Welcome to Starbotton

Starbotton is a small village located in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England. It is situated in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and is surrounded by stunning natural beauty. The village is known for its picturesque setting, with traditional stone-built houses and a charming village green. The River Wharfe runs through the village, adding to its idyllic atmosphere.

One of the main attractions of Starbotton is the nearby Buckden Pike, which offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The peak is a popular destination for hikers and walkers, with several trails leading to the summit. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Michael and All Angels Church. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a Norman doorway and a 14th-century font.

Despite its small size, Starbotton has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local events throughout the year. The village hosts an annual scarecrow festival, where residents create their own scarecrows and display them around the village. There is also a traditional village fete, which includes games, stalls, and a barbecue. Overall, Starbotton is a charming and peaceful village that offers visitors a glimpse into rural life in North Yorkshire.

Local Schools

School	Details
Kettlewell Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Claire Greenwood Mr Chris Parkhouse	Kettlewell Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 5HX 01756760280 School Website
Upper Wharfedale School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Catherine Reeves	Wharfeside Avenue Threshfield Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 5BS 01756752215 School Website
Grassington Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Greenwood And Mr Chris Parkhouse	Acre Lane Grassington Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 5LB 01756752365 School Website
Threshfield School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Harper	Low Road Threshfield Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 5NP 01756752348 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
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
Fountains Earth Lofthouse Church Of England Endowed Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Thornber	Fountains Earth Lofthouse Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 5RZ 01423755289 School Website
Cracoe And Rylstone Voluntary Controlled Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Greenwood Mr Chris Parkhouse	Cracoe Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 6LQ 01756730259 School Website
Burnsall Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Greenwood And Chris Parkhouse	Burnsall Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 6BP 01756720273 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Horton-In-Ribblesdale Station Road, Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, BD24 0HH 9.29 Miles

Settle Station Road, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9AA 10.90 Miles

Ribblehead Low Sleights Road, Near Ingleton, North Yorkshire, LA6 3AS 11.26 Miles

Giggleswick Off A65, Giggleswick, North Yorkshire, BD24 0EA 11.83 Miles

Hellifield Station Road, Hellifield, North Yorkshire, BD23 4HN 12.59 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Horseless Carriage Services 01756 753123 Patricks Yard, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5NQ 7.36 Miles
Stainforth Private Hire 01729 824888 Gooseker/The Green, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9PF 9.35 Miles
Peacock James Coal Merchant Private Hire 01969 650465 Riverside House, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3EF 9.67 Miles
Settle Taxis 01729 822219 Unit C, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9BP 10.95 Miles
Redmire Private Hire 01969 625635 Beaulands Church Close, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4EQ 11.52 Miles
Austwick Taxis 015242 51364 Bridge House Barn, Austwick, North Yorkshire, LA2 8BY 12.21 Miles
Sharp Hill Private Hire 07710 812143 Sharp Hill Farm Park Lane, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4QY 13.08 Miles
Ure Cars 01677 448448 56 Maythorne Estate, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5DU 14.08 Miles
M Y Private Hire 01969 623596 River View/Hillfoot, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5PH 14.27 Miles
202020 Taxis Skipton 01756 202020 Keighley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2NS 14.69 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Starbotton D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Kettlewell Village Store D Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Grassington Medical Centre	9 Station Road Grassington Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 5LS
Aysgarth Surgery	Aysgarth Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 3AA
Central Dales Practice 01969 667200	Central Dales Practice The Health Centre Hawes North Yorkshire DL8 3QR
Townhead Surgery 01729 822611	Townhead Surgery Townhead Settle North Yorkshire BD24 9JA
Townhead Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Town Head Settle BD24 9JA

Local Stores

Settle Market Sq
Market Place
Settle
North Yorkshire
BD24 9EF
01729 822639
Store Website
10.74 miles

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SPAR Threshfield
Kettlewell Road
Skipton
BD23 5PL
01756 753578
Store Website
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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 10.01 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 10.72 miles
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Dalehead Services Llp
22 Station Road Settle North Yorkshire BD24 9AA 01729 823538 info@daleheadvetgroup.co.uk Website 10.90 miles
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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 13.06 miles
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Bishopton Veterinary Group Llp
Bridgehousegate Pateley Bridge Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 5HN 01423 712080 pateley@bishoptonvets.co.uk Website 13.92 miles
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Wensleydale Vets
Metcalfe Farms Washfold Road Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5JZ info@wensleydale_vets.com Website 14.07 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 6.94 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 7.37 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.

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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 9.44 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 9.57 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.

Skipton Castle Woods
The Bailey Skipton Lancashire BD23 1UA 14.30 miles

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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 14.64 miles

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