Welcome to West Cowick

West Cowick is a small village located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles east of the town of Snaith and 5 miles west of the town of Goole. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The village also has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub.

The village of West Cowick has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, and was once home to a number of mills and a railway station. Today, the village is a peaceful and picturesque place to live, with a strong sense of community. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas fair.

West Cowick is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, with the River Aire and the River Ouse both nearby. The village is surrounded by fields and woodland, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The nearby town of Goole offers a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and a cinema. The village is also well-connected, with easy access to the M62 motorway and the cities of Leeds, York, and Hull.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 5.3°C

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Wind: 13 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
St Nicholas Church Of England Primary School West Tanfield Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Sarah Taylor	Mowbray Terrace West Tanfield Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 5JN 01677470329 School Website
North Stainley Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Louise Wallen	North Stainley Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 3HT 01765635276 School Website
Masham Church Of England Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Lawson-Ross	1 Millgate Market Place Masham Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 4EG 01765689200 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
Snape Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Wood	Ings Lane Snape Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 2TF 01677470380 School Website
Kirkby Malzeard Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Taylor	Kirkby Malzeard Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 3RT 01765658329 School Website
Cambian Spring Hill Other Independent Special School Ages:8-19 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Campbell	Palace Road Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 3HN 1765603320 School Website
Burneston Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Suzanne Smart	Burneston Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 2HX 01677423183 School Website
Thornton Watlass Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Wood	Thornton Watlass Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 4AH 01677422685 School Website
Ripon Grammar School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Webb	Clotherholme Road Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2DG 01765602647 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Thirsk Station Road, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4LS 8.99 Miles

Northallerton Boroughbridge Road, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8AN 10.67 Miles

Knaresborough Station Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 9AA 14.37 Miles

Starbeck High Street, Starbeck, North Yorkshire, HG2 7JA 14.70 Miles

Harrogate Station Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1TE 14.83 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ladybird Private Hire 01765 688688 11 Swinton Terrace, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 4HS 3.05 Miles
Apex Private Hire 01765 650491 Maple Garth/Main St, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3SD 3.85 Miles
Bills Taxis 01765 600709 9 Lark Hill Crescent, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2HN 4.77 Miles
Havacab 01765 646950 2 Doublegates Av, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2TP 4.87 Miles
Arrow Taxis 01765 608080 Unit B Ash Grove Industrial Estate, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2DJ 4.90 Miles
Shaun's Minibuses 01765 608090 Unit B/Ash Grove Ind Est, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2DJ 4.90 Miles
Dawsons Taxi 07971 023724 Darnborough Gate, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2TF 4.95 Miles
P And P Cars 01765 608532 34 North Rd, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1JR 5.14 Miles
A1 Cars 07710 832348 A/14 Allhallowgate, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1LF 5.38 Miles
Ripon City Market Taxis 01765 609909 Market Pl East, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1BP 5.45 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
West Tanfield Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:13:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
West Tanfield Old Po Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nosterfield - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mickley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aldburgh Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thornborough - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Stainley Po Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Well - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Azerley Lodge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Railway Station (Ripon) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sutton Howgrave - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grewelthorpe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Place (Masham) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Street D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Masham Po Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Masham Branch Surgery	Market Street Masham Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 4DZ
Dr Akester & Partners 01765 658298	The Holroyd Surgery Kirkby Malzeard Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 3SE
Gp Extended Access - Ripon 01765 690666	North House Surgery North Street Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1HL
Ripon And Masham Hub 01765 690666	North House Surgery North St Ripon HG4 1HL
North House Surgery 01765 690666	North House Surgery North House, North Street Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1HL

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Ripon
BP Service Station
Broadway
Ripon
HG4 1HJ
01765 609572
Store Website
5.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Yoredale Vets
High Burton Masham Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 4BS 01765 689422 enquiries@yoredalevets.co.uk Website 3.61 miles
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Sunley Raynes
Galphay Lane Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 3AJ 01765 645893 office@raftsolutions.co.uk Website 4.75 miles


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Sunley Raynes Farm
Galphay Lane Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 3AJ 01765 602396 equine@bishoptonequinevets.co.uk Website 4.75 miles

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Sandhill Veterinary Services Ltd
Bbp House, 14 Keld Close Barker Business Park Melmerby Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 5NB 01845 578710 vets@sandhillvet.co.uk Website 4.85 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 5.27 miles
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Forrest House Veterinary Group
Forest House Veterinary Group 13 North End Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1AF 01677 422124 gemma.gouder@forresthouse@veterinary.co.uk Website 5.90 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 2.57 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 6.07 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 11.44 miles This Walk Is Down Hollybank Lane Which Takes You Around The Outside Of The Castle Walls.

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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 13.18 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 14.11 miles Opposite Mother Shiptons Cave

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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 14.98 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	11.1°C	10°C	7°C	5.7°C	8.3°C	13.2°C	15.8°C	17.7°C	18.8°C	18.7°C	16°C	13.7°C
Feels Like	9.8°C	8.8°C	5.3°C	4.1°C	7.2°C	12.7°C	15.7°C	17.6°C	18.8°C	18.7°C	16.1°C	13.8°C

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