Welcome to Smelthouses

Smelthouses is a small village located in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in North Yorkshire, England. The village is situated on the River Nidd and is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 17th-century Smelthouse Hall, which is now a private residence.

One of the main attractions in Smelthouses is the nearby Coldstones Cut, a large sculpture created by artist Andrew Sabin. The sculpture is made from limestone and stands at 140 feet tall, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can walk up to the top of the sculpture and take in the panoramic views, making it a popular spot for photographers and nature lovers.

Smelthouses is also home to a number of local businesses, including a pub, a tearoom, and a farm shop. The village is known for its locally sourced produce, including meat, cheese, and vegetables. Visitors can sample these products at the various food and drink establishments in the village, or purchase them to take home as souvenirs. Overall, Smelthouses is a charming village with plenty to offer visitors looking to explore the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 14°C

Feels Like: 11.6°C

Wind: 21 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Summerbridge Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicholas Coates	Summerbridge Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 4JN 01423780446 School Website
Glasshouses Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Thornber	Glasshouses Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 5QH 01423711440 School Website
St Cuthberts Church Of England Primary School Pateley Bridge Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Thornber	King Street Pateley Bridge Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 5LE 01423711407 School Website
Nidderdale High School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Kath Jordan	Low Wath Road Pateley Bridge Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 5HL 01423711246 School Website
Darley Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Coates	Darley Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 2PZ 01423780234 School Website
Dacre Braithwaite Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Dobbs	Braithwaite Summerbridge Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 4AN 1423780285 School Website
Belmont Grosvenor School Other Independent School Ages:1-11 Head Teacher Mr Nathan Sadler	Swarcliffe Hall Birstwith Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 2JG 1423771029 School Website
Bishop Thornton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Kirkman	Colber Lane Bishop Thornton Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 3JR 01423770185 School Website
Birstwith Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Kirkman	Wreaks Road Birstwith Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 2NJ 01423770554 School Website
Fountains Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Pamela Acheson	Grantley Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 3PJ 1765620631 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Harrogate Station Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1TE 8.76 Miles

Starbeck High Street, Starbeck, North Yorkshire, HG2 7JA 9.68 Miles

Hornbeam Park Hookstone Road, Hornbeam Park, North Yorkshire, HG2 8QT 9.94 Miles

Knaresborough Station Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 9AA 10.46 Miles

Pannal Station Road, Pannal, North Yorkshire, HG3 1JN 10.52 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
3 Way Chauffeur Cars 01423 771512 15 Brookfield Crescent, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2EE 5.38 Miles
Airport And Private Hire 01423 771273 62 Hollins La, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2HH 5.64 Miles
Apex Private Hire 01765 650491 Maple Garth/Main St, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3SD 6.46 Miles
A1 Executive And Airport Transfers 07951 123456 38 Norwich Dr, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2TQ 7.32 Miles
Mpv Travel 0800 781 4065 60 Southfield Avenue, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2NR 7.55 Miles
Havacab 01765 646950 2 Doublegates Av, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2TP 7.64 Miles
Harrogate Hackney Carriage Association 01423 303030 17 Westville Oval, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 3JN 7.66 Miles
Abbey Executive Cars 07970 617220 49 Over Nidd, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 3DB 7.68 Miles
A And B Cars 01765 603020 Unit 2 21 North Street, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2JY 7.74 Miles
A 'N' B Cars 01765 603020 Unit 2 21 North Street, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2JY 7.74 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Smelthouses Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Low Laithe D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitehouse Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wilsill D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New York D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fellbeck D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Summerbridge Po Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Glasshouses Po Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blazefield D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dacre Village D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Dacre Hill D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Grange Medical Centre	The Grange Medical Centre Dacre Banks Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 4DX
Nidderdale Group Practice 01423 711369	Feastfield Medical Centre King St, Pateley Bridge Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 5AT
Spring Gables Surgery	Spring Gables Surgery Clint Bank Birstwith Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 3AJ
Winksey Cottage, Hampsthwaite	Winksey Cottage High Street Hampstwaite Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 2EU
Dr Akester & Partners 01765 658298	The Holroyd Surgery Kirkby Malzeard Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 3SE

Local Stores

Jennyfield Drive
Jenny Field Drive
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 2XS
01423 566988
Store Website
7.70 miles

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SPAR Chandler
High Street
Pateley Bridge
Harrogate
HG3 5AP
01423 712003
Store Website
2.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Open Wide Equine Dentistry Also Sally Kingsley Vet Equine Dentistry
Fellbeck Nr Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 5EN 0.75 miles

Animals Treated
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Eclipse Equine Veterinary Practice
Bewerley Riding Centre Bewerley Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 5JA 01765 658635 richard@eclipseequine.co.uk Website 2.29 miles
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Bishopton Veterinary Group Llp
Bridgehousegate Pateley Bridge Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 5HN 01423 712080 pateley@bishoptonvets.co.uk Website 2.56 miles
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Sunley Raynes
Galphay Lane Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 3AJ 01765 645893 office@raftsolutions.co.uk Website 7.05 miles


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Sunley Raynes Farm
Galphay Lane Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 3AJ 01765 602396 equine@bishoptonequinevets.co.uk Website 7.05 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 7.51 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Thruscross Resevoir
Amazing Walk Covering Variety Of Terrains Such As Small Beaches, Fern Bordered Paths And Fields, Great Forestry Tracks And Amazing Views.This Is An Ideal Route For Someone Who Wants To Provide Lots Of Stimulation For Their Dogs, Or Enjoys Taking Photos. Thruscross Reservoir Lancashire 4.88 miles

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Studley Royal Deer Park
Walk Through Deer Park, Possible Encounters With Deer Of Varying Sizes. Chair Walk Ripon Lancashire HG4 3DY 5.91 miles Studley Royal Car Park Is Accessible Through Studley Roger Village

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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 5.93 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 8.46 miles

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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 9.00 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 10.09 miles Opposite Mother Shiptons Cave

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-0.1°C	-1°C	-1.9°C	-2.5°C	-2.4°C	2.7°C	7.2°C	9.7°C	9.7°C	8.3°C	5.9°C	5.1°C
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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Temp	13.5°C	12.5°C	11°C	9.3°C	8°C	7.1°C	6.4°C	6.7°C	6.5°C	5.7°C	2.8°C	7.3°C
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