Welcome to Westow

Westow is a small village located in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Howardian Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Westow is a picturesque village with a population of around 200 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

Westow has a rich history dating back to the 11th century. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book and was once home to a castle. Today, the village is home to a number of historic buildings, including St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The village also has a pub, The Blacksmiths Arms, which is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.

Westow is a peaceful and tranquil village, offering a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is surrounded by stunning countryside, with plenty of walking and cycling routes to explore. The village is also within easy reach of a number of other attractions, including the historic city of York and the North York Moors National Park. Whether you're looking for a relaxing break or an active holiday, Westow is the perfect destination.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 15.4°C

Feels Like: 15.4°C

Wind: 21.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Leavening Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sian Mitchell	Back Lane Leavening Malton North Yorkshire YO17 9SW 01653658313 School Website
Welburn Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Helen Thomson	Welburn York North Yorkshire YO60 7DX 01653618301 School Website
Langton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Ray	Langton Malton North Yorkshire YO17 9QP 01653658236 School Website
Foston Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Moore	Foston York North Yorkshire YO60 7QB 01653618265 School Website
Norton College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Tim Johnson	Langton Road Norton Malton North Yorkshire YO17 9PT 01653693296 School Website
Norton Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Liz Parker	Grove Street Norton Malton North Yorkshire YO17 9BG 01653692104 School Website
Malton School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Rob Williams	Middlecave Road Malton North Yorkshire YO17 7NH 01653692828 School Website
Bugthorpe Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Bracken Holtby	Bugthorpe York East Riding Of Yorkshire YO41 1QQ 01759368247 School Website
Amotherby Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs R Wanless	Meadowfield Amotherby Malton North Yorkshire YO17 6TG 01653693675 School Website
St Mary's Catholic Primary School - A Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Helen Davenport	Highfield Road Malton North Yorkshire YO17 7DB 1653692274 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Malton Railway Street, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 9RD 4.33 Miles

York Station Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1AB 12.91 Miles

Poppleton Station Road, Upper Poppleton, North Yorkshire, YO26 6PZ 14.10 Miles

Hutton Cranswick Station Road, Hutton Cranswick, East Riding Of Yorkshire, YO25 5HP 17.69 Miles

Driffield Middle Street South, Driffield, East Riding Of Yorkshire, YO25 7PX 17.70 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Executive Taxis 07808 056630 Stonehaven Cottages, York, North Yorkshire, YO60 7PE 2.70 Miles
Brooklands Vintage Cars 01653 695012 85 Welham Road, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 9DS 4.04 Miles
Ryedale Taxis 01653 600026 Railway Station, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7PD 4.27 Miles
Rydale Taxis 01653 600026 Norton Road, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 9RD 4.30 Miles
1St Car Leasing 0845 521 1646 River House, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7NR 4.38 Miles
Vale Taxis 01653 698900 4A Welham Road, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 9DR 4.39 Miles
Tony's Taxis 01653 699055 5 Ryedale Close, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 9DQ 4.40 Miles
Station Taxis Ltd 01653 696969 Station Garage, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 9HS 4.46 Miles
121 Taxis 01653 690121 11 St. Michael St, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7LJ 4.49 Miles
Car Leasing Uk 01653 604300 Third Floor, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7DP 4.49 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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York Road Leavening D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Derwent Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Norton Road Norton Malton YO17 9RF
Derwent Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Norton Road Norton Malton YO17 9RF
Derwent Extended Access Hub 01653 600069	Norton Road Norton Malton North Yorkshire YO17 9RF
Derwent Practice 01635 600069	Derwent Surgery Norton Road, Norton Malton North Yorkshire YO17 9RF
Malton Community Hospital Bcsc	Malton General Hospital Malton YO17 7NG

Local Stores

Stamford Bridge
4 The Square
Stamford Bridge
York
East Riding Of Yorkshire
YO41 1AF
01759 371697
Store Website
6.53 miles

