Welcome to Thwaite

Thwaite is a small village located in the heart of the North Yorkshire Dales. It is a picturesque village that is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields. The village is home to a small community of people who are proud of their heritage and the natural beauty that surrounds them. Thwaite is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the stunning countryside and enjoy the peace and tranquility of this rural retreat.

One of the main attractions of Thwaite is the stunning scenery that surrounds the village. The village is located in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, which is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and stunning natural beauty. Visitors to Thwaite can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also home to a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, where visitors can sample some of the local cuisine and enjoy a drink or two.

Thwaite is a village that is steeped in history and tradition. The village has a rich cultural heritage, and visitors can explore the local museums and galleries to learn more about the history of the area. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. Thwaite is a village that is proud of its heritage, and visitors can experience the unique charm and character of this rural retreat.

Local Schools

School	Details
Gunnerside Methodist Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Gordon Stainsby	Gunnerside Richmond North Yorkshire DL11 6LE 01748886321 School Website
Hawes Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrea Walker	Town Head Hawes North Yorkshire DL8 3RQ 1969667308 School Website
Askrigg Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Charlotte Harper	Yorebridge Askrigg Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 3BJ 01969650331 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
Reeth Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Gordon Stainsby	Healaugh Road Reeth Richmond North Yorkshire DL11 6SP 01748884308 School Website
Kirkby Stephen Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Capstick	Nateby Road Kirkby Stephen Cumbria CA17 4AE 01768371387 School Website
Kirkby Stephen Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Gary Hartley	Christian Head Kirkby Stephen Cumbria CA17 4HA 01768371693 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
Bowes Hutchinsons C Of E Aided School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Gibson	Bowes Barnard Castle Durham DL12 9LG 01833628291 School Website
Brough Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Phil Cooper	Church Brough Kirkby Stephen Cumbria CA17 4EW 01768341284 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Garsdale Coal Road, Garsdale Head, Cumbria, LA10 5PP 7.59 Miles

Kirkby Stephen Wiseber Road, Near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4LE 9.67 Miles

Dent Coal Road, Cowgill, Cumbria, LA10 5RF 10.72 Miles

Ribblehead Low Sleights Road, Near Ingleton, North Yorkshire, LA6 3AS 13.33 Miles

Horton-In-Ribblesdale Station Road, Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, BD24 0HH 16.79 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Peacock James Coal Merchant Private Hire 01969 650465 Riverside House, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3EF 5.62 Miles
Country Private Hire Taxi Service 01969 667096 Garsdale House, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5PU 6.85 Miles
Prima Taxis 017683 72557 22 The Crescent, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4AF 9.56 Miles
Redmire Private Hire 01969 625635 Beaulands Church Close, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4EQ 10.63 Miles
B D Taxis 017683 71682 1 Riverside Cottages, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4PH 11.88 Miles
Dale's Travel 015396 25555 Nun House, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5QY 13.46 Miles
Ure Cars 01677 448448 56 Maythorne Estate, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5DU 14.66 Miles
On Time Taxis 07917 801878 56 Mary Fell, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5AW 14.86 Miles
Ladycab Taxis 01539 266002 30 Bainbridge Rd, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5AU 15.07 Miles
Sharp Hill Private Hire 07710 812143 Sharp Hill Farm Park Lane, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4QY 15.56 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Thwaite Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Angram - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Muker - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Keld - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Stonedale - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Millbridge - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gunnerside - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Simonstone Hawes Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sedbusk Leyburn - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stone House Hawes - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hardraw - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Appersett - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bowbridge - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hawes Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Place Hawes Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Central Dales Practice 01969 667200	Central Dales Practice The Health Centre Hawes North Yorkshire DL8 3QR
Reeth Medical Centre 01748 884396	Reeth Surgery Reeth Richmond North Yorkshire DL11 6SU
Aysgarth Surgery	Aysgarth Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 3AA
Upper Eden Medical Practice 01768 371369	The Health Centre Silver Street Kirkby Stephen Cumbria CA17 4RB
Brough Medical Centre	Main Street Brough Kirkby Stephen Cumbria CA17 4AY

Local Stores

Kirkby Stephen
Redmayne Road
Kirkby Stephen
Cumbria
CA17 4RL
01768 372176
Store Website
9.97 miles

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SPAR Hawes
Market Place
Main Street
Hawes
DL8 3QX
01969 667232
Store Website
5.4 miles

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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 5.59 miles
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Swale Veterinary Llp
The Green Reeth Richmond North Yorkshire DL11 6SF 01748 826600/822389 swale.vets1@btopenworld.com 9.19 miles

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Pendragon Vets Ltd
Hamilton House St. Lukes Road Kirkby Stephen Cumbria CA17 4HT 01768 371 359 vets@pendragonvets.co.uk Website 10.07 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 12.44 miles
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Wensleydale Vets
Metcalfe Farms Washfold Road Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5JZ info@wensleydale_vets.com Website 13.41 miles

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Farm Gate Veterinary Services Ltd
14 Long Lane Sedbergh Cumbria LA10 5AH 01539 620335 14.86 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 1.14 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 9.46 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.

Aysgarth Waterfalls
Take Approx 1.5-2 Hours. There Are 3 Beautiful Waterfalls To See Along The Way. Church Bankcentre Aysgarth Leyburn DL8 3TH 9.49 miles

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Coldberry And Low Force
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 17.43 miles Walk To &Quot;Snaisgill&Quot; From The Village And You Can Keep On Track, Its All Sign Posted.

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Middleton To Mickleton
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 17.43 miles

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Stanhope Gate
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 17.43 miles Start From The Tourist Information Centre.

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