Welcome to Whaw

Whaw is a small village located in the district of Richmondshire, North Yorkshire. The village is situated in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, surrounded by stunning landscapes and natural beauty. The village is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it a perfect destination for those seeking a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is home to a small community of locals who are friendly and welcoming to visitors.

One of the main attractions of Whaw is the River Swale, which runs through the village. The river is a popular spot for fishing, and visitors can enjoy a peaceful afternoon by the riverbank. The village is also surrounded by beautiful walking trails, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The Pennine Way, a long-distance footpath that runs from Derbyshire to Scotland, passes through the village, making it a popular destination for hikers and walkers.

Whaw is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. The village church, St. Mary's, dates back to the 12th century and is a beautiful example of Norman architecture. The village also has a number of traditional stone cottages, which add to the charm and character of the village. Overall, Whaw is a beautiful and peaceful village that offers visitors a chance to escape the stresses of modern life and enjoy the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales.

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
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
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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lesley Ann Box	Birch Road Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 8JR 1833637029 School Website
Barnard Castle School Other Independent School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mr Anthony Jackson	Newgate Barnard Castle Durham DL12 8UN 01833690222 School Website
Montalbo Nursery And Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Christopher Minikin	Fairfield Road Barnard Castle Durham DL12 8TN 01833637718 School Website
Green Lane Church Of England Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Robert Goffee	Green Lane Barnard Castle Durham DL12 8LG 01833690298 School Website
Teesdale School And Sixth Form Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Anna Cleckner	Prospect Place Barnard Castle DL12 8HH 1833638166 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
Cotherstone Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Dr Lindsey Kidd	Cotherstone Barnard Castle Durham DL12 9QB 01833650491 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kirkby Stephen Wiseber Road, Near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4LE 13.90 Miles

Garsdale Coal Road, Garsdale Head, Cumbria, LA10 5PP 14.64 Miles

Dent Coal Road, Cowgill, Cumbria, LA10 5RF 17.76 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Redmire Private Hire 01969 625635 Beaulands Church Close, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4EQ 9.46 Miles
Peacock James Coal Merchant Private Hire 01969 650465 Riverside House, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3EF 9.56 Miles
Amalgamated Taxis 01748 825112 Unit 16/Greenbelt Holdings/Borough Rd, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4SX 11.55 Miles
Ure Cars 01677 448448 56 Maythorne Estate, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5DU 11.94 Miles
M Y Private Hire 01969 623596 River View/Hillfoot, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5PH 13.04 Miles
Prima Taxis 017683 72557 22 The Crescent, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4AF 13.17 Miles
A C Taxis 01833 660304 Beckside, Darlington, Durham, DL2 3PQ 13.25 Miles
Sharp Hill Private Hire 07710 812143 Sharp Hill Farm Park Lane, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4QY 13.48 Miles
Country Private Hire Taxi Service 01969 667096 Garsdale House, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5PU 13.89 Miles
B D Taxis 017683 71682 1 Riverside Cottages, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4PH 15.11 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Gunnerside - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hurst Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Reeth Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Millbridge - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Reeth Medical Centre 01748 884396	Reeth Surgery Reeth Richmond North Yorkshire DL11 6SU
Barnard Castle Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Victoria Road Barnard Castle DL12 8HT
Barnard Castle Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Victoria Road Barnard Castle DL12 8HT
Barnard Castle Surgery 01833 690707	Barnard Castle Surgery Victoria Road Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 8HT
Aysgarth Surgery	Aysgarth Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 3AA

Local Stores

Barnard Castle
17 Horsemarket
Barnard Castle
Durham
DL12 8LY
01833 637113
shop.4611@coop.co.uk
Store Website
8.92 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Swale Veterinary Llp
The Green Reeth Richmond North Yorkshire DL11 6SF 01748 826600/822389 swale.vets1@btopenworld.com 4.76 miles

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Castle Veterinary Surgeons
Montalbo Road Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 8ED 01833 695695 ENQUIRIES@CASTLEVETS.NET Website 8.95 miles
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Bainbridge Vets Ltd
Station Surgery Askrigg Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 3BJ 01969 650263 reception@bainbridgevets.co.uk Website 9.00 miles
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Wensleydale Vets
Metcalfe Farms Washfold Road Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5JZ info@wensleydale_vets.com Website 10.58 miles

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Swale Veterinary Llp
Fairfield Way Gallowfields Trading Estate Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 4TB 01748 826600/822389 swale.vets1@btopenworld.com 11.46 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 11.52 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 6.29 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 9.96 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 10.06 miles

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Coldberry And Low Force
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 13.27 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 13.27 miles

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Stanhope Gate
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 13.27 miles Start From The Tourist Information Centre.

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