Welcome to Stean

Stean is a small village located in the North Yorkshire region of England. It is situated in the heart of the North York Moors National Park, which is known for its stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green forests, and picturesque streams, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Stean is home to a number of historic landmarks and attractions, including the ruins of the 12th-century Stean Abbey, which was once a thriving monastery. Visitors can explore the ruins and learn about the history of the abbey, which played an important role in the religious and cultural life of the region. Other notable attractions in Stean include the nearby village of Goathland, which is famous for its connections to the popular TV series, "Heartbeat."

Despite its small size, Stean offers a range of amenities and services for visitors, including a number of cozy bed and breakfasts, traditional pubs, and local shops. The village is also a popular starting point for hiking and cycling trails, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an active outdoor adventure, Stean is a charming and welcoming destination that is sure to delight visitors of all ages.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
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
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
Glasshouses Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Thornber	Glasshouses Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 5QH 01423711440 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
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
Threshfield School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Harper	Low Road Threshfield Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 5NP 01756752348 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
Grewelthorpe Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Pamela Acheson	Cross Hills Grewelthorpe Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 3BH 1765658287 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Skipton Broughton Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1RT 15.11 Miles

Gargrave Church Street, Gargrave, North Yorkshire, BD23 3NE 15.56 Miles

Ilkley Station Plaza, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8HF 16.18 Miles

Ben Rhydding Station Approach, Ben Rhydding, West Yorkshire, LS29 8ET 16.26 Miles

Horton-In-Ribblesdale Station Road, Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, BD24 0HH 17.53 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Horseless Carriage Services 01756 753123 Patricks Yard, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5NQ 8.05 Miles
Apex Private Hire 01765 650491 Maple Garth/Main St, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3SD 8.83 Miles
Sharp Hill Private Hire 07710 812143 Sharp Hill Farm Park Lane, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4QY 9.06 Miles
Ladybird Private Hire 01765 688688 11 Swinton Terrace, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 4HS 9.48 Miles
M Y Private Hire 01969 623596 River View/Hillfoot, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5PH 10.29 Miles
Ure Cars 01677 448448 56 Maythorne Estate, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5DU 10.78 Miles
Redmire Private Hire 01969 625635 Beaulands Church Close, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4EQ 11.07 Miles
Havacab 01765 646950 2 Doublegates Av, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2TP 13.04 Miles
Bills Taxis 01765 600709 9 Lark Hill Crescent, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2HN 13.21 Miles
Arrow Taxis 01765 608080 Unit B Ash Grove Industrial Estate, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2DJ 13.28 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Nidderdale Group Practice 01423 711369	Feastfield Medical Centre King St, Pateley Bridge Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 5AT
Grassington Medical Centre	9 Station Road Grassington Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 5LS
Dr Akester & Partners 01765 658298	The Holroyd Surgery Kirkby Malzeard Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 3SE
Masham Branch Surgery	Market Street Masham Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 4DZ
The Grange Medical Centre	The Grange Medical Centre Dacre Banks Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 4DX

Local Stores

Masham
7 Leyburn Road
Masham
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 4ER
01765 689087
Store Website
9.65 miles

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SPAR Chandler
High Street
Pateley Bridge
Harrogate
HG3 5AP
01423 712003
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bishopton Veterinary Group Llp
Bridgehousegate Pateley Bridge Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 5HN 01423 712080 pateley@bishoptonvets.co.uk Website 6.64 miles
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Eclipse Equine Veterinary Practice
Bewerley Riding Centre Bewerley Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 5JA 01765 658635 richard@eclipseequine.co.uk Website 7.34 miles
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Open Wide Equine Dentistry Also Sally Kingsley Vet Equine Dentistry
Fellbeck Nr Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 5EN 8.34 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 9.13 miles
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Yoredale Vets
High Burton Masham Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 4BS 01765 689422 enquiries@yoredalevets.co.uk Website 10.41 miles
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Yoredale Vets
Unit 1/2 Leyburn Business Park Harmby Road Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5QA 01969 623024 enquiries@yoredalevets.co.uk Website 10.58 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 7.86 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 7.89 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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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 9.26 miles

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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 10.50 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 10.60 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 10.68 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.

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