Welcome to Woodale

Woodale is a small village located in the North Yorkshire region of England. The village is situated in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, surrounded by stunning natural beauty. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, rolling hills, and charming stone cottages. The village is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the natural beauty of the area and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the village.

The village of Woodale has a rich history that dates back to the medieval period. The village was once a thriving market town, and evidence of its past can still be seen in the historic buildings and landmarks that dot the village. The village is home to several historic churches, including St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The village also has a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy a taste of the local cuisine and sample some of the region's famous ales.

Woodale is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with a range of activities available in the surrounding countryside. The village is located close to several popular hiking trails, including the Pennine Way and the Yorkshire Three Peaks. Visitors can also enjoy cycling, fishing, and horse riding in the area. The village is also home to several local festivals and events throughout the year, including the Woodale Festival and the Woodale Agricultural Show, which celebrate the village's rich cultural heritage and traditions.

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
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
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
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
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
Upper Wharfedale School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Catherine Reeves	Wharfeside Avenue Threshfield Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 5BS 01756752215 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Horton-In-Ribblesdale Station Road, Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, BD24 0HH 14.08 Miles

Ribblehead Low Sleights Road, Near Ingleton, North Yorkshire, LA6 3AS 15.06 Miles

Settle Station Road, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9AA 15.99 Miles

Garsdale Coal Road, Garsdale Head, Cumbria, LA10 5PP 16.47 Miles

Gargrave Church Street, Gargrave, North Yorkshire, BD23 3NE 16.77 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Redmire Private Hire 01969 625635 Beaulands Church Close, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4EQ 7.31 Miles
Sharp Hill Private Hire 07710 812143 Sharp Hill Farm Park Lane, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4QY 8.00 Miles
Peacock James Coal Merchant Private Hire 01969 650465 Riverside House, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3EF 8.69 Miles
Ure Cars 01677 448448 56 Maythorne Estate, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5DU 9.11 Miles
M Y Private Hire 01969 623596 River View/Hillfoot, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5PH 9.21 Miles
Horseless Carriage Services 01756 753123 Patricks Yard, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5NQ 9.67 Miles
Ladybird Private Hire 01765 688688 11 Swinton Terrace, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 4HS 12.54 Miles
Apex Private Hire 01765 650491 Maple Garth/Main St, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3SD 13.28 Miles
Stainforth Private Hire 01729 824888 Gooseker/The Green, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9PF 14.45 Miles
Settle Taxis 01729 822219 Unit C, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9BP 16.05 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Braidley - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Horsehouse Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gammersgill - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Scrafton Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Newbiggin - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carlton - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carlton East End - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Burton - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thoralby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Melmerby - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Starbotton D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Buckden Village D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kettlewell Village Store D Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Middlesmoor D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Palmer Flatts - D 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
Grassington Medical Centre	9 Station Road Grassington Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 5LS
Central Dales Practice 01969 667200	Central Dales Practice The Health Centre Hawes North Yorkshire DL8 3QR

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Threshfield
Kettlewell Road
Skipton
BD23 5PL
01756 753578
Store Website
9.9 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 6.00 miles
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Bainbridge Vets Ltd
Station Surgery Askrigg Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 3BJ 01969 650263 reception@bainbridgevets.co.uk Website 8.66 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 9.11 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 9.11 miles
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Wensleydale Vets
Metcalfe Farms Washfold Road Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5JZ info@wensleydale_vets.com Website 9.28 miles

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Bishopton Veterinary Group Llp
Bridgehousegate Pateley Bridge Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 5HN 01423 712080 pateley@bishoptonvets.co.uk Website 12.06 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 5.92 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 6.03 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 9.29 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 9.58 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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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 13.04 miles

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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 13.50 miles

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