Welcome to Walden

Walden is a small village located in the North Yorkshire region of England. It is situated in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, surrounded by stunning natural beauty and picturesque landscapes. The village is known for its traditional stone-built houses, narrow streets, and charming atmosphere. It is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the countryside, go hiking, or simply relax in a peaceful environment.

One of the main attractions of Walden is its proximity to the River Wharfe, which runs through the village. The river is a popular spot for fishing, kayaking, and swimming, and there are several walking trails along its banks. The village also has a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century church of St. Oswald, which is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and medieval architecture. Other notable landmarks include the Walden Castle ruins, which date back to the 14th century, and the Walden Hall, a grand country house that has been converted into a hotel.

Despite its small size, Walden has a vibrant community and a range of amenities, including a post office, a village shop, and several pubs and restaurants. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a popular agricultural show in August and a Christmas market in December. Overall, Walden is a charming and welcoming village that offers visitors a taste of traditional English life in a stunning natural setting.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 8.1°C

Feels Like: 3.5°C

Wind: 23.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
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
Middleham Church Of England Aided School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marie Mann	Park Lane Middleham North Yorkshire DL8 4QX 01969623592 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
Leyburn Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Beveridge	Wensleydale Avenue Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5SD 1969623187 School Website
The Wensleydale School And Sixth Form Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Polley	Richmond Road Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5HY 01969622244 School Website
Spennithorne Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marie Mann	Spennithorne Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5PR 01969623474 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Horton-In-Ribblesdale Station Road, Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, BD24 0HH 14.25 Miles

Ribblehead Low Sleights Road, Near Ingleton, North Yorkshire, LA6 3AS 14.55 Miles

Garsdale Coal Road, Garsdale Head, Cumbria, LA10 5PP 15.10 Miles

Dent Coal Road, Cowgill, Cumbria, LA10 5RF 15.86 Miles

Settle Station Road, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9AA 16.84 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Redmire Private Hire 01969 625635 Beaulands Church Close, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4EQ 5.60 Miles
Peacock James Coal Merchant Private Hire 01969 650465 Riverside House, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3EF 6.84 Miles
Sharp Hill Private Hire 07710 812143 Sharp Hill Farm Park Lane, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4QY 7.40 Miles
Ure Cars 01677 448448 56 Maythorne Estate, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5DU 8.15 Miles
M Y Private Hire 01969 623596 River View/Hillfoot, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5PH 8.48 Miles
Horseless Carriage Services 01756 753123 Patricks Yard, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5NQ 11.56 Miles
Ladybird Private Hire 01765 688688 11 Swinton Terrace, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 4HS 13.17 Miles
Apex Private Hire 01765 650491 Maple Garth/Main St, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3SD 14.42 Miles
Country Private Hire Taxi Service 01969 667096 Garsdale House, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5PU 14.79 Miles
Stainforth Private Hire 01729 824888 Gooseker/The Green, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9PF 15.08 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Braidley - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newbiggin - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Horsehouse Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Burton - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Thoralby Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carlton - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Palmer Flatts - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aysgarth Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Carlton East End - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Scrafton Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Melmerby - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carperby West End - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swinnithwaite Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carperby Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Aysgarth Surgery	Aysgarth Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 3AA
Gp Extended Hours Service 2 01969 622391	Leyburn Medical Practice Brentwood Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5EP
Leyburn Medical Practice 01969 622391	Leyburn Medical Practice Brentwood Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5EP
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

Local Stores

Leyburn
11 Market Place
Leyburn
North Yorkshire
DL8 5BG
01969 622140
Store Website
7.95 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Equine Veterinary Ambulatory Service
Penhill Stud Penhill Farm West Witton Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 4ND 07596459797 equinevetservice@gmail.com Website 4.70 miles
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Bainbridge Vets Ltd
Station Surgery Askrigg Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 3BJ 01969 650263 reception@bainbridgevets.co.uk Website 6.73 miles
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Wensleydale Vets
Metcalfe Farms Washfold Road Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5JZ info@wensleydale_vets.com Website 8.05 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 8.23 miles
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Bainbridge Vets Ltd
Unit 3, Herriot Court Leyburn Business Park Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5QA 01969 650263 reception@bainbridgevets.co.uk Website 8.23 miles

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Swale Veterinary Llp
The Green Reeth Richmond North Yorkshire DL11 6SF 01748 826600/822389 swale.vets1@btopenworld.com 10.63 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Aysgarth Waterfalls
Take Approx 1.5-2 Hours. There Are 3 Beautiful Waterfalls To See Along The Way. Church Bankcentre Aysgarth Leyburn DL8 3TH 3.93 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 4.04 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.

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 11.17 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 11.48 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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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 11.52 miles

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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 13.92 miles

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-1.5°C	-2.8°C	-3.5°C	-3.6°C	-4.3°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.3°C	2.8°C	1.6°C	-2°C	-2.8°C
Feels Like	-7.5°C	-8.9°C	-9.9°C	-10.1°C	-9.9°C	-8.2°C	-4.6°C	-2.8°C	-1°C	-1.3°C	-5.6°C	-6.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Clear	Clear
Temp	-2.8°C	-2.8°C	-2.7°C	-2.6°C	-1.6°C	1.8°C	5.7°C	7.5°C	7.1°C	5.3°C	3.6°C	3.5°C
Feels Like	-7.1°C	-7.3°C	-7.4°C	-7.6°C	-6.7°C	-2.6°C	2.3°C	4.7°C	4.6°C	2.7°C	0.7°C	-0.1°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy
Temp	2.2°C	2°C	1.8°C	1.5°C	2.6°C	5.6°C	10.2°C	12.4°C	12.3°C	10.4°C	8.7°C	5°C
Feels Like	-1.6°C	-1.8°C	-2.1°C	-2.7°C	-1.8°C	1.7°C	7.3°C	10.2°C	10.1°C	7.9°C	6°C	1.8°C

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