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SPAR Brockfield
52 - 54 Brockfield Park Drive
York
YO31 9ER
01904620782
Store Website
10.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Station House Vets
Teal House Welburn York North Yorkshire YO60 7EP 01653 618303 admin@stationhousevets.co.uk Website 1.96 miles
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Castle Farm Vets
Unit 5 Enterprise Business Park York Road Industrial Estate Malton North Yorkshire YO17 6AB 3.54 miles


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Equine Reproductive Services (Uk) Ltd
Trigger Castle Braygate Street Swinton Malton North Yorkshire YO17 6QT 01653668190 office@ersvet.co.uk Website 3.90 miles

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Minster Equine Veterinary Clinic - Malton
Bottom Yard, Wold House Stables Langton Road Norton Malton North Yorkshire YO17 9QG 01653 695 076 malton@minstervets.co.uk Website 4.04 miles
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Baker Mcveigh And Abbott Ltd
Derwent Mount 6 York Road Malton York YO17 6AX 01653 919001 maltonoffice@baker-mcveigh.co.uk Website 4.13 miles

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Minster Veterinary Practice, Mount Branch
Middlecave House 89 Middlecave Road Malton North Yorkshire YO17 7NQ 01653 600079 mountvet@btconnect.com Website 4.52 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Castle Howard Arboretum
Unnamed Road Lancashire 4.21 miles

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Hagg Wood
A Lovely Wood To Walk Through. Can Be Muddy And Flooded If It Has Rained Recently. Connected To Route 66 Cycle Way That Goes From York City. Hagg Wood Can Be Accessed From Dunnington By Walking Along Intake Lane (Where There Is Some Free Parking) Or From Hagg Lane (Again There’S Free Parking) Hagg Wood Parking Hagg Ln York Lancashire YO19 5PE 9.36 miles

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River Foss Huntington
33 Vesper Walk Huntington York YO32 9SZ 10.12 miles

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Wheldrake Woods
A Very Picturesque Dog Friendly Walk. There Are A Number Of Different Circular Walks, The Main Path Is Wide With A Number Of Side Paths To Venture Off Into The Woods A Little More. There Are Route For Horses So Something To Watch Out For With The Dogs. Parking Is Available In The Woods, Just Follow The Single Road Down - Broad Highway. Wheldrake Wood Lancashire 13.07 miles

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The Knavesmire (York Racecourse)
This Vast, Open Grass Area Is Open To The Walking Public, Presumably When It's Not Race Day. 48 Knavesmire Cres York Lancashire YO23 1ET 13.60 miles Vast Open Space Around York Race Course, Plenty Of Dog Walkers With Great Open Space Of Off Lead Fun.

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Dalby Forest
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Dalby Forest. The Woodcock Way Circular Walk Is Located Near Pickering, North Yorkshire, And Features Beautiful Wild Flowers. YO18 7LT 15.10 miles Follow The A169 Pickering To Whitby Road. Look Out For The Brown Tourist Signs.

Weather Forecast

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Temp	-0.1°C	-1°C	-1.9°C	-2.5°C	-2.4°C	2.7°C	7.2°C	9.7°C	9.7°C	8.3°C	5.9°C	5.1°C
Feels Like	-2.7°C	-3.4°C	-3.7°C	-3.8°C	-2.7°C	2.1°C	6.2°C	8.6°C	8.5°C	7°C	3.7°C	2.4°C

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	4.9°C	4.6°C	4.4°C	5.5°C	6.6°C	9.8°C	14.1°C	15.9°C	14.2°C	13.2°C	13°C	14°C
Feels Like	2.2°C	1.7°C	1.3°C	2.4°C	3.4°C	7.2°C	13.1°C	15.6°C	12.7°C	11.4°C	11.3°C	13.2°C

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Temp	13.5°C	12.5°C	11°C	9.3°C	8°C	7.1°C	6.4°C	6.7°C	6.5°C	5.7°C	2.8°C	7.3°C
Feels Like	12.2°C	10.8°C	8.9°C	6.7°C	4.8°C	3.3°C	2.3°C	2.6°C	2.6°C	1.8°C	-1.5°C	4.3°C

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