 01947602772 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sleights Station Road, Sleights, North Yorkshire, YO22 5AA 0.31 Miles

Ruswarp Ruswarp, Ruswarp, North Yorkshire, YO21 1NJ 1.78 Miles

Grosmont Front Street, Grosmont, North Yorkshire, YO22 5QE 2.80 Miles

Whitby Station Square, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1YN 2.85 Miles

Egton Egton Bridge, Egton, North Yorkshire, YO21 1UX 4.09 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Paul Lee Taxi 07900 213054 Honeysuckle Farm, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 5HZ 2.16 Miles
Ecl Car And Minibus Private Hire 01947 600607 19 Elm Grove, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1JA 2.41 Miles
Abbey Cabs 01947 606666 Whitby, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1LP 2.41 Miles
Stream Line Taxi Services 01947 603306 10 Eskdale Rd, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4JJ 2.58 Miles
T Vees Taxi 01947 601212 26 Eskdale Rd, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4JJ 2.58 Miles
Kt Cars Ltd 01947 821181 13 Beechings Mews, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3DW 2.58 Miles
Station Taxis 01947 602069 101 Upgang Lane, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3JD 2.74 Miles
Harrisons Taxis 01947 600000 Upgang La, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3EA 2.74 Miles
Whitby Taxis 01947 605423 102 St Peters Road, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4HX 2.81 Miles
Abbey Taxis 01947 606666 9 Routh Walk, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3AL 2.84 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sleights Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Sleights And Sandsend Medical Practice 01947 810466	Sleights & Sandsend Pract Iburndale Lane, Sleights Whitby North Yorkshire YO22 5DP
Whitby Group Practice 01947 820888	Whitby Group Practicr Spring Vale Medical Ctr. Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 1SD
Whitby Group Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Rievaulx Road Whitby YO21 1SD
Whitby Community Hospital 01947 824272	Whitby Community Hospital Springhill Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 1EE
Whitby Pavillion - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	West Cliff The Spa Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 3EN

Local Stores

Whitby
Langborne Road
Whitby
North Yorkshire
YO21 1YW
01947 600710
Store Website
2.85 miles

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SPAR Sleights
83
Coach Road
Sleights
Whitby
YO22 5EH
01947 810230
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Beck Veterinary Practice
Animal Health Centre High Stakesby Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 1HL 01947 603269 2.29 miles

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Clevedale Veterinary Practice
10 The Parade Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 3JP 01287 623802 clevedale@btconnect.com 2.79 miles
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Beck Veterinary Practice
1 Liverton Road Loftus Saltburn-By-The-Sea Cleveland TS13 4PY 01287 640269 11.32 miles

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Saltburn Vets
Windsor Road Saltburn By The Sea Cleveland TS12 1AZ 01287 625050 saltburnvets@gmail.com 15.35 miles

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Ryedale Vets Pickering
133 Eastgate Pickering North Yorkshire YO18 7DW 01751 472204 enquiries@ryedalevets.co.uk Website 15.35 miles
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Swanzdale Veterinary Care Centre
99 Scalby Road Scarborough North Yorkshire YO12 5QL 01723 363006 info@swanzdale.co.uk Website 15.52 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Falling Foss Sneaton Forest
Sneaton Forest And Falling Foss Area Is A Wonderful Walk, With The Falls And River Nearby. Great Entry Into Water Under Bridge For Dogs &Amp; Children To Go Off An Adventure. Foss Ln 2.85 miles

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Robin Hoods Bay
A Four-Mile Circular Walking Route Around Robin Hood's Bay. Robin Hood's Bay Is A Small Fishing Village And A Bay Located In The North York Moors National Park, 6 Miles South Of Whitby And 15 Miles North Of Scarborough On The Coast Of North Yorkshire. YO22 4RE 5.41 miles Once On The A171 Follow Signs For Whitby Then Robin Hood's Bay Is Signposted.

Boggle Hole Robin Hoodand#039;S Bay
This Walk Takes In The Delights Of The Robin Hood's Bay Beach And Town, As Well As The Undulating Farmland Away From The Coast. Part Of The Route Is Along The Picturesque Cinder Trail Which Follows The Gentle Route Of The Old Railway From Scarborough To Whitby, So Called As Some Of The Ballast Under The Rails Was Cinders Rather Than Stone. It Also Gives The Option To Shorten The Route By Continuing Along The Track Instead Of Looping Around The Hills. Mill Bank Whitby YO22 4UQ 5.82 miles Start At The Car Park For Boggle Hole, Heading Down To The Coast Path Via The Youth Hostel. Alternative Start Points Are In The Robin Hood'S Bay Town Car Parks.

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Runswick Bay
A Pleasant Two-Mile Linear Walk Along The Runswick Bay Clifftop To Enjoy Wide Views Over Runswick Bay And Port Mulgrave. It's An Easy Access Walk That Doesn't Descend To The Village Of Runswick Bay Itself, But Instead Follows The Cleveland Way National Trail As It Heads North Towards Staithes. TS13 5JF 6.52 miles From The A171, Join The B1266 Then The A174 Toward Runswick Bay.

Staithes And Port Mulgrave
A Walk Through Fields, Lanes And Along The Cliffs. Starting At The Old Fishing Village Of Staithes, You Will Follow The Cleveland Way National Trail For Part Of The Walk, Along To Port Mulgrave And The Coastal Views This Brings. TS13 5AD 8.69 miles Staithes Is Located Off The A174 Main Road, Between Whitby And Loftus.

Newtondale
Situated In The North Yorkshire Moors, This 6-Mile Circular Route Is A Forest Trail And With Woodland Scenery. Quiet Lanes, Forest Tracks And Paths Are All Things You Will Find On This Dog Walk Route. YO18 7NN 10.69 miles From Pickering, On The A170, Follow The A169 Road Heading North. Reach Lockton, Then Take Mill Bank Road, Braygate Lane, And Braygate Balk To Reach Levisham Station Car Park.

Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-2.7°C	-3.4°C	-3.7°C	-3.8°C	-2.7°C	2.1°C	6.2°C	8.6°C	8.5°C	7°C	3.7°C	2.4°C

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Temp	4.9°C	4.6°C	4.4°C	5.5°C	6.6°C	9.8°C	14.1°C	15.9°C	14.2°C	13.2°C	13°C	14°C
Feels Like	2.2°C	1.7°C	1.3°C	2.4°C	3.4°C	7.2°C	13.1°C	15.6°C	12.7°C	11.4°C	11.3°C	13.2°C

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