Welcome to Whitsundale Beck

Whitsundale Beck is a small river that flows through the North Yorkshire Moors National Park in northern England. The river is approximately 10 miles long and is a tributary of the River Rye. The river is known for its clear waters and is a popular spot for fishing, particularly for brown trout and grayling. The surrounding area is also popular for hiking and walking, with several trails passing through the valley.

The valley of Whitsundale Beck is a beautiful and tranquil place, with rolling hills and lush greenery. The river itself is surrounded by trees and bushes, providing a natural habitat for a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and herons. The valley is also home to several small villages, including Whaw, which is located at the head of the valley. The village has a small church and a pub, and is a popular starting point for walks in the area.

Despite its beauty, Whitsundale Beck is not without its challenges. The river is prone to flooding during heavy rain, and the surrounding hills can be treacherous in bad weather. However, for those who are prepared to take on the challenges, the valley of Whitsundale Beck is a truly magical place, with stunning scenery and a rich natural heritage.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
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
Gunnerside Methodist Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Gordon Stainsby
Gunnerside
Richmond
North Yorkshire
DL11 6LE
01748886321
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
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
Warcop C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sally Linsley
Warcop
Appleby In Westmorland
Cumbria
CA16 6NX
01768341471
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
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
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kirkby Stephen
Wiseber Road, Near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4LE
6.17 Miles
Garsdale
Coal Road, Garsdale Head, Cumbria, LA10 5PP
8.29 Miles
Dent
Coal Road, Cowgill, Cumbria, LA10 5RF
11.73 Miles
Appleby
Clifford Street, Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6TT
15.05 Miles
Ribblehead
Low Sleights Road, Near Ingleton, North Yorkshire, LA6 3AS
15.27 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Prima Taxis
017683 72557
22 The Crescent, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4AF
5.82 Miles
Country Private Hire Taxi Service
01969 667096
Garsdale House, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5PU
7.58 Miles
B D Taxis
017683 71682
1 Riverside Cottages, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4PH
8.10 Miles
Peacock James Coal Merchant Private Hire
01969 650465
Riverside House, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3EF
9.51 Miles
J V R Taxis
017683 52382
Mid Town Farmhouse, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6LU
13.16 Miles
On Time Taxis
07917 801878
56 Mary Fell, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5AW
13.97 Miles
Dale's Travel
015396 25555
Nun House, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5QY
14.08 Miles
Ladycab Taxis
01539 266002
30 Bainbridge Rd, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5AU
14.12 Miles
Redmire Private Hire
01969 625635
Beaulands Church Close, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4EQ
14.19 Miles
Appleby Taxis
017683 52772
Unit 3/Horsepower House/Crosscroft Ind Est, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6HX
14.38 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Keld - D
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Thwaite
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Outhgill D
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Muker - D
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Cooperhillgate D
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Nateby D
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Hartley D
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Bullgill D
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Slip Inn D
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Park Terrace D
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South Road Kirkby Stephen D
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Market Street (Lcp)
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
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
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
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Local Stores

Kirkby Stephen
Redmayne Road
Kirkby Stephen
Cumbria
CA17 4RL
01768 372176
Store Website
6.19 miles
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SPAR Gregson Kirkby Stephen
35-41
High Street
Kirkby Stephen
CA17 4SG
01768 371353
Store Website
5.9 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pendragon Vets Ltd
Hamilton House
St. Lukes Road
Kirkby Stephen
Cumbria
CA17 4HT
01768 371 359
vets@pendragonvets.co.uk
Website
6.30 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Bainbridge Vets Ltd
Station Surgery
Askrigg
Leyburn
North Yorkshire
DL8 3BJ
01969 650263
reception@bainbridgevets.co.uk
Website
9.51 miles
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Disabled public access

Client car park

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Swale Veterinary Llp
The Green
Reeth
Richmond
North Yorkshire
DL11 6SF
01748 826600/822389
swale.vets1@btopenworld.com
11.71 miles
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Farm Gate Veterinary Services Ltd
14 Long Lane
Sedbergh
Cumbria
LA10 5AH
01539 620335
13.95 miles
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Old Hall Veterinary Centre
April House
Crosscroft Industrial Estate
Appleby
Cumbria
CA16 6HX
01768 351507
info@oldhallvets.co.uk
Website
14.37 miles
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Tethera Veterinary Services Limited
Crosscroft Industrial Estate
Appleby-In-Westmorland
Cumbria
CA16 6HX
14.37 miles
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Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Camelids

Cattle

Equines

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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
4.78 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
13.25 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
13.29 miles

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Coldberry And Low Force
27-28 Hude
Middleton-In-Teesdale
15.02 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
15.02 miles

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Stanhope Gate
27-28 Hude
Middleton-In-Teesdale
15.02 miles

Start From The Tourist Information Centre.
